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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: Tuesday, October 24, 2000 10:03 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 279
PUBYAC Digest 279
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) wizard of oz celebration
by "Elizabeth Purdy" <purdye@einetwork.net>
2) Re: library cards
by "Judy Stewart" <stewartj@einetwork.net>
3) Re: Never mind professional attire--what about gum & candy?
by "A. Creech" <ak454@chebucto.ns.ca>
4) RE: Damaged books
by Theyer Hillary <HTheyer@TORRNET.COM>
5) Re: halloween crafts, games, ...
by "M. B. McCarthy" <marymc@lynx.sni.net>
6) books on CD vs. books on tape
by steven engelfried <stevene@dpls.lib.or.us>
7) Re: open mike night
by RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
8) children's audio tapes
by RICHARDSONM@charleston.lib.sc.us
9) RE: open mike night
by JDICKEY <JDICKEY@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
10) Re: Harry Potter - what else?!
by maureen lerch <lerchma@oplin.lib.oh.us>
11) Re: Damaged books
by joseph@AXP.WINNEFOX.ORG
12) Re: open mike night
by "Beverly Kirkendall" <bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us>
13) Re: Never mind professional attire--what about gum & candy?
by "Beverly Kirkendall" <bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us>
14) Re: Fwd: Graphic Novel Reviews?
by "victoria vannucci" <vvannucci@hotmail.com>
15) baby changing area
by MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY <milford.public.lib@snet.net>
16) RE: professional dress for librarians
by Carol Leeson <cleeson@nslsilus.org>
17) Re: Desert Storytime
by Carol Leeson <cleeson@nslsilus.org>
18) re: staff badges
by CV Childrens <cvjuve@oplin.lib.oh.us>
19) Graphic Novel Reviews?
by "Cindy Benson" <cbenson@scld.lib.wa.us>
20) Harry Potter's world
by Marie Ellis <lmarieellis@yahoo.com>
21) Adults & little ones attending Teen Programs
by Bobbie Best <bobbie@lib.state.hi.us>
22) latecomers
by dmoran@mindless.com
23) Teens reading to younger children - summary (long)
by Kaia Henrickson <kaiab@juno.com>
24) stumper
by Mary Matuszewski <marym@srls.public.lib.ga.us>
25) STUMPER Solved -- "Lazy Tommy Pumpkinhead"
by "Grant, Sara" <scgrant@city.surrey.bc.ca>
26) Stumper Solved
by Theresa Hadley <thadley1@uswest.net>
27) Stumper: Dopplegangers
by "Jason R. Long" <MT_JASON@DAYTON.LIB.OH.US>
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From: "Elizabeth Purdy" <purdye@einetwork.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: wizard of oz celebration
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 09:47:23 CDT
Hello! Is anyone else throwing a party to commemorate the 100th
anniversary of The Wizard of Oz? What are you doing? You can respond
to me directly at purdye@einetwork.net.
Thanks!
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From: "Judy Stewart" <stewartj@einetwork.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: library cards
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:01:02 CDT
We issue cards to any minor (under 14) child with a parent's signature.
No, the parent is not required to have a card.
Judy Stewart
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
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From: "A. Creech" <ak454@chebucto.ns.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Never mind professional attire--what about gum & candy?
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Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:12:17 CDT
I like it, but try to tell the patrons that I can while you can't. Even
with such an excuse as "you can leave and I can't". I just won't
go over
well with patrons at all! HOw do you say "please, could you take your
coffee outside" when you have one at the desk yourself. "Oh, but
I'm
allowed, I'm staff" won't work!
The way I see it, it really has to be one or all. There is no middle
ground when it comes to food and drink in a library. I know, we tried it
at the university. Now they are enforcing a water only in a closed
container rule.
Alison
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This has been an electronic owl from
,_,
(*v*) Alison Creech
[`-'] Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
-"-"- ak454@chebucto.ns.ca
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On Mon, 23 Oct 2000, Jennifer Murphy wrote:
> Okay, I will enter the fray. How about the idea that, short of making
a
> mess or damaging a computer, library workers should be permitted to
> drink water or even coffee behind the counter. Many of us can't get
> away to whet our whistles, while the library patrons can! But patrons
> out on the floor of the library should not be able to eat or drink
> because odds are they will leave spills or crumbs, and they have the
> option of going out for refreshments. What do you think?
