From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>

To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 05:16:44 CDT

Subject: PUBYAC digest 197

PUBYAC Digest 197

Topics covered in this issue include:

1) Re: PUBYAC digest 191

by "I.Neiman" <momhere@tiac.net>

2) Re: Janway media bags

by Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>

3) Bear Hunt and similar 'songs'

by missleighladidah@gurlmail.com

4) Reader's Theatre programs--help

by "Deirdre Miller" <dlmm34@hotmail.com>

5) Preschool Summer Reading Club Party

by Colleen Swider <cswider@ci.keene.nh.us>

6) Sister Library Project

by carmel <carmel@ulysses.sebridge.org>

7) Re: Harry Potter

by "MARSHA QUARLES" <mquarles@hotmail.com>

8) home schoolers

by Bonnie Wright <bwright@aldus.northnet.org>

9) over crowded programs

by "Susan Sponaas, Children's Services" <SUSAN_S@greenville.lib.sc.us>

10) Re: Cowboys

by "Brenda S. Evans" <chroom@seidata.com>

11) RE: [Fwd: Christian Fiction or propaganda]

by "Anthony Salveggi (SAR)" <salveggi@virtu.sar.usf.edu>

12) preschool outreach & homework centres

by Jo-Anne Cooper <jcooper@chinookarch.ab.ca>

13) Other Fnatsy titles....

by "Denise I. Matulka" <dimatulka@alltel.net>

14) Wasn't I the one who said, enough HP?!?!?!

by "Denise I. Matulka" <dimatulka@alltel.net>

15) harry potter jeopardy

by "Lisa Prolman" <lprolman@hotmail.com>

16) Bird Swap Received

by "Heather" <heather@elgin.net>

17) Re: Harry Potter

by Paulalef@aol.com

18) re: summer reading club idea

by "Liz Maggio" <liz@palos-verdes.lib.ca.us>

19) Books for Babies programs

by "\"Marion \\\"Meb\\\" Ingold\"" <ingoldm@sls.lib.il.us>

20) Harry Potter booklists

by "Hotmail" <argonneyouth@hotmail.com>

21) New Reference Books

by Deborah_Dubois@freenet.richland.oh.us (Deborah Dubois)

22) Picture Book Shelving Response

by Toni Whitney <whitneto@oplin.lib.oh.us>

23) Books for the Olymipics

by hoffman7015@excite.com

24) Filtering Internet

by "Sally Warburton" <swarburton@pc-va.org>

25) RE: Harry Potter-like titles

by "andrea " <juvserv@dialup.customnet.com>

26) book collections for preschools & daycares

by Sally Chilson <schilson@spokpl.lib.wa.us>

27) Library Treasure/Scavenger Hunt

by "Kati Golden" <katig@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>

28) John Gile; abridged classics

by "Cathy Chesher" <cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us>

29) spooky books and more

by "Paula Schaffner" <paula@saline.lib.mi.us>

30) STUMPER-Soul Food short stories and recipes

by Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>

31) STUMPER-poetry

by Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>

32) Cuyahoga County Public Library job posting

by LSEVOLD <LSEVOLD@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>

33) Four Amended Interpretations, One New Interpretation of the

Library Bill of Rights

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

34) Position Announcement, Librarian III--Youth Services

Coordinator

by Monica Fox <mfox@spokpl.lib.wa.us>

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From: "I.Neiman" <momhere@tiac.net>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: PUBYAC digest 191

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 00:43:24 CDT

At 08:07 PM 7/10/00 -0500, you wrote:

>From: "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@infolink.org>

>To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

>Subject: Re: Harry Potter placement

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>I've been thinking about moving the last two Alice books to our Teen Scene

>collection (which is in the children's room, our separate YA collection is

>upstairs in the adult selection), but I want the fans of Alice to be able to

>find the books. I'm afraid they won't find the sequels if I break up the

>series.

>

>I haven't read the new HP yet either (although I'm dying to), but so far, we

>are still keeping in J.

