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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>
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 9:51 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 249
PUBYAC Digest 249
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Stumper: Gorilla Fiction
by longbrj1@oplin.lib.oh.us
2) Popcorn machine
by JCOOK@STOCKTON.LIB.CA.US
3) RE: preschool program crowds
by "Keeney, Scott" <SKEENEY@ci.albany.or.us>
4) (no subject)
by Sherelle Harris <sherelle_npl@yahoo.com>
5) Intellectual Freedom Round Table Awards
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
6) stumper
by Cindi Carey <ccarey@timberland.lib.wa.us>
7) STUMPER: "King Baby"
by "Linda Woodbury, Germantown" <WOODBURYL@MEMPHIS.LIB.TN.US>
8) Re:
by Tom Stuart <tstuart@wls.lib.ny.us>
9) Pat the Bunny - smelling activity
by "Shilling, Caren" <CShilling@QueensLibrary.org>
10) Rosh Hashana activities
by "Heidi" <heidi@cbiboca.org>
11) Re: Junie B. Jones
by Maria Levetzow <mlevetzo@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
12) RE: Newbery and Caldecott posters
by Julie Darnall <jdarnall@ccls.org>
13) RE: puppet stage
by "Robin Benoit" <rbenoit@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
14) Junie B. conversation
by Cynthia Bishop <cybishop44@yahoo.com>
15) Re: Reference questions
by Maggi Rohde <maggi@intranet.org>
16) Re: Young Adult Printz Award ideas
by Maggi Rohde <maggi@intranet.org>
17) Re: Reference questions
by Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net>
18) Re: Native American Book
by "Heather Stout" <hstout@lewiston.com>
19) Children's periodicals circ.
by "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
20) Re: public performance rights
by Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
21) Re: My Heart is on the Ground
by Saleena Davidson <sdavidsn@lmxac.org>
22) quality websites for ages 11 and under
by Angela Christianson <achristi@prairienet.org>
23) book complaint
by Carrie Eldridge <celdridge@sanjuan.lib.wa.us>
24) RE: Native American book
by Sherelle Harris <sherelle_npl@yahoo.com>
25) Re:
by Jean Canosa-Albano <jcanosa-albano@spfldlibmus.org>
26) Re: reference questions
by ILefkowitz@aol.com
27) Puppet Theater
by Carol Chatfield <cchatfield@myriad.middlebury.edu>
28) Robot Toddler time (long)
by "Arnet,Janet" <Janet.Arnet@rdc.govt.nz>
29) RE: Shakespeare for Kids
by Pamela Walker <pamela.walker@fndc.govt.nz>
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From: longbrj1@oplin.lib.oh.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Gorilla Fiction
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 01:14:38 CDT
I have a coworker looking for a fiction book that she read several years
ago that she believes is a young adult book. It is about a young woman
who goes to study the gorillas. She lives with the gorillas and actually
has a female who bonds with her and looks to her for direction. While she
is there she has a visit from two high school friends, a man and woman.
Just by scent, she knows that these two are involved. We thought that it
might be Gorilla Signs Love by Barbara Brenner, but after reading the book
she is sure it is not the correct book. She does highly recommend that
book also.
I would appreciate any help that you can give. We have checked novelist,
and what do you read next and tried our catalog but cannot seem to find a
winner.
Thank you for all of your help,
Jenni
Jennifer Berning Longbrake
Youth Services Librarian
Amelia Branch Library
Amelia, OH
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From: JCOOK@STOCKTON.LIB.CA.US
To: PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.org
Subject: Popcorn machine
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 01:15:54 CDT
We are investigating ordering a commercial style popcorn machine
for our special children's programs and adult and children's
film programs. If anyone has researched these machines or
knows something about them, could you please respond
to me directly?
Thank you.