>
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From: Theyer Hillary <HTheyer@TORRNET.COM>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org,
"'Lori Pulliam'" <lpulliam@mediaone.net>
Subject: RE: Damaged books
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:26:35 CDT
What about board books or bathtub books? You didn't say how old the boy
was, but a lot of picture book favorites are coming out in these formats,
even though some are abridged. I allow parents whose kids still manage to
ruin these (usually heavy chewing or left outside is all that will do it) to
buy a replacement rather than pay the "processing fee" to us on top of
paying for the book. Our local large bookstore has a huge selection.
If these are two young, what about limiting him to the cheaper paperbacks,
and allowing the parents to buy a replacement if he ruins one. One library
I worked at was near a school for the developmentally disabled and had the
same problems, so the librarian just kept a stash of uncataloged paperbacks
and brought them out just for these students. They were mostly donations
or
Friends booksale purchases for less than .50 each, and no effort had been
put into them beyond property stamps. The students loved visiting and felt
special because only they got to get books from the librarian's desk, where
she kept the paperbacks.
Hope this helps!
Hillary Theyer
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From: "M. B. McCarthy" <marymc@lynx.sni.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: halloween crafts, games, ...
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Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:28:58 CDT
A few more Halloween craft ideas can be found on Martha Stewart's website,
http://www.marthastewart.com
I know, I know, I can hear the groans via the web now, but some of these
can be adapted/simplified to be fun for regular human beings too. Included
are paper bat decorations and decorating lollipops like pumpkins, cats, and
ghosts. Just visit her website and select "Holidays". Last
season she had
a fun craft for kids -- making bats out of clothespins. The instructions
are no longer online, but basically you took two bat silhouettes on heavy
black paper and glued them onto spring-loaded clothespins. Then kids could
clip them anywhere they wanted to decorate.
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From: steven engelfried <stevene@dpls.lib.or.us>
To: "PUBYAC (E-mail)" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: books on CD vs. books on tape
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I'm about to begin purchasing recorded books for our Young Adult collection.
We've never had any before, and our budget is limited. I'm considering
buying CDs only, rather than cassettes...I can't afford both. My reasoning
is that the snazzier format of CDs will attract more teens. The drawback
is
that there's not as much available yet on CD. Any thoughts or experiences
on how these two formats work with teens?
- Steven Engelfried, Young Adult Librarian
Deschutes Public Library System
545 NW Wall Street Bend, OR 97701
ph: 541-617-7072 fax: 541-389-2982
e-mail: stevene@dpls.lib.or.us
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From: RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: open mike night
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Our poetry nights have been coffeehouses. I converted our meeting room by:
Hanging a black photographer's curtain at one end for the stange area with a
banner pinned to it "Teen Poetry Night 2000" or "Teen Music
Revue"
I borrowed lots of card tables and covered them with brown kraft paper, set
a
coffee mug full of markers and pens for doodling and writing poetry, and
made
centerpieces... a candle on a 45 with music note confetti sprinkled around,
a
candle on a black paper plate filled with jelly bellies and a jelly belly
menu
standing beside it, or candles with coffeehouse menus standing on the
tables,
and a black napkin at each place.
I hung ALA celebrity READ posters on the walls and these became door prizes
at
the end of the program.
I make a display table with books, magazines, music, internet sites...
whatever fits with my theme for browsing.
I have a poetry board, a board covered with carpet and laminated words with
velcro on the back for creative inspiration... along the lines of magnetic
poetry only BIGGER.
For hosting, it depends upon your group... for the first one, I drew
numbers,
coordinating with the names on the sign in sheet, so no one was put on the
spot to volunteer first. But other times, kids have waved their arms
asking
to be next! The refreshments are serve yourself in the meeting room
kitchen.
I make a coffeemaker of hot water and have a variety of cocoa, cappuccino,
coffee and tea individual serving packets and whipping cream, marshmallows
and
flavored creamers and sweetener. The Teen Board provides cookies. I
think
that is about it! Good Luck!
