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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: Sat, 3 Jun 2000 00:01:08 CDT

Subject: PUBYAC digest 154

PUBYAC Digest 154

Topics covered in this issue include:

1) first time library cards THANK YOU

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

2) RE: programme with a Scottish theme

by HFL_LISA@stls.org

3) Re: Picture books in braille

by "M. Mills" <mmills@stic.lib.tx.us>

4) Mehndi permission--thanks

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

5) More Braille clarification

by Jan Wall <janw@norby.latah.lib.id.us>

6) More Braille clarification

by Jan Wall <janw@norby.latah.lib.id.us>

7) RE: children's cassettes/CD's

by "Elizabeth Buono" <ebuono73@hotmail.com>

8) Re: teen magazines for YA collection

by "Karen Holz" <easternlibrary@smithville.net>

9) Braille books source

by "Jenifer Wagner" <jwagner@dakota.lib.mn.us>

10) Suggestion For Purchase form

by vmenor <vmenor@is2.dal.ca>

11) Strawberry Festival Ideas

by vmenor <vmenor@is2.dal.ca>

12) Re: Cartooning workshop for YA's

by "Marin Younker" <MARIN@ci.tigard.or.us>

13) Re: Cartooning workshop for YA's

by Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>

14) Scottish ideas

by Judith Campbell <jcampbel@ascpl.lib.oh.us>

15) library card stickers

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

16) YA historical fiction

by "Kathy Eaton" <eatonkathy@hotmail.com>

17) Position Open

by Pam <nhpl@nh.ultranet.com>

18) STUMPER Solved: Mystery series

by mjenson-@lib.az.us

19) job posting - San Francisco Bay Area

by Eve Bates <batese@pls.lib.ca.us>

20) stumper solved: frog boy at summer camp

by "Francie Schwarz" <francie-schwarz@ci.santa-monica.ca.us>

21) UPDATED: Position Opening: Deputy Director, Office for

Intellectual Freedom

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

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

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

Subject: first time library cards THANK YOU

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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 12:39:42 CDT

Hello everyone--

A BIG thank you to all who shared their library's tradition of first time

library cards. The most popular items were stickers that say "I got my

library card today" or bookmarks. Others go all out with goodie bags or

announcements over their PA system (we're small and don't have one).

Thanks again!

:) ruhama

Ruhama Kordatzky

Youth Services Librarian

Burlington Public Library

Burlington, WI

rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us

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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: RE: programme with a Scottish theme

Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 12:49:10 CDT

You might look into Highland Games-curling, etc.

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From: "M. Mills" <mmills@stic.lib.tx.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: Picture books in braille

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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 13:04:21 CDT

Try calling 1-800-777-8552 and ask for Seedlings Braille Books for Children 2000 etc.

catalog. P.O. Box 51924, Livonia, MI 48151-5924. (Seedlings is non-profit, tax-exempt

org. increasing opportunity for literacy by providing high quality, low-cost children's

lit. in braille).

Carol Leeson wrote:

> I am not familiar with where you can get inexpensive braille books, but

> what about a cassette tape. It would still cost more than your $4-5, but

> may be less expensive than books in braille.

> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

> Carol Leeson

> Head of Youth Services

> Mount Prospect Public Library

> 10 S. Emerson

> Mt. Prospect, Il 60056

> (847)253-5675

> cleeson@mppl.org

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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--thanks

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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 13:06:38 CDT

Thanks to all those who emailed/faxed their Mehndi information. It's nice

to see that so many have had success with this program.

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

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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From: Jan Wall <janw@norby.latah.lib.id.us>

To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org

Subject: More Braille clarification

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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 13:08:31 CDT

Hello to all -

Thank you for the replies I've been getting. The original request I got for

signing up 2 families in our summer reading program came from the girls'

tutor (State of Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind.) She loaned us books

for the girls to use for the summer. She didn't want to donate the books

but wanted the girls to have the experience of going to the library and

being part of SR. (Housing and managing this temporary collection is

another issue, but doable.)

So getting the books for the girls to read in Braille is not the issue. The

Braille books that I would like to get are a PRIZE for completing the

reading. I appreciate the suggestions about tapes, but the tutor would like

the Braille concept reinforced.

