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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults
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To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 00:01:37 CDT
Subject: PUBYAC digest 114
PUBYAC Digest 114
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Kids connect
by "lori" <lmorgan@jefferson.lib.in.us>
2) Naming Young Adult/Young Teen Department
by "ROSETTA BONVENTRE" <rbonventre@hotmail.com>
3) Re: Incentives
by Melissa Foster <mfoster@post.bham.lib.al.us>
4) internet use survey
by Belinda Sakowski <sakowski@grayson.edu>
5) Books for babies
by "Nagelkerke, Bill" <bill.nagelkerke@ccc.govt.nz>
6) What techniques made Sustained Silent Reading work in your library?
by "Sara Marcus" <sara@msmarcus.com>
7) Join or Donate to the Freedom to Read Foundation Online
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
8) stumper:picture book
by "Linda Kenton" <osnoopy@hotmail.com>
9) Thanks
by Ray and Tara Moorehead <bukmoore@hfx.eastlink.ca>
10) Assistant Mgr/YA Librarian
by "Judy Dunahue" <Jdunahue@acpl.lib.in.us>
11) STUMPER: J Ghost Story
by Melissa Zymboly Depper <mzdepper@earthlink.net>
12) Re: Kids' Cookbook Stumper Solved
by Mary Colleli <dutchgirl58@yahoo.com>
13) stumper - fifi the poodle
by Eve Bates <batese@pls.lib.ca.us>
14) Thanks for 5th AG Suggestions
by Swmr410@aol.com
15) FEN Newswire: Free Expression Groups Oppose Harry Potter Ban
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
16) book discussion - help
by "Helen Rosenthal" <helenmls@hotmail.com>
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From: "lori" <lmorgan@jefferson.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Kids connect
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We done the Connect With Kids on April 8. We had the Det. from the State
Police Post come and talk about Safety on the Internet. Later, we had the
KidzCam demo. The internet terminal had a camera on it and the teens could
talk back/forth and see each other on camera. We are looking for another
library to use the new camera and talk with teens from another library. If
you are interested or know of anyone let me know.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org [mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
> Behalf Of Brenda Harris
> Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2000 6:02 PM
> To: PUBYAC
> Subject: Kids connect
>
>
> I am looking for one or two libraries that are doing a Kids Connect
> program on April 15 that could help me set up a "chat" room
between my
> library and theirs. Or who have lots of kids chatting on that Saturday at
> that time and who wouldn't mind directing them to chat with us at FPL.
>
> Our program is listed for 2 and 3 p.m. that day. We have a lab where kids
> will be able to chat online. I hope to set up a chat room with interested
> libraries in different parts of the world or the USA & Canada.
>
> Anyone interested can email me at bharris@flint.lib.mi.us
>
> Brenda Harris, Librarian Assistant
> Flint Public Library, Flint, MI
> 810-232-7111 #2170
> bharris@flint.lib.mi.us
>
>
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From: "ROSETTA BONVENTRE" <rbonventre@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Naming Young Adult/Young Teen Department
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Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 10:21:10 CDT
Hello,
I am looking for some suggestions on a collective name for a Young
Adult/Young Teen department. The Young Teen department is run out of the
Children's department and serves grades 6-8. The Young Adult Department is
run out of the Adult department and serves grades 9-12. Although each
department is in a seperate area in the library, we are looking for a
collective name that will indicate to patrons that the sources, services and
programs for these populations are pooled, that is, we want to serve teens
library wide. We have talked about using "Teen Resources"
Thanks for your help,
Rosetta Bonventre
Rbonventre@hotmail.com
Long Island, New York
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From: Melissa Foster <mfoster@post.bham.lib.al.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Incentives
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Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 10:24:36 CDT
You can go to www.frontpaige.com and look at all kinds of merchandise! The
web site lets you look at things by category and you can even plug in a
price range.
Try to find some local sponsors to help pay for your goodies! It's free
advertising and a tax deduction for the business!!! We had over 30 sponsors
for last year's summer reading program!
I hope you will use Front Paige Advertising! It's a great company, and
Paige is super nice to work with!
Melissa Foster
Leeds Jane Culbreth Library
Leeds, Alabama
Linda Peterson wrote:
> This list serve has so many resources that I'm hoping you all can help =
> with our latest challenge. We would like to give away a VERY CHEAP =
> watch/clock key chain as a prize for our summer reading. (It's a Time =
> Theme) Does anyone have any suggestions of catalogs that sell these =
> kinds of trinkets other than Kipp, Oriental Trading and U.S. Toy?
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Linda Peterson
> lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
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From: Belinda Sakowski <sakowski@grayson.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: internet use survey
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Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 10:28:30 CDT
Hi All,
A collegue has asked that I send out a request for her. As reference
Librarian she is interested in doing an internet survey of our patrons.