RoseMary Honnold
Coshcotn Public Library
Nicole Marcucilli wrote:
> Can someone give me some good ideas for not only hosting an open mike
> night, but also for decorating for one. I will be doing one for teens
> during Teen Poetry Week. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in
> advance.
>
> Nicole Marcuccilli
> YA Librarian
> Glenview (IL) Public Library
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From: RICHARDSONM@charleston.lib.sc.us
To: PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.ORG
Subject: children's audio tapes
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:32:51 CDT
Hi Pubyac-ers,
I would like to "pick the collective brain". I, and several
other staff
members, like to use tradional children's music during our programs. We
compose our oun lyrics and set the new songs to the music of traditional
tunes----i.e. dinosaur songs to "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". I
have not
been successful in finding audio tapes or compact discs of these kinds of
traditional children's songs that only contain the music rather than the
music and the lyrics. I have looked locally, through a variety of cata
logs and on the internet. If anyone has a suggestion as to where this type
of music could be purchased, I would really appreciate the advice.
TIA Margaret Richardson Otranto Road Regional Library North Charleston SC
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From: JDICKEY <JDICKEY@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: open mike night
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Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:34:11 CDT
For our Java Cafe poetry coffeehouses, we cover our tables with craft paper
(yellow!) and throw a handful of markers on each. Kids can doodle and create
instant poetry. Later I use portions of these as background for a bulletin
board. Our meeting room is also a gallery. It really adds to the atmoshpere
when there is a show on display. The kids also dimmed the lights, leaving on
those that focused on the artwork. Cool!
Janet Dickey, YA Assistant
creator of
Mayfield Regional Library
Anyone's Guess and
Cuyahoga County Pulic Library
InvestiCats Mystery Kits
(suburban Cleveland, OH)
<doubledog@core.com>
jdickey@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
http://dbldog.com/
-----Original Message-----
From: Nicole Marcucilli [mailto:nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us]
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2000 11:08 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: open mike night
Can someone give me some good ideas for not only hosting an open mike
night, but also for decorating for one. I will be doing one for teens
during Teen Poetry Week. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in
advance.
Nicole Marcuccilli
YA Librarian
Glenview (IL) Public Library
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From: maureen lerch <lerchma@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Harry Potter - what else?!
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Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:35:42 CDT
Hello pubyaccers!
Just wanted to give Harry Potter fans a heads-up: This weekend I
found Harry Potter games at my local Target. I purchased the Harry Potter
Trivia Game (around $24.99 I think). It's somewhat complicated getting
started, but lots of fun. I think the questions would be fantastic to use
if you were planning to do Harry Potter Jeopardy since they are already
set up into five categories.
The store also had HP puzzles (200-300 pieces) a HP board
game (looked a little like "Clue") and advertized two card games:
Harry
Potter Uno and a Quidditch card game. I haven't seen the card games yet,
but am heading out to Toys R Us to check it out.
Maureen :-)
Maureen T. Lerch, MLS
Young Adult Librarian
lerchma@oplin.lib.oh.us
* Orrville Public Library *
* 230 North Main Street *
* Orrville, Ohio 44667 *
* (330)683-1065 / fax (330)683-1984 *
* http://www.orrville.lib.oh.us *
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From: joseph@AXP.WINNEFOX.ORG
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Damaged books
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Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:37:06 CDT
Lori
I think its wonderful that he finds such joy in books, but destroying your
collection one book at a time to satisfy a single patron is not justified.
Do you get books donated or have withdrawn books in good condition that
could be *given* to him? That way the work of replacing and cataloging
wouldn't have to be repeated.
Sandy Joseph
Oshkosh Public Library
On Mon, 23 Oct 2000, Lori Pulliam wrote:
> I need help with a delicate situation. One of our patrons, a boy with
> severe disabilities, has been returning some books so damaged that I can
no
> longer circulate them. I've spoken with his attendant about the
> problem. The pages of the books are sticky from saliva, and there are
also
> food particles in the books. She asked me what solutions I had and I
> really didn't know what to suggest. She said the family would pay for
any
> damaged books until I came up with a better idea about how to protect the
> books. This boy really loves books and reads them 100s of times.
