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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, 1 Jun 2000 00:01:16 CDT

Subject: PUBYAC digest 152

PUBYAC Digest 152

Topics covered in this issue include:

1) Re: Kids Pages

by "Ann L. Secter" <alsecter@hoflink.com>

2) Library sleepovers

by marshalj@mpl.on.ca (Janis Marshall)

3) Re: Braille "picture books" clarified

by "REBECCA HIGGERSON" <RHIGGERSON@sacramento.lib.ca.us>

4) Re: Picture books in braille

by LaceyDport@aol.com

5) RE: YA Program ideas

by Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>

6) RE: YA Program ideas

by Judy Stewart <stewartj@clpgh.org>

7) policy on kids left at closing time

by "Sean P. S. George" <sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us>

8) children's books in print

by MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY <milford.public.lib@snet.net>

9) New Storytime Names

by "Bill or Mary Schrader" <bills@sirius.com>

10) homework centers

by Kim Patton <kpatton@lawrence.lib.ks.us>

11) Library publications/ newsletters

by " Kathy Reid or Arnie Naiman " <ragged@interlog.com>

12) Re: first time library cards

by ILefkowitz@aol.com

13) Re: Unusual Request

by ILefkowitz@aol.com

14) Re: first time library cards

by "Mary Johnson (amk)" <mjohnson@wls.lib.ny.us>

15) E-Mail reference

by Sharon Kerr <skerr@scinet.co.santa-clara.ca.us>

16) RE: first time library cards

by Theyer Hillary <HTheyer@TORRNET.COM>

17) children's CDs - responses

by Georgi Sandgren <ivylane3@yahoo.com>

18) Parents on Internet

by "Karen Sonderman" <sonderka@oplin.lib.oh.us>

19) Re: Outer Space

by "Gretchen Krieger" <gkrieger91@hotmail.com>

20) Re: homework center

by Elaine Loehmann <eloehmann@millbury.k12.ma.us>

21) Istook Includes Filtering Amendment in Labor-HHS-Ed

Appropriations

by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>

22) stumper: suzuki bean

by "Lynda M. Gamble" <lyndage@lori.state.ri.us>

23) Stumper Answer

by "Bill or Mary Schrader" <bills@sirius.com>

24) Children's Librarian Position Available

by merryl traub <mtraub4@yahoo.com>

25) stumper-large and small moose

by "Helen Mochetti" <helenmi@lori.state.ri.us>

26) Books for Wedding

by "Heather" <heather@elgin.net>

27) Mehndi permission

by "Susan R. Hawk" <hawks@mail.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us>

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From: "Ann L. Secter" <alsecter@hoflink.com>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: Kids Pages

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 10:27:22 CDT

Try the Nassau Library System's Kids Page:

www.nassaulibrary.org/childrens/kidsmainpage.html

We have worked very hard to add new urls and update any old ones. We are very

proud of it.

Ann Secter

Roslyn, NY

Zaklina Gallagher wrote:

> I call upon this wonderful resource to help me again!

> Dunedin Public Library in NZ is launching it's web page in July and the

> Childrens' area is currently thinking about what we would like on the Kids'

> page.

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From: marshalj@mpl.on.ca (Janis Marshall)

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Library sleepovers

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 11:07:01 CDT

 

Hello,

A few weeks ago I posted a request for permission forms for a library

sleepover or lock-in, as some of you call them. I received several from

you, plus tips, ideas and just plain encouragement. Much to the CEO's

surprise the library board thought that it was a great idea in spite of the

insurance company's very negative view. One of the board members is a girl

guide leader and is willing to volunteer for the night. So thank-you all

very much.

Janis Marshall

Children's Services Librarian

Milton Public Library

Milton, Ontario

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From: "REBECCA HIGGERSON" <RHIGGERSON@sacramento.lib.ca.us>

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Re: Braille "picture books" clarified

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 11:32:40 CDT

Actually, Jan, Sacramento Public Library was a recipient last year of five (now six) picture books with Braille text and tactile images. The "reader" can feel the text and the raised images.

 

********************************

Rebecca Higgerson

Youth Services Librarian

Sacramento Public Library

828 I Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

(916)264-2845

fax (916)264-2854

rhiggerson@sacramento.lib.ca.us

>>> Jan Wall <janw@norby.latah.lib.id.us> 05/27/00 09:08AM >>>

Hi again -

Lest I sound TOO ignorant - I know that "picture book" is an oxymoron when

applied to Braille books... I meant short easy reads that, of course, stand

alone on the text!

