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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: Saturday, October 28, 2000 10:20 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 285
PUBYAC Digest 285
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: H. Potter
by Bobbi Ludwig <bludwig@snap.lib.ca.us>
2) RE: Books as gifts
by Julie Darnall <jdarnall@ccls.org>
3) Websites for Summer Reading
by "Tracie Josephson" <traciej@lvccld.lib.nv.us>
4) RE: latecomers
by Julie Darnall <jdarnall@ccls.org>
5) RE: Book Bingo
by Nicole Conradt <nconradt@cooney.lib.wi.us>
6) thanksgiving and christmas contests for teens
by Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
7) cookie party help
by "Rita Squires Smith" <rita@missoula.lib.mt.us>
8) professional readings about collection criteria
by "teresa yun hee lee" <tyhlee@hotmail.com>
9) RE: Book Bingo
by Julie Darnall <jdarnall@ccls.org>
10) Re: Berenstain Bears (not much) help
by Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
11) Re: rec. non-fiction titles
by Holly Varley <varleyho@oplin.lib.oh.us>
12) Re: Baby changing stations
by "A. Creech" <ak454@chebucto.ns.ca>
13) RE: latecomers
by gochnm <gochnm@mail.mont.lib.md.us>
14) Re: Storytime latecomers
by "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
15) Sponsorship of teen services and facilities
by "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
16) Re: Counting attendance
by Dana Duffy <dduffy@PLCH.LIB.OH.US>
17) Re: Berenstain Bears help
by Suzanne Kirk <suzie_q_40011@yahoo.com>
18) Harry Potter
by "melissa Brown" <somanykids@hotmail.com>
19) bookmark ideas
by Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
20) appropriate picture books
by Corey Bennett <bennetc@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us>
21) Re: Never mind professional attire--what about gum & candy?
by "Elizabeth McKay" <ebuono73@hotmail.com>
22) Re: professional dress for librarians
by Steve and Kathy Kirchoefer <kirchoef@boo.net>
23) Re: Dewey Decimal Song
by "L&N Shacklette" <shacklet@eclipse.net>
24) book bingo
by Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
25) Girl who chased away sorrow
by "Chain, Kathy" <kchain@roseville.ca.us>
26) Author Reading
by hunzigel@hhpl.on.ca (Lisa Hunziger)
27) Re: amber spyglass
by Angelina Benedetti <angelina@kcls.org>
28) stumper: Captive Princess?
by Lori Mertel <lmertel@ascpl.lib.oh.us>
29) J.K Rowling Interview
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
30) stumpers
by Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
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From: Bobbi Ludwig <bludwig@snap.lib.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: H. Potter
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:18:24 CDT
I was at the WB Store this past weekend, and they had a whole slew
of
Harry Potter stuff--two ornaments (Harry on his broom, and one of Hedwig),
many many style t-shirts for kids and adults (though it seems the kids get
the better styles! :( ), mugs, a very neat watch, keychains, and a
mug/Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans set. They also had binders, pens,
etc. It all looked of pretty good quality, and done in good taste, though
a bit on the pricey side. I did like the t-shirt styles better than the
ones that they had on the web-site, though I think those styles were also
there. I have also seen a puzzle and a game at Wal-Mart . . . I did, of
course, have to buy a t-shirt for my niece! :)
Bobbi
Bobbi-Jean Ludwig, MLIS
Children's/YA Librarian
Rio Vista Library--Rio Vista, CA
Solano County Library System
-----Original Message-----
From: Linda Peterson [SMTP:lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us]
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2000 8:51 AM
To: PUBYAC
Subject: H. Potter
Guess the merchandising has started. I had a lady who works at a =
Hallmark store come in today to start the H. P. books since they got in =
a big display of Harry Potter ornaments, picture frames, etc. and she =
felt she needed to familiarize herself with the characters.=20
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: Julie Darnall <jdarnall@ccls.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Books as gifts
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:26:41 CDT
Bah humbug! I would actually like to see such a list. I have several
nieces and nephews who always get books from me for birthdays and Christmas.
Plus, this list would be compiled by librarians, not bookstores out to make
a buck on books that may or may not be good picks. I don't wish that on my
patrons, either. A bookseller is thinking in the back of his or her
mind,"gee, I need to push those 30 extra copies of See Jane Run".
