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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: Mon, 29 May 2000 00:01:06 CDT Subject: PUBYAC digest 151 PUBYAC Digest 151 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) toddler story times by "elaine" <elainem@worldnet.att.net> 2) Re: Parents on the internet by "The Baker's" <bakernj@cbpu.com> 3) RE: A question that has been bothering me by Jennifer Peko <jenniferpeko@yahoo.com> 4) Re: Parents on the internet by "Lisa Prolman" <lprolman@hotmail.com> 5) Re: Parents on the internet by Gayle Richardson <grichard@spl.org> 6) RE: Picture books in braille by Connie Mathews <mathewsc@clpgh.org> 7) Re: Review materials for Christian Books by Carol Janoff <cjanoff@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us> 8) Re: Picture books in braille by theresa robinett <theresart@yahoo.com> 9) re:stumper russian tale by staff <juv@spl.org> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "elaine" <elainem@worldnet.att.net> To: <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: toddler story times Date: Sun, 28 May 2000 11:12:09 CDT Dear PubYac members... I've been doing Toddler Time story time for almost 2 years (since I = became a children's librarian)...I run my program for 45 minutes...the = first 15-20 minutes is stories/rhymes, then I have the children (with = moms/caregivers) do a fun sticker craft or something of that sort, then = there is a play time. I like to make my story time portion fantastic = with stories that really capture the children's attention, which at this = age (18 months-3 years) takes a lot. What I'm asking is for some = stories for toddler that I may not have discovered yet that really work. = I'm not concerned with doing themes each week, but just have stories = that really capture children. For example, when I read "The Very Hungry = Caterpillar," I take out a stuffed caterpillar and every time I read = about what the caterpillar ate next, I have the children chant "Yum, yum = yum, I need something to eat, yum yum yum just another little treat." = Then when the caterpillar goes into his cocoon, I hide it in a colorful = box and then take out a beautiful butterfly as if he has "transformed." = This really captures the attention of both the children and parents. = Are there any "not that familiar" books you know of that work great with = toddlers or just cute ideas in general? I'd appreciate it! I feel like = I've used up all my resource books and I'm looking for more ideas. = Thanks in advance and I will post my list if there is interest. Please send responses to elainem@worldnet.att.net Elaine ------------------------------ From: "The Baker's" <bakernj@cbpu.com> To: <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Re: Parents on the internet Date: Sun, 28 May 2000 11:46:39 CDT At our library we have a policy that parents are not to have their children unattended and running around at the library while they are on the internet. We have a 1/2 hour and one hour internet stations. Once the patron has completed their time on the internet, they are done for the day. I work in our childrens area (Kids Place) and we have parents that want to use the internet and leave children as young as two or three at Kids Place. I just hand them a copy of our policy. Yes, they sometimes get mad but, I am a librarian, not a babysitter. I have found that all of our library staff must work together to enforce this policy. I guess you could say that I am very strict. It is unfortunate that we live in a society where people do not care if their children freely roam the library. Nola Baker Childrens Services Branch District Library Coldwater, Nichigan bakernj@cbpu.com ------------------------------ From: Jennifer Peko <jenniferpeko@yahoo.com> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: RE: A question that has been bothering me MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Date: Sun, 28 May 2000 12:11:39 CDT Susanna, I am not one to try to make excuses, but... I would like to say that some of us asking for suggestions might be new in the field of children's programming. I for one get a lot of ideas from lurking on different listservs. I recently graduated from a MLS program in December and took over a vacancy in January. When I took over, the programs for the next three months were already advertised and posted. I had to scramble to discover what my predecessor had in mind when she turned in those plans months before I was even hired! I, thankfully, had a lot of great support staff to help me come up with fitting ideas for these programs.