Thanks again -

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: LaceyDport@aol.com

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: Picture books in braille

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 12:02:06 CDT

I e-mailed the following URL direct to the requesting librarian but since it

has so much helpful information, I thought other PUBYACers might be

interested as well:

NATIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED

http://www.lcweb.loc.gov/nls/nls.html

There are links to cooperating libraries, FAQs, other resources and a whole

lot more. Definitely worth checking out and bookmarking!

 

Rebecca Verrill Smith

recent Simmons MLS grad

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From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: RE: YA Program ideas

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 12:27:37 CDT

In addition to a Super-Sitters program listed below you might also try

something featuring "The Fun Part Of Babysitting" in which you share tips

on how to share books, easy craft and cooking or snack-making ideas, songs

to share with little ones, and other ideas for keeping small charges happy

and occupied. Also, sharing ideas from your running-the-business-of-

babysitting books will be well-received.

Hope this helps. - jeri

 

Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller

jkladder@gcfn.org

Columbus Metropolitan Library

Columbus, Ohio

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From: Judy Stewart <stewartj@clpgh.org>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: RE: YA Program ideas

Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 12:52:40 CDT

While nothing has been an overwhelming success, these have worked:

Skin demo by Clinique (local departmentstore is nearby and provided the

peronnel and samples)

Vegetables Rock! - had kids bring a dish and the recipe for a vegetarian dish.

We also did a paperback exchange at that.

Judy Stewart

Community Library of Allegheny Valley

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From: "Sean P. S. George" <sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us>

To: "PUBYAC List (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: policy on kids left at closing time

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 13:17:36 CDT

We are about to write a policy/procedure on what do about children left

unattended at the library who are still there at closing time. If any of

you have specific policies/procedures addressing this issue, I would

appreciate copies of them to share with our committee.

It would be most helpful to receive information from library systems

similar to us. We are a four-branch library system serving a semi-rural

parish (county) on the outskirts of a large city (New Orleans). Our

population is about 50,000.

Please respond directly to me. I will post a HIT to the list. Thanks in

advance.

^^^^^^^^^^^^

Sean P. S. George

Youth Services Coordinator

St. Charles Parish (LA) Library

504-785-8464

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From: MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY <milford.public.lib@snet.net>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: children's books in print

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 13:43:17 CDT

Our acquisition department has just informed me that Children's Books in

Print is no longer going to be offered as a CD Rom but will be going

back to paper volumes. I am really upset. Aside from our own

circulation system with its bibliographic search capabilities, CBIP is

my main reference source. I am constantly using the series search for

obscure paperback series, keyword when I need to replace something, and

the reviews when I need to justify a purchase (or what I've decided not

to purchase). I e-mailed Bowker but have not gotten an answer. I don't

know how many of you have made the switch from those heavy, tiny-printed

space-taking volumes, but maybe those who have would want to write to

R.R Bowker and let them know how you feel. And if anyone knows why they

have done this, I would really like to know!

Deesha Martin

Milford (CT) Public Library

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From: "Bill or Mary Schrader" <bills@sirius.com>

To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>

Subject: New Storytime Names

Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 14:07:09 CDT

I have heard from so many of you who already have storytimes for the =

primary aged children. These are the names people suggested which just =

might encourage someone else to start a new program for our first and =

second grade kids.

Book Buddies

Afterschool Adventure Storytime

Primary Storytime

Big Kids Storytime

Afterschool Storytime

Afterschool Story Specials

Step-up Storytime

Escapades

Adventureaders

Book Bunch

Afternoon with the Author

Explorer's Club (3 people suggested this)

Kid Spot

Kids Club

Elementary Edition

Stories & Snacks

Library Kids

Chapter Club

StoryCraft

AfterSchool Book Club (ABC)

thanks for all the advice,

mary schrader

Oakland (CA) Public Library

bills@sirius.com

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From: Kim Patton <kpatton@lawrence.lib.ks.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: homework centers

