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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: Wed, 24 May 2000 17:26:26 CDT Subject: PUBYAC digest 146 PUBYAC Digest 146 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) shelving picture books by Beverly Little <blittle@merrimack.lib.nh.us> 2) Timer for counting minutes by Monica &Edmund Irlbacher <emirlbac@warwick.net> 3) Help please - Ideas related to theme "2000:the edge of tomorrow" by ssteed@parracity.nsw.gov.au 4) Australian Children's Book of the year short list for 2000 by ssteed@parracity.nsw.gov.au 5) Re: How do we impact the teaching of reading? by "Susan Graf" <susangraf27@hotmail.com> 6) Re: Shelving Picture Books by hgrady@acpl.lib.in.us 7) Harry Potter wands by Olsen Cynthia <colsen@torrnet.com> 8) Plastic box or "bubble" by Olsen Cynthia <colsen@torrnet.com> 9) Re: Shelving Picture Books by Lisa Myron <lmyron@mail.slcpl.lib.ut.us> 10) Re: Librarians with MBAs by "GCPL Childrens Room" <gcplcr@lilrc.org> 11) New Name for Storytime by "Bill or Mary Schrader" <bills@sirius.com> 12) Author e-mails? by Bryce <Bryce@exchg1.palsplus.org> 13) rocking chairs in Children's Areas by Marengo Public Library <marp3@mc.net> 14) Stumper Thanks: autism with hawk by Theresa Gormley <tgormle1@uswest.net> 15) Stumper-Short story? by Marengo Public Library <marp3@mc.net> 16) job posting--Grand Rapids, MI by Marla Ehlers <mehlers@grpl.org> 17) There's still time left for preconference! by Jana FIne <janafine01@sprynet.com> 18) Job posting/application by Deb Bodner <Deb@cmpl.org> 19) STUMPER by PATRICIA JAMES <pj0002@mail.pratt.lib.md.us> 20) space ideas--long!! by "elaine" <elainem@worldnet.att.net> 21) stumper by Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org> 22) Sno-Isle Regional Library System Employment Opportunities by Christie Jackson <cjackson@sno-isle.org> 23) Job Posting -- Cleveland Heights-Univeresity Heights Public Library by "Glynis Welte" <gwelte@chuhpl.lib.oh.us> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Beverly Little <blittle@merrimack.lib.nh.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: shelving picture books MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 16:27:33 CDT At my library, we are asked for picture books by author as often as by title. Shelving them by title would greatly inconvenience those who are trying to get several Eric Carle books, for example. And often, the person doesn't seem to know the whole title. they may leave out an important first word and search fruitlessly. I know I would be very hesitant to shelve by title in my library. Beverly Little Head of Youth Services Merrimack Public Library, NH ------------------------------ From: Monica &Edmund Irlbacher <emirlbac@warwick.net> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Timer for counting minutes MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 16:28:51 CDT Dear Pubyacs, I am sending out the plea again for any info about making timers for counting reading minutes. I unfortunately have not gotten a reply to this request, but I have gotten 8 or 9 people asking me to send the info to them when I get it. I am still hoping that the answer is out there. It was 2-2 1/2 years ago that I saw it on pubyac. Can archives be retrieved? My original request is included here. > Dear pubyacers, > I hope someone out there can help....a fews years ago there were some > directions that suggested how children could make their own timer > (something like an egg timer) to count the minutes they read each day > for their summer reading program. This is the first year that we are > trying counting minutes. They will be recording each 15 min. reading > period in a reading log with graph paper blocks. I was hoping that > making timers could be a craft project that we could do at the beginning > of our SRP. Can anyone help with info about making the timers? Thanks > for any help. > > Reply to Monica - > emirlbac@warwick.net ------------------------------ From: ssteed@parracity.nsw.gov.au To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Help please - Ideas related to theme "2000:the edge of tomorrow" Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Disposition: inline Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 16:30:22 CDT The theme for Children's Book Week in Australia this year is "2000: The edge of tomorrow". If anyone has any ideas related to this (displays, competitions, games, activities etc) please email me with your suggestions. Ideas will be presented to librarians and teachers as suggestions at a Pre Book Week Extravaganza evening on 16 June. The evening is presented by the Australian Library & Information Association (ALIA) - Children's & Youth Services Section, and notes from the night will be placed on the CYSS web site afterwards at www.alia.org.au/sections/cyss/ Thanks in advance to everyone. Sarah Steed Children's & Youth' Services Librarian Parramatta City Library ssteed@parracity.nsw.gov.au Visit our Web Site : http://www.ParraCity.nsw.gov.au