Jane Cook
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Jane Dyer Cook
Supervising Librarian,
Children's Services and Collections
Library Family Literacy Program
Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library
605 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton, CA 95202
209.937.8312 209.937.8683(fax)
jcook@stockton.lib.ca.us
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From: "Keeney, Scott" <SKEENEY@ci.albany.or.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: preschool program crowds
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Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 01:17:06 CDT
Our only variant on your method of issuing daycare providers cards,
which we
also apply to businesses, YMCA, schools, B & G Club, and so on, saves us
some work: we require the card to be in the hand of the borrower at the
time
of checkout. And we're firm with this rule: no "charging" 38 picture
books
to the Lincoln Elementary library card at the borrower's request.
Thus, we avoid keeping lists of summer temp B & G club workers, new
employees of businesses with agency cards, et. cet., and assume that a
card
carrier is authorized to carry the library card. This really helps with
overdues and lost books, also.
Scott Keeney
Children's Librarian
work 541-917-7591
Albany Public Library
fax 541-917-7586
1390 Waverly Dr SE
Albany OR 97321
skeeney@ci.albany.or.us
-----Original Message-----
From: Jennifer Murphy [mailto:murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us]
Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2000 10:40 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: preschool program crowds
How many libraries out there issue "agency cards" to daycare centers?
We
ask daycare (and summer camp, after school, etc.) directors to send us a
letter (on letterhead stationary) listing the staff members eligible for
special agency cards. The staff member then has to show us I.D. We
issue
temporary cards. The staff member can then borrow books for use at the
center. Overdue fines are waived, but the center is responsible for
lost or
damaged books. This gives us a better chance of showing some
circulation
statistics for our programming efforts.
murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us
title:Head of the Children's Library
Jennifer Murphy
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From: Sherelle Harris <sherelle_npl@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
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Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 01:18:15 CDT
Hello,
I remember some time ago there was much controversy
around a Native American book. I believe the
controversy was that is was inaccurate and
controversial.
Was that book a Dear America book titled "My Heart is
on the Ground (the diary of Nannie Little Rose, a
Sioux Girl)" by Ann Rinaldi?
If so, do any of you have the title on your shelves
and how do you justify the inaccuracy?
Sherelle
=====
Sherelle Harris
Children's Librarian
South Norwalk Branch Library
10 Washington St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
203 899-2795 Fax 203 899-2788
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Intellectual Freedom Round Table Awards
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 01:19:26 CDT
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table
(http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ifrt_inf.html)
rewards exceptional
achievement through three awards:
The Eli M. Oboler Memorial Award--Deadline December 1, 2001
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/oboler_a.html--More
Information
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/oboleraward.pdf--Nomination
Form
Honors a literary work or series of works, in the area of intellectual
freedom, including matters of ethical, political or social concerns
related to intellectual freedom. Presented biennially. The 2000
recipient was The Transparent
Society: Will Technology Force Us to Choose Between Privacy and Freedom?
by David Brin.
The John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award--Deadline December 1, 2000
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/immroth.html--More
Information
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/immrothaward.pdf--Nomination
Form
Honors notable contributions to intellectual freedom and demonstrations
of personal courage in defense of freedom of expression. Presented
annually. The 2000 recipient was Gordon Conable.
The SIRS State and Regional Intellectual Freedom Achievement
Award--Deadline December 1, 2000
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ifrt_spa.html--More
Information
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/state®ionalaward.pdf--Nomination
Form
Honors the state library association or state educational media
association intellectual freedom committee or state intellectual freedom
coalition that has implemented the most successful and creative state
IFC project during the year. Presented annually, and sponsored by the
Social Issues Resources Series, Inc. (SIRS). The 2000 recipient was The
Ohio Library Council.
For more information, please contact the Office for Intellectual Freedom
at the OIF Main Line (1-800-545-2433, ext. 4223), Fax: 312-280-4227, or
oif@ala.org.
_________________________
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: Cindi Carey <ccarey@timberland.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper
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Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 01:20:41 CDT
I have a stumper with a lot of clues even though I am clueless about
this
book. The patron read this not too long ago, so the details are fresh
in
her mind, but the title isn't. A boy with a Z name (Zachary or Zeke)
and
a Z last name is always last in line. His class goes on a field trip on
a
train and he doesn't get on the regular train because he is last. So he
ends up having tea with the conductor in the caboose. If this rings a
bell with anyone, please reply to me off-list.