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 14:31:37 CDT

Hi all,

I am setting up a homework center for fall 2000. I have two computers (with

out internet access at this point although there is internet access

elsewhere in the library). I need software suggesstions as well as any

other helpful hints, suggestions, etc. I plan on having a pool of volunteer

teachers etc. available to help with tutoring. TIA

Kim Patton

Young Adult Specialist

Lawrence Public Library

707 Vermont St

Lawrence, KS 66044

785-843-0230 785-843-3368 Fax

kpatton@lawrence.lib.ks.us

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From: " Kathy Reid or Arnie Naiman " <ragged@interlog.com>

To: "PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Library publications/ newsletters

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 14:56:57 CDT

Can anyone help me find out if there is a National or international Library

publication that goes to many libraries. I'd like to find a way to promote

my newest recording (Say Hello to the Morning) that just received a Parent's

Choice Gold award, and since it is all material that I use in library

programs the logical place to start would be in a library newsletter. Any

suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Kathy

Merriweather Records

109 Crawford Rose Dr.,

Aurora, Ontario L4G 4S1 Canada

http://www.interlog.com/~ragged

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From: ILefkowitz@aol.com

To: rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us, pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: first time library cards

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 15:21:36 CDT

We have a whole packet that we give out when a child gets his or her first library card. It contains a bookmark, a few stickers (one says I Got My Library Card Today), and a magnet with our hours. On the actual card we have a label that says in red type My First Library Card. We tend to make a fuss when they do it so that it is a big deal.

Ilene Lefkowitz

Youth Services Librarian

Mount Olive Public Library (NJ)

ILefkowitz@aol.com

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From: ILefkowitz@aol.com

To: pubyac@prairienet.org, lauram@ci.hillsboro.or.us

Subject: Re: Unusual Request

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 15:47:18 CDT

I don't remember how much detail the actual talk goes into but in My Girl there is a talk between the girl, Vespa and her stepmother about sex when she gets her period for the first time.

I would love to see the list when it is done!

Ilene Lefkowitz

Youth Services Librarian

Mount Olive Public Library (NJ)

ILefkowitz@aol.com

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From: "Mary Johnson (amk)" <mjohnson@wls.lib.ny.us>

To: "Ruhama J. Kordatzky" <rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us>

Subject: Re: first time library cards

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 16:14:53 CDT

Ruhama, we have nice stickers saying "I got my library card today!" which

we give to the children. Is this the kind of thing you had in mind, or

were you looking for something more elaborate? If you're interested, I'll

try to find out where my colleagues in the children's room get the stickers.

Mary Johnson, YA librarian, North Castle Library, Armonk, NY

mjohnson@wls.lib.ny.us

On Sat, 27 May 2000, Ruhama J. Kordatzky wrote:

> Hi everyone--

> Do any of you do anything special for a child when s/he gets a library card

> for the first time? I was asked if we could do something, but I'm at a

> blank as to what would be appropriate (and not expensive!).

>

> Thanks!

>

> :) ruhama

>

> Ruhama Kordatzky

> Youth Services Librarian

> Burlington Public Library

> Burlington, WI

> rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us

>

>

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From: Sharon Kerr <skerr@scinet.co.santa-clara.ca.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: E-Mail reference

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 16:39:42 CDT

We are considering the implementation of e-mail reference service

and would love some input for our planning committee. I'm

especially interested how the service works for children and

teens. So, a few questions for those of you who are doing

e-mail reference ---

What is your volume of questions, and how does it affect staff

workload?

How satisfied are you with your question format?

How appropriate are the questions you receive?

Thanks for taking the time to respond. Please reply to me and

I'll sumarize for the list.

Sharon Kerr, Librarian

Campbell Public Library

77 Harrison Avenue, Campbell CA 95008-1499

voice: (408) 866-7887 fax: (408) 866-1433

skerr@scinet.co.santa-clara.ca.us

*** All standard disclaimers apply ***

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From: Theyer Hillary <HTheyer@TORRNET.COM>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: RE: first time library cards

Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 17:04:01 CDT

At one library, we gave each child getting their first card a small

certificate that just said they got their first card, and had a space to

write in the title of the very first book checked out on it. The librarian

then signed it in front of the child. A lot of parents said the certificate

went straight into their child’s scrapbook to keep. We just printed the

certificate on an inkjet printer.