>

>Susan

>sfichtel@infolink.org

>Woodbridge Public Library

>Woodbridge, NJ

I had the same concerns about breaking up the series. And I do think it's

affected the circulation of the books we put in YA. But I'm still convinced

it's the right way to handle them. We put the last couple of Alice books in

our YA section because Alice is definitely growing up and is/will soon be

experiencing things more appropriate to a teen audience. We made this

decision in part because Naylor herself made it clear on her web site that

these books are not for younger readers. I remember one letter she posted

which said that the child's (fourth grade?) teacher had been reading aloud

the Alice books and the class loved them. She replied that the teacher

should probably not read the next one (whichever one came out last year --

I can't remember at the moment) to the class. I think I also recall her

saying that one of Alice's friends would lose her virginity in an upcoming

book. We took all of that and Alice's age into account and decided to make

the switch now, rather than have an upset parent (or child) challenge the

book's placement. Teens who may not have made Alice's acquaintance earlier

have a chance to meet her now, and they can always go back to the

Children's Department to read the earlier ones if they wish. And, of

course, younger kids can choose to take these from the YA area.

Miriam Neiman

Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Glastonbury, CT

Opinions are not necessary those of my employer.

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From: Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: Janway media bags

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 00:50:05 CDT

Hi Julie Ann -

We use the zippered bags with gussets, and they hold up very well.

Sometimes we have hardcover picture books in the bag with a tape, and

you really need the gusset for the extra room.

Martha Simpson, Stratford (CT) Library

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Subject: Bear Hunt and similar 'songs'

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Hi All,

I'm hoping that some of you use sound recordings of the 'Bear Hunt'. If so, please share the name of the performer and the 'album'. Or, if you do your own version, could you please share the 'script' with me? Please feel free to share any similar 'songs'/adventures/walks (and the names of albums/performers and/or the scripts of such) that you share with your (storytime) kids.

Thank you more than much,

Leigh Lambert

missleighladidah@hotmail.com

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From: "Deirdre Miller" <dlmm34@hotmail.com>

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Subject: Reader's Theatre programs--help

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Dear Pubyaccers,

If any of you wonderful librarians have experience with Reader's Theatre

programs, I would dearly appreciate your help! I had a young woman, age 18,

approach me with her wish to start such a group at our library. I've been

interested in this idea, and would like to give it a try, but have no

experience with it (other than my last stint in the fifth-grade play--just a

few decades ago!). Bearing in mind my lack of expertise, the fact that I

only work half-time, and that we are a small library, is such a program

feasible?

I would love to hear your opinions about Reader's Theatre programs,

especially on the following points:

1. How do you initiate, advertise, develop, and maintain such a

program?

2. What age group? My patron envisages a mixed group of teens through

early 20's.

3. How do you determine which plays to be read?

4. How often do you meet, and for how long?

5. Can a group be run by volunteers or members, or is the supervision

of a librarian continuously needed (given limited time...)

6. Are props or costumes needed, or not?

7. Are there opportunities for public performance?

8. Any success (or otherwise) stories, or other ideas welcome!

Please contact me directly at my address, and I will post responses to the

group if there is interest. Thanks so much, in advance!

Deirdre Miller

YA Librarian, KCLS, Washington

Email: dmiller@kcls.org

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From: Colleen Swider <cswider@ci.keene.nh.us>

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

Subject: Preschool Summer Reading Club Party

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Has anyone ever tried a wrap up party for the preschoolers? We are planning

to put one on for the first time and had thought about showing a movie. We

are expecting 75+ kids with adults so we're wondering about the feasibility

of games. Does anyone have any great ideas about entertaining that large a

group? Thanks!

Colleen M. Swider

Keene Public Library

Keene, NH

cswider@ci.keene.nh.us

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From: carmel <carmel@ulysses.sebridge.org>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Sister Library Project

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 01:16:46 CDT

I am SO impressed! I asked for help and the help came pouring in!

