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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults
& Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2000 00:01:23 CDT
Subject: PUBYAC digest 120
PUBYAC Digest 120
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) spanish magazines--compilation
by "Ruhama J. Kordatzky" <rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us>
2) Sustained Silent Reading
by Joe Domhan <jdomhan@yahoo.com>
3) RE: Source for Public Performance Videos
by "Steffi Smith" <ssmith@zblibrary.org>
4) Re: On-line Encyclopedias
by Karen Cordiner <Karen_Cordiner@bc.sympatico.ca>
5) storytimes in public spaces
by "A. Courtney" <courtney@netrom.com>
6) Re: Storytimes in the public area of the library
by WB Childrens <wbjuve@oplin.lib.oh.us>
7) Storytime for children of teenaged parents
by Shari_Brown@ci.mesa.az.us
8) IMac dilemma-Help!
by MEUCHEL Aimee D <Aimee.D.Meuchel@ci.eugene.or.us>
9) Science Fair Presentations
by cathy ryne <cryne@sierramadre.lib.ca.us>
10) SCI FI STUMPER
by Zaklina Gallagher <zgallagh@dcc.govt.nz>
11) Stumper: Mermaid and Crown
by Chris Mallo <chrism@grrl.lib.mn.us>
12) ESEA REAUTHORIZATION-SENATE SIDE: ACTION NEEDED
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
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From: "Ruhama J. Kordatzky" <rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: spanish magazines--compilation
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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 15:39:43 CDT
THANK YOU all who responded to my question about good magazines in Spanish for
youth. Below is a list of suggestions:
Ser Padres NY:Gruner and Jahr USA publ
CARACOLA (meaning "Snail")
Bayard Revistas
c/o Enrique Jardiel Poncela, 4, Piso 3
28080 Madrid, Spain
Tel: (91) 350 05 96 FAX: (91) 350 30 39
Subscriptions: Bayard Revistas
Apartado de Correos 19.055
28080 Madrid, Spain
ISSN: 0214-2872
Attractive, colorful magazine for preschoolers
CHISPA
ISSN: 0185-1756
REPORTERO DOC
Bayard Revistas
ISSN: 1133-9721
Age range 9 and up (maybe 8).
SUPER JUNIOR
Bayard Revistas
ISSN-1134-4652
Ages 11-15.
TU INTERNACIONAL -- for teens
CHISPA
CARACOLA
TU--for teens
ERES -- for teens
Again, thank you all for your help!
:) ruhama
Ruhama Kordatzky
Youth Services Librarian
Burlington Public Library
Burlington, WI
rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us
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From: Joe Domhan <jdomhan@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Sustained Silent Reading
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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 15:49:33 CDT
I am just about finished with my paper on Sustained
Silent Reading, and, once again, I would like to thank
those who have responded to my question. My research,
however, has raised another question: Why isn't
Sustained Silent Reading used more often?
Thank you in advance,
Joe Domhan
__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites.
http://invites.yahoo.com
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From: "Steffi Smith" <ssmith@zblibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Source for Public Performance Videos
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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 15:51:09 CDT
Going along with this theme of public performance videos, does anyone know
where to get a blanket public performance policy. I know that they are
pricey, but I am under the impression that it covers playing any video that
you have in your collection.
I would appreciate knowing if I am wrong. Or if there is another way to be
able to play the videos without having to purchase public performance rights
for each video. And where do you get the public performance rights if you
already own the video?
Please reply to ssmith@zblibrary.org
Steffi Smith
Zion-Benton Public Library
Zion, IL 60099
serving 37,000
ssmith@zblibrary.org
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org [mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Theresa Faris
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 2:55 PM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: Source for Public Performance Videos
I just received a grant to purchase public performance videos. I plan on
using Weston Woods, but I was wondering if anyone knows of other sources.
TIA!