Thanks so much.
Cindi
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Cindi Carey
Youth Services Associate
Lacey Timberland Library Voice: 360-491-3860
500 College St. S.E.
FAX: 360-459-6714
Lacey, WA 98503-1240 e-mail:
ccarey@timberland.lib.wa.us
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From: "Linda Woodbury, Germantown" <WOODBURYL@MEMPHIS.LIB.TN.US>
To: PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.org
Subject: STUMPER: "King Baby"
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 01:21:59 CDT
A patron and her mother are looking for a picture book about a baby who
thought he controlled whether his stroller went left or right. When it
didn't go the direction he wanted, he was very upset. Patron thinks
"King Baby" was in the title.
Thanks!
Linda Woodbury
woodburyl@memphis.lib.tn.us
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From: Tom Stuart <tstuart@wls.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
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Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 22:14:57 CDT
Sherelle wrote:
>... controversy was that is was inaccurate and
>controversial.
>
>Was that book a Dear America book titled "My Heart is
>on the Ground (the diary of Nannie Little Rose, a
>Sioux Girl)" by Ann Rinaldi?
> ...
Yes, Sherelle, that's the book. Concerns were raised
about a year and a half ago, and there was a tad of
discussion here. There is what I believe is an excellent
critique of the book, the Scholastic series of which it is
a part, and how it was/is marketed at the internet site
< http://www.oyate.org/myheart.html
>
>If so, do any of you have the title on your shelves
>and how do you justify the inaccuracy?
I'll be interested to hear folks' responses to your
question.
Thomas Stuart < tstuart@wls.lib.ny.us
>
Outreach Librarian,
Westchester Library System
410 Saw Mill River Road
Ardsley, NY 10502
914.674.3600 x 242
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From: "Shilling, Caren" <CShilling@QueensLibrary.org>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Pat the Bunny - smelling activity
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I am wayyyyy behind on my reading of PUBYAC and normally do not respond
to
postings so late, but the subject of a smelling program prompted me to
write. It is an excellent idea for children to explore their world
through
all five senses and the suggestions provided for activities are really
useful. I just want to point out one thing. Many children these days
have
asthma and allergies, some severe. My son is a prime example. If he
were
to participate in a program where he was sniffing oils from a craft
store or
rose petals, I would have to give him extra medication at the least,
take
him to the emergency at the most. If you are planning this type of
program,
it is a good idea to tell parents in advance so that parents of
asthmatics
can talk to their children in advance, advise you to their child's
condition, or opt out.
Caren Shilling, Children's Materials Specialist
Programs and Services Department
Queens Borough Public Library
89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11432
Tel: (718) 990-5101 Fax: (718) 297-3404
Email: cshilling@queenslibrary.org
Opinions are my own and not necessarily those of Queens Borough Public
Library.
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From: "Heidi" <heidi@cbiboca.org>
To: "pubyac" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>,
"Hasafran" <hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu>
Subject: Rosh Hashana activities
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 22:21:10 CDT
Can anyone recommend some good storytime activities (songs, fingerplays,
=
little games) to go with a Rosh Hashanah and/or Yom Kippur theme? I'd =
also be interested in knowing what secular books you think would fit in
=
with these themes. =20
So far, my plan for R.H. is to use Sammy Spider's Rosh Hashanah and Rain
=
Makes Applesauce (to go with the seasonal apples-dipped-in-honey theme),
=
as well as an apple song and a happy new year song. Also, since R.H. is
=
called "the world's birthday" we might sing a song like He's Got the =
Whole World In His Hands and toss around a little stuffed globe I have.
For Y.K. I'm thinking along the theme of "I'm sorry" and came up with
=
Jamaica's Find (she starts to do the wrong thing, then changes her mind
=
and does the right thing), The Quarreling Book, and maybe I Like Your =
Buttons (which shows the characters doing the right thing in the first =
place).
