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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>
Subject: PUBYAC digest 121
Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2000 15:33:07 -0600
PUBYAC Digest 121
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Sustained Silent Reading
by Karen Cordiner <Karen_Cordiner@bc.sympatico.ca>
2) help on Spanish speaking countries
by Dighton Public Library <dpublib@ultranet.com>
3) RE: IMac dilemma-Help!
by HFL_LISA@stls.org
4) Library sleepover
by HFL_LISA@stls.org
5) Re: Science Fair Presentations
by Mary Colleli <dutchgirl58@yahoo.com>
6) Re: Sustained Silent Reading
by "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
7) children's policies
by Jo-Anne Cooper <jcooper@chinookarch.ab.ca>
8) RE: Storytime for children of teenaged parents
by "Ruth Shafer" <rshafer@fvrl.lib.wa.us>
9) Book Club
by Kim Kietzman <kkietzma@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
10) Re: Storytimes in the public area of the library
by Mark Gochnour <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
11) Puppet Stage
by "Susan Menson" <susanejm@hotmail.com>
12) Re: Storytime for children of teenaged parents
by Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
13) Storytimes on local cable-copyright issues
by Julie Pfeiffer <JPFEIFFER@mail.mpl.lib.oh.us>
14) re: after school programming
by staff <juv@spl.org>
15) Mother Daughter book discussion
by "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
16) library pet show
by Lyn Persson <lpersson@nslsilus.ORG>
17) Pay scales
by Linda Fields <lfields@state.lib.ut.us>
18) suggestions of presenters needed
by Carol.Baughman@kdla.net
19) Spanish Language Magazines
by Patricia Doughty <pdoughty@libsys.ci.fort-collins.co.us>
20) Games for Teen Area
by "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
21) Talent Shows
by "Kati Golden" <katig@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
22) After school snack time for Teens
by a_long@ix.netcom.com
23) puzzle shelving
by Dolman <jdolman@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
24) Reviews of WEETZIE BAT and SILVER KISS
by Jan Wall <janw@norby.latah.lib.id.us>
25) Re: Storytimes in public areas
by Anne McLaughlin <annemn@lori.state.ri.us>
26) Stumper-Witch School
by Vicki Ankrapp <vickia@pcl.lib.wa.us>
27) Volunteers Needed!
by Catherine Quattlebaum <quattlec@mail.wilkes.public.lib.ga.us>
28) if you like Richard Scarry
by "Jo-Ann Woolverton" <jwoolverton@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
29) eyes covered stumper
by Selma Levi <slevi@mail.pratt.lib.md.us>
30) "Freedom of Expression Versus Tolerance: Exploring the Limits"
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
31) Stumper:orphan boy in suit with wings
by Melody Allen <melodyan@lori.state.ri.us>
32) Stumper
by Jane Jorgenson <jajorgen@scls.lib.wi.us> (by way of Molly Warren
<mjwarren@scls.lib.wi.us>)
33) Stumper: pussywillows
by Elaine Morgan <elainem@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us>
34) Network opposes Potter policy
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
35) Job Posting
by "Linda Spear" <Linda.Spear@euclid.lib.oh.us>
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From: Karen Cordiner <Karen_Cordiner@bc.sympatico.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Sustained Silent Reading
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 10:11:38 CDT
Joe,
I think that in many cases, the pressure of required curriculum makes
schools reluctant to take 20 minutes a day to devote to reading. ...short
sighted in my view.
A successful USR program also takes the cooperation of all staff.
This being said, my school (grade 8 to 12) has had a USR program for more
than twenty years. The feeling is that the benefits outweigh any abuses.
Karen Cordiner
Joe Domhan wrote:
>
> 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
>
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From: Dighton Public Library <dpublib@ultranet.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: help on Spanish speaking countries
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 10:32:46 CDT
Hello everyone
I am having great diffculty with a project that the local spanish
teacher has assigned. She has asked the students for information on
spanish speaking countries and their independance days.When is it in
these countries and how do they celebrate.Any reference books info that
cold help me will be greatly appreicated. But specifically I have patron
who needs to know about Cuba and its independance day, we think that its
called Rebellion Day and is on July 26th. But can't find out how they
celebrate. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
Maggie DPL
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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: IMac dilemma-Help!
Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 10:44:15 CDT
Have you tried contacting Apple..they certianly must sell accessories for
their own computers!
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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org
To: PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.ORG
Subject: Library sleepover
Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 10:55:33 CDT
We are planning our first sleepover and I need help from all the
wonderful pubyakkers.....Does nayone have the wording they used on
a permission slip or legal release? I think our board is looking for
for wording making them NOT responsible for anything! I tried the Boy
Scouts and they don't even use a permission slips for sleepovers-if
someone has something could they send me the wording. You could send if
to me off line at:
LDOWLING13@yahoo.com or HFL_LISA@STLS>ORG
Thanks!
Lisa Dowling HOrseheads LIbrary
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From: Mary Colleli <dutchgirl58@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Science Fair Presentations
Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 11:06:50 CDT
Hi - I have a son who's going to State science fair here in Ohio, and I
suggest your patron contact the district organizers, who will probably have
a booklet with helpful tips on project presentations - ours did. Good luck!
Mary Helen Colleli <dutchgirl58@yahoo.com>
cathy ryne <cryne@sierramadre.lib.ca.us> wrote:
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: "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Sustained Silent Reading
Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 11:18:24 CDT
Before becoming public librarian, I was an elementary school librarian for
eight years. From my observations, I think teachers have so much to crowd
into the school day that it is sometimes difficult to find the time. But
many teachers at my school did SSR, and a few times we tried to have
everyone in the school, including the principal, do SSR at the exact same
time.
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From: Jo-Anne Cooper <jcooper@chinookarch.ab.ca>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: children's policies
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 11:29:21 CDT
I just started by new position on Monday. Currently, we are looking at
revising a few policies on limits and fines for children. This afternoon,
at the supervisors group meeting I volunteered to gather data from other
libraries prior to making recommendations. Could you please take a moment
and reply to the following questions? Thank you.
1) Do you charge for children's memberships? If so, how much?
2) Are there any limits on a children's membership compared to an adult
membership? For example, a.v. materials.
3) What are you fine rates? Do they differ for print or non-print items?
4) Do you limit the number of items a child can borrow?
5) Do you charge for holds or for a non-pickup fee?
6) Can children borrow back issues of magazines?
Jo-Anne C. Cooper
Children's Services Department Head
Lethbridge Public Library
810 - 5th Avenue South
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1J 4C4
Phone (403) 380-7325
FAX (403) 329-1478
jcooper@chinookarch.ab.ca
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From: "Ruth Shafer" <rshafer@fvrl.lib.wa.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Storytime for children of teenaged parents
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 11:40:24 CDT
Hi there,
I have not done this type of program but I have done two that are related.
I did a Book Babies program, not necassarily geared to teens.
It was 15 minute or so of books and fingerplays for babies, a few minutes of
talking about the importance of reading to babies, with tips on book
selection and reading out loud. Then there was a community member who
addressed a topic of interest to new parents such as a public health nurse
talked about when to call the doctor and simple home treatments, and a play
therapist came and did a program on how and why to play with babies. A
music therapist did a similar program, stuff like that. It was very
sucessful in that those who came loved it. I ran into a little
adminstrative snag and had to cancel the program. Basically it came down to
having to get rid of "something" because the staff was too small to
keep up
with all our great programs. Book Babies got chopped because only 10-12
families were coming every week and preschool and toddler programs were huge
(and you can't not have those programs anyway).
I would love to bring it back, but alas staff has not increase and foot
traffic has!
The other thing I have done is gone to teen parent programs in the public
schools. At these I always booktalked books for teens, recreational reading
things, and stress the importance of modeling reading in the household.
I have gotten lots of positive feedback on these presentations.