###################################################################### This e-mail message has been scanned and cleared by MailMarshal http://www.marshalsoftware.com ###################################################################### ------------------------------ From: ssteed@parracity.nsw.gov.au To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Australian Children's Book of the year short list for 2000 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Disposition: inline Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 16:31:44 CDT I haven't seen this listed already on PUBYAC, so I thought people might be interested in what's been nominated for the Australian Children's Book Council Awards short list. The winner in each category will be announced on 18 August. BOOK OF THE YEAR: OLDER READERS Killing Aurora (Barnes, Helen) 48 Shades of Brown (Earls, Nick) Borrowed Light (Fienberg, Anna) Stripes of the Sidestep Wolf (Hartnett, Sonya) Tyro (McRobbie, David) Stony Heart Country (Metzenthen, David) BOOK OF THE YEAR: YOUNGER READERS Graffiti on the Fence (Forrestal, Elaine) Hitler's Daughter (French, Jackie) Hannah and the Tomorrow Room (Gleeson, Libby & James, Ann) Hazel Green (Hirsch, Odo) Rowan and the Zebak (Rodda, Emily) Captain Mack (Roy, James) PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR Buffy An Adventure Story (Graham, Bob) The Great Bear (Greder, Armin & Gleeson, Libby) Luke's Way of Looking (Ottley, Matt & Wheatley, Nadia) Jenny Angel (Spudvilas, Anne & Wild, Margaret) Memorial (Tan, Shaun & Crew, Gary) Hello Baby (Vivas, Julie & Overend, Jenni) EVE POWNALL AWARD FOR INFORMATION BOOKS Crash! :The Search for the Stinson (Beck, Jennifer, Blacklock, Dyan & Allan, Katrina) How to Guzzle your Garden (French, Jackie) Inside the Australian Ballet (Lawrenson, Diana) Fishing for Islands: Traditional Boats and Seafarers of the Pacific (Nicholson, John) Sand Swimmers (Oliver, Narelle) Tapestry (Pallotta-Chiarolli, Maria) Sarah Steed Children's & Youth' Services Librarian Parramatta City Library ssteed@parracity.nsw.gov.au Visit our Web Site : http://www.ParraCity.nsw.gov.au
###################################################################### This e-mail message has been scanned and cleared by MailMarshal http://www.marshalsoftware.com ###################################################################### ------------------------------ From: "Susan Graf" <susangraf27@hotmail.com> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: How do we impact the teaching of reading? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 16:33:08 CDT Excuse the rant, but why is "Reading Readiness" being used. As I understand this, reading readiness refers to the inaccurate educational philosophy that children, at age six, suddenly develop sets of isolated skills that come together and (abracadabra) a reader! More accurately (and supported by research) is the concept of Emergent Literacy. Children learn to read and write as they learn to speak, by being immersed in language. I would highly recommend your reading the forward by Dr. Dowd, "The Adult's Role in the Emergent Literacy Process" of _Play, Learn and Grow_ by Jim Thomas (Bowker, 1992). And you can do a literature search for Dr. Frances Smardo Dowd and Dr. William Teale. Lots of research out there: Bernice Cullinan, Ellin Greene, Dorothy Strickland, Mary Jalongo, Nancy Mavrogenes, Lesley Morrow and more. Good luck, Susan Graf Family Services Librarian North Las Vegas Library District susangraf27@hotmail.com ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ From: hgrady@acpl.lib.in.us To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: Shelving Picture Books Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 16:34:20 CDT The problem with shelving by title is this--all books by one author are not together. Although it would be handy to not have to remember authors, it makes sense to have all the books in a series or by the same author shelved together. Heather Grady Shawnee Branch Library Fort Wayne, IN Heather Grady Shawnee Branch Library Allen County Public Library Fort Wayne, IN ------------------------------ From: Olsen Cynthia <colsen@torrnet.com> To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Harry Potter wands MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 16:37:56 CDT When we did a wand craft, I went to the local park and picked up sticks. The shape and texture was very attractive. After creating a poster of what three attributes a wand should have and a list of various woods. the children glued on sparkle, ribbons, yarn or feathers. Then on a small length of paper they wrote their wands' 3 attributes (we all know a wand needs to identify its length, kind of wood and magic essence), glued it to the wand and wrapped it around the stick. We also read an excerpt from the shopping scene at Ollivander's. Cynthia Olsen ------------------------------ From: Olsen Cynthia <colsen@torrnet.com> To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>, Subject: Plastic box or "bubble" Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 16:40:32 CDT We did a program with a similar device, only it was called an "art box". A local artist in San Bernardino brought all the materials. Unfortunately, I no longer have a contact for the artist. Essentially, it was clear plastic which was taped together to make a box (big