They can
walk into a library and get reader's advisory from staff who just want them
to find the right book.
Here's my submittal: I always suggest newbery and caldecott, obviously, and
I plan to give magic school bus books to the younger ones. They're always
a
hit.
ps. If displays aren't your style, you can always have a list to keep by
your information desk. That would keep the books from disappearing.
Julie Darnall
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robin Leigh [SMTP:leighr@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us]
> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 3:50 PM
> To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
> Subject: Re: Books as gifts
>
>
>
> A word of caution when promoting gift books from a library setting.
At
> one site where I have worked, we discovered that if we put out on display
> books that would make great gifts, the books did not return to the
> library! It's a bit like making an easy hit list for library thievery.
> Maybe we should let the bookstores focus on creating gift book lists and
> promote our Friends book sales as we continue to display books library
> customers might be looking for on holiday crafts, recipes, traditions,
> picture books, so forth.
>
> On Wed, 25 Oct 2000, Denise P. Stout wrote:
>
> > Let's face it. It's that time of year again. November is
here and
> December
> > is looming large. Holidays, relatives and friends, and gift
giving.
> I'm
> > compiling a list of great books for kids for holiday gift giving.
I'd
> love
> > for you all to give input and I'll be glad to post the results.
Any
> givers?
> > :D
> >
> >
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From: "Tracie Josephson" <traciej@lvccld.lib.nv.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Websites for Summer Reading
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:28:29 CDT
Our library district is looking into creating an interactive website for our
next Summer Reading Program. I am asking to wonderful world of Pubyac for
ideas and help on this endevor. What has worked for your library district
or branch? Have you let the kids register online? What types of
items do
you have on your site?
Since summer is over, it is difficult to go back and look for examples.
Please respond to me at traciej@lvccld.lib.nv.us
Thank you,
Tracie Josephson
2001 Summer Reading Program Chair
Las Vegas -- Clark County Library District
Las Vegas, Nevada
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From: Julie Darnall <jdarnall@ccls.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: latecomers
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Jennifer, thank you so much for your reply. I feel the same way, but I
have
a question. When do you ask latecomers to wait? After they've
already
distracted everyone? Or after the storytime is over? I can't stand
to turn
kids away, but it always seems to be newcomers to our groups that do this.
It's always a different patron. Do you print these guidelines in a flyer?
I'd love to hear more of your solutions.
Thanks, Juie Darnall
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From: Nicole Conradt <nconradt@cooney.lib.wi.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Book Bingo
Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:32:12 CDT
http://www.zdnet.com/downloads/stories/info/0,,0018OF,.html
try this site- I found it AFTER I had made 40 cards- each time retyping in
all the spaces. VERY time consuming. This is a great site!!
-----Original Message-----
From: Marcia Elias [SMTP:eliasm@pls.lib.ca.us]
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 7:42 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Book Bingo
Hello,
I would like to have a Book Bingo night for elementary-middle school
kids. Has anyone done this before? How did you do it? It's a
challenge
to make the cards with titles of books in the squares. Perhaps there's an
easier way. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks.
Marcia
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From: Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: thanksgiving and christmas contests for teens
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:33:56 CDT
Has anyone done any kind of Thanksgiving or Christmas contest for high
schoolers? I am looking for ideas that are fun, but not too hoaky. I
want to do another "guess how many candy canes or whatever kind of
candy"
is in the jar, but I am also looking for other ideas. Any suggestions
will be appreciated.
Nicole Marcuccilli
YA Librarian
Glenview (IL) Public Library
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From: "Rita Squires Smith" <rita@missoula.lib.mt.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: cookie party help
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:35:46 CDT
Because I am a glutton for punishment, or perhaps it was just a moment of
insanity (not enough caffeine that day), I have asked to be allowed to host
a
cookie decorating party on December 23rd. Has anyone out there done
one before, and if so, what words of wisdom do you have? To start with, I
know I need cookies, and to make it simple, I will be using plain, round
sugar cookies. So, what else do I need to do? (In my one moment of
sanity, I called a local parenting program and they are going to round up
volunteers for me.)
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Rita Smith
Missoula Public Library
301 E Main
Missoula, MT 59802
rita@missoula.lib.mt.us
406 721 2665
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"Reading a really good book is like reading a part of
the author's
heart."