So, although they are different from what you asked about, I thought I'd
share this bit of informationa and hope that maybe one or two things I said
are helpful.
Good luck, it sounds like a great idea!
Ruth
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From: Kim Kietzman <kkietzma@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Book Club
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 11:48:53 CDT
Help! Does anyone have book, website, or other source to help me plan six
book club meetings? I'm not even sure what format I'm going to follow, and
I have about six weeks to figure it out! Any suggestions would be
appreciated. Thanks!
Kim Boynton Kietzman
Director of Extension Services
Rock Island Public Library
(309)732-7366
Opinions expressed are solely that of the author and do not necessarily
reflect those of the Rock Island Public Library.
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From: Mark Gochnour <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Storytimes in the public area of the library
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 11:51:02 CDT
We have two Storytime for Two's programs nearly every other Friday during
the school year and have done so for nearly 5 years. Because of buses
(older siblings) and lunch time, we have one session at 9:30 before the
library opens at 10 am and the other a 10:30. It works great and signups
are required beginning two weeks ahead. Limit of 8 per session.
Other libraries may want to consider this so I'm sending this to the whole
list.
Mark S. Gochnour, M.L.S. <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
Branch Manager
Poolesville Library
Montgomery County (Maryland) Dept. of Public Libraries
The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my
organization.
On Mon, 17 Apr 2000, Kate McLean wrote:
> I have known some libraries who do storytime in the children's area before
> the library opens. As I remember the library opened at 10 and children's
> storytimes were at 9 or so so that by the time storytime was over the
> library was open. That may be a solution if you can manage it in your
place.
> Kate McLean
> Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library
> DeKalb County Public Libraries, GA
> mcleank@mail.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us
> "My opinions are my own."
>
>
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From: "Susan Menson" <susanejm@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Puppet Stage
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 11:53:01 CDT
Our Friends group has agreed to purchase a puppet stage for us. We are
looking for a collapsible yet sturdy stage with room for two to three
puppeteers. Now we need suppliers, and I haven't been too successful in
finding what we need. Please help!
Susan Menson
susanejm@hotmail.com
New Castle County Libraries
Bear Library
Bear, DE 19701
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From: Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Storytime for children of teenaged parents
Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 11:55:00 CDT
This is a very hard audience to reach. I was unable to lure the young
parents
to the library, even with the help of the high school's teen parent
coordinator and even by offering a free book to keep each week.
My advice is to find out if there is a teen parent support group with
meetings
attended by both parent and child and get yourself booked as a guest
presenter. This way you have a captive audience. It worked for me until the
coordinator retired and the group disbanded.
Christine M. Hill
Willingboro Public Library
One Salem Road
Willingboro, NJ 08046
chill@willingboro.org
My new book! Robert Ballard: Oceanographer Who Discovered the Titanic,
Enslow,
1999
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From: Julie Pfeiffer <JPFEIFFER@mail.mpl.lib.oh.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Storytimes on local cable-copyright issues
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 11:56:52 CDT
My public library is part of a newly formed community wide literacy effort.
Many exciting projects are in the works. Part of the library's initiative
is to tape a set of storytimes to be aired on the town's local cable
station. We are consulting our legal council to draw up a parental consent
form and other legal ramifications. What I need to know from this group is
the old copyright issue. The books that will be shared in the storytime and
thus viewed on the cable station are copyrighted works. If this is a non
profit project, is this allowed? What channels will we have to go through
if it is not? I'm assuming it would entail contacting every publisher of
every book used. Yuck.
If anyone has had any experience with this or has information that would be
helpful please email me directly at jpfeiffer@mail.mpl.lib.oh.us.