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Theresa Faris
Children's Librarian
Temple Public Library
tfaris@ci.temple.tx.us
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From: Karen Cordiner <Karen_Cordiner@bc.sympatico.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: On-line Encyclopedias
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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 15:52:49 CDT
David,
Britannica is free if your district is willing to put up with
advertising. My school (grade 8 to 12) subscribes to World Book. It has a
good interface and more indepth coverage than Encarta. It also has good
web links.
Karen Cordiner
David West-Binn wrote:
>
> My school district is looking at purchasing an on-line
> encyclopedia for both Elem. and High Schools. Does
> anyone know where I can get any evaluations and/or
> comparisons of World Book On-line, Encarta Online,
> Compton's Deluxe 2000, Grolier Multimedia, and
> Britannica Online?
>
> Thanks!
>
> =====
> David West-Binn
> At Your Service!
>
> __________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites.
> http://invites.yahoo.com
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From: "A. Courtney" <courtney@netrom.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: storytimes in public spaces
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 15:54:07 CDT
Kathy
When our building, the Lake Hiawatha Branch of the Parsippany Libraries
was renovated, the plans included a picture book collection at the far
side of a long room and carpeting to make it clear that this was a
separate section. No furniture was provided for the area because it was
to be a program space. In addition to the disruption of service to all
of the other patrons, consider that such a space looks cold and fallow
when a program is not in progress. Until recently, when folks wanted to
share this "special space" with a child they had to decide to sit on
the floor (very hard for some) or take the items to another area of the
room where tables and chairs might be available.
We currently hold all of our programs except for the lap sit, Nursery
Rhyme Time, in an adjoining room. The children's room is free of the
clutter of baby carriers and strollers, service to other patrons needing
access to the picture book and easy reader collections is not impeded,
the storytime patrons are free from the distraction of other business,
and a mini collection on the topic of the week is preselected and
available in the program room for patrons to browse before or after the
program, or take out if the care giver is inclined to "sit and run",
(including storytime as a brief stop in the string of things to be
done). The The Nursery Rhyme Time program which runs for 20 minutes
immediately after opening, does benefit from the closeness of the space,
and we move the table and chairs aside briefly.
Aida Courtney
Youth Services Manager
Lake Hiawatha Branch of the Parsippany Libraries, NJ
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From: WB Childrens <wbjuve@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Storytimes in the public area of the library
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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 15:55:44 CDT
We have our storytimes in the public area 1/2 hour before the library
opens--it works especially well with the toddlers, who can be distracted
and distracting when others are around!
At 10:43 PM 4/13/2000 CDT, you wrote:
>We are currently planning a new branch library in Pickering, Ont. We
>are going to have an open space in the picture book area to host
>storytimes for children (0 to 2 years, 2 to 3 years and 3 to 5 years).
>For those of you with experience with this type of arrangement, how do
>you handle the registration process or do you go to a drop-in format
>only. Is attendance limited? Are latecomers a problem? Are there too
>many distractions from the other activity in the Branch or does it work
>out fine? I would love some feedback and any advice you could give us
>to make these storytimes enjoyable for staff and participants. Thanks.
>
>
>
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From: Shari_Brown@ci.mesa.az.us
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Storytime for children of teenaged parents
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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 15:57:23 CDT
I am exploring the idea of having a storytime/lapsit geared for the
children of teenaged parents. The goals:
bring older teens into the library and help teenaged parents introduce
their children to books. This program could include community referral and
parenting information as well. I am looking for feedback from libraries
that have experience with this type of program. Does it work? Will they
come?
Thanks for any information you can provide.
Shari Brown
Mesa Public Library
Mesa, AZ
shari_brown@ci.mesa.az.us
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From: MEUCHEL Aimee D <Aimee.D.Meuchel@ci.eugene.or.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: IMac dilemma-Help!
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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 15:58:42 CDT
We currently have an IMac in the children's department of our library
reserved for game use by children. We are having a problem finding
earphones that fit the jack. We have tried a couple of different adapters
with little luck. The earphones still slide out or sound is cut-off or
intermittent at best. We can't use the exterior speakers or the whole
department can hear whatever game is being played. For those of you who
also have IMacs, how have you solved this dilemma? Rumor has it that this
has been a problem for other IMac users. We would cut sound out completely,
but it is necessary for many of the games. Any suggestions/solutions are
very welcome.