How they use the internet, etc. She would be interested in knowing if
anyone else has done such a survey and would you be willing to share your
questions. Send your replies to sakowski@grayson.edu and I will see that
she gets them. TIA
Belinda Sakowski E-Mail: sakowski@grayson.edu
Sherman Public Library Phone: (903)892-7240
421 N. Travis Fax: (903) 892-7101
Sherman, Texas 75090
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From: "Nagelkerke, Bill" <bill.nagelkerke@ccc.govt.nz>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Books for babies
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Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 10:32:34 CDT
Canterbury Public Library in Christchurch New Zealand launched its Books for
Babies Project web site on Tuesday April 11. The site gives background to
the project which has seen around 50,000 books for babies packs delivered to
new babies and their parents in Christchuch City during the past ten years.
It contains interviews with parents; gives reasons why it's important to
share stories, language and books with babies; and links to what's happening
in other places. We would like your comments and feedback and information
about other sites that could be linked to the pages. The URL is
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/Library/booksforbabies/
Bill Nagelkerke
Children's and Young Adult Services Co-ordinator
Canterbury Public Library
Christchurch
New Zealand
DDI (03) 372 7885
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From: "Sara Marcus" <sara@msmarcus.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: What techniques made Sustained Silent Reading work in your library?
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I am considering starting to use Sustained Silent Reading in my school
library, and I am wondering what techniques have worked for you in your
libraries. Any suggestions would be appreciated. If something did not
work, please tell me about it as well so I know what not to try.
Thank you very much for all your help.
Sara
Sara Marcus, MLS
Librarian
Yeshiva University Girls High School
86-86 Palo Alto Street
Jamaica, New York 11423
(718)479-8550
fax (718)479-8686
sara@msmarcus.com
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Join or Donate to the Freedom to Read Foundation Online
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Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 10:40:05 CDT
You may donate to the Foundation through the America Online Foundation or
through Independent Givers of America. Links to both of these can be found at
http://www.ftrf.org/joinftrf.html#online.
In addition, Carolyn Forsman, jewelry designer and long-time supporter of the
Freedom to Read Foundation, is offering a chance to purchase her jewelry and
simultaneously contribute to the Foundation. Simply mention the Freedom to Read
Foundation in the "special instructions" section when you order her
jewelry at http://www.carolynforsman.com, and Carolyn will donate 50 percent of
the proceeds to the Foundation!
Carolyn's jewelry is sold in over 100 museum shops. She has been selling her
jewelry at ALA Annual Conferences and contributing the proceeds to the
Foundation for 15 years.
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Don Wood
American Library Association
Office for Intellectual Freedom
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
312-280-4225
800-545-2433, ext. 4225
Fax: 312-280-4227
http://www.ala.org/oif.html
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From: "Linda Kenton" <osnoopy@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper:picture book
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Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 10:43:45 CDT
Hi all,
This one is on the tip of all our staff's mind but we can't quite grasp it.
This colorful picture book is about a little girl who lives in a Latino
urban neighborhood next to a trashed empty lot. She plants something and
slowly the rest of the neighborhood joins in, creating an urban garden and
transformed community.
It sounds just like Paul Fleischman's Seedfolks but this is a picture book.
Anyone?
Thanks so much.
Linda M. Kenton
Teen Services Librarian
San Rafael Public Library
1100 E Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
415/485-3321
lkenton@marinet.lib.ca.us
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From: Ray and Tara Moorehead <bukmoore@hfx.eastlink.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Thanks
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Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 10:47:11 CDT
Hello Everyone
Just wanted to send a quick thank you to all who responded to my
children's song stumper. Thanks to all who knew that the song was "One
Tin Soldier". Special thanks to those who included links to the words
of the song!!! Once again, many thanks.
Tara Moorehead
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From: "Judy Dunahue" <Jdunahue@acpl.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Assistant Mgr/YA Librarian
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Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 10:51:13 CDT
April 10, 2000
POSITION AVAILABLE
Assistant Branch Manager (Full-time)
Tecumseh Branch Library
Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN
RESPONSIBILITIES: Work in a vibrant and valued neighborhood branch to
provide reference and readers' advisory assistance to patrons of all
ages. Work particularly with young adults through outreach activities
and development of the YA collection. Develop the branch's sound
recording collections, both music and spoken word. Plan and present
programs for both adults and teens. Supervise the branch's strong
volunteer program. Supervise the branch in the absence of the manager
and serve on various system-wide committees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ALA/MLS. Some post-MLS experience preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills for working with people of all ages and
backgrounds. Genuine liking and understanding of teens as well as the
general public. Strong general knowledge of a variety of subjects.
Knowledge of, and interest in learning more about, popular fiction and
contemporary popular music. Thorough understanding of internet search
techniques and the Windows environment. Energy, tact, good judgment,
resourcefulness, initiative, and a sense of humor.
COMPENSATION: Salary $31,824 and up depending on experience.
Library-paid single membership HMO program, dental and vision
insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability plan. Cumulative
sick leave. Library-paid retirement fund. Personal business leave.
Four weeks vacation. Deferred compensation plan. Federal credit
union. Free parking. Employee assistance program. Relocation
allowance. Optional term life insurance, flexible spending account, or
accident disability insurance. Long-term care insurance.