Thanks to everyone who responded to our request for our Sister Libraries

project this summer. We now have several wonderful places that our

children will send emails and scrapbooks to. Leave it to Pubyac! Q.E.D.

Thank you all again.

Marilyn Schlansky

Reed Memorial Library

Carmel, NY

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From: "MARSHA QUARLES" <mquarles@hotmail.com>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: Harry Potter

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 01:24:02 CDT

i believe the pb is scheduled to come out around aug. 15.

marsha quarles

oxon hill branch

prince georges, md

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From: Bonnie Wright <bwright@aldus.northnet.org>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: home schoolers

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 01:30:39 CDT

We used to invite the families through their "LEAH" group-stands for

"loving education at home". See if you have a local chapter-they are

good at getting the

word out.

Since the family members are schooled together-let them stay together.

You could have a "workshop" for families where you can talk to them,

hand out

basic materials to help them search and let the parents work with them.

Since they

like to stick together, let them..some parents take younger children

around the library, while some take the older ones.

Do the orientation at the convenience of the group-our local group was

free every other Friday-yours may be the same or different.

The programs have to be free and open to the public, not just

homeschoolers.

Add some books to your collection on homeschooling and be sensitive to

their curriculum.

Hope this helps.

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From: "Susan Sponaas, Children's Services" <SUSAN_S@greenville.lib.sc.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: over crowded programs

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 01:37:23 CDT

Before our system replaced most of its miniscule branches with large

ones, we often had our branch summer programs in out-of-library locations. We

found that if the location shared the same parking lot as the library branch,

circulation did not suffer. However, if patrons had to drive from the library

to the program location, they usually did an "either/or." That is, they

either came to the library or they came to the program, but not both. Also,

the kids don't understand the connection between the story time they're

attending and the library, even though it may seem obvious to the librarian and

the parents.

Susan Sponaas, Children's Coordinator

Greenville (SC) County Library

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From: "Brenda S. Evans" <chroom@seidata.com>

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Re: Cowboys

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 01:44:17 CDT

I am planning to have a Cowboy -Western theme for my fall programming .

Does anyone have good ideas for preschool and schoolage crafts for a program

with this theme? I plan to do storyhours on cowboys, cattle, pioneers,

Indians, & animals of the West. Thank you.

Brenda S. Evans

Madison-Jefferson County Public Library

420 West Main Street

Madison, Indiana 47250

(812) 265-2744

Fax # 265-2217

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From: "Anthony Salveggi (SAR)" <salveggi@virtu.sar.usf.edu>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: RE: [Fwd: Christian Fiction or propaganda]

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 01:51:02 CDT

It might be helpful for librarians (including myself) to keep in mind

that one person's propaganda is another's deeply held belief (and

hopefully deserving of respect) While we strive to put remain "above the

fray", and privilege ourselves with the illusion of objectivity in issues

like this one, each and everyone of us is guided by our own belief system,

no matter how neutral the vocabulary we use to describe it. These beliefs

are in constant struggle against one another, and the ones with the most

persuasive of arguments will temporarily hold the culture in its sway.

While I am not a conventionally religious individual, I have great

empathy for those who hold strong beliefs, express them in literature, and

then become the freakish subjects of message threads like this one,

because they are "religious" in nature, as if there were a qualitative

difference between a religious belief and a good-old, garden-variety

secular belief.

Anthony J. Salveggi

recent MLS graduate

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From: Jo-Anne Cooper <jcooper@chinookarch.ab.ca>

To: "'calsy-l@hp.bccna.bc.ca'" <calsy-l@hp.bccna.bc.ca>,

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

Subject: preschool outreach & homework centres

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I am currently considering offering 2 new programs/services to the children's department. Have you or your organization had experience with either preschool outreach or homework centres? For preschool outreach I am hoping to visit the local daycare centres and preschools on a fairly regular basis to conduct a storytime program and to leave a block of books. Thanks for your advice.