Thank you,
Aimee
Aimee Meuchel
Youth Services Librarian
Eugene Public Library
Eugene, OR
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From: cathy ryne <cryne@sierramadre.lib.ca.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Science Fair Presentations
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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 16:00:58 CDT
A patron is looking for a book that shows her how to present her science
fair project. We have many books on different science fair experiments but
nothing that really shows her how to present it to the judges in an
attractive way. Does anyone have any book suggestions? It would be greatly
appreciated. Thank you.
Cathy Ryne
Associate Librarian - Children's\YA Services
Sierra Madre Public Library
cryne@sierramadre.lib.ca.us
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From: Zaklina Gallagher <zgallagh@dcc.govt.nz>
To: "'PUBYAC'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: SCI FI STUMPER
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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 16:02:13 CDT
Can someone help with this one?
Science Fiction for YA or older child
A story about earth and the future, using mind power (telekinesis or
similar?).
There is a mud slide near the end. The girl has long white hair.
The word "moonlight" may have been in the title.
It is not "Children of Morrow by H.M. Hoover.
If it rings any bells, I would be grateful if you respond directly to me.
Thanks.
Zaklina M. Gallagher
Young Adult Librarian
Dunedin Public Libraries
PO Box 5542, Dunedin
Ph: +64-3-4743626
Email: zgallagh@dcc.govt.nz
WWW: http://www.CityofDunedin.com
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From: Chris Mallo <chrism@grrl.lib.mn.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Mermaid and Crown
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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 16:03:38 CDT
I have a young lady looking for a book that she
read before where a young mermaid has to go into
a cave to get her father's crown but some
"bad guys" are keeping it from her. We supposedly
own it and it's a picture book, but for the life
of us we can't find it. If any great and wonderful
person out there knows of this title please let
me know. It would be VERY GREATLY appreciated!
Thanks so much!
Chris Mallo
chrism@grrl.lib.mn.us
Great River Regional Library
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 650-2500
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: ESEA REAUTHORIZATION-SENATE SIDE: ACTION NEEDED
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Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 16:05:13 CDT
ALAWON: American Library Association Washington Office Newsline
Volume 9, Number 35
April 19, 2000
In this issue:
ESEA REAUTHORIZATION-SENATE SIDE: ACTION NEEDED
Strategy discussions are continuing as Senators and staff make
plans for amendments and/or alternatives to S. 2, the Elementary
and Secondary Education Act reauthorization reported out by the
Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. It is
expected that floor action on the legislation will take place soon
after Senators return from spring recess.
ACTION NEEDED: Call Democratic Senate offices before Monday April
24 to remind education staff of the importance of dedicated
funding for school library resources. School library supporters
should remember the following points when making calls asking for
support for Sen. Jack Reed's amendment (S. 1262) when he offers it
during debate on S. 2. (Capitol switchboard number is 202-224-
3121)
1. Historically, there has long been federal support for
purchase of school library materials. In 1965, it was a
dedicated program specifically for school library
resources, which provided many of the books still on school
library shelves. In the 1970's, it was included in a block
grant, as one of the choices for spending; however, once
the block grant was created, funding was also cut.
Currently ESEA Title VI includes school library resources
as one of the 9 choices for funding. However, both House
and Senate bills expand the number of choices for Title VI
to fifteen, among them school safety. Chances of funding
being chosen for school library resources would be less in
either alternative bill.
2. Several studies by Keith Curry Lance have shown that the
highest achieving students come from schools with good
school libraries.
3. Anecdotal news articles collected over the past eight
months demonstrate that in most states the school library
collections are old, out-of-date, and inaccurate. This
situation can be changed by including Sen. Reed's school
library resources amendment in the ESEA reauthorization.
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