Hillary Theyer

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From: Georgi Sandgren <ivylane3@yahoo.com>

To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: children's CDs - responses

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 17:28:19 CDT

I was so happy to get so many responses. They're

going to be a big help in my developing this

collection.

A number of people requested that I post or send them

the responses I received. So here is the list of

recommendations:

Try JOE SCRUGGS

Jim Gill and The Learning Station.

Joanie Bartels music

Smithsonian collection of music for children

The "Child's Celebration of..." (Broadway, classical

music, folk music, etc) put out by Music for Little

People

Red Grammar's tape (or cd) called Teaching Peace

Peter Paul and Mommy, and other Peter Paul and Mary

tapes; Mike and Carlene; Sugar Beats

Trout Fishing in America :Mine! ,Big Trouble, My

World, Family Music Party (this is a live album)

Dinorock, "Dreamosaurus"

Tom Paxton, "Goin' to the Zoo," "I've Got a Yo-Yo"

Peter Himmelman, "My Best Friend is a Salamander"

Cheech Marin, "My name is Cheech the school bus

Driver"

Persuasions, "On the Good Ship Lollipop"

Dan Crow, "Oops!"

Los Lobos, "Papa's Dream"

Buckwheat Zydeco, "Choo Choo Boogaloo"

Tom Chapin, "Zag Zig"

Papillon, "Cajun for Kids"

Charlie Daniels, "By the Light of the Moon"

Sugar Beats, "21 Really Cool Songs," "Everybody is a

Star"

Barry Louis Polisar, "Little Different"

Gunnar Madsen, "Old Mrs. Mackle Hackle"

Josh Greenburg, "Go With the Flow"

"Radio Disney Kidjams"

"Rubber Biscuits: Doo-Wop for Kids"

"Space Ghost's Surf & Turf"

"Saturday Morning Cartoons Greatest Hits"

"A Child's Celebration of Silliest Songs" (there's

about a dozen of these "child's celebration of song"

CD's, but this is the most popular) Anything by the

The Chenille Sisters, especially "1-2-3 for Kids" &

"Teaching Hippopotami to Fly'

Greg & Steve are popular also; the duo have many

recordings but "Kidding Around with Greg & Steve" and

"Kids in Motion" are two of my favorites. The later

is a good movement disc for story time programs.

I'm also partial to the "Classical Kids" series of

discs. If you're not familiar each one focuses on a

specific classical music composer and tells a story

with classical music excerpts as background music. A

very nice & entertaining introduction to the world of

classical music! Sample titles include "Hallelujah

Handel" and "Mozart's Magnificent Voyage".

More singable songs by Raffi, Can a jumbo jet sing

the alphabet by Hap Palmer, and various Sharon,

Lois and Bram albums. These artists as well as Fred

Penner, Marcus ;Wee Sing Silly Songs, Wee Sing

Lullabies, etc. Buckwheat Zydeco :Choo Choo Bugaloo.

For the teachers, I find the Folkways Collection from

the Smithsonian to be a good resource. Their

catalogue lists a lot of Ella Jenkins cds as well as

some Woodie Guthrie classics.

"So Big" by Hap Palmer

"Learning Basic Skills through Music" (set of 4)

by Hap Palmer

"Wee Sing Songs and Fingerplays"

"Piggyback Songs" by Jean Warren

"Singable Songs for the Very Young

Thanks again,

Georgi

 

=====

Georgi Sandgren

Children's Librarian

East Islip Public Library

381 East Main Street

East Islip, New York 11730-2896

631-581-9200 ext. 6

ivylane3@yahoo.com

__________________________________________________

Do You Yahoo!?

Kick off your party with Yahoo! Invites.

http://invites.yahoo.com/

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From: "Karen Sonderman" <sonderka@oplin.lib.oh.us>

To: "PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Parents on Internet

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Thanks to everyone who responded to my query regarding parents who ignore

their children while using the Internet. We have an automatic log-off

program on our terminals, but the patrons have figured out they can just log

back on. And, in reality, we do not have a big problem with stations being

"hogged" and people having to walk away thinking there is nothing available.

The idea of the timers was so we would not have to be enforcers and chase

people off the stations. We have a lot of stations and people can usually

find one available. Our biggest problem seems to be the parents who ignore

(or get harsh with) their children, like I said. I think we will approach

this from the "unattended children" angle, as was suggested by several

people. Because, even though the parents are "there," they are not acting

in a responsible fashion and seem to think being in the same room is paying

enough attention. Thanks again for providing some additonal insights and

food for thought.