I'm planning to do a Rosh Hashanah storytime next week, and a separate =
Yom Kippur storytime the week after. I work at a temple library with =
preschoolers ages 2-5.=20
Thanks for any ideas!
Heidi R. Estrin
Feldman Children's Library
Congregation B'nai Israel
2200 Yamato Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561)241-1484 ext.206
FAX (561)241-1701
E-mail: heidi@cbiboca.org
Web Page: www.cbiboca.org
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From: Maria Levetzow <mlevetzo@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
To: Cathy Norman <csn71650@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Junie B. Jones
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Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 22:22:35 CDT
On Wed, 20 Sep 2000, Cathy Norman wrote:
> And the one thing we MUST REMEMBER it is our job to offer the
> opportunity
> to experience. It is the patron's/parent's job to decide to accept
the
> experience.
Bravo, Cathy Norman! This may be the single best example I've ever
heard
of how to explain our job and our necessity to offer a wide range of
materials. May I please have permission to use this statement myself?
*****************************
Maria Levetzow
Bettendorf Public Library
2950 Learning Campus Dr
Bettendorf IA 52722
319-344-4188
mlevetzo@libby.rbls.lib.il.us
Any opinions stated herein are mine only, and do not necessarily reflect
the opinions or policies of the Bettendorf Public Library.
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From: Julie Darnall <jdarnall@ccls.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Newbery and Caldecott posters
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I've always seen them in the ala graphics catalog. Go to
http://www.ala.org
to get details and phone numbers.
Julie
> -----Original Message-----
> From: smellott@co.wake.nc.us
[SMTP:smellott@co.wake.nc.us]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 1:35 AM
> To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Subject: Newbery and Caldecott posters
>
> Does anyone know where these can be purchased? I just had a teacher
ask
> me?
> Thank-you,
> Sue Mellott
> smellott@co.wake.nc.us
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From: "Robin Benoit" <rbenoit@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: puppet stage
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Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 22:25:22 CDT
We have a wooden puppet stage in our children's room which is
free-standing
so that kids can go around all sides of it. It is by far the most
popular
aspect of our children's room. We had it build by a local lumber
company.
It is oak and very heavy so that it is very difficult to move. The only
problem we've had with it is that once in awhile kids want to climb on
it,
but we just ask them to stop. I can send you a picture of it if you
would
like.
Robin Benoit
Children's Librarian
Fairport Public Library
1 Village Landing
Fairport, New York 14450
716-223-9091
rbenoit@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]
On
Behalf Of Catherine Presant
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 1:49 AM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: puppet stage
I'm interested in hearing from anyone who has a puppet theatre in their
library (particulary a fixed stage, non-moveable). We're looking at
having
one incorporated into our new main branch. It would be in one corner of
the children's area. I'm interested in learning about styles, security
(ie. how to keep the kids from hiding behind it) etc. Any help would be
greatly appreciated.
thanks!
Catherine
Catherine Presant
Coordinator of Information Services
Clarington Public Library
cpresant@clarington-library.on.ca
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From: Cynthia Bishop <cybishop44@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Junie B. conversation
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Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 22:26:35 CDT
No one has ever complained about our carrying the
Junie B. Jones titles (we have 2 copies of every
title), and they are popular with children,
parents and teachers. I enjoy them myself,
particularly Junie's resiliant approach to life.
However, I do have uneasy twinges as I read. I
think children learn language and grammar as much
in what they hear and read as in what they learn
in English or language class. Once children
have a firm grasp of the structure and shape of
language, I think they can read colloquial
language with pleasure and without confusion. In
the meantime, while they're still learning, I
think it's a good idea to give them books that
use language that is both grammatically correct
and beautiful. My discomfort with Junie B. is
not the easy going approach to grammar or the
limited vocabulary, but that the children reading
the books are young enough to still be learning
language basics.