The call I made to the Commission for the Blind has netted an interesting

reply that I need to follow up on. They can run ANY book (text) at a cost

of .10 a page, which might make it affordable. But I would have to have an

idea of what works well without pictures. That is more difficult than it

sounds, because picture books are often enhanced (or even explained) by the

pictures. (Think of ALISTAIR IN OUTER SPACE etc.)

So there are possibilities, but names of distributors/publishers are still

welcome! I will definitely let people know our decisions 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: Jan Wall <janw@norby.latah.lib.id.us>

To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org

Subject: More Braille clarification

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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 13:10:29 CDT

Hello to all -

Thank you for the replies I've been getting. The original request I got for

signing up 2 families in our summer reading program came from the girls'

tutor (State of Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind.) She loaned us books

for the girls to use for the summer. She didn't want to donate the books

but wanted the girls to have the experience of going to the library and

being part of SR. (Housing and managing this temporary collection is

another issue, but doable.)

So getting the books for the girls to read in Braille is not the issue. The

Braille books that I would like to get are a PRIZE for completing the

reading. I appreciate the suggestions about tapes, but the tutor would like

the Braille concept reinforced.

The call I made to the Commission for the Blind has netted an interesting

reply that I need to follow up on. They can run ANY book (text) at a cost

of .10 a page, which might make it affordable. But I would have to have an

idea of what works well without pictures. That is more difficult than it

sounds, because picture books are often enhanced (or even explained) by the

pictures. (Think of ALISTAIR IN OUTER SPACE etc.)

So there are possibilities, but names of distributors/publishers are still

welcome! I will definitely let people know our decisions 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: "Elizabeth Buono" <ebuono73@hotmail.com>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: RE: children's cassettes/CD's

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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 13:12:23 CDT

My co-workers and I have found that Jim Gill's CD/cassettes are wildly

popular with both preschoolers and school aged kids--very fun to use in

programs. His album titles (that we have) are: "Jim Gill Makes it Noisy in

Boise, Idaho," "Jim Gill Sings the Sneezing Song and other Contagious

Tunes," and "Jim Gill sings Do Re Mi on his toe leg knee."

They are available from Rounder Kids. Hope this helps!

Elizabeth Buono

Children's Librarian

The Ferguson Library

1 Public Library Plaza

Stamford, CT 06904

<ebuono73@hotmail.com>

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From: "Karen Holz" <easternlibrary@smithville.net>

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Re: teen magazines for YA collection

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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 13:14:35 CDT

My preteen and teen patrons like JUMP for the most part it puts a positive

spin on being female and stresses that they need to like themselves for

themselves and not the problems associated with teen pressure but how to

deal with it.

Hope this helps

Karen

----- Original Message -----

From: Chapman, Jan <jchapman@ascpl.lib.oh.us>

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2000 10:52 AM

Subject: teen magazines for YA collection

> Hi all:

> I am about to re-order YA magazines for the upcoming year and I would love

> some advice on possible selections. Does anyone have any

advice/experience

> with CosmoGirl or Jump? Is CosmoGirl similar to Cosmo? We would like to

> replace our skateboard mag, Thrasher, with a similar magazine, such as

> Transworld Skate. Is there a YA magazine that covers a wide range of

Xtreme

> sports? I have done some searching on the Web and have accessed other

> public library magazine collections for YAs so I have some idea of what

> librarians are ordering for their YA collections. But I would love some

> additional info from anyone who wants to share their two cents!

> One more question, are there any new outstanding YA magazines that anyone

> would like to suggest?

> I have noticed that there are more and more "magalogs" out there...they

are

> worrisome for me as I don't want to be ordering fancified catalogs for my

> collection.

> Thanks.

> Jan Chapman, YA librarian

> Akron-Summit Co Public Library

> jchapman@ascpl.lib.oh.us

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From: "Jenifer Wagner" <jwagner@dakota.lib.mn.us>

To: <Pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Braille books source

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Unfortunately I deleted the message from the person who was looking for a

"reasonably priced" source for Braille books so I'm posting this to the

whole list. I spent ten years as a librarian with the Minnesota Library for

the Blind and Physically Handicapped (the Minnesota branch of National

Library Service) and while that is the best location for BORROWING Braille

books, it won't work when you are looking for prizes for summer readers.

Therefore, I recommend contacting the National Braille Press, 88 St. Stephen

Street, Boston, MA 02115, telephone (617) 266-6160. They produce and sell

both print/Braille books (with print and Braille in the volume--sometimes on

plastic leaves interfiled with the original print picture book) and books in

Braille only. They have a variety of titles available at any given time and

are very prompt in filling orders. I have ordered many books over the past

few years and never had a problem.