(Kevin Frederick - my 9 year old son, after reading the
last of the
Indian in the Cupboard series)
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From: "teresa yun hee lee" <tyhlee@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: professional readings about collection criteria
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:37:53 CDT
hello everyone:
i'm a student at the University of BRitish Columbia in Vancouver, BC and i'm
working on a term paper for a children's services course. my topic is
selection criteria for children's divisions/libraries--specifically, debates
such as quality versus popularity, series titles versus classics etc...
i'm looking for recent journal articles and other professional readings on
this topic and would appreciate any feedback about articles/sources on this
issue you may have run across recently, as well as personal
opinions/ideas...thank you.
my email is teresa_yh@hotmail.com
i would be glad to compile and send my bibliography at the end of the term,
if you are interested.
cheers,
teresa
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From: Julie Darnall <jdarnall@ccls.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:39:36 CDT
I'm so ashamed! I am the grammatical queen and I reread that last
sentence.
Let me reword that --Come up with all the questions beforehand, so there ARE
no duplicate cards made. Also, I didn't make clear that the books do have
to be read, not just found. I guess you have to trust that the kids
actually read the books once they've found them.
Julie Darnall
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Julie Darnall [SMTP:jdarnall@ccls.org]
> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 7:43 PM
> To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
> Subject: RE: Book Bingo
>
> I worked with teachers who did this all the time, but they didn't use
> titles
> each time. They had students look for objects that could be found in
> books.
> On a single bingo card, they might have squares with "find a book with
a
> cow
> and baby calf" or harder ones like, "find a book by the author
from
> Yamhill,
> Oregon" requiring them to really do some research. (or to
ask a Beverly
> Cleary fan)
> They then fill in the answers below, and have the cards stamped by
> librarians. As far as the format, I used MS Word to create a table,
then
> made the sqares as big as I wanted. Come up with all the questions
> beforehand, so there is no duplicate cards made.
>
> Julie Darnall
> ps don't forget the free space!
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Marcia Elias [SMTP:eliasm@pls.lib.ca.us]
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 8:42 PM
> > To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> > Subject: Book Bingo
> >
> > Hello,
> > I would like to have a Book Bingo night for elementary-middle school
> > kids. Has anyone done this before? How did you do it?
It's a
> challenge
> > to make the cards with titles of books in the squares. Perhaps
there's
> an
> > easier way. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
> > Thanks.
> > Marcia
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From: Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Berenstain Bears (not much) help
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:41:28 CDT
Amy -
I had planned to do a series of storytimes using one Berenstain Bears
book per program and basing activities and songs on the book's theme. I
remember the books as being funny when I read them to my kids when they
were young. Now there are LOTS of BB books published, but
unfortuanetely most of them are preachy and issue oriented and not fun
at all. The picture books are on topics such as teasing and jealousy
and bullies, which are all very good if you want to teach a lesson on
coping with childhood dilemmas, but not much use for a preschool
storytime. I mean, how do you plan activities and songs around a book
about dealing with smoking or greed or bad manners? I ended up using
B Bear's Moving Day and B Bears Go to the Doctor and gave up trying to
use any more. Sorry I'm not much help, but I wish the Berenstains would
go back to their old happy rhyming format and stop trying to solve the
world's problems.
Ranting away,
Martha Simpson, Stratford (CT) Library
Amy Shelley wrote:
>
> I am planning a Berenstain Bears event at my library and have not yet
> received Scholastic's media kit. I am wondering if anyone has done a BB
> program and has any ideas they'd like to share.
>
> Amelia
>
> Amelia J. Shelley
> Manager, Children's/Young Adult Services
> Laramie County Library System
> 2800 Central Avenue
> Cheyenne, WY 82001
> (307)634-3561, ext. 151
> ashelley@larm.lib.wy.us
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From: Holly Varley <varleyho@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: rec. non-fiction titles
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The October 15th Booklist is featuring Series Nonfiction, especially
geography. The America the Beautiful and Modern Nations of the World
Series
could put a dent in that $30,000! Good luck and have fun!
- Holly
Jo-Anne Cooper wrote:
> Great news! Our library has just successfully applied for a grant to
> upgrade our aged juvenile non-fiction collection. We will be
receiving
> $30,000 dedicated to this collection. I am looking for
recommendations of
> must-have non-fiction titles. Also, which selection tools do you use
most
> frequently for selecting non-fiction? Thank you.