Cynthia Bishop, Children's Librarian, Onondaga
County Public Library, Syracuse, NY
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From: Maggi Rohde <maggi@intranet.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Reference questions
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Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 22:28:03 CDT
On Wed, 20 Sep 2000, Christine Hill wrote:
> A reference question is a question that requires a reference
> tool to answer it. That includes the catalog, the internet or
> any other type of library material.
Does that mean if you or another librarian knows the answer off the top
of
your head, it doesn't count as a reference question?
-Maggi Rohde
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From: Maggi Rohde <maggi@intranet.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Young Adult Printz Award ideas
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Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 22:29:31 CDT
On Wed, 20 Sep 2000, Nicole Marcucilli wrote:
> What is this new award? Can you tell me more about it? Thanks.
You can read more about the Printz at: http://www.ala.org/yalsa/printz/
-Maggi Rohde
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From: Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Reference questions
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Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 22:31:01 CDT
In my other life, I run a small school library. Most of our
resources are online. My question is how to distinguish
between reference questions and instruction for statistical
purposes. For nearly every question, getting the answer
involves showing the patron how to use the appropriate
online tool.
Jean Hewlett
nbclsref@sonic.net
All opinions are my own, and do not represent those of my
employers.
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From: "Heather Stout" <hstout@lewiston.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Native American Book
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Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 22:32:37 CDT
I believe the book you are inquiring about is "Brother Eagle, Sister
Sky,"
illustrated by Susan Jeffers. It is a beautifully illustrated book
about
Chief Seattle's speech. Unfortunately, the Native Americans pictured in
the
book are Plains Indians, doing Plains Indian things. Chief Seattle's
people
wore totally different dress and they hunted salmon rather than buffalo.
Needless to say, this caused a bit of an uproar when it was
published.......about 1991, 92, somewhere around then.
Hope this helps!
Heather Stout
Community / Youth Services Librarian
Lewiston City Library
428 Thain
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 743-6519
hstout@lewiston.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Sherelle Harris <sherelle_npl@yahoo.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2000 11:18 PM
> Hello,
>
> I remember some time ago there was much controversy
> around a Native American book. I believe the
> controversy was that is was inaccurate and
> controversial.
>
> Was that book a Dear America book titled "My Heart is
> on the Ground (the diary of Nannie Little Rose, a
> Sioux Girl)" by Ann Rinaldi?
>
> If so, do any of you have the title on your shelves
> and how do you justify the inaccuracy?
>
> Sherelle
>
> =====
> Sherelle Harris
> Children's Librarian
> South Norwalk Branch Library
> 10 Washington St.
> Norwalk, CT 06854
> 203 899-2795 Fax 203 899-2788
>
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From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Children's periodicals circ.
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 22:33:54 CDT
My Periodical person wanted me to ask how much circulation you get on =
your children's periodicals. We have all the favorites, Ranger Rick, =
N.G. World, Crayola Kids, etc. they are looked at some in the library =
but very few circulate with the exception of American Girl which seems =
to go out fairly often. Are the parents the ones discouraging check out
=
because the mags are easier to damage and lose? Do most kids get them at
=
home? Any input will be welcome. Thanks.
Linda Peterson
Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library
125 South Franklin
Bloomfield, Indiana 47424
Phone: (812)384-4125
Fax: (812)384-0820
email: lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
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From: Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: public performance rights
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Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 22:35:10 CDT
To piggy back on this question, I am looking for ideas for a contest for
teens ages 14-18 for Teen Read Week. I thought of some kind of reading
contest, but it doesn't have to be. Just something fun that would draw
teens to the library. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
Nicole Marcuccilli
YA Librarian
Glenview Public Library
Glenview, IL
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From: Saleena Davidson <sdavidsn@lmxac.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: My Heart is on the Ground
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Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 22:36:56 CDT
Yes the book is "My Heart is on the Ground". We have the book at
our
library (mostly because the previous librarian purchased it). My first
thought was to discard it, but I couldn't. "It's a perfectly good
book--it can't be THAT bad," etc, etc. What I did for my own piece of
mind was to post a notice (on bright orange paper) inside the book with
a synopsis of the objections to the book. In addition to the synopsis I
included titles of more historically accurate books on the subject
obtained from www.oyate.com and I have the
complete 15 page review from
www.oyate.com on file for anyone who would
like to see it. It's not the
best solution in the world, but it works. I've had a few children ask
about the other titles, but no one has ever asked for the full review.