Thank you,
Julie Pfeiffer
Youth Services Librarian
Middletown Public Library
jpfeiffer@mail.mpl.lib.oh.us
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From: staff <juv@spl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: re: after school programming
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 11:59:14 CDT
Hello-
We are a group of students designing a plan to begin after school
programs in libraries. In this planning process, we would like to
focus on on-going sucessful programs for school age kids that involve
the least involment and preparation. For example, book clubs that once
established, meet on their own, homework helpers that may include
volunteers, and Magik (the card game) groups meetings. The aim is to
offer activities at the library from 3-6 that appeal to kids without
"special programming" expenses and effort.
If anyone out there knows of simple, sucessful ideas for school kids in
the library, please pass them on to juv@spl.org.
Thanks so much for your help!
juv@spl.org
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From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Mother Daughter book discussion
Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:01:13 CDT
Another question about Mother /Daughter book discussion. When buying =
multiple copies of a book do you purchase them from a specific company? =
Or ask publishers for donations.Does the library absorb the cost or do =
you ask the patrons to pay? Thanks in Advance.
Linda Peterson
Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library
125 South Franklin
Bloomfield, Indiana 47424
Phone: (812)384-4125
Fax: (812)384-0820
email: lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
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From: Lyn Persson <lpersson@nslsilus.ORG>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: library pet show
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:03:12 CDT
Hello, everybody --
Like most of you, I'm busy planning summer programs. We're going to try
having a pet show on the library's front lawn, and I'm appealing to the
collective wisdom, experience and common sense on this list.
I have a post from 1995 (!) that Elizabeth Coughlin from the Swampscott
P.L. wrote; she suggests to have kids sign up in advance and to schedule
a rain date. She also suggests that you have some type of prize for
everyone (hairiest, shortest, greenest, oldest, etc.) These seem like
excellent ideas (thank you Elizabeth! If you're still out there).
We're also going to stipulate one pet per child, and that pets be on a
leash or in a carrier. (Seem like good ideas?) I'm wondering if we
should include something about young children needing to be with an adult
-- and if we do say that, should we specify an age? I have visions of
5 year olds showing up with Great Danes or something I guess.
Or are there any other potential problems I'm not anticipating?
Any advice would be appreciated!
Thanks -- Lyn Persson, Wilmette (IL) Public Library
lpersson@nslsilus.org
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From: Linda Fields <lfields@state.lib.ut.us>
To: Pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Pay scales
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:05:14 CDT
I really hate to ask this, but a conversation with a fellow city
employee prompts this. He said most city recreation directors get paid
more than library directors. That definitely is the case here. We both
have master's degrees, he has been employed here four years and I have
been here for six years and He is getting 50% more pay than I. I am
curious. Are most recreation directors getting paid more than library
directors? If any of you wonderful librarians out there would respond
to my e-mail with the size of your city, and the salary of each
position, I will let you know the results. I love doing statistics and
this may even benefit all of us.
Thanks in advance to all who respond.
Linda Fields
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From: Carol.Baughman@kdla.net
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org, YSCON-L@NCSL.DCR.STATE.NC.US
Subject: suggestions of presenters needed
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:07:06 CDT
Can anyone recommend a really good presenter who could do a three-hour
workshop on readers advisory service for school age children comparable to
the workshop Diana Tixier Herald does for young adult genre fiction? Would
it even be possible to do such a workshop? Perhaps you know someone who
could handle just juvenile fiction or just nonfiction. Thanks for any
suggestions of trainers that have been particular helpful to you.
Carol Baughman
Children and Youth Services Consultant
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
300 Coffee Tree Road
P.O. Box 537
Frankfort, KY 40602-0537
502-564-8300 x 264 voice
502-564-5773 fax
carol.baughman@kdla.net
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From: Patricia Doughty <pdoughty@libsys.ci.fort-collins.co.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Spanish Language Magazines
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:09:25 CDT
We are looking for children's and young adult magazines in Spanish to add
to out collection. One that was recommended was Muy Junior. Does anyone
have this magazine in their collection or have any opinions about the
publication. Any suggestions would be most welcome.
You can reply to me directly at pdoughty@libsys.ci.fort-collins.co.us.