Jo-Anne C. Cooper

Children's Services Department Head

Lethbridge Public Library

810 - 5th Avenue South

Lethbridge, Alberta

T1J 4C4

Phone (403) 380-7325

FAX (403) 329-1478

jcooper@chinookarch.ab.ca

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From: "Denise I. Matulka" <dimatulka@alltel.net>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Other Fnatsy titles....

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 02:05:07 CDT

This is what I am talking about.......we need to examine the hype over

the idea that HP is bringing kids into the library. Is it the job of

professional librarians to reach out to the community or an author who

has been "hyped up" by the press.....Do we ride on the coat tails of the

media......

Denise Matulka

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From: "Denise I. Matulka" <dimatulka@alltel.net>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Wasn't I the one who said, enough HP?!?!?!

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But what guarantee is there that families

will continue to come to the library after the HP blitz is over? I think

that we are selling all the other truly wonderful authors and their

books short--authors and titles MORE capable of generating duscussion

than HP. HP can't even begin to compare to the rich trove of offerings

from Joan Aiken (I know, I know! I keep harping on about her....but she

is TRULY the genius, NOT Rowling, who, rather than being reminiscent,

actually copies Roald Dahl's style). There are numerous modern writers

who I feel are being cheated because they did not have the media blitz

of HP. Think about "Nappy Hair" by Carolivia Herron for a moment, people

were afraid to discuss it and Horn Book hesitated to review it

(editorial MAY/JUNE 1999), then the media got a hold of it and it sold

500,000 copies!

We have to face it....HP is just like Beanie Babies or Pokemon...it is

fad and it wear off, just like . To credit Rowling with bringing

families is to the library is to discredit the last 150+ years of great

children's literature and the wonderful writers who shared their stories

with us...

On Tue, 11 Jul 2000, Nancy Magi wrote:

Yes, but the other side of that coin is that this series has brought

in so many new readers. Plus I have seen families excited about

discussing this book in their home, something they had not done

before. It is so pleasing to see this happening.

On Mon, 10 Jul 2000, Denise I. Matulka wrote:

I wonder how books/authors will not be added to youth services

collections because budgets are being spent on HP titles? Kinda

sad....

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From: "Lisa Prolman" <lprolman@hotmail.com>

To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org

Subject: harry potter jeopardy

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 02:22:23 CDT

I hate to ask this, but can the person who posted the Harry Potter jeopardy

game a few months ago send me another copy? I had a problem with my hotmail

account a few weeks ago, and it looks like they lost about half of the

messages I had saved in my PUBYAC folder, including the game attachment

(snif -- sometimes technology isn't so great :( )

I would appreciate this greatly.

Lisa

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

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

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Bird Swap Received

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 02:29:09 CDT

How exciting to receive such a beautiful and diverse bunch of cards. I

wasn't thinking and sent 10 even though there were only 8 players so lucked

out in that I received cards from everyone. What talented people you are

and the hug coupon will be greatly appreciate). Thank you so much to Linda

for hosting.

Heather Robinson

heather@elgin.net

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From: Paulalef@aol.com

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Re: Harry Potter

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 02:40:15 CDT

We've found the lists to be quite popular. Currently we have a display

labeled "While You're Waiting for Harry Potter" and about half the books have

been taken in about 3 days.

Paula Lefkowitz

Parsippany (NJ) PL

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From: "Liz Maggio" <liz@palos-verdes.lib.ca.us>

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: re: summer reading club idea

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 02:48:08 CDT

Hi--I have begun thinking about NEXT summer, and what better place to turn

than the "collective brain", for some ideas? Our summer reading club is

going quite well this year; we have just over 1000 kids signed up. Last

year, we had a patch club for only the YA and the K-6 grade readers, while

for the Read-To-Me's we had a sticker club. The patch club was so popular

that we decided to have it again this year, using new patches for the YA and

K-6, but "recycling" our patches that are left over from last year, and

using these for the Read-To-Me club. Now we have 3 different patch clubs

(YA, K-6, and Read-to-Me). And everyone is happy at the chance to get a

patch! Depending on the club, the reader gets one patch for reading a

specific number of books (YA--3 books, K-6--4 books, and R.T.M--5 books).