Saleena Davidson
Children's Librarian
South Brunswick Public Library
Monmouth Jct, NJ
Sherelle Harris wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I remember some time ago there was much controversy
> around a Native American book. I believe the
> controversy was that is was inaccurate and
> controversial.
>
> Was that book a Dear America book titled "My Heart is
> on the Ground (the diary of Nannie Little Rose, a
> Sioux Girl)" by Ann Rinaldi?
>
> If so, do any of you have the title on your shelves
> and how do you justify the inaccuracy?
>
> Sherelle
>
> =====
> Sherelle Harris
> Children's Librarian
> South Norwalk Branch Library
> 10 Washington St.
> Norwalk, CT 06854
> 203 899-2795 Fax 203 899-2788
>
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From: Angela Christianson <achristi@prairienet.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: quality websites for ages 11 and under
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Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 22:38:18 CDT
My library system is working on collecting *quality* websites for
children
under age 11. We are considering linking these to our webpage.
Does your library have quality websites linked? Do you know any great,
fun websites for children under age 11. (Educational sites are being
collected by another committee. We are looking for more of the fun
sites.) Any ideas?
Please reply to me at achristi@prairienet.org.
I'll compose a summary
and
post back to the list.
Thank you,
Angela Christianson
Children's Librarian
Columbus (Ohio) Metropolitan Library
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Angela R. Christianson
Children's Librarian
Southeast Branch
Columbus (Ohio) Metropolitan Library
achristi@prairienet.org
achristians@cml.lib.oh.us
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From: Carrie Eldridge <celdridge@sanjuan.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: book complaint
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Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 22:39:47 CDT
Recently I had a complaint from a parent about "Past Forgiving" by
Gloria
D. Miklowitz. I'm not concerned about here complaint because we have a
policy that covers that. I would like some suggestions on other titles
on
dating violence (or date rape) that might be better written. Any
suggestions or favorites out there?
Carrie Eldridge
San Juan Island Library District
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
360-378-2798
360-378-2706 (fax)
celdridge@sanjuan.lib.wa.us
"I eat words wherever
I find them but am no wiser.
Keep your books under lock and key
or they'll be devoured by me!"
what am I?
-from "Riddle Road: puzzles in poems
and
pictures" illustrated by Erik Blegvad
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From: Sherelle Harris <sherelle_npl@yahoo.com>
To: Julie Linneman <juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us>
Subject: RE: Native American book
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Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 22:41:13 CDT
Dear Julie:
Thanks for such a reply. One gentleman stated that
yes, this was the controversial book and that they
have seven copies. However, in each copy they have a
note that the book has been considered controversial
and that they have reviews at the desk.
I may use this approach.
Thanks again,
Sherelle
--- Julie Linneman <juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us>
wrote:
> We have several copies of the book you mentioned in
> our library. I guess
> I'm not really sure how to understand your question,
> though. I do
> remember the discussion on pubyac about this book.
> However, there are two
> possible interpretations of your question "how can
> you justify this?" (One
> being that your library requires you to justify
> alleged inaccuracies and
> you are looking for defenses from other folks who
> have needed to do this;
> the other meaning being "how can you justify it"
> from a moral standpoint,
> which carries an unspoken judgment of those with
> ethical standards who
> might have purchased the book.)
>
> I will assume that you have no ill feelings towards
> those who purchased
> the book, and merely want to know what the reasoning
> was in light of the
> discussion on pubyac. To that, I would say this:
> First of all, I believe
> that librarians would be in hot water indeed if it
> were our job to be sure
> that all works of fiction were free of any
> historical inaccuracies. Lots
> of books are inconsistent in one way or another
> (whether historical or
> not) and while reviewers try to point these out,
> even the "facts" as the
> reviewers know them are suspect depending on what
> sources they use to
> support their stance.