Thanks so much
Pat Doughty
Fort Collins Public Library
Fort Collins, CO
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From: "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Games for Teen Area
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:11:50 CDT
Thanks for the help finding information about the author Ellen Emerson
White. I now have another request. We have designated a donation for Teen
Resources, and want to buy some board games for the Teen Area. I would
appreciate suggestions for games that proved to be popular and easy to
manage from people that have used them in their libraries. You can reply
directly to me or personally I like it when people reply to the list and I
can see all the great ideas.
lindaallen@hotmail.com or lallen@sno-isle.org
TIA.
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From: "Kati Golden" <katig@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Talent Shows
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:13:53 CDT
Hi, all. I'm starting to plan a city-wide talent show this June and am now
beginning to realize what an idiot I am for trying to attempt such a feat.
So, I come to all of you for help. Has any library tried such a thing?
This will be held outdoors and will be aimed at middle and high school
students. I figure the only way to do it is to have different categories
(bands, singers, dancers, etc.). Does anyone have any suggestions or
information on similar programs that you've planned? I'm interested in
forms, too, and what you did for prizes. Basically any guidance will help.
Please email me directly and if I get enough interest I'll post the results.
Thanks in advance!
Kati Golden
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Kati Golden
Youth Services
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
400 Eau Claire Street
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 839-5007
(715) 839-2897 (office)
(715) 839-3822 (FAX)
www.eauclaire.lib.wi.us
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From: a_long@ix.netcom.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: After school snack time for Teens
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:15:55 CDT
Hello,
My library has gotten a lot of "complaints" and/or had problems with
some of the our
teenage patrons who come over to the library after schhol to spend their
afternoon. They
complin about being "very hungry" and ask us to provide them with a
place to
eat snacks and/
or to add a vending machine to the library, which isn't possible, I am
afraid. Those who
bring food/drink into the library will sometimes leave their trash (and a
trail of crumbs!)
around the library or in the YA room.
We are kicking around the idea of having a 45 minute/hour long
period each week day
in which the teens can come into the room, eat their snacks -- something
simple in a container
(no pizzas delivered -- we had that happen a few weeks ago!), and socialize
a little before
starting their homework, ect. My question is: Do any of you have a program
like this? What
are/were your experiances -- good and bad?
Thanks!
Amy Long
Young Adult Librarian
Harford County Public Library
a_long@ix.netcom.com
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From: Dolman <jdolman@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: puzzle shelving
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:20:29 CDT
I am investigating shelving for our new Children's Room and I know I have
seen hanging circulating puzzle rods but I can't remember where. Anyone
out there have a furniture company they can recommend that has shelving
for puzzles that has worked well. Thanks in advance for any help.
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From: Jan Wall <janw@norby.latah.lib.id.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Reviews of WEETZIE BAT and SILVER KISS
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:22:43 CDT
Hello to all-
I received a challenge to two books today. (The patron doesn't want them
removed from the collection. She's just "requesting that parental approval
be necessary in order for children/adolescents to access it/check it out.")
When we have a challenged book, the first thing we do is go looking for
reviews.
Since WEETZIE BAT and THE SILVER KISS are older books, we don't have the
journals that originally reviewed them. (Our SLJ issues only go back as far
as 1991, and Booklist only goes back to 1997.) I have found some reviews on
the web but would like the citations that are in WILSON SENIOR HIGH
CATALOG. (We don't own it.)
According to the sources that I can find, WEETZIE BAT is in the SENIOR HIGH
CATALOG 1/1/97 (9th ed?) on page 620. THE SILVER KISS is in SENIOR HIGH
CATALOG 7th ed (1/1/95) on page 477.
Would anyone who has the WILSON SENIOR HIGH CATALOG be willing to fax me a
copy of the citations?
OR if anyone's archives go back this far: (For Silver Kiss) Booklist Oct
15, 1990 p. 439; SLJ 9/90 p. 255; VOYA 12/90 p.299. (For Weetzie Bat)
Booklist Mr15, 1989 p. 1274; SLJ 4/90 p. 116; VOYA 10/89 p. 211.