APPLICATION: Letter of qualifications, resume, and the names of three
work references to Human Resources, PO Box 2270, Fort Wayne, IN
46801-2270, or e-mail to cholly@acpl.lib.in.us. Further information
is available on our homepage: http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/hr
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From: Melissa Zymboly Depper <mzdepper@earthlink.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: STUMPER: J Ghost Story
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Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 10:55:04 CDT
Hi PUBYAC--
I am going to break down and finally ask this stumper--it's for myself,
not for a patron, but it's been driving me crazy for 20 years, so I hope
you don't mind! In the 70s, as a preteen, I read a ghost story that
freaked me out and I never finished it. I've wanted for years to go back
to it, but I've never been able to remember title or author.
A girl goes to visit an older relative? friend? at an old farmhouse? and
discovers that the house is haunted by another young girl. There was a
swing out back in a tree where the ghost would appear. The girl was just
going to go up to the attic and see what was making some kind of sound
(a flute?) when I succumbed to the tension and sent the book back to the
library. I remember when she first came to the house, the ghost made a
picture of a person on the wall stick its tongue out at the girl, but
the girl decides it was shadows moving across the picture and ignores
it. I had thought the title was something like The Girl in the Swing or
The Ghost in the Swing, but have had no luck.
Any takers?
Thanks, Melissa
mzdepper@earthlink.net
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From: Mary Colleli <dutchgirl58@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Kids' Cookbook Stumper Solved
Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 10:58:22 CDT
To all of you regarding the Kids' cookbook stumper - the correct volume (Better
Homes and Gardens' FAST-FIXIN' KIDS' RECIPES, pub. l988 by Meredith Corporation)
was suggested by:
Lynn Vitters - Children's Librarian - South Huntington Library - Huntington
Station - New York
Thanks to everyone for their help and interest - have a good week!
Mary Helen Colleli
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From: Eve Bates <batese@pls.lib.ca.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper - fifi the poodle
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Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 11:02:08 CDT
Hello,
I am posting this for a coworker - please send replies to
thorsonc@pls.lib.ca.us
A patron is looking for a book she read about 40 years ago about a black
standard poodle named Fifi who was much groomed and be-ribboned and loved
every minute of it.
TIA
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Eve Bates Redwood City Public Library
Children's Librarian Redwood City, CA
Community Libraries Unit 650-780-7009
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From: Swmr410@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Thanks for 5th AG Suggestions
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Thank you for the recommended lists from those who responded to my question
about suggestions for 5th grade AG fiction books. Several of your favorite
books are my favorites too. I also share your concerns that reading for
pleasure is not being given consideration to this group within my school,
Instead they are being pressured to perform for their EOG and other tests.
Therefore good books are not shared or discussed in the classroom setting.
Perhaps this is an area that the library specialists can fill the void (if
he/she is not restricted to a certain curriculum by the 5th grade teachers
with support from the administration, as in my case).
Thanks Tremendously,
Susan Jayson
Media Specialist
Barringer Elementary
Charlotte, NC
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: FEN Newswire: Free Expression Groups Oppose Harry Potter Ban
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Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 11:09:36 CDT
For further information, contact Chris Finan (ABFFE), (212) 587-4025
For Immediate Release
NEW YORK, N.Y., April 10, 2000
Groups representing booksellers, librarians, publishers, teachers and writers
joined the American Civil Liberties Union and People for the American Way today
in urging school officials in Zeeland, Michigan, to rescind restrictions on J.K.
Rowling's bestselling Harry Potter books, including a ban on classroom readings
and a requirement that children obtain parental permission before checking the
books out of school libraries. "We believe that these restrictions violate
the First Amendment rights of students, teachers and parents in Zeeland,"
the statement said. The full text of the statement is available on the web site
of the Free Expression Network, www.freeexpression.org.
Zeeland School Superintendent Gary Feenstra has faced mounting opposition since
he imposed restrictions on the Potter books on November 22. A local group,
Muggles for Harry Potter, has led fight. A national group has also been formed
and has signed up over 2,000 people since it launched a web site on March 7,
www.mugglesforharrypotter.org.
In response to the protests, Feenstra recently announced the formation of an
advisory committee that will review his policy and recommend possible changes by
May 1. The statement issued today has been sent to the committee to demonstrate
the breadth of the opposition to the policy.
The other groups endorsing the statement are American Booksellers Foundation for
Free Expression, Association of American Publishers, Association of Booksellers
for Children, Boston Coalition for Free Expression, Children's Book Council,
Feminists for Free Expression, Free Speech Coalition, Freedom to Read
Foundation, Institute for Unpopular Culture, National Campaign for Free
Expression, National Coalition Against Censorship, National Council for Teachers
of English, Peacefire.com, and PEN American Center.
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Don Wood
American Library Association
Office for Intellectual Freedom
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
312-280-4225
800-545-2433, ext. 4225
Fax: 312-280-4227
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From: "Helen Rosenthal" <helenmls@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: book discussion - help
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Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 11:13:20 CDT
Can anyone suggest a great book to use for a public library book discussion
group with 5th and 6th graders? Also, can you suggest good sources to get
lists of appropriate books for children's book discussion groups?
Thanks in advance.
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