enough to hold 10-12 kids and some adults). A small plastic tunnel was also made and connected to each end. One tunnel was to crawl in and out, the other tunnel was attached to a box fan. The fan was taped up so all the air created blew into the plastic box. When inflated, it was very cool looking. Especially since a small group of older children had decorated the celing on the outside with permanent markers. When inflated the decorated ceiling was full of giant dinosaurs (our theme). During our program, since art was the focus, other children were allowed to draw on the "walls". It did get a little stuffy when it was full, but the children thought it was wonderful! You could decorate your "bubble" for space easily enough. ------------------------------ From: Lisa Myron <lmyron@mail.slcpl.lib.ut.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: Shelving Picture Books Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 16:41:54 CDT Oh, Please! What a nightmare of an idea. ------------------------------ From: "GCPL Childrens Room" <gcplcr@lilrc.org> To: <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Re: Librarians with MBAs Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 16:43:05 CDT If the MBA program offers something you want to learn, why not go for it?? But if you're expecting to be paid back for a 2nd. Masters, most public libraries haven't got the budget to pay what you might be "worth". ------------------------------ From: "Bill or Mary Schrader" <bills@sirius.com> To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org> Subject: New Name for Storytime Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 16:44:24 CDT I will be starting a new storytime this fall for "graduates" of my = preschool storytime. It will be for kids who are in grades 1 - 3 and = have outgrown the preschool storytime but still want to make that = regular visit to the library. I am looking for suggestions on what to = call it and would appreciate your help. Some suggestions received from = my staff are "1, 2, 3 - Storytime" or "The Graduate's Storytime". What = ideas do you have? TIA Mary Schrader Oakland (CA) Public Library bills@sirius.com ------------------------------ From: Bryce <Bryce@exchg1.palsplus.org> To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Author e-mails? MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 16:46:26 CDT Hi! Sorry if this has been mentioned before, but is there any place to look where I can find authorized author e-mails? I know Robert Lawson has one (it's on Amazon), but was wondering if there was a source I could look to. I run a "large" book party group every month and did Frindle earlier in the year. I was able to get a letter from Andrew Clements, the author, and the kids just loved reading it. My party next month is for Haunted Summer by Betty Ren Wright. I've already given out 25 copies and still have 3 weeks before the party. The kids that I've spoken to since giving the book out have told me that they absolutely loved it! I know they'd like to hear something from her as well (provided she's still alive, ofcourse!). This is what got me wondering about the e-mails in the first place... Thanks for any help you can provide! Richard :0) Richard Bryce Senior Children's Librarian West Milford Township Library 973-728-2823 "So many things have made living and learning easier. But the real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures and to be cheerful and have courage when things go wrong"- Laura Ingalls Wilder ------------------------------ From: Marengo Public Library <marp3@mc.net> To: Pubyac List Serv <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: rocking chairs in Children's Areas MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 16:49:28 CDT Dear Pubyacers, Good afternoon! We are considering purchasing a rocking chair for our Children's Area, partly through a donation given to us as a memorial. Does anyone have a rocking chair in their Children's area? Anyone have a preference of a traditional rocking chair versus a platform rocking chair? I am a little bit worried about fingers getting rocked over, and I don't know if a platform will prevent that. Thoughts? In appreciation, Elizabeth Riak Marengo Public Library marp3@mc.net ------------------------------ From: Theresa Gormley <tgormle1@uswest.net> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Stumper Thanks: autism with hawk Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 16:53:38 CDT Big Thanks to all who responded to my stumper about an autistic boy with hawk in the title. I have passed all of the information on to the patron. The following titles were all suggested (Incident at Hawk's Hill was the most frequently suggested title). Incident at Hawk's Hill by Allan Eckert Return to Hawk's Hill by Allan Eckert "Ian's Walk: A Story about Autism by Laurie Lears "Home Free" by Kathryn Lasky. Eagle Eyes (Gehret) with an ADD child. Thanks again, Theresa Gormley Youth Services Librarian Whatcom County (WA)Library System tgormle1@uswest.net ------------------------------ From: Marengo Public Library <marp3@mc.net> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Stumper-Short story? MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 16:55:39 CDT Good afternoon Pubyacers! Boy, do I have a doozy! A patron remembers this story from when she was in elementary school (she thinks). It might possibly be in a reading book. A young girl lives on a ?planet? where it rains all the time, the sun never comes out. Due to some kind of astrological phenomenon, a once in a lifetime event will occur: the sun will come out for a short time during a particular day. The girl's classmates don't like her, possibly because she is "smart," so to tease her, they lock her in a closet, and forget to let her out, so she misses the only time in her life that she would ever see the sun. Does this ring a bell with anyone? If you would respond directly to the e-mail address below, I would appreciate it! Many thanks! Elizabeth Riak Marengo Public Library marp3@mc.net ------------------------------ From: Marla Ehlers <mehlers@grpl.org> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: job posting--Grand Rapids, MI MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 16:58:01 CDT I'm posting this on behalf of Human Resources--please direct all resumes and queries to Mary Lou Kowalewski, mkowalew@grpl.org, 616/456-4526, Grand Rapids Public Library, 60 Library Plaza NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Also check out this posting on our web site: http://www.grpl.org/perl/show_jobs.pl?id="10"
Title: Librarian I/II - Branch & Children's Services Location: Creston Branch Library Salary: $38,918-$50,589 Application period: May 22 2000 thru Jun 10 2000 Description: HOURS: 40.0 hrs/wk Schedule requires evening & Saturday work. BENEFITS: Full benefit package: medical, dental & vision; City pension plan; 7 paid holidays; vacation; 6 "floating" holidays NATURE OF WORK Varied professional library work providing a broad range of services in a branch library. Involves youth programming and school visits, collection maintenance, contributing to selection and evaluation of materials, and providing patron advisory and reference services. EXAMPLES OF WORK (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.) Provides patron advisory and guidance services; answers reference questions; performs on-line database searches; assists patrons with computer searches at public access terminals; and assists patrons in selection of non-book materials. Involves coordinating and supervising the work of a small staff and volunteers. Prepares for and conducts library tours and programming. Contributes to selection, development and evaluation of materials in specialized or assigned area; recommends items to be added or withdrawn from the library collections. Compiles bibliographies as directed. Direct other staff; give input to work evaluations. May contribute to planning and development of continuing education and community affairs programs. May prepare and present programming to population of varied ages. Attends professional meetings; keeps current with developments in library science; participates in staff training. Uses computers in various functions. HOURS/LOCATION This position is full-time for 40.0 hours per week with Saturday and some evening work required. REQUIREMENTS OF WORK Knowledge of modern library methods and techniques. Knowledge of library resources, services, policies and procedures demonstrated by experience. Knowledge of the community and its characteristics. Awareness of current trends in patron interests and needs. Ability to effectively access and utilize Internet resources. Ability to plan and deliver programs, including preschool story times, book talks, puppet shows, and school visits. Successful experience in branch operations, supervision, and community contacts; ability to direct subordinates and give input to their work evaluation, train personnel, make contributions to planning and development of continuing education programs and community affairs programs. Ability to assess patron needs and utilize library resources in a timely and efficient manner. Ability to communicate with a diverse public in identifying and satisfying individual interests. Working knowledge of epixtech (formerly DYNIX) system and reference procedures. Ability to operate computer terminals for library work (software applications) and reference searches (Internet, database searching). Manual dexterity and self-mobility; ability to hear and speak; visual acuity necessary to retrieve and shelve library materials and operate a computer terminal. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with staff and patrons; ability to supervise a small staff. Dependability and punctuality; willingness to adhere to schedule and attendance guidelines. City of Grand Rapids employment requires candidates to pass a physical exam that does include a drug screen. DESIRABLE MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE Master's degree in librarianship from an ALA accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Supervisory experience preferred. Coursework concentration in children's and young adult literature. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Eligibility for Librarian's Professional Certificate, Level II, from the Library of Michigan.