Karen Sonderman

Taylor Library

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

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From: "Gretchen Krieger" <gkrieger91@hotmail.com>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: Outer Space

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 18:17:43 CDT

I planned and implemented an outer space story hour.

I was able to get a large cardboard box (one that furniture came in) and I

made a space ship out of it. The kids went inside, poked their heads out of

the window I made and I took a picture of them.

I also made a large moon and hung it on a wall. The kids then colored

spaceships and I put them all around the moon when they were done.

I also decorated the room with stars. I cut out different sizes of stars

and put some glitter on them. I then hung them using invisible thread.

I used the corner of the room where we had story hour. The stars hung over

the children's head and the moon was in the background while the spaceship

was to the side of me while I read stories.

I also pretended that we were astronauts. We all put on spacesuits using

sound effects to put the pieces of clothing . Then we counted down and

blasted off to a planet. We float around the room and I had the kids tell

me what they saw in space. For example, if we saw rocks flying we had to

duck. The kids loved it!!!

I can fax you photos of it if you like.

 

Have Fun

Gretchen Krieger

 

 

 

 

>

> >>> "elaine" <elainem@worldnet.att.net> 05/19 2:48 PM >>>

>I'm doing the outer space theme this summer for my summer reading =

>program. I'm looking for excellent ideas for my program and would =

>sincerely appreciate every wonderful idea you have. I'm looking for =

>craft ideas relating to space that would work with various age groups =

>(from age 3 through grade 4), story time ideas (excellent books, rhymes, =

>fingerplays, flannelboard stories), etc..

>

>I'm interested to hear your tried and true ideas, if you have great =

>craft patterns, etc..

>

>You can email your ideas to elainem@worldnet.att.net or email me for my =

>fax #.

>

>I will be happy to compile the list and post it to the list.

>

>Thank you!

>

>Elaine

>

________________________________________________________________________

Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

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From: Elaine Loehmann <eloehmann@millbury.k12.ma.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: homework center

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 18:43:51 CDT

Hi,

Could you post any results to the list or send them on to me? I'm

always looking for new software titles.

Anyway this is what I have for a Homework Center that covers gr.3-8:

CD's & Software Currently Available at the

Homework Center

Resources:

Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Nature

Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Science

Mayo Clinic Family Health

Time Magazine Almanac

Ultimate Human Body

World Book Multimedia Encyclopedia

Games:

Carman Sandiego: Math Detective (ages 9-14)

Just Grandma and Me (ages 3-7)

Logical Journey of the Zoombinis (ages 9-13)

Lost Mind of Dr. Brain (ages 12 to adult)

Math Blaster - Secret of the Lost City (ages 8-13)

Strategy Games of the World (ages 8-14)

Thinking Things 1 (ages 4-8)

Thinking Things 3 (ages 7-13)

Way Things Work

OfficePro includes Word 97, Excel, Access

Word Pad word processing (with spellcheck)

-

*********************

Elaine Loehmann

Assistant Director

Millbury Public Library "and so it goes..."

128 Elm St. Slaughterhouse-Five

Millbury, MA 01527 Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

(508) 865-1181

(508) 865-0795 (FAX)

email eloehmann@millbury.k12.ma.us

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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>

Subject: Istook Includes Filtering Amendment in Labor-HHS-Ed

Appropriations

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(2) Istook Includes Filtering Amendment in Labor-HHS-Ed

Appropriations

In last-minute committee action on Wednesday, May 25, Rep. Istook

(R-OK) offered a filtering amendment to the House Labor, Health

and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill. The

amendment would prohibit use of Elementary and Secondary Education

Act Title III funds by any school not using "technology which

filters or blocks -- (1) material that is obscene; (2) child

pornography; and (3) material harmful to minors" while the

computers are being used by children. It was included in the bill

on a voice vote.

ACTION NEEDED:

During the Memorial Day recess, library supporters, and especially

school library supporters, should urge their Representatives to

actively oppose the Istook filtering provision of the Labor-HHS-

Education appropriations bill. Legislators should know that

federal filtering mandates are an inappropriate intrusion into a

matter best addressed at the local level: how to provide safe and

appropriate Internet access to minors. Legislators should be

informed of how local schools and communities are addressing this

issue.