Thanks for any help on this -
Jan Wall
Youth Services Librarian
Latah County Library District
110 South Jefferson Street
Moscow ID 83843
fax: 208-882-5098
janw@norby.latah.lib.id.us
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From: Anne McLaughlin <annemn@lori.state.ri.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Storytimes in public areas
Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:24:58 CDT
Has anyone else found it annoying to drop in at a bookstore which is
having a storytime right in the middle of the children's books section?
Parents who've attended bookstore storytimes tell me that one of the
reasons they prefer the library storytimes is because we do have a
separate room. Anne McLaughlin,
Children's Librarian, West Warwick RI
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From: Vicki Ankrapp <vickia@pcl.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper-Witch School
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:27:06 CDT
Hi!
I have a question for the collective wisedom of the listserve. I have a
patron who is looking for a book about two little witches who go to witch
school. One is a good witch and the other is a bad witch. The bad witch
"marshmallows" all the kids so they stick to the playground..and then
the
good witch saves the day.
Many Thanks,
Vicki
vickia@pcl.lib.wa.us
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From: Catherine Quattlebaum <quattlec@mail.wilkes.public.lib.ga.us>
To: CHILD_LIT@EMAIL.RUTGERS.EDU, CHLIB-L@LIST.DTAE.TEC.GA.US,
PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.ORG, alsc-l@ala1.ala.org
Subject: Volunteers Needed!
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:29:17 CDT
ALSC needs volunteers to share booth duties during ALA's Annual
Conference this summer in Chicago!
Booth Volunteers will donate a minimum of one hour of their time during
exhibitor's hours at the Conference from Saturday, July 8th - Monday,
July 10th to distribute materials, promote the organization and answer
questions about ALSC. The booth will be closed on Saturday from 9-12:30
and again on Sunday from 9:30-12:30 for ALSC Connections and ALSC's
All-Committee meeting, respectively.
Volunteering for the booth is a great way to learn more about ALSC and
get more involved in this exciting ALA division! If you're planning to
attend the Annual Conference and would like to volunteer for ALSC Booth
duties, please email Catherine Quattlebaum at
quattlec@mail.wilkes.public.lib.ga.us or Katherine LaRocca at
klarocca@rcls.org with the day and time that you will be available to
help out. Thanks!
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From: "Jo-Ann Woolverton" <jwoolverton@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: if you like Richard Scarry
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:31:18 CDT
Hello Great Collective!
I have a young patron (3 years old) who loves Richard Scarry books,
especially 'Cars and trucks and things that go'. His mom is looking for some
ideas of other things that she could try with him. I have given him simple
information books about vehicles which he enjoyed. His mom would like
something with more narrative.
Thanks you in advance for your help.
Jo-Ann Woolverton
Toronto Public Library
West Region, Jane-Dundas Branch
620 Jane Street, Toronto, ON, M6S 4A6 Canada
416-394-1014 (voice) | 416-394-1025 (fax)
jwoolverton@tpl.toronto.on.ca
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From: Selma Levi <slevi@mail.pratt.lib.md.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: eyes covered stumper
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:34:11 CDT
Hi, A patron has me stumped, please advise! Here's the scenario: a child
is ill (maybe with measles/chicken pox) and the adult character keeps the
kid's eyes covered so that he/she won't see how ill she/he is. It's not a
picture book. That's all she knows. Thanks in advance!
Selma K. Levi
slevi@epfl2.epflbalto.org
voice # 410-396-5402
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: "Freedom of Expression Versus Tolerance: Exploring the
Limits"
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:36:20 CDT
"Freedom of Expression Versus Tolerance: Exploring the Limits"
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ifrt2000program.html
Saturday, July 8, from 2:00-4:00 p.m., McCormick Convention Center, Chicago
This Intellectual Freedom Round Table program concerns the challenge that
hate speech represents to the classic freedom of expression values of ALA,
ACLU, and others concerned with preserving First Amendment rights. Speakers
will present the perspectives of ACLU, those concerned with racial equality,
and gay rights advocates on this difficult issue. The program is intended to
help librarians develop their own views in this area where the limits of
protected speech are often difficult to define.