> --
Holly Varley
Collection Development Librarian
Clermont County Public Library
513-732-2736 ext 12
varleyho@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From: "A. Creech" <ak454@chebucto.ns.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Baby changing stations
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:45:10 CDT
We have had mothers come to story time and change little brothers and
sisters of our storytime toddlers right in the middle of the program room,
during storytime! And htis is our three to five story time, where we
encourage children to attend by themselves, withouth parents!
Alison
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This has been an electronic owl from
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(*v*) Alison Creech
[`-'] Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
-"-"- ak454@chebucto.ns.ca
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On Thu, 26 Oct 2000 Diane_Tuccillo@ci.mesa.az.us
wrote:
> We have baby changing stations in both rest rooms in Youth Services. Our
> patrons
> love it. So do we. I remember some people trying to change babies in the
> oddest
> places before we did this. It is highly recommended by us!
>
> Diane Tuccillo, Mesa Public Library, AZ
>
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From: gochnm <gochnm@mail.mont.lib.md.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: latecomers
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:47:03 CDT
A Terrific Thoughtful Response.
Customer Education is one of our Department's Quality Service Standards.
One
of our roles is to get people informed about library programs, their times,
manners during programs, decorum while visiting the library and many other
things.
The other day, one of the children's staff repeated a good portion of the
program for three latecomers and the on-time group got to see a repeat
performance. I told her to count it as two programs.
Despite the lateness of some, the attitude of library staff to customers and
making it a welcoming experience has long term impact.
Former children's librarian (22 1/2 years) and now lurker---
>===== Original Message From pubyac@prairienet.org
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>After lurking for awhile, I had to respond about latecomers. Yes I
know,
>the door constantly opening and closing is distracting. Yes I know, a
3
>year old strolling in late and announcing in the middle of a story "Hi
Miss
>Jennifer!" is distracting. And I know there are many, many other
>distractions but...leave the door open then it won't bang. Ask people
to
>wait outside and listen until a story is finished and then welcome everyone
>to come in and join you after the story. Ask people to move forward at
the
>beginning of the program so people slipping in late don't cross in front of
>everyone else.
>Many mornings I have trouble feeding my cat and getting myself to work on
>time I can't imagine trying to coordinate several preschoolers at once.
>Often patrons are on time, but can't find parking places because our
>programs are growing. Some of my "late" patrons are people
who didn't even
>know we were having programs and now are regulars because they were
>welcomed to join. Just this morning a very upset 3 year old came
running
>in at the end of the program. Mom had dared to schedule a doctors
>appointment on storytime morning! I gave him the coloring sheet and a
hand
>stamp and suggested that he and Mom could have their own storytime today
>and I looked forward to sharing stories with him next week. Most weeks
our
>craft is a coloring sheet so that is easy to hand out anytime. About
once
>a month we do a craft that requires some cutting, pasting and directions.
>Since we have daycares regularly visit and we send the crafts and
>directions back to the daycares with them, it isn't a problem to provide
>the craft and directions to the individual child and parent.
>There may be a situation when someone is very disruptive but hopefully this
>can be worked out on an individual basis rather than locking the door on
>everyone. Perhaps general guidelines like waiting until the story ends
to
>slip in can make storytime enjoyable for all.
>I am sure it is much easier for a parent to stay home and turn on the TV or
>stick in a video, I am glad they want to be at the library and come to
>storytime. The best part is when they invite friends and grandparents
to
>"their" storytime.
>
>Jennifer
>
>
>Jennifer McQuilkin
Children's Librarian, Joplin Public Library
>300 S. Main St. Email hzz006@mail.connect.more.net
>Joplin, MO 64801-2384 (417)623-7953 phone, (417)624-5217 fax
Mark S. Gochnour, M.L.S. gochnm@mont.lib.md.us
Agency Manager - Poolesville Library
Montgomery County (Maryland) Dept. of Public Libraries
The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my
organization.
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From: "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Storytime latecomers
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:48:50 CDT
Mothers with little children will always have problems with lateness. The
important thing is to make patrons feel welcome.