>
> Second of all, libraries use varying criteria for
> determining what to
> purchase. Patron demand, or popularity of a series,
> may be used as a
> valid reason for purchasing a particular item. Many
> members of the public
> may ask for the titles in this series by name, and
> it would be pompous of
> the library to say that the public (who has not been
> privy to our
> discussion on pubyac) is wrong in wanting that title
> because we have
> deemed that it is unworthy of them. Now, having
> said that, I can also say
> that some libraries use "quality" as the overriding
> criteria for all
> purchases, and may therefore decide not to purchase
> this title because it
> doesn't meet their needs, but that would be a
> decision based on their
> library's standards for selection.
>
> Third, I know that those who felt this title was
> inaccurate were quite
> sincere about their point of view. But libraries
> are supposed to show
> many points of view. They were unhappy that a girl
> in a boarding school
> might actually be portrayed as adjusting to her life
> and developing a
> positive outlook from it. However, even if we
> accept that many people
> were harmed from Indian boarding schools, isn't it
> possible that at least
> one person did not feel bitter about it? And isn't
> that person's story
> just as valid as any other person's story? We must
> remember that this is a
> work of fiction. Even if no one ever adapted to the
> way of life at the
> Carlisle school, it is still Rinaldi's story to tell
> the way she wants to.
>
> I think it is quite dangerous to take what posters
> on pubyac say and use
> that as the basis for whether or not one buys a
> particular work. That
> gives an awful lot of power to people to use this
> list as a means to slam
> the works of authors whose viewpoints they don't
> share. We never know
> what axe they are here to grind.
>
> This is why it is so important that we make
> decisions at our own libraries
> about how book selection will be conducted and whose
> opinions we will
> trust to help us make those decisions, and whether
> or not the demands of
> readers will override the opinions of reviewers.
>
> Hope this helps with the question you were asking.
>
> Julie Linneman
> juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us
>
=====
Sherelle Harris
Children's Librarian
South Norwalk Branch Library
10 Washington St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
203 899-2795 Fax 203 899-2788
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From: Jean Canosa-Albano <jcanosa-albano@spfldlibmus.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re:
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Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 22:45:14 CDT
Yes that is the book. If you are interested in a complilation of
information on "what's wrong" with the book, try http://www.oyate.org
Good luck
Jean
Jean M. Canosa Albano, M.L.I.S.
Head of Youth and Outreach Services
Springfield Library
220 State Street
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 263-6800, ext 291 (voice)
(413) 263-6825 (fax)
(413) 263-6835 (TTY)
jcanosa-albano@spfldlibmus.org
(e-mail)
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From: ILefkowitz@aol.com
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
<susanharding@email.com>
Subject: Re: reference questions
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I'm sorry, I should have clarified what a "true" reference question
is.
A question that is more than a directional question (where are the books
on Germany?, Where is the bathroom?). Things like, "When was softball
accepted into the Olympics?" "Who won the Noble Prize in Medicine in
1950?" Stuff like that. Sorry for the confusion.
Ilene Lefkowitz
Youth Services Librarian
Mount Olive Public Library (NJ)
ILefkowitz@aol.com
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From: Carol Chatfield <cchatfield@myriad.middlebury.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Puppet Theater
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We have one made by a handy custodian to be a free standing piece of
furniture in the middle of our picture book area. It has a two sided
base with shelves on both sides for storage of puppets and other things
to play with on the floor (wooden train set, wooden puzzles), and the
actual puppet stage is simply a 1 X 4 board as end posts and a piece
across the top of the posts. It has a scrolled board across the front to
dress it up, and a volunteer made a cotton curtain which is held up by a
long metal bolt secured with a nut. The base is about 2 feet by four
feet, and the curtain is positioned close to one side to make it easy
for the children to get behind it comfortably.