For additional intellectual freedom programs, see
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ifprograms.html.
_________________________
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: Melody Allen <melodyan@lori.state.ri.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper:orphan boy in suit with wings
Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:38:44 CDT
I am looking for a book read by someone in Scotland between 1959 and =
1963. It features an orphan boy, brought up in "Middle Europe" and =
kept, possibly in a castle, by his "carer" who used the boy to steal.
=
The "carer" created a suit with wings of either leather or rubber, and
=
the boy had been trained through strengthening his shoulder muscles to =
fly. The boy met up with another child or children who befriended him =
(possibly he was injured on a mission, fell from the sky and was nursed =
back to health). The children manage to overcome the "carer's" power.
=
There may be a sequel in which the boy went on a mission for the =
children. Please send any info to Melody Allen at =
melodyan@lori.state.ri.us
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From: Jane Jorgenson <jajorgen@scls.lib.wi.us> (by way of Molly Warren
<mjwarren@scls.lib.wi.us>)
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:40:54 CDT
I have a children's fiction question. A patron (young boy) is looking for
a book he read a couple of years ago. It is the story of a boy who is
chosen to slay a dragon. He is chosen, even though he is smaller than his
two brothers, because his father is not as attached to him, doesn't care if
he returns or not. The boy is sent to a school (or some kind of training),
on the way he meets a wizard who is stuck in some quicksand. The wizard
gives him a sword.
That's all he remembered. Does this ring a bell for anyone? Checked A to
Zoo and Fantasy Fiction for Children and Young Adults and this book is not
from the Dragon Slayer's Academy series.
Thanks,
Jane
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From: Elaine Morgan <elainem@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: pussywillows
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:42:53 CDT
A patron came into the library looking for a book she read as a child.
She was sure that the book was pre-1960 (probably 1940s), a picture book
or story by itself with pictures. It was about a little girl whose
bouquet of pussywillows turned into tiny kittens. Does this ring a bell
with anyone? I checked the original A to Zoo and didn't find a title that
sounded like it could be the one. I also tried WorldCat and our
youth services staff. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. TIA.
elm
Elaine Lesh Morgan, Youth Librarian Rockwood Branch Library
Multnomah County Library 17917 S.E. Stark St.
(503) 248-5396 fax (503)248-5178 Portland, OR 97233
elainem@nethost.multnomah.or.lib.us
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Network opposes Potter policy
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:45:05 CDT
from the Holland Sentinel Online
Letters to the Editor
Network opposes Potter policy
http://www.thehollandsentinel.net/stories/041900/opi_letters.html
"The undersigned organizations, members of the Free Expression Network,
oppose the restrictions imposed on the use of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter
books by Zeeland Public Schools Superintendent Gary Feenstra on Nov. 22.
These restrictions include a ban on classroom readings of the Potter books;
a requirement of parental permission to borrow the books from school
libraries and to use them for book reports; and a decision not to buy any
future books in the series."
_________________________
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 Spear" <Linda.Spear@euclid.lib.oh.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Job Posting
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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:47:01 CDT
YOUNG ADULT LIBRARIAN
Euclid Public Library seeks innovative, enthusiastic librarian who loves
serving teens to manage young adult services. Responsibilities:
Developing young adult services and programs; serving as liaison to
secondary schools; and maintaining a popular, high interest materials
collection.
Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited school and knowledge of
young adult materials and services. Salary range: $15.66 to $23.33 per
hour plus comprehensive benefits. Send letter of application and resume
postmarked no later than May 1, 2000 to Jeff French, Deputy Director,
Euclid Public Library, 631 East 222 St., Euclid, OH 44123. NO PHONE
CALLS PLEASE. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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