Good luck with your visually handicapped users. I always let the kids read

in their usual format (for some this is Braille, for others it is listening

to recordings) when they are participating in the reading clubs. This seems

to be the easiest and fairest way of allowing everyone to participate and

use and enjoy the library and reading.

Jenifer Wagner, Librarian II

Dakota County Library, Heritage

20085 Heritage Drive

Lakeville, MN 55044

Phone: (651) 365-3219

e-mail: jwagner@dakota.lib.mn.us

fax: (651) 365-3209

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From: vmenor <vmenor@is2.dal.ca>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Suggestion For Purchase form

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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 13:18:31 CDT

Does anyone have a "suggestion for purchase" form that they are willing to

share? We are currently using post-it-notes which often get lost or contain

impcomplete information.

Please email it to me as an attached file or fax at (905)640-1384 if possible.

Thanks,

Vanessa Menor

Children's Librarian

Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library

6240 Main Street

Stouffville ON L4A 1E2

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From: vmenor <vmenor@is2.dal.ca>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Strawberry Festival Ideas

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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 13:20:19 CDT

There is a Strawberry Festival running from June 29th-July 1st, and I am

looking for craft,games, or activities that the library can do. The library

hasn't done anything for the last few years, and searching the web for

strawberry fesitval gives a list of places that have festivals, but not what

the activities/games/crafts are. I am not particulatly "crafty" so I would

need something fairly simple, and preferably not too messy.

Please reply to me off the list, and if there is interest I will compile the

suggestions into one email.

Thanks,

Vanessa

vmenor@is2.dal.ca

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From: "Marin Younker" <MARIN@ci.tigard.or.us>

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Re: Cartooning workshop for YA's

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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 13:22:30 CDT

cheryl, we've had several cartooning and comics workshops at the tigard library and all were very well attended, 10-15 people per class. not sure what each instructor concentrated on as far as techniques.

i hired a couple of people to do the classes, they were recommended by other libraries and/or were listed in a local directory of artists. we are doing another cartooning class this summer with new instructor and are also doing a "creating a comic" 3-part workshop where participants put together their own comic.

i'd highly recommend a cartooning workshop, especially with the ever-growing awareness and popularity of manga/anime. if you have one during the school year, see if you can advertise it in the art classes at the middle and high schools. have fun. marin.

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"Occult books aside, our library didn't have the greatest selection."

Willow

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J. Marin Younker

Young Adult Services Librarian

Tigard Public Library, OR

(503) 684-6537

marin@ci.tigard.or.us

>>> mcconnc@up.lib.mi.us 06/01/00 09:50AM >>>

Has anyone ever had a cartooning workshop for YA's? Who presented it

and what did you do? How did it go over? I'm considering having one

and would appreciate any ideas of sugestions. Thanks.

Cheryl McConnell

Young Adult/Reference Librarian

Dickinson County Library

mcconnc@mid-pen.lib.mi.us

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From: Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: Cartooning workshop for YA's

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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 13:24:29 CDT

Cheryl,

I hired a cartoonist that I had heard about from another librarian. I

was very pleased because I had 19 YA's come on a school night. He

demonstrated some basics techniques for cartooning and charged $75. I

used him because another librarian in the area said he did a good job.

Thu, 1 Jun 2000, Cheryl McConnell wrote:

> Has anyone ever had a cartooning workshop for YA's? Who presented it

> and what did you do? How did it go over? I'm considering having one

> and would appreciate any ideas of sugestions. Thanks.

> Cheryl McConnell

> Young Adult/Reference Librarian

> Dickinson County Library

> mcconnc@mid-pen.lib.mi.us

Rosalie Olds, Young Adult Librarian

King County Library System

Fairwood Library

Renton, WA

Life's too short to read bad books or drink bad wine!

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From: Judith Campbell <jcampbel@ascpl.lib.oh.us>

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Scottish ideas

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Can't help myself from responding to this one. How about sharing a variety

of tartans-- you can tell the kids how the wearing of tartans was outlawed

by the British govt. for many many years. You can also share some clan

badges and have the kids design their own badge & motto. You can do a clan

search which will provide history, clan motto, badge and more at

http://www.tartans.com/

Judith Campbell

Akron-Summit County Public Library

Akron OH

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

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: library card stickers

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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 13:28:15 CDT

Hi, everyone - since Ruhama's question, I've had several other people ask

me where to get stickers for children who've just gotten their library

card. Here's the information my colleague in the children's room gave

me. The catalog is The Rivershore Reading Store, and their phone number

is 309-788-7717. I believe they are based in Illinois or Iowa; I didn't

see an 800 number, unfortunately. Hope this helps!