-- Marla J. Ehlers "O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!" mehlers@grpl.org - Jabberwocky Grand Rapids Public Library 60 Library Plaza NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Tel: 616/456-3610 Fax: 616/456-3602 ------------------------------ From: Jana FIne <janafine01@sprynet.com> To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: There's still time left for preconference! Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 17:01:16 CDT THERE'S STILL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To register for the YALSA Preconference, "Best of the Best Revisited: BoJo Jones and Beyond." It will be held Friday, July 7, 8:30-5:40 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago during the ALA Annual Conference. You can: * Have passionate discussion about books for teens with your colleagues, * Select the best of Best Books for Young Adults from the 20th century for the 21st century, * Receive a copy of the new edition of Best Books for Young Adults, and * Hear author William Sleator who has had 7 of his books selected for Best Books for Young Adults list. For details see http://www.ala.org/yalsa/conference/bestofbest.html Deadline for registration is June 7, 2000. See you there! ------------------------------ From: Deb Bodner <Deb@cmpl.org> To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Job posting/application MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 17:04:54 CDT Full-time Youth Services Librarian Announcement Clinton-Macomb Public Library Position: Youth Services Librarian (37 and 1/2 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours)
Apply to: Christine Lind Hage, Director; Clinton-Macomb Public Library; 43245 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038 Salary: $35,020 - $42,587
Benefits: Insurance (health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability and life); pension contribution; vacation, sick, personal days and membership in MLA.
Dates: Deadline for applications: May 31, 2000 Interviews anticipated: Week of June 5, 2000 Decision anticipated by: June 23, 2000 Starting date: July 3, 2000
Primary Job Duties: Professional reference and reader's advisory services Collection development including selection, ordering, and weeding Participation in website development Instruction in use of the library and its resources
Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS Knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of public library services Desire to meet the public and serve patrons of all ages Demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources Familiarity with popular reading materials and genre collections Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels Ability to prioritize duties and tasks and work independently Strong oral and written communication skills Strong desire to work with children Desirable Qualifications: Awareness of new developments and trends in public libraries Full range of Internet skills and experience Knowledge of online information resources, computers, software programs (Windows, Word), and automated circulation system (Dynix) High energy, self-motivation to create new services in a rapidly growing library
Please submit a letter of application, a resume, three references (names, addresses, and phone numbers) and responses to the following questions by 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 31st.
1. Of which collection or subject area would you most like to be in charge? How does your education, work experience, or personal interest support your choice?
2. When you were in library school, did you plan on working in a public library? Why do you want a position in a public (as opposed to academic, corporate, or school) library?
3. If you are a new graduate, which courses in your master's program related directly to this position? Which courses in your program did you like best and why?
4. If you have previous experience library experience, what is the most important thing you have learned from that experience?