There are 4 patches in all. The idea is that everyone read on their reading

level, with the Read-To Me's having stories read to them by someone else.

Readers record the titles in their reading logs. We tell them that they can

read books from the library, or books from home, but they must NOT have

previously read the books, and they MUST be reading on their reading level.

Now, the kids are so eager to get patches, that sometimes they read below

their level. I know reading level is quite a general statement, and that

individual differences come into play. So we are thinking of changing the

club rules: instead of recording number of BOOKS, kids will record number

of PAGES. Has anyone had any luck with keeping track of number of "pages"

read instead of number of "books" read? How is the issue of reading level

handled? Is it too labor-intensive? You can respond to me off the list!

Liz Maggio

Palos Verdes Library District

Rolling Hills Estates, CA

liz@palos-verdes.lib.ca.us

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From: "\"Marion \\\"Meb\\\" Ingold\"" <ingoldm@sls.lib.il.us>

To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>

Subject: Books for Babies programs

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 02:55:16 CDT

Oh, Dear Collective Brain -- We are hoping to start a books for babies

program for new babies born to residents of our community. I've devised

a bag of goodies to give the new parents. The big problem is . . . How

do I get the names of the new parents? Hospitals are very strict about

that sort of thing.

Those of you who do this type of thing -- Help, ple-e-e-eze!

How do you get the names of new moms? Do you have an in with

obstetricians? Local newspapers don't give enough info -- they only

have a few new babies listed. Your input is greatly appreciated!

Please contact me directly at ingoldm@sls.lib.il.us.

Thank you Thank you Thank you.

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Meb Ingold, Children's Services Director

La Grange Park Public Library

La Grange Park, IL

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From: "Hotmail" <argonneyouth@hotmail.com>

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Harry Potter booklists

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 03:02:05 CDT

We've posted an online booklist of "If you like Harry Potter, you might like

these" type books. We purchased new paperback copies of many of the titles

on this list, and it seems that they are checking out pretty well. I've had

some luck selling Philip Pullman's and Monica Furlong's books to people who

enjoyed Harry Potter, although definitely better luck with older customers,

than with the kids.

Our booklist can be found at this address:

http://www.scld.lib.wa.us/asklibn/bibs/potter.htm

Since we chose to only include in-print titles on this list, we sadly could

not include the Peter Dickinson "Heartsease" trilogy.

Wilma Flanagan

Youth Services Librarian

Argonne Library

Spokane County Library District

Washington State

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From: Deborah_Dubois@freenet.richland.oh.us (Deborah Dubois)

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: New Reference Books

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 03:13:49 CDT

Dear Colleagues,

I have been asked to do a presentation on new reference books for children

this fall at our state annual conference. I would appreciate your help.

What new (1999 or 2000) reference books do you think all children's

librarians should be aware of? Or, what one new reference book do you think

should be added to every children's department? I will compile the results

and list it here for all of you.

Thank you in advance.

Deborah L. Dubois

Children's Outreach Librarian

Mansfield/Richland County Public Library

deborah_dubois@freenet.richland.oh.us

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From: Toni Whitney <whitneto@oplin.lib.oh.us>

To: oplinlist@oplin.lib.oh.us, "pubyac@prairienet.org" <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Picture Book Shelving Response

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 03:26:01 CDT

In response to my inquiry about shelving picture books, thank you for

responding so quickly and for providing details of your various

situations. I received approximately fifty responses and the

overwhelming majority does shelve alphabetically. The primary reason

sited was for ease in finding books quickly. Many folks pull teacher

collections and have local schools whose students participate in the

accelerated reading programs and this shelving method provides quick

access and less time looking through the shelves.

Our library has decided to shelve alphabetically and we are not going to

add any additional stickers (A, B, C) so that we are putting an extra

burden on our technical services people.

Thank you once again for all responses, comments and ideas.