<<< CHall@withers.org 10/26
5:16p >>>
I think we ought to give all latecomers detention slips. When they have
acquired 3 of these, they must spend time peeling gum off the covers of
books before they are allowed back in. After all, our main goal in doing
storytime is to make parents conform to our rules. I'd hate to think that
creating lifelong readers and a good rapport with the public could get in
the way of a "performance." For the really extreme cases,
perhaps a good
round of digging ditches behind the library would cure them. By all means,
lock the doors, embarrass new parents, and turn patrons away. Storytime
should never be interrupted for such a human error as lateness, it is far
too serious for that. In fact perhaps we could forward our security ideas
to the White House, I think they are taking suggestions.
Colleen Hall, Youth Services Librarian
Withers Memorial Public Library
600 S. Main St.
Nicholasville, KY 40356
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From: "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Sponsorship of teen services and facilities
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:50:30 CDT
The Toronto Public library is looking for examples of (outside of the
library) sponsorship of teen services e.g., special events, programs, and
facilities - e.g., rooms and of course resources of any type. Your
examples
and suggestions are appreciated as I have already looked at the websites of
several North American Libraries and have only found a few things.
Elizabeth Lai at the Toronto Public Library, Planning and Development.
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From: Dana Duffy <dduffy@PLCH.LIB.OH.US>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Counting attendance
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:52:15 CDT
How do you accomodate such a large crowd? Do you go outside or have a
large
meeting area?
We had a big name author come once and took registration over the telephone.
We set up a line for taking reservations, and had someone check it everyday.
It worked well for us.
rdhall@mail.cinetwork.com wrote:
> O.K. This is a subject I've never seen on pubyac and I really need
some
> suggestions.
>
> At one of our programs, we had as many as 650 folks come. Usually at
the
> programs where we expect large attendances,we give out a ticket and we
keep
> the other half to use for prize drawings. We are very fortunate in
that
> the community supports us with donations because they know that we
> interrupt our programs to thank our sponsors. However, at the very
heavily
> attended programs, it's just impossible to be calling our ticket numbers
to
> give prizes and sometimes we just don't want folks to think of us as a
> place to have their kids win prizes...And someday somebody is going to
> figure out how to get more than one ticket to increase their chances of
> winning. Or the child has lost his ticket. And heaven help us,
sometimes
> we have people who come and never get counted because they came through
the
> back door or came after we stopped giving tickets.
>
> So how do you all count your audience? We've tried registration forms
> previously until we discovered some folks taking a bunch and filling out
> their neighbors name, kids who weren't there, etc.
>
> I am also planning my biggest make and take program in December and need
> some ideas of how to count the attendance when the program is really
> pretty much set up and left to itself. Thanks a bunch and if it's
been a
> subject hashed over and over before, I apologize for bringing it up again.
> Anne Hall, Youth Services Librarian, Clark County Public Winchester, KY
> Anne & Roger Hall
> Berea, Kentucky
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From: Suzanne Kirk <suzie_q_40011@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:54:08 CDT
One of my most vivid memories of elementary school, is
listening to the audio of The Berinstien Bears and the
Spooky old tree. We were all so terrified. Of
course, reading the book as an adult it seems silly.
Depending on the age of the group, that might be
something fun to do.
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Suzanne Kirk
Henry County Public Library
172 Eminence Terrace
Eminence KY 40019
Ph 502-845-5682
Fax 502-845-4807
e-mail Suzie_q_40011@yahoo.com
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From: "melissa Brown" <somanykids@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Harry Potter
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:56:08 CDT
Hello great cumlitive brain. I apologize for this but my associate and I are
desperately trying to figure out the riddle from the Philosophy's Stone I
remember reading that it had once been posted, perhaps it was before my
time, but if you would help me solve the riddle I would be forever greatful.
I am hoping to do a Wizard Day on Halloween so any additional suggestions
would be welcomed.
Melanie Brown
School Libraian
St. Kevin's School
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From: Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: bookmark ideas
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:58:08 CDT
I am looking to do a bookmark instead of a regular annotated bibliography
for some of my displays, dealing with various genres. I would be
interested to know what kinds of creative ways anyone has gone about this,
and if I can get some samples that would be great!