5. What types of programs do you think a public library should offer to children?
6. In a field of strong candidates, what makes you stand out?
Christine Lind Hage ALA Councilor at large Director, Clinton-Macomb Public Library 43245 Garfield Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-1115 USA
810/226-5010 voice 810/226-5008 fax ==================================== Deb Bodner, Youth Services Librarian Clinton-Macomb Public Library 43245 Garfield Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-1115 USA (810) 226-5031 (810) 226-5008 - fax deb@cmpl.org ------------------------------ From: PATRICIA JAMES <pj0002@mail.pratt.lib.md.us> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: STUMPER MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 17:08:38 CDT We have a patron looking for a book that was read to him (40'ish now) when he was a child. The book had a pelican on the cover and the main character could be "old boggle beak" or that could be in the title. This is not much to go on--- have any ideas? Thanks. Pat James Childrens Services Frederick County Public Libraries pj0002@mail.pratt.lib.md.us ------------------------------ From: "elaine" <elainem@worldnet.att.net> To: <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: space ideas--long!! Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 17:13:47 CDT thank you so much to everyone who responded to my inquiry for outer = space related ideas.=20 here is a compilation of the emails i received. i'm still looking for even more ideas...especially in the area of great = space related books for ages 3-6 and story time rhymes/fingerplays.=20 elaine Space Ideas Compilation List Hi, Elaine! =20 I had a space program last year around the time of the Perseid Meteor = Shower (August 11-13). We assembled our own telescope (not very hard- there is = a kit you can buy with everything you need). =20 The part of the program that the kids really loved was when I gave them = a small piece of black construction paper and some chalk. I talked about constellations and told them to draw their own constellations. When = they were done with this, I passed out little glow in the dark stars (about = 5) and had the kids stick them on to various parts of their picture. This = way when they go to bed, they can see their constellation. My mom did a solar system mural that her kids really liked. You could = give each kid a planet, star, or comet- have them cut out and tell them to decorate it and then glue it on to the paper. Let me know if you have any questions about the above or if you need anything else. Thanks and good luck! Richard :0) Richard Bryce Senior Children's Librarian West Milford Township Library 973-728-2823 Hello! You didn't say where your library is located, but Ohio's state theme this year is "Into Books and Out of This World!" All of our = crafts, games, activities, etc. are space related. I can send you some ideas = from our manual if you let me know your address or fax. We are really = excited about this. For our src workshop we (Me and our branch head and = bookmobile children's person) were the 'Soul-ar' sisters. We also bought Moon = Shoes (trampolines for your feet) and tried to experience weightlessness = (sp?). It's gonna be a Great Fun Summer. Our worm races this year are going to = be the USOs...Unidentified Slimey Objects! If you have any great ideas, will you send them to me or post them to = the list? Thanks and let me know about how to get these ideas to you. Smiles, Marcia ;) Elaine, I have a space shuttle (paper airplane) pattern from the book "The World = Record Paper Air Plane Book" by Ken Blackburn and Jeff Lammers. I would = be=20 glad to snail mail you the pattern and instructions. I can fax... We had the speaker come from Spring Mills Park which also holds the = 'Gus=20 Grissom' museum come for a visit the year we did flight for summer = reading. If you have someone in your area like this, it is a thought. Good Luck! Amy Blake Knox County Public Library Vincennes, IN ablake@kcpls1.vinu.edu