 

 

_________________________

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/alaorg/oif/index.html

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From: "Lynda M. Gamble" <lyndage@lori.state.ri.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: stumper: suzuki bean

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 19:33:48 CDT

A patron asked us to find a book she remembered from her childhood

(1960's?) about a character named "Suzuki Bean". I have tried our

statewide catalog, world cat and amazon.com. All I found was a comedy video

called "unaired pilots" from 1962 mentioning a girl named "Suzuki Bean"

taking her parents to New York City. Please email me @

lyndage@lori.state.ri.us if you have any information about the book. Thanks.

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From: "Bill or Mary Schrader" <bills@sirius.com>

To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>

Subject: Stumper Answer

Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 19:58:40 CDT

Thank you to all who knew the answer to my stumper about a babysitter =

named Mr. Pudgins. The title is indeed _Mr. Pudgins_ by Ruth C. =

Carlsen, long out of print. Sounds like the kind of book that would do =

well with another reprint.

Mary Schrader

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From: merryl traub <mtraub4@yahoo.com>

To: Pubyac - <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>

Subject: Children's Librarian Position Available

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 20:28:36 CDT

Part-Time Children's Librarian

The Syosset Public Library on Long Island, New York is

looking for a Nassau County resident interested in a

part/time position: 15 hours per week (one night,

every other Saturday, daytime hours), one Sunday a

month. Flexibility is a plus. If interested, please

contact Mrs. Traub, Head of Children's Services at

921-7161 ext. 212.

Merryl Traub

Head of Children's Services

__________________________________________________

Do You Yahoo!?

Kick off your party with Yahoo! Invites.

http://invites.yahoo.com/

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From: "Helen Mochetti" <helenmi@lori.state.ri.us>

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: stumper-large and small moose

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 20:59:10 CDT

helenmi@lori.state.ri.usHello all,

Thanks to everyone who sent "Morris the midget moose" as the answer to my

stumper. It certainly sounds right...I've let my patron know.

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From: "Heather" <heather@elgin.net>

To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>

Subject: Books for Wedding

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 21:28:53 CDT

Many thanks to all who responded to my plea for ideas for a wedding book for

a 41/2 year old to read at a wedding. I received some very good suggestions

and promised to post them (it's taken me a while). Here they are:

Natalie Babbit's "Bub of the Very Best Thing"

A. A. Milne's poem "Us Two" and passages from "Winnie the Pooh" or "House at

Pooh Corner"

William Steig's "Made for Each Other"

Leo Lionni's "A Color of His Own"

James Marshall's "George and Martha Encore"

Arnold Lobel's "We will skip through the meadows and run through the woods

and swim in the river. In the evenings we will sit right here on this front

porch and count the stars" from "Frog and Toad are Friends"

Passage from Antoine De Saint-Exupery's "The Little Prince" when the flower

is waiting for the prince to arrive, and talks so poignantly about the

waiting and sweet anticipation of the hour of his arrival"

Cresent Dragonwagon's "If You Call My Name"

"The Owl and the Pussycat"

With appreciation,

Heather Robinson

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From: "Susan R. Hawk" <hawks@mail.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us>

To: yalsa-l@ala1.ala.org, PUBYAC@prairienet.org, CHLIB-L@LIST.DTAE.TEC.GA.US,

ya-yaac@ala.org, alsc-l@ala.org

Subject: Mehndi permission

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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 22:00:18 CDT

Please excuse cross-posting.

A while back, some very nice person faxed me their library's permission

form and info sheet for a Mehndi program. Unfortunately, between the time I

received the fax and now that I'm ready to draft my own version, I have

moved to a new location. I've been digging through all my boxes, crates,

and unpacked files, but to no avail. The fax is lost.

If you are the kind soul who faxed me the info in the first place, or if

you are someone new who would like to send me their own form, I'd greatly

appreciate receiving it anew. Please email me directly if you can send it

as an attachment, or fax me at the number below.

Thank you very much.

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Susan R. Hawk, Youth Services Librarian

hawks@mail.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us

Chamblee Library (DCPL)

4115 Clairmont Rd. PHONE: (770) 936-1380

Chamblee, GA 30341 FAX: (770) 936-1385

Opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily

represent those of the DeKalb County Public Library.

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