Nicole Marcuccilli
YA Librarian
Glenview Public Library
1930 Glenview Road
Glenview, IL 60025
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From: Corey Bennett <bennetc@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us>
To: Pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: appropriate picture books
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 11:00:00 CDT
Just my quick 2 cents--my 4-year-old daughter told me recently,
that in
her class, they had discussed the Navy ship on which the not-nice guys put
the "vomb"(sic) that made the explosion and killed some Americans. I
would've thought she could wait a few years to learn about the destructive
power of "vombs," but she could also have picked it up from listening
to
adults discussing it, news on the radio, etc. For all I know, one of her
classmates is related to one of the soldiers who died. My point is, one
thing that books do is teach us to empathize with people whose situations
may be different from our own. As someone else pointed out, they can help
someone dealing with a similar situation to relate and cope with it. I
think moving these books to a separate section could give them an unwanted
stigma. Parents might automatically steer away from this section. It may
even bring the censors out of the woodwork!
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Corey Bennett
* Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,
New Tampa Regional Library * and it may be
necessary from time to
10001 Cross Creek Blvd. * time
to give a stupid or misinformed
Tampa, FL 33647
* beholder a black eye.
bennetc@thpl.org
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**Miss Piggy**
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From: "Elizabeth McKay" <ebuono73@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Never mind professional attire--what about gum & candy?
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 11:02:05 CDT
Our library has a Starbucks in it--which caused some irritation when it came
because it took up some prime real estate in the lobby of the library where
our Friends group had a bookstore. The bookstore moved into the adult new
book room, so that had to move...
Actually, we all expected problems with patrons wanting to bring their
coffee (or muffins, or danish) into the library, but honestly, things don't
seem to be much worse than when patrons were sneaking their coffee in from
the Dunkin Donuts across the street, or worse, McDonalds (also across the
street--lucky us!). People are always trying to sneak stuff in, but seem
to
know the rule and are pretty agreeable when we tell them to put it away or
take it outside to finish. Our policy remains, no food or drinks in the
library.
Elizabeth McKay
Children's Librarian
The Ferguson Library
1 Public Library Plaza
Stamford, CT 06904
<elizabeth@fergusonlibrary.org>
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From: Steve and Kathy Kirchoefer <kirchoef@boo.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: professional dress for librarians
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 11:03:54 CDT
It's true,sometimes it doesn't matter what we're wearing. I guess I
must just look like a librarian because a couple of years ago I was
doing a pajama storytime and had dressed in bright pink flannel
pajamas and was carrying a teddy bear. I had to walk through the
library for some reason and was amazed that customers approached me
with questions without even a second glance. I guess I must have
some very boring pajamas.
Go figure.
Kathy Kirchoefer
Children's Librarian
Prince George's County Memorial Library System
Laurel, Maryland
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From: "L&N Shacklette" <shacklet@eclipse.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Dewey Decimal Song
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 11:05:51 CDT
The Dewey Rap c 1987 by Joan McElfresh
I have a phone no.: 606 431 7366
and address:
1026 Lower Jackson Road
Park Hills
Covington, KY41001
but these are from aroung 1988
I bought the words and a cassette tape at that time.
It starts like this:
000-099
Please, lend an ear 'cause I'm here to say
I can help you find your books in the Dewey way.
If it's facts you need, then it's facts you get
When you check in our encyclopedia set.
Like, who was he? And when was she born?
Or, does Iowa really grow that much corn?
And the library, how should it be run?
And those lists in books about prizes won.
It's the Oh, Oh, Ohs. It'll be a snap.
Just remember this -- it's the Dewey Rap.
Nancy Shacklette
Maplewood Memorial Library
Maplewood, NJ 07040
shacklet@eclipse.net
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From: Tara Mantsch <tmantsch@cshnyc.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2000 8:23 PM
Subject: Dewey Decimal Song
>Hello all!
>
>Well, I think that everyone will be very disappointed to hear that no one
>was able to come up with a Dewey Decimal Song. I had so many requests
>thought, that I think if I can come up with one I'll definitely post it to
>the list! I did receive one fun website that tells the story of
"Dewey
>and the Alien" Dewey meets an Alien in Central Park and proceeds
to work
>through the 10 classes of the system with him.
>http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5002/Alien/alien.htm
>
>I then used this story and had my fifth grade illustrate it telling them
>that I would be using it to explain the Dewey Decimal System to the
>younger kids. The pictures were QUITE amusing! We plan to
laminate and
>spiral bind the book and put it on display.
>
>Thanks so much for all your help!
>Tara Eliason
>Middle School Librarian
>Convent of the Sacred Heart
>New York
>
>
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From: Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: book bingo
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 11:07:47 CDT
Why does every card have to be unique? Why can't some squares be
repeated on more than one card?