I know
> she tries to keep him from damaging the books, but he wants to touch
> them. Does anyone have any experience dealing with a situation like
this?
>
> Lori Pulliam
> River Forest Public Library
> River Forest, IL 60305
> lpulliam@mediaone.net
>
>
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Sandra Joseph | Email: Joseph@winnefox.org
Oshkosh Public Library | Phone: (920)236-5219 x4809
Oshkosh, WI 54901-4985 | Fax: (920)236-5228
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From: "Beverly Kirkendall" <bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: open mike night
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Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:39:10 CDT
We used the checkered tablecloth/drippy candle/muted light coffee house
motif. It was "beatnik-y" enough that everyone snapped their
fingers after
each selection was read. The kids seemed to love it!
Beverly Kirkendall
Hurst Public Library
Hurst, TX
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From: "Beverly Kirkendall" <bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Never mind professional attire--what about gum & candy?
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:40:38 CDT
I agree that beverages and food don't usually mix well with books and
computers, but we are being encouraged to be more like area bookstores even
down to having a free coffe bar (and several staff members and I are not
sold on this particular aspect of it at all!). With area bookstores and a
few other libraries "successfully" having this, what are we to do when
customer service is generally expected to include coffee and the like?
Customer service at libraries should be a prime concern, but where should
the line be drawn? (That comment doesn't invite open discussion at all,
does it?)
I am genuinely looking for answers on this subject as it is only becoming
more of an issue daily. If your library is successful in having drinks
(and
snacks since the one usually follows the other), how are spills on books,
keyboards, chairs, and carpets handled? And call me skeptical, but I will
not believe that no one ever spills.....
Just looking for answers here! Isn't that one of the things we librarians
love to do?
Beverly Kirkendall
Hurst Public Library
Hurst, TX
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From: "victoria vannucci" <vvannucci@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Fwd: Graphic Novel Reviews?
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Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:42:01 CDT
Dear Carolyn:
In response to your inquiry as to whether there are reviews of graphic
novels anywhere..
I have tried to find them, but can only find a few at a time in such
journals as VOYA. Only the really popular stuff seems to be reviewed, and
I
have a hard time finding reviews of mangas.
I have befriended a YA in the community who is passionate about anime. I'm
sure you have one in your library community. Just sponsor a library
program
that has to do with anime (like, have someone come in and talk about their
collection, or show a tame anime movie). This person has proved invaluable
to me. He knows which anime novels, and which regular graphic novels have
nudity or graphic violence, and has helped me in creating and my collection.
Colleges and universities also often have anime clubs and the members are
usually happy to do anything to further their cause of spreading anime
around the world!
As for sources for ordering these items... I have found it much easier and
safer to just go to your local book store and buy them off the shelf. I
know not all library's have this freeedom, but that really is the best way
to make sure that the art and content pf the titles you are purchasing
live
up to your expectations. Comic book stores are even better places to go,
because there's a good chance that the person behind the counter can steer
you in the right direction.
Good luck!
Victoria Vannucci
Cleveland Hts-University Hts Public Library
>From: "Carolyn Grote" <cgrote@ci.glendale.az.us>
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
>Subject: Fwd: Graphic Novel Reviews?
>Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 10:33:29 CDT
>
>(This message is being forwarded by a friend, because my e-mail is being =
>extremely wonky. Please respond to the address below. )
>
>Hello To All In LibraryLand:
>
>I have recently started a Graphic Novel collection in our YA Area. The
=
>collection, a mix of superhero titles, more "mature" works such as
=
>Gaiman's Sandman series, and a sprinkling of manga has proven to be =
>tremendously popular, having a 200% circulation in it's first month! =20
>
>Now I am faced with the problem of keeping this colleciton current.
Does =
>anyone know of a good review source for graphic novels, either online or =
>in print form? I am aware of the reviews in VOYA and the occasional =
>review in Entertainment Weekly (!), but I am looking for something that is
>=
>published regularly, and that covers a wide variety of titles.=20
>
>If there is such a beast, please contact me with info at
>mjenson-benjamin@c=
>i.glendale.az.us
>
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From: MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY <milford.public.lib@snet.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
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Just curious about the availability of a distinct baby changing area in
public libraries. When we asked about having a changing station
installed in the children's dept (in one of the rest rooms), the idea
was nixed. According to the director, a changing station is a public
works issue and needs to be broached by them since they would be the
ones installing and maintaining it. Does anyone else have a changing
station in their library? Is that only because it is available in other
municipal buildings or is it unique to your building? Right now, babies
are changed wherever. We have had many patrons request installation of
a changing station...especially during toddler time! Just wanted to see
how common (or uncommon) this practice is!