We are also doing an Outer Space theme and have used a great book for = craft ideas. It is Crafts for Kids Who are Wild About Outer Space by Kathy = Ross, c.1997 by Millbrook Press. Robin Benoit Fairport Public Library 1 Village Landing Fairport, New York 14450 716-223-9091 rbenoit@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us Hi Elaine, There's a good book by Kathy Ross called Crafts for Kids Who Are Wild About Outer Space. You've probably seen this series--there's one for dinosaurs, the ocean, etc.=20 Jan Irving's book Full Speed Ahead! is full of stories and activities on transportation. There is a chapter on flying, including outer space. = I have made a version of her circle story "The Way to Go Home," and I use = it every time we do a program on outer space. On the Schoolhouse Rock CD, you can get the song "Interplanet Janet." We've used that one a few times, had the kids sing with us. Good books: Tony Bradman. It Came from Outer Space. Colin MacNaughton. Here Come the Aliens! Willis, Jeanne. Earth Tigerlets, as Explained by Professor Xargle. Sadler, Marilyn. Alistair in Outer Space. Dexter, Catherine. Alien Game--this is a great booktalk book! Hope this is helpful! Corey Bennett New Tampa Regional Library Tampa Hillsborough Public Library bennetc@thpl.org Dear Elaine, Elaine, Our SRP theme was space last summer. Great timing with the release of the new Star Wars movie! We had a craft program where the children made space alien masks. We used paper plates with prepunched holes where they would cut out eyes. Set out lots of pipe cleaners, construction paper, glitter, pom-poms and let the children creat wild & wacky space alien masks ( moms helped with glue guns)....staple on some elastic, and they were ready to come back the next week for the Alien costume party! The party was great fun...lots of creative costumes. We played "Pin the 3rd Eye on the Alien" and created rocket cookies from graham crackers. Make a rocket with the lengthwise 1/2 of a cracker & cut a squares of graham cracker into traingles. Attach with frosting & decorate with a variety of goodies. May the force of reading be with you! -- LouAnne Krantz, Youth Services Librarian Polson City Library Polson, Montana Our state theme this year is "Ticket to Tomorrow" and we're doing space crafts at my library too. Wind socks--big sheets of construction paper stapled into a cylinder = with alien faces cut out and pasted on, and strips of green crepe paper for streamers Meteors--crush a square of aluminum foil into a dumbbell shape, tie metallic ribbons around middle, then crush more aluminum foil around it = to make a ball Space rockets out of toilet paper and paper towel rolls Flying saucers--two paper plates glued together and decorated; maybe cut out a door and put a tiny plastic alien inside I hope you'll post to the list, as I'm still looking for more ideas! Hope this gives you a start. Kim
************************************************* Kim Heikkinen kim.heikkinen@mcfls.org Youth Services Librarian Franklin Public Library Franklin, WI 53132 (414) 425-8214 Elaine; I'm Donna Worth with the public library in Whitehall, Montana, and our theme for summer reading is space also! We purchased the "Cosmic Connections" summer library program manual through a nine state library cooperative and ties in with stuff offered through Upstart -Highsmith, Inc. I don't know if any of the manuals are left but you could contact Jim Oliver at jimo@siouxland.lib.sd.us I've been collecting web sites and ideas for our program and would love to hear about the ideas you've collected. Here are a few web sites with crafts for space: http://www.multnomah.lib.or.us/lib/summer/srlinks.html http://www.alienexplorer.com/createalien/paper1.html http://startrek.about.com/entertainment/startrek/msub1.htm http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/subjects/astronomy/ The manual also has numerous web sites that can be bookmarked in your library. I book I can recomend that has really neat cafts for space is called "Space" by Ting and Neil Morris, ISBN 053114285, Franklin Watts, c1994. A few of the programs I have lined up so far are Space drawings, which we will decorate the library with, and an alien costume contest and parade. I'm also working with an astronomy club to do an evening program of star gazing. Hope to hear from you soon. Donna Worth Jefferson County Library System John Gregory Library http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/dlcl/pld/slp.html http://www.georgilon.com/ Elaine, Wisconsin's theme this year is Ticket to Tomorrow. The first webpage is the state's accompanying SRP site. The second is a site I've been recommending for a similarly themed program in NY. Good luck!