Toni Whitney

Youth Services Librarian

Ashland Public Library

Ashland, Ohio

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From: hoffman7015@excite.com

To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org

Subject: Books for the Olymipics

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 03:33:01 CDT

Dear Pubyac-

I am wondering if you could help me out. I work at a school that is thematic

based, and our first theme of the year is the Olympics. I have several

teachers asking me what types of books would pertain to the teaching of the

Olympics. I would appreciate any books that we could use as a literature

study. Any books pertaining to the Olympics, sportmanship, Austrialia,

ect... I am mainly looking for all age groups but particularly for 4-6th

grade. Please reply directly to me. Thanks so much

Natalie Hoffman

Saipan International School

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

hoffman7015@excite.com

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From: "Sally Warburton" <swarburton@pc-va.org>

To: <PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.ORG>

Subject: Filtering Internet

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 03:39:43 CDT

At this time we have filtered internet computers for the use of children

under 12 years old. All others use our nonfiltered machines. All juveniles

under the age of 18 require a parent's permission to use the internet. We

put a little sticker on the children's cards who have signed permission to

use the internet and they "check out" the computers with their card at the

front desk.

Our library board has decided to place both filtered and unfiltered machines

in the YA area so students may have a choice. We are rewriting our

permission form to reflect this change.

How are other libraries handling this? Do your parents sign permission for

either or both filtered or unfiltered machines and how do you keep up with

their requests? (We do not have the computers that accept library cards as

ids.) Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Sally

swarburton@pc-va.org

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From: "andrea " <juvserv@dialup.customnet.com>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: RE: Harry Potter-like titles

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 03:46:25 CDT

I have published "Harry Potter Withdrawl" bookmarks and included our "fantasy" spine label to give the kids the idea of how to find other books themselves. I will be doing it again soon, once HP #4 has circulated a bit.

I have tried to get the kids reading Lloyd Alexander, Brain Jacques, Roald Dahl (that doesn't take much prodding), The Animorphs series, Phillip Pullman, and Ursula K.LeGuin.

Just to celebrate our patrons a little, I want to share that we have had 2 print and 1 audio copy of #4 donated by a very, very generous benefactor--who doesn't even have a library card here!! Bless him!

Andrea Terry

Libby Memorial Library

Old Orchard Beach, ME

juvserv@customnet.com

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From: Sally Chilson <schilson@spokpl.lib.wa.us>

To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org

Subject: book collections for preschools & daycares

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 03:53:01 CDT

I wanted to ask any of you that deliver book collections to a preschool or

daycare site how you handle sites that become difficult. What do you do

when the books aren't ready to be picked up? How do you handle overdues?

What about lost books? At what point do you suspend deliveries? Thanks

for any input you have. I would gladly assemble any answers I receive into

one message & post to the list if anyone is interested.

Thanks!

Sally Chilson - Youth Services Librarian

Spokane Public Library - Downtown Branch

906 W Main

Spokane, WA 99201

(509) 444-5345

schilson@spokpl.lib.wa.us

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From: "Kati Golden" <katig@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>

To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>

Subject: Library Treasure/Scavenger Hunt

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 03:59:41 CDT

My cohorts and I decided early this spring that it would be fun to plan a library treasure/scavenger hunt as one of the programs for our school age group. As it goes, though, the summer got busy and we all forgot about it. The problem is, it went out in all summer publicity scheduled for Thursday, July 27! Big boo-boo on our part. So in the face of this planning emergency I come to you all for ideas. Has anyone done anything like this before and, if so, do you have examples of the clues &/or questions you asked? Please email me directly or feel free to fax anything you've got.

Thanks in advance!

Kati

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Kati Golden

Youth Services

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

400 Eau Claire Street

Eau Claire, WI 54701

(715) 839-5007

(715) 839-2897 (office)

(715) 839-3822 (FAX)

www.eauclaire.lib.wi.us

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From: "Cathy Chesher" <cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us>

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

Subject: John Gile; abridged classics

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 04:10:24 CDT

Hello, I have two questions:

1. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge about John Gile, author =

of The First Forest, as a speaker/presenter for children?