Thanks!
Children's Dept, Milford Public Library
Milford, CT
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From: Carol Leeson <cleeson@nslsilus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: professional dress for librarians
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Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:44:36 CDT
Well since someone else brought up the subject of shoes again I am going
to share my find. Last fall we moved into a new house. On the day I
was
supposed to go back to work, after a week of living in dirty jeans,
t-shirts and tennies I could not find my work shoes. I ran down to K-mart
and bought a pair of Walkables Comfort Shoes (luckily I was returning on
my evening to work and did not have to find shoes at 7:30 in the
morning!). Actually I bought two pair since they were buy one get the
second 1/2 price. I think I paid $14.95 for the first pair. The next
week I went back and bought a third pair. They are some of the most
comfortable shoes I have worn. I can wear them all day without my feet,
back or knees hurting, I even wore them to ALA. They go well with slacks
and skirts. One pair looks like a cross between Mary Janes and Hirachis
and the other two are loafer style. After a year+ of constant wear none
of them have separated at the souls, worn holes in the toes or cracked
across the bottom. At this point they could dissolve into dust and I
would feel I had gotten my money's worth and go back to buy some more, but
alas they may not carry them anymore (sigh).
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
++++++++++
Carol Leeson
Head of Youth Services
Mount Prospect Public Library
10 S. Emerson
Mt. Prospect, Il 60056
(847)253-5675
cleeson@mppl.org
The opinions expressed here are my own and do not reflect those of the
Library.
On Tue, 17 Oct 2000, Andrea Johnson wrote:
>
> So sorry to rehash this, but I've managed to lose the URL someone posted
for
> SAS shoes. I thought, "No problem; I'll just find their webpage
myself!"
> but alas, I have not been able to find a webpage for the company.
Whoever
> posted the URL, would you please email it to me?
>
> Andrea Johnson
> ajohnson@cooklib.org
>
> (How I wish we had an archive...)
>
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From: Carol Leeson <cleeson@nslsilus.org>
To: andrea <juvserv@dialup.customnet.com>
Subject: Re: Desert Storytime
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Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:46:09 CDT
Now when I was in 4-H they were Scarlet Buzzards and there was another set
of verses that started like this:
No scarlet buzzards (3 x)
Sitting in a Deaaaad tree.
Oh look (hand over eyes)
One has Reeee- turned ("Come here" motion with arm)
Let us Reee- joice (wave hands in air in celebration)
Then you count your way back up to three.
Boy haven't thought about those buzzards for a long time. I wonder if
they still sing "Get Your Finger Out Your Mouth?"
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
++++++++++
Carol Leeson
Head of Youth Services
Mount Prospect Public Library
10 S. Emerson
Mt. Prospect, Il 60056
(847)253-5675
cleeson@mppl.org
The opinions expressed here are my own and do not reflect those of the
Library.
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From: CV Childrens <cvjuve@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: re: staff badges
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Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:47:25 CDT
I read your comment about staff badges and thought I'd add something about
our library's experience:
we wear badges, but they only identify us as staff members working for a
certain department.
No names are shown, as some of the staff objected to the idea. I like the
badges because I think they help when dealing with little kids. Parents can
tell them to ask a librarian, and the kids can tell who the librarians are
without violating the "don't talk to strangers" rule.
Joyce Fisher,
Children's Public Services Ass't.
Centerville Library
Centerville Ohio
At 10:43 AM 10/23/2000 CDT, you wrote:
>I have to get back into this discussion again. I
>agree with everyone who said it's important to be able
>to tell who the staff members are which is another
>reason why I don't feel we shoul look too casual.