I plan everything well in advance now. I also keep a notebook of ideas and programs that I have successfully done with the children. I list all the details including the necessary supplies and appropriate books to go along with the activity. Hopefully, when it comes time for me to leave here, the person who takes my job will have an easier time. Please have some patience with us new-bies. Sincerely, Jennifer Peko Richland County Public Library Columbia, South Carolina __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Kick off your party with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ From: "Lisa Prolman" <lprolman@hotmail.com> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: Parents on the internet Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Date: Sun, 28 May 2000 12:36:40 CDT Karen: Our library does have a policy regarding internet usage (up to one hour per person per day with only one login), but more importantly we have policy that states children five and under must have an adult attending them at all times while they are in the library; an older sibling does not meet that criteria unless we're talking a serious age difference from oldest to youngest. If your library has a policy like this one, perhaps you'll have more luck with the clueless internet mother. Good luck. Lisa Prolman Assistant Children's Librarian "All things considered, Greenfield Public Library insanity may be the only 402 Main Street reasonable alternative." Greenfield, MA 01301 (413)772-1590 lprolman@hotmail.com lisa.prolman@simmons.edu ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ From: Gayle Richardson <grichard@spl.org> To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Re: Parents on the internet MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Sun, 28 May 2000 13:07:10 CDT
Hello to Karen and PUBYAC, My first response to this is that you DO need to enforce your 45 minute limit. And with a program enforced by the computers themselves; not with you as 'library cops'. The very commonsensical and fair reason for this is you are discouraging walk-ins from having their turn and fair share at the machines because they see they are occupied. Most patrons don't want to walk to walk up to a person at the computer and start grilling them about when it is available, and they deserve as much a crack at the machines as the time limit abuser. Of course, that person will be absolutely outraged that his/her constitutional rights are being infringed, but stand your ground. From experience in my own branch I can tell you that there will be a hundred (or more!) delighted patrons for every selfish, outraged one. HTH Gayle Richardson
------------------------------ From: Connie Mathews <mathewsc@clpgh.org> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: RE: Picture books in braille Date: Sun, 28 May 2000 13:32:07 CDT
Why not try giving books on tape--they would definately be easier to find, and possibly less expensive. Connie Mathews Children's Librarian ------------------------------ From: Carol Janoff <cjanoff@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: Review materials for Christian Books MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Sun, 28 May 2000 13:57:15 CDT The Association of Jewish Librarians AJL has a newsletter that reviews books of Jewish interest for adults and for children. I'm pretty sure you have to be a member to receive the newsletter; the cost is about $30.00 per year. Carol Janoff cjanoff@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us Librarian I Mesquite Branch Library Phoenix, AZ On Sat, 27 May 2000, Melanie C. Duncan wrote: > >discussion on review materials for Christian books. I was not able to > >access the archives for this information. If you saved this list of > >periodicals, etc, would you be so kind as to forward it to me. Also if > >anyone is aware of review materials for Jewish materials, I'd appreciate > >having that also. > > I write a column on Christian fiction for Library Journal that appears five > times a year. So far, books by the Thoenes are the only ones I've had > submitted that focus on Judaism. > > John Mort writes a Christian fiction column for Booklist that appears 5-6 > times a year. > > Publisher's Weekly will have issues that focus on Religion, but otherwise, > reviews appear in the regular fiction section. > > Other publications to check that include occasional reviews (based on age > level): School Library Journal, Kliatt, ForeWord, VOYA. > > I also reprint select LJ Christian fiction reviews in my monthly e-zine, > The Bookdragon Review. > > > Blessings, > Melanie C. Duncan, M.S.L.S. > Reference Librarian > Washington Memorial Library > > The Bookdragon Review (ISSN 1527-0157) > http://www.bookdragonreview.com > ------------------------------ From: theresa robinett <theresart@yahoo.com> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: Picture books in braille MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Date: Sun, 28 May 2000 14:22:20 CDT There is no need to purchase picture/braille books. These can be borrowed from your local NLS library. To do so contact your state library, unless you live in southern California and then you need to contact the Braille Institute. This is a free service that the government provides to the visually impared--make use of it. However, if you are determined to buy some of these, the Braille Institute in Los Angeles 323.660.3880 has a press department that may be able to help you Theresa Robinett Children's Librarian City of Glendale Glendale, Ca
__________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Kick off your party with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ From: staff <juv@spl.org> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: re:stumper russian tale MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Sun, 28 May 2000 14:47:17 CDT Hello- I have been given a stumper involving what the patron believes is a Russian Fairytale where a woman catches stars or snowflakes in her apron. Sorry I don't have more info, we've searched the Storyteller's Sourcebook, Eastman, and Ireland. Any ideas? Thank you so much- Sara Doyle Seattle Public LIbrary juv@spl.org ------------------------------ End of PUBYAC Digest 151 ************************ |
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