2. I'm looking for recommendations for a "good" abridged version =

(that's probably an oxymoron, but that's what the patron wants) of Huck =

Finn or Tom Sawyer that she could buy or we could ILL. I found an =

annotated children's version (Children's Press?) here that she liked but =

she'd still like to find a better quality abridged version, if such an =

animal exits. And I think there's a Wishbone version which she may =

like. Any other suggestions?

Thanks

Cathy Chesher Adrian Public Library 143 E. Maumee St., Adrian, Michigan

49221 phone 517-265-2265 fax 517-265-8847 cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us

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From: "Paula Schaffner" <paula@saline.lib.mi.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: spooky books and more

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 04:21:12 CDT

I want to put in a plug for Kate Thompson's SWITCHERS (Little 1998) and

MIDNIGHT'S CHOICE (1999). These are about a girl who has always known she

can transform into different kinds of animals, but she learns as she enters

her teens that at age 15 (?) a Switcher has to choose between remaining

human all the time or being an animal forever. Sounds kind of like

Animorphs, I know, but it reminded me more of The Golden Compass (at a

younger level).

I was also excited to see references to Freddy the Pig. We have bought the

recently reissued books in the series and they're out all the time!

They're great for the good reader who is only in second or third grade and

not ready for War and Peace or other 12th grade level books. . .

We've also had good luck with our "If You Liked Harry Potter" suggestions;

I've added a number of titles to our collection which have appeared on

various lists. What I love about Harry: more kids are discovering fantasy.

This has been a great opportunity to hand many of my favorite books to

readers who might not have tried them before.

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From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>

To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>

Subject: STUMPER-Soul Food short stories and recipes

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 04:32:02 CDT

Hi all,

A grandmother insists her grandaughter borrowed from the

children's room in 1999 a collection of short stories about African

American children and adults. One of the stories was about a girl who

didn't have any friends and went into the street where there was music

playing and girls playing double dutch. The book also has recipes. She

was positive the book was called Soul Food but of the many books we have

by that title, she said none of them were the one she was looking for.

We've checked both BIP and Fiction, Folklore, Fantasy And Poetry

for Children 1976-1985 and found nothing. We've done every possible key

word combination of Soul and Food and African and American and Heritage

and recipe and short story and double dutch and....... and our data base has

turned up nothing. Anybody any ideas???

Thanx, jeri

Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller

jkladder@gcfn.org

Columbus Metropolitan Library

Columbus, Ohio

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From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>

To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>

Subject: STUMPER-poetry

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 04:43:15 CDT

Arrrrgh! I hate poetry stumpers because I can never find them. Please???

The first line is something like...

Raining on the ocean,

Not a trolley car in sight or

Midnight on the ocean

Not a trolley car in sight

We've checked Poem Finder and Grangers and Index to Children's Poetry and

Subject Index to Poetry for Children and Children's Poetry Index. Any

help is much appreciated. - Thanx, jeri

Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller

jkladder@gcfn.org

Columbus Metropolitan Library

Columbus, Ohio

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From: LSEVOLD <LSEVOLD@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>

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

Subject: Cuyahoga County Public Library job posting

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 04:54:07 CDT

Job title: Public Service Librarian 1/Young Adult

Branch: Olmsted Fall Branch Hours: 40 hours/week

Starting pay rate: $14.56/hour Pay level: U 11

Benefits: CCPL offers hospitalization, life insurance, state

retirement plan, vacation/sick/holiday time and optional benefits.

Under general supervision, provides professional library services

such as reference and reader guidance; participates in collection

development, prepares and presents programs suited to the needs and

interests of the local population; specializes in service to young

adults. Must have communication skills to deal effectively with

local schools and community organizations. Must be able to prepare

and present booktalks and programs to young adults. Excellent

customer service is our highest priority.

QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA accredited library school,

organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Applicants with experience working with a culturally diverse

population will be preferred. Applicants with 6 months or more

experience working with teenagers in a group setting will be

preferred. Applicants must pass a written test in order to be

considered further. Three (3) current reference letters (work

related preferred) must be returned with the application.

Applicants must be flexible enough to work a schedule which will

include evening, Saturday and Sunday hours. Proof of education

required. Successful candidate must be able to spend as many as 40

hours in orientation/training at the Administration Building.

Serving the growing communities of Olmsted Falls and Olmsted

Township (pop. 15,121), the Olmsted Falls Library prides itself on

providing personalized service from the historic Loomis home (circa

1834) overlooking the picturesque falls of Plum Creek and the

scenic Dan Waugh Nature Trail. Housing an integrated collection of

34,017 volumes and 5,547 av materials. In 1999, the library

circulation was 214,660.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: JULY 30, 2000

Applications may be obtained by calling the Human Resources

Division, Cuyahoga County Public Library (216)749 9464, 1(800)749

5560, (TDD# (216)749 9478) or by picking one up from any of the 28

local branches of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. Please note:

Completed applications can only be returned at the Administration

Building, 2111 Snow Road, Parma, OH 44134, by 5 PM on or before

JULY 30, 2000. Applications must be complete, accurate and

current. Applications can be returned in person, by mail or FAX at

(216)749 9479. Applicants using FAX should confirm receipt.

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Louise Sevold lsevold@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us

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Technical Services Division Director

Cuyahoga County Public Library

2111 Snow Road phone (216)749 9383

Parma, Ohio 44134 fax (216)749 9445

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

Subject: Four Amended Interpretations, One New Interpretation of the

Library Bill of Rights

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On July 12, 2000, the ALA Council adopted a new Interpretation to the Library Bill of Rights: Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Libraries.

http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ifprinciplesacademiclibraries.html

On July 12, 2000, the ALA Council amended four Interpretations to the Library Bill of Rights:

Access to Library Resources and Services Regardless of Gender or Sexual Orientation

http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/acc_gend.html

Access to Resources and Services in the School Library Media Program

http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/accmedia.html

Library-Initiated Programs as a Resource

http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/lib_res.html

Restricted Access to Library Materials

http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/rest_mat.html

_________________________

Don Wood

Program Officer/Communications

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

dwood@ala.org

http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/index.html

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From: Monica Fox <mfox@spokpl.lib.wa.us>

To: pubyac@prairienet.org

Subject: Position Announcement, Librarian III--Youth Services

Coordinator

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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 05:16:43 CDT

LIBRARIAN III - YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR

Spokane Public Library (WA) is seeking outstanding applicants for the

position of Librarian III - Youth Services Coordinator. This is an

exciting opportunity to apply your experience, creativity and enthusiasm

toward developing and coordinating collections, programs and services for

youth. The position works with youth services professionals, as well as

branch and department managers, to coordinate and deliver the youth

services program for the library system, including the central library,

five branches and outreach services. Requirements include an ALA/MLS and

three years progressively responsible experience in the development of

creative children's services. Beginning salary from $43,534 DOQ. The

comprehensive benefits package includes medical/dental/life/LTD insurance,

defined benefit retirement plan, deferred comp plan with employer matching

contributions, 18 days vacation, 5 personal leave days and 12 holidays

annually. For further information about the Spokane Public Library and the

Spokane area please visit our web pages at www.spokpl.lib.wa.us. An

application and job announcement may be obtained from Human Resources,

Spokane Public Library, 906 W. Main, Spokane, WA 99201, phone

(509)444-5300, or e-mail mfox@spokpl.lib.wa.us. Resumes received without

an accompanying application will not be considered. Applications accepted

through August 10, 2000.

EOE

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Monica Fox, Human Resources Manager

Spokane Public Library

906 W. Main, Spokane, WA 99201

Phone: (509)444-5308

FAX: (509)444-5365

e-mail: mfox@spokpl.lib.wa.us

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