>What I wear depends on what's happening that day; a
>suit for a class visit or if I'm visiting a school; a
>skirt or nice pants outfit for a storytime day; just
>pants & a nice sweater or blouse for a "nothing
>special" day. Badges? What badges? My director
>doesn't believe in them. I do (but no one asked me)! I
>don't see what the problem would be if people knew my
>name & title.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Centerville, OH 45458
(937) 433-8091
cvjuve@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From: "Cindy Benson" <cbenson@scld.lib.wa.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Graphic Novel Reviews?
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Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:49:25 CDT
On 10/23 Carolyn Grote forwarded from a friend
>Does anyone know of a good review source for graphic novels, either online
or
in print form?
Graphic novels being a collection near and dear to my heart, and hopefully
to some of your hearts as well, I thought I'd respond to the list as a
whole.
For those of you undismayed by the thought of subscribing to another mailing
list, Steve Miller has created a list for librarians about graphic novels at
http://www.topica.com/lists/GNLIB-L.
Discussion includes reviews of titles
(current & otherwise), cataloging, challenges, and even binding difficulties
(will those folks at Mixx ever learn?). Subscribe now!
There's a wealth of information available on the web about graphic novels.
I've found the following sites useful in making purchase decisions and
assigning titles to adult or youth collections:
http://members.nbci.com/sraiteri/graphicnovels.htm
Steve Raiteri's Recommended Graphic Novels for Public Libraries, an
annotated list of titles in the Greene County Public Library.
http://yahelp.suffolk.lib.ny.us/yacomic.html
The Young Adult Librarian's Help/Homepage Comics and Graphic Novels Sites
http://www.netway.com/~egallaway/titles.htm
Beth (Gallaway?), recently awarded a BWI/YALSA grant, purchased these
graphic novels for the Haverhill Public Library. Representative of many
genres, publishers, and interest levels.
http://www.rationalmagic.com/Comics/Comics.html
The Comics Get Serious, Graphic Novel Reviews by D. Aviva Rothschild, author
of GRAPHIC NOVELS: A BIBLIOGRAPHIC GUIDE TO BOOK-LENGTH COMICS (published
in 1995 & still available through Amazon, ISBN 1563080869).
http://www.sirius.com/~cowpunk/Libguide.html
The Librarian's Guide to Anime and Manga, includes a list of recommended
titles.
http://www.tcj.com
The Comics Journal. Online supplement to the print journal, archives a
selected sample of reviews of comics, graphic novels, and even the odd
picture book.
http://www.comicbookresources.com
Comic Book Resources, the largest collection of comic book links on the Web!
Find reviewing sites at
http://www.comicbookresources.com/resources/links/Misc/Reviews/.
http://www.friends-lulu.org/
The Friends of Lulu. Check out the Lulu Recommended Reading List &
Lulu
Reviews for reviews of women & kid-friendly comics.
http://www.diamondcomics.com
Diamond Comic Distributors, previews new titles. See the Top 10
Product
list in the previews section for best-selling graphic novels & trade
paperbacks.
http://www.anotheruniverse.com/store/types/graphicnovels.asp
Brief descriptions of titles, includes lists of what's new & what's hot.
http://www.graphicnovels.com
GraphicNovels.com includes some 2,500 titles in their catalog.
Unfortunately, not all of those have been described or reviewed. Do check
out the "award winners" and "essential books" sections.
You might also want to track down (ILL anyone?) Steve Weiner's 100 GRAPHIC
NOVELS FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES (ISBN 0878164154), published by Kitchen Sink
Press in 1996. Out of print, a new edition is in the works.
Hope those help...and that they inspire everyone to start/spruce up their
own graphic novel collections!
Cindy Benson, Youth Librarian
Spokane County Library District
cbenson@scld.lib.wa.us
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From: Marie Ellis <lmarieellis@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Harry Potter's world
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Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:52:20 CDT
Inspired by all the libraries that were going to
attempt a haunted house, we turned the Library into
Harry Potter's world. Being a very small library it
was done on a saturday I'm not open and we used most
of the library.
Tours came thru platform 9 3/4 took Hogwarts express,
went across black lake and thru the forbidden
forest(complete with whomping willow that moved) to
Hogwarts, there they were introduced to the professors
of Dark arts, divination, potions, transfiguration and
of course the Library(complete with forbidden
section). We also had the great Hall (with black gauze
and stars overhead)where we held a party later and
sorted the party group into houses for the games.