It is in constant use, and often it is teenagers who are making up the
puppet shows for their peers.
I wouldn't be without it. Our problem is keeping enough puppets in
decent shape for the children to play with.
Carol Chatfield
Ilsley Public Library
Middlebury, VT
cchatfield@middlebury.edu
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From: "Arnet,Janet" <Janet.Arnet@rdc.govt.nz>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Robot Toddler time (long)
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Thanks to Elaine Williams and Connie Charron who sent me songs for my
Robot
Toddler Time
I'm a Little Robot
(To the tune of : I'm a little teapot)
I'm a little robot (Point to self)
Short and strong (Flex muscles)
Here are my handles (Show arms)
Just turn me on (Pretend to push button)
When I get all warmed up
Watch me go (Hand over eye)
Sometimes fast (Pump arms fast)
Sometimes slow (Pump arms slow)
Rocket
I am a rocket
Crouched on the ground
Waiting quietly
Without a Sound
Light this fuse
On my little toe
Ready for take-off?
Here I go
WHOOOOOOOSH
(Action rhymes / John Foster & Carol Thompson
Five Flying Saucer Men
Five flying saucer men came out the spaceship door
One did a somersault, then there were four
Four flying saucer men as odd as they could be
One fell backward, and then there were three
Three flying saucer men with skin of green and blue
One rode on a space monster and then there were two
Two flying saucer men were having such fun
One beamed up, and then there were one
One flying saucer men on Earth all alone
He missed his buddies, so he went on home
The Robot
(To the tune of I'm a little teapot)
I am a little robot
I come from Outer Space!
My body's made of metal
And so's my head and face
There's lots of wires inside me
And knobs and switches too
So if you press this button
You'll see what I can do
I start off very slowly
Turn head from side to side
And then my arms begin to move
Out straight and then spread wide
My legs transport me forwards
Together then apart
Clank, clank clank, clank, clank, clank
Right back to the start
I'm a Robot
(also to the tune of (I'm a little teapot)
I'm a robot, watch me walk
Push my button, now I can talk
When I get all oiled up, I can work
Even if I have to jerk
I'm a robot, watch me go
Sometimes fast and sometimes slow
When I get all worn out, you can see
All I need is a new battery
The Robot
(To the tune of: The Wheels on the Bus)
The legs of the robot go up and down
Up and down, up and down
The legs of the robot go up and down
As it walks around the room
The head of the robot goes side to side
Side to side, side to side
The head of the robot goes side to side
As it walks around the room
The buttons on the robot go beep, beep, beep
Beep, beep, beep ,beep, beep, beep
The buttons on the robot go beep, beep, beep
As it walks around the room
Another version:
The arms of the robot swing back and forth, back and forth, back and
forth
The arms of the robot swing back and forth, All around the room
The legs of the robot move up and down........
The head of the robot turns side to side..........
It's time for the robot to s-l-o-w down, s-l-o-w down, s-l-o-w down
It's time for the robot to s-l-o-w down
And fall to the ground
Beep Beep Went the Little Robot
(To the tune of: Glub glub went the little green frog)
Beep beep went the little robot one day
Beep beep went the little robot
Beep beep went the little robot one day
And his eyes went blink blink blink
Janet Arnet
Children's Services Librarian
Rotorua, NZ
Janet. Arnet@rdc.govt.nz
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From: Pamela Walker <pamela.walker@fndc.govt.nz>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Shakespeare for Kids
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Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 22:50:30 CDT
We find the Cartoon Shaespeare series excellent.
They are published in Australia by Greenhouse Publications
385-387 Bridge Road
Richmond Victoria 3121
Australia
-----Original Message-----
From: Elaine Moustakas [mailto:elainem9@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 6:00 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Shakespeare for Kids
I've had quite a few inquiries for Shakespeare works that are adapted to
children. Can anyone recommend a good series of these?
Please send replies to:
elainem@worldnet.att.net
Thank you very much!
Elaine
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