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

mjohnson@wls.lib.ny.us

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From: "Kathy Eaton" <eatonkathy@hotmail.com>

To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org

Subject: YA historical fiction

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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 13:30:02 CDT

Hi. I have requests from homeschoolers for YA historical fiction (grades

7-12) on ancient Rome and Greece as well as the middle ages. Are there

titles anyone can recommend for these periods? They are also interested in

YA biographies for the ancients. Email me directly or post to the list.

Thank you.

Kathy Eaton, Assistant Directory, Grinnell Libary, Wappingers Falls NY

eatonkathy@hotmail.com

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From: Pam <nhpl@nh.ultranet.com>

To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org

Subject: Position Open

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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 13:31:52 CDT

Position Open:

CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN – North Hampton Public Library, North Hampton, NH.

Enthusiastic, creative person responsible for library services,

programming and collection development for children and young adults in

town of 4000. Familiarity with children’s literature, good written and

oral communication skills, and competence with computers and internet

required. MLS and two years experience in children’s services, or

equivalent experience. Full-time position, plus benefits. Salary range

$25,000-$34,000. Send resume, names and telephone numbers of 3

references by June 16 to: Pamela Schwotzer, Director, North Hampton

Public Library, 237A Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH 03862.

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From: mjenson-@lib.az.us

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: STUMPER Solved: Mystery series

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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 13:34:09 CDT

Hello All,

Directly after I posted, someone in my department recognized the series as

being by Peggy Parish, the first title in the series as "The Clue in the

Woods".

Asking saves a lot of guess work!

Thanks to everyone who responed.

At 11:55 AM 6/1/00 CDT, you wrote:

>Hello All,

>It seems to be my month for stumpers.

>A patron remembers a series of books that she read some 20 years ago. A

>boy and a set of twins (one boy, one girl) who travel to the seashore or an

>island to visit their grandparents in the summers. The books were

>mysteries and the patron remembers at least 3 titles in the series, maybe

>more.

>This rings no bells with me. If it sounds familar to you please email me @

>mjenson-@glenpub.lib.az.us.

>As always I will post responces to the list.

>Merideth Jenson-Benjamin

>Young Adult Librarian

>Glendale Public Library

>Glendale, Arizona

Merideth Jenson-Benjamin

Young Adult Librarian

Glendale Public Library

Glendale, Arizona

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From: Eve Bates <batese@pls.lib.ca.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: job posting - San Francisco Bay Area

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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 13:36:01 CDT

I'm posting this for my employer - please direct any questions to:

Chuck Ashton, ashtonc@pls.lib.ca.us, 650-780-7013

Please excuse cross-postings...

SENIOR LIBRARY OUTREACH SPECIALIST

(Contract Position)

$3131 to $3806 monthly

final filing date: (EXTENDED - open until filled)

The Position:

The Redwood City Public Library's Youth Services team is looking

to expand its efforts in reaching out to the City's preschools and day

care centers. We are seeking a dynamic, fun-loving personality with the

love for literature, learning, libraries, and little ones. The person

hired for this full-times (38 hrs/week) position will coordinate the

library's outreach to preschools and day cares by working with the Youth

Services staff, volunteers, parents, and care providers in making books

and libraries an integral part of preschool children's lives. Bilingual

ability (Spanish/English) is desired but not a prerequisite for the

position.

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal Senior Library Outreach Specialist is one who:

*Is a high-energy and enthusiastic role model who relates

well to children and adults

*Is interested and excited about books and learning and

can bring about excitement in others

*Is familiar with story-telling and read-aloud techniques

and can train others in these techniques

*Is creative, innovative and has a sense of humor

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely

provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way

to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited

college or university with course work in early childhood education,

dramatics, or library science. A Master of Library Science degree from an

ALA accredited college or university is preferred but not required.

Experience: Demonstrated experience in working effectively with

preschool-aged children (0-5 years old) in early childhood education,

children's library work, storytelling and read-aloud activities, and/or in

developing and presenting training and workshops on child development