The Harry Potter discussion group that started last
summer with 5th & 6th graders were the creators and
writers of their tour and the game masters.
We had 40 people tour and 15 attend the party which
for a town of 150 with 2 other small towns nearby to
draw from is very good.
So thanks for the inspiration and I would like to hear
about the haunted houses.
Lynn Barnes
Metalines Community Library
Metaline Falls, Wa
lbarnes@pocld
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From: Bobbie Best <bobbie@lib.state.hi.us>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children"
Subject: Adults & little ones attending Teen Programs
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:53:49 CDT
I too have this problem. The staff seems to think it's ok to have
youngsters come in to the pizza party, but I know teens don't like it.
Then 6th graders filled out a form for their favorite books during Teen
Read Week & of course their choices would be for juvenile books. Also,
we
have a very small area for YA, marked "Teen Novels" & it's hard
keeping
out adults or small kids, because the chairs are the most comfortable. So
I look forward to input from colleagues so I can share it with our staff.
I really don't know what to say to patrons about sitting in the Teen area
but personally have no problem stating that a certain program is for teens
only. One staff member had trouble asking the age of kids & we decided
to
keep it for grades 7-12 (program participation). Thanks. bbest@hgea.org
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From: dmoran@mindless.com
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Subject: latecomers
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i don't know what to do about them either. i have a 30 min. parent/toddler
storytime and recently had a parent come 25 minutes late. thankfully, the
dept. head didn't let her in (after checking with me). what would be the
point? stories were done, craft was just finishing up -- all that was left
was the closing song. i used to do crafts and always had people showing up
halfway into the project and expected me to drop everything and bring them
up to snuff. one patron showed up the following day , explained why they
missed the craft session, and asked me to do it then and there for her
child. i regretfully declined. if it's the same person all the time, you
could speak to them privately, i suppose. i think unless you lock the door
just before you start the program (which would cause too many hard feelings)
we just have to grin and bear it.
Children's Librarian
Riverhead Free Library
Riverhead, NY
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From: Kaia Henrickson <kaiab@juno.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Teens reading to younger children - summary (long)
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Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:56:31 CDT
Hello everyone,
Sorry it has taken me so long to put this together! Unfortunately, I
didn't
get a lot of responses, but several people expressed interest in hearing the
results, so they are listed below.
We haven't entirely decided what we will do here. We are going to start
off
the program during the February and April vacations - maybe try out a few
possiblities, and then try and get together a more consistent program for
the summer.
I do still have some questions, that maybe someone out there can help with:
How do you screen the teens? How do you keep the numbers down (for those
whose programs are not one on one)? How high is the demand? And do
you
allow parents to be present?
I would appreciate any feedback.
Thank you to everyone who responded.
Sincerely,
Kaia Henrickson
Website:
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/pubs/adoptbunny/index.html
There is a great site from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission,
which outlines a program called "Adopt a Bunny" pairing experienced
readers
with younger children. Lots of good guidelines and ideas.
Article:
Coleman, Yvonne K., Leila J. Sprince, and Liz Baldwin. "Focus on
Youth
Volunteers." *Youth Services in Libraries*, Spring 1996.
243-247.
Program Examples:
Every summer at our library we have a summer reading buddies program pairing
older children (completed grades 6 and up) with children grades 1-3. We
take registration for senior reading buddies and junior buddies. Then I
match buddies as best as possible (boys often want boys etc.) We have an
orientation for the senior buddies - they receive their buddy's phone
number, name and are urged to call soon to arrange to meet. We also have a
tip sheet How to be a good buddy. Also I usually have a reading teacher come
and show them the children's books they may want to use and offer
suggestions on reading with kids. We encourage the buddies to meet at least
once a week over the summer and they sign in on arrival. I also have a craft
basket so they can create bookmarks etc. The program is great because it
essentially runs itself once it is up and running. At the end of the summer
we have a party and give out certificates. The program has been very
successful and every year we have kids come back for a second or third time.
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We have a program at my library that we call Book Buddies (or Read to Me).