Rhonda K. Puntney Youth Services/Special Needs Consultant Lakeshores Library System 730 Wisconsin Avenue Racine, WI 53403 (262) 636-3759 or (262) 636-9211 rhondap@racineco.com Full Speed Ahead (a great book about transportation) has some wonderful = ideas--I'm going to be using Blast Off from pages 148 and 149. :) ruhama Ruhama Kordatzky Youth Services Librarian Burlington Public Library Burlington, WI rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us Books: Yaccarino, Zoom, Zoom, Zoom, I'm Off to the Moon (very young) Counsel, But Martin! (alien) Asch, Mooncake Gaffney, Grandpa Takes Me To the Moon Babcock, No Moon, No Milk Cole, Blast Off! (works with older kids too) Rhymes: Inside the rocket ship, not much room. (kids stand with arms = held tightly to sides) Ready for countdown, 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1, zoom! (gradually move into crouch, then on "Zoom" jump up) Bend and stretch, reach for the stars. There goes Jupiter, here comes Mars. (pretend to "grab" planets) Bend and stretch, reach for the stars. Stand on tip-e-toes, oh, so high! (sing this to "Ring Around a Rosy") Ring around the rocket ship, Try to grab a star. Star dust, star dust, Fall where you are. Do you want to go up with me to the moon? (point to "you," "me," and the sky) Let's get in our rocket ship and blast off soon! (pretend to climb in) Faster and faster (swish hands back and forth) We reach to the sky. (jump and stretch up hands) Isn't it fun to be able to fly? (stretch out arms and circle) We're on the moon, now all take a look (look around) And gently sit down, and I'll show you a book. (sing this to "She'll Be Coming Round the Mountain") We'll be orbiting around the moon, yes we will . . . We'll be landing on the moon . . . We'll be walking on the moon . . . We'll be blasting off again . .=20 We'll be landing back on earth . . . Zoom, zoom, zoom. (put hands in "prayer" position and brush up for each "zoom") We're going to the moon. (point up) If you want to take a trip, Climb aboard my rocket ship. Zoom, zoom, zoom, we're going to the moon. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. (crouch) Blast off! (jump up and shoot arms up into air) For a class visit with kids on the upper age end (3rd grade), I used the book "On the Shuttle: Eight Days in Space." This has a photo of all the gear the astronauts use. I blew it up and made up slips with the names = of each item (there were 15 total). I then read the names to the group and the children had to correctly match the name and item. It was fun and educational at the same time! ------------------------------ From: Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: stumper MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 17:18:12 CDT Can anyone identify books remembered as "the Gormen-Ghast trilogy" which the patron read as a teen? She does not know whether this name indicates author or title, but remembers them as "eerie." The Library of Congress database does not list them under this moniker. 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 ------------------------------ From: Christie Jackson <cjackson@sno-isle.org> To: "PUBYAC (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Sno-Isle Regional Library System Employment Opportunities Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 17:21:52 CDT SNO-ISLE REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM PROFILE The Sno-Isle Regional Library System is a large, diverse two-county library district set in beautiful north Puget Sound region of Washington State. The district boundaries stretch from rugged timberlands to suburban centers, from rolling farmlands to the ocean vistas. Set in the fastest-growing corner of Washington state, the Sno-Isle Regional Library System is home to a 1.5 million item collection, and serves more than 550,000 residents through 19 community libraries, bookmobile and outreach services. Sno-Isle Regional Library System posts employment opportunities each week. Check our website at http://www.sno-isle.org/jobs for current postings and to print an employment application. Sno-Isle Regional Library System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, age, national origin, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, physical, or mental disability, or the use of any trained guide or service dog by a disabled person. Christie Jackson Sno-Isle Regional Library System Phone 360-651-7026 Fax 360-651-7151 email cjackson@sno-isle.org ------------------------------ From: "Glynis Welte" <gwelte@chuhpl.lib.oh.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Job Posting -- Cleveland Heights-Univeresity Heights Public Library Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 17:26:26 CDT LIBRARIAN CHILDREN'S SERVICES COORDINATOR
A position is available at the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library for an energetic and innovative team player dedicated to customer service. This is the opportunity for a dynamic children's librarian with initiative and leadership skills to collaborate with an excellent team of staff in providing outstanding service to our community's children. Our Children's Services Coordinator is responsible for a main library department of over 8 FTE's (including 5 full time professionals and paraprofessionals), coordination of children's reference work, programming and book selection in three branches, and active participation as a member of our management team. Applicants must have a masters degree in library science from an accredited institution, a minimum of 5 years experience with progressive levels of responsibility, and demonstrated excellence in the area of children's literature and service. We are committed to, and value, a diverse workforce. Applicants representing diverse backgrounds and interests are encouraged to apply. Salary of $43,580 plus excellent fringe benefits. Send your résumé, postmarked no later than June 3, 2000, to: Human Resources Coordinator Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library 2345 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Equal Opportunity Employer ------------------------------ End of PUBYAC Digest 146 ************************ |
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