Christine M. Hill
Willingboro Public Library
One Salem Road
Willingboro, NJ 08046
chill@willingboro.org
My new book! Ten Terrific Authors for Teens, Enslow, 2000
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From: "Chain, Kathy" <kchain@roseville.ca.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Girl who chased away sorrow
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 11:10:54 CDT
Recently we had an interesting discussion concerning the Dear America series
book "My heart is on the ground" that was considered offensive to many
Native Americans. My library just received a new (to us anyway) Dear America
"The Girl who Chased Away Sorrow: The Diary of Sarah Nita, a Navajo
Girl,"
set in New Mexixo, 1864. I haven't read it (and am not in any way an
expert
on Native American cultures), but I'm curious if there have been similar
problems with this title, or if it's considered more authentic? The author
of this title is Ann Warren Turner.
Kathy Chain
Roseville Public Library
kchain@roseville.ca.us
my opinions are my own, not my institution's
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From: hunzigel@hhpl.on.ca (Lisa
Hunziger)
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Author Reading
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 11:12:36 CDT
Press Release
Halton Hills Public Libraries are very excited to welcome award-winning
children's author Brian Doyle on November 1 at 7 p.m. at the Georgetown
Branch. A renowned and respected Canadian author, Brian has written
such popular titles as "Covered Bridge" and "Uncle Ronald."
His books
will be available for purchase. Tickets are $5. The Georgetown
Branch
is located at 9 Church Street in Georgetown, Ontario, Canada.
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From: Angelina Benedetti <angelina@kcls.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: amber spyglass
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 11:14:18 CDT
I am with Farida, who wonders when we can get started on what will
surely be a heated discussion of THE AMBER SPYGLASS. I have heard some
discussion on YALSA-BK, but most of it has been glowing reviews from
readers who got advance copies. What about those of us who have mixed
emotions about this complex book?
If you have read it and were a little troubled by it, could you
write me at my own email address? I would love to hear some other
opinions.
Thank you!
Angelina Benedetti
Angelina Benedetti
And you may ask yourself
angelina@kcls.org
"Well, how did I get here?"
King County Library System
-Talking Heads
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From: Lori Mertel <lmertel@ascpl.lib.oh.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper: Captive Princess?
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Dear Pubyac-ers:
I am attempting a posting for the very first time. I hope that I am
following the correct form. One of our patrons remembers checking a book
out back in 1950. The plot concerned a girl (princess) who was finding her
way to her family's secret hiding place in the marshes. The book took
place
in Britain. The girl was accompanied by her brother. The Romans were
invading.
The patron thought that the title was The Captive Princess (written in 1948
by Margaret Irwin). However, this book is about Queen Elizabeth I and,
therefore, the Roman invasion makes no sense.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Replies can be sent directly to my account: lmertel@ascpl.lib.oh.us
Thanks!
Lori Mertel
Akron-Summit Co. Public Library System
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: J.K Rowling Interview
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J.K. Rowling Interview
http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/001027.potter.html
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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
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From: Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumpers
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 11:20:17 CDT
This has been quite a week. . . Here are three stumpers that I couldn't
answer. Thanks for responding to me personally. I'll be sure to put the
answers out.
1. A father remembers reading a book when he was a kid (60s or so) about a
curly-haired boy named Crispin who lives in a tree house with his sheep
dog. (He wants to find it for his son.)
2. Another patron remembers a picture book from the same period that had
something to do with vegetables, but what she recalls most vividly are the
endpapers, which were covered with lots of bright, colorful, and small
vegetables. Her daughter had on a pair of pants that reminded her of the
book, and she said she has remembered the book so often since her childhood
that it was time to search for it.
3. We used to own this book, but my search of our catalog turned up
nothing. It's a photo picture book about a family in Mexico in which the
whole family make these clay figures to sell. She thinks the mother's name
is Irene Aguilar. She owns some of these figures, and is teaching Spanish
to kids, and remembers getting this book a few years ago. I don't think it
is any of George Ancona's books, but it has a similar look to it.
Thanks. Sorry to overload you on the stumpers!
Cindy Christin
Children's Librarian
Bozeman Public Library
220 E. Lamme
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-582-2404
FAX 406-582-2424
<christin@mtlib.org>
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