It's when 5th grade and up reads to 2 1/2- 5 year olds. It's pretty
informal. They sign up separately and the librarian in charge pulls a
bunch
of picture books. The day of the program, we pair the younger ones with the
older ones and let them read about 2-3 books. Then we put out construction
paper and markers and let them color. The little ones get a sticker at the
end and the older ones get a Certftificate they can use toward Community
Service hours. (It's required in the school system here). Hope that helps!
----
I have a program here at my library that was actually started because the
teens wanted to read to younger kids. I wanted their experience to be
positive so working with the public schools we set up a program we call
READERS' CORNER.
It is basically a reading tutoring program. I have equal numbers of teens
and second and third graders. We meet once a week for an hour. We have
identified 2nd and 3rd graders who are at risk of failing to meet our states
third grade benchmark test.
We spend time playing language games, and then the teen reads to the younger
child and the child reads to the teen. It is for teens in grades 6 and up.
This way they aren't at the same school as the kids they are working with.
We now have a pool of 15 teens and 12 2nd and 3rd graders. This is our
second year for the program and it has been a wonderful experience for the
teens and I believe the younger students have benefited.
If you have more questions feel free to call or write me.
Kaia Henrickson
Young Adult Librarian
Framingham Public Library
Framingham, MA
kaiab@juno.com
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From: Mary Matuszewski <marym@srls.public.lib.ga.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper
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Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:57:49 CDT
We have a teacher that is looking for the story of the woman whose head
was held on by a scarf. Her husband pulls the scarf and her head falls
off. I have heard the story, but cannot find the story in print. I
have looked a little on the internet and in our ghost collection
anthologies, but no luck. Thanks for the help!!
Mary Matuszewski
marym@srls.public.lib.ga.us
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From: "Grant, Sara" <scgrant@city.surrey.bc.ca>
To: "PUBYAC (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER Solved -- "Lazy Tommy Pumpkinhead"
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:59:26 CDT
Thanks to all who sent in answers to my stumper!
The ANSWER:
Lazy Tommy Pumpkinhead
William Pène Du Bois
New York, Harper & Row, 1966
Special thanks to the following who sent me the answer (so far):
Marie Noe
Jen (Vanston) Marin
Carol Edwards
Jane
Sara Grant
Manager of Youth Services
Surrey Public Library
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From: Theresa Hadley <thadley1@uswest.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper Solved
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Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 11:01:00 CDT
Thanks ever so much to Gayle Libberton, Nancy Mobley, and Connie Vandervort
for their suggestions for a stumper involving a little girl who lets her
room get outrageously out of order before cleaning it all up.
It appears that the book my patron was looking for was The Big Tidy Up by
Norah Smaridge. Tracey's Mess, by Elise Petersen was also suggested.
The
patron was thrilled.
I still have not received any suggestions for her other stumper, however.
So, I'll give it one more try:
The second book was a chapter book. It was about some mythical furry
creatures. One kind were the Yeggs and one were the Yabutts. I may
be
spelling the names of the different creatures wrong. The reason the Yabutts
were called that was because they would always say Yey.
Any ideas?
Thanks very much,
Theresa Hadley
Youth Services Librarian
Whatcom County Library System
5202 Northwest Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
360-384-3150
thadley1@uswest.net
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From: "Jason R. Long" <MT_JASON@DAYTON.LIB.OH.US>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Dopplegangers
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My manager and I just returned from a reception and spoke with a school
superintendant who is looking for a book.
He remembers the book being publsihed by Arrow Books between 1967-1973.
It is about a doppleganger and has the word "time" in the title, but
is
NOT "A Wrinkle In Time". He remembers a scene from the book where a
boy
and his sister are crossing in a rowboat to an island and he notices
that his sisters fingernails are not chewed and he becomes curious. When
he later goes to ask her about her nails, he sees them in a normal
chewed manner and realizes that the girl in the boat is not his sister.
They later find their father in the story.
Any help with this would be most appreciated by my manager and myself.
Please email me personally with your information. Thanks in advance!
Jason Long - mt_jason@dayton.lib.oh.us
Miami Township Branch Library
http://www.dayton.lib.oh.us/miamitownship/
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