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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: Thursday, November 02, 2000 1:00 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 290
PUBYAC Digest 290
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) successful storytime
by "Cathy Norman" <csn71650@hotmail.com>
2) Re: information needed on Tech Pages
by Paul <ptaylor@tln.lib.mi.us>
3) Re: Harry Potter purchases
by Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net>
4) Re: information needed on Tech Pages
by Doug Kyle <dkyle@grpl.org>
5) Re: Children's Book Week November 13-19
by Linda Fields <lfields@state.lib.ut.us>
6) Re: information needed on Tech Pages
by Paul <ptaylor@tln.lib.mi.us>
7) Re: information needed on Tech Pages
by Doug Kyle <dkyle@grpl.org>
8) Re: New HP Trivia Questions
by BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
9) RE: cookie party help
by Andrea Johnson <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
10) Re: identifiable librarians
by "Cameron Morley" <cmorley@ilanet.slnsw.gov.au>
11) Re: that "librarian look"
by "Rebecca Domonkos" <rebeccadomonkos@hotmail.com>
12) origami teaching techniques
by Farida Shapiro <fshapiro@kcls.org>
13) Re: Children's Book Week November 13-19
by "Vicky Smith" <Vicky.Smith>
14) RE: professional dress for librarians
by Bobbi Ludwig <bludwig@snap.lib.ca.us>
15) RE: Counting attendance
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
16) Re: that "librarian look"
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
17) Re: Helen Palmer & Theodor Geisel
by LaceyDport@aol.com
18) Re: Internet use in Children's Departments
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
19) school library organization and supplies
by SSTWIN@aol.com
20) at-risk youth
by "andrea " <juvserv@dialup.customnet.com>
21) Re: Activities for at-risk students
by Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
22) Re: Harry Potter DeGnoming
by BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
23) Looking for Pathfinders
by Carolyn Thompson <thomc@nslsilus.org>
24) StoryPlace Announcement
by "Libberton, Gayle" <GLibberton@plcmc.lib.nc.us>
25) Meet Kit Book Discussion
by Ellen Bassett <ebassett@cooklib.org>
26) RE:Harry Potter purchases
by HFL_LISA@stls.org
27) re: best author presentation
by Amy Blake <ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us>
28) BIB: Interracial Families Picture Books (long)
by "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
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From: "Cathy Norman" <csn71650@hotmail.com>
To: "PUBYAC\\: PUBlic librarians servi" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: successful storytime
Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 12:30:45 CST
Just passing this along...
Today - in a moment of divine inspiration - having no clue as to what =
the extension was for today's activity I came up with the following:
Theme: Bedtime/Going to sleep
Extension:
Preparation: I made a whole pile of "pockets"
by cutting some felt =
into squares, folding the squares in half and hot glueing two of the =
open sides. (Don't even ask why my hot glue gun was at the library.
=
Halloween!) It took about 5 minutes to make 25 "pockets." I also
had a =
copy of "There's a poem in my pocket" for each child. Collage
materials =
- scraps of ribbon, braind, twinkly thing, buttons, etc. white glue.
What I did: I opened the story time by
reading/reciting "There's =
a poem in my Pocket" and placing different colored pockets on the =
flannelboard. I then read a few more stories. For the extension each
=
child was given a "pocket" and we put just a few drops of glue on each
=
pocket and the children stuck on sparkles and ribbon and whatever I had =
in my collage box. Then I sprinkled the pockets with "sweet dream
dust =
that only librarians have so your bedtime story always gives you good =
dreams!" (this was glitter, but don't tell the kids) While the
pockets =
were drying we read a couple more stories and I closed with each child =
getting a copy of "There's a Poem in My Pockets" to put in their
pocket =
on the way out.
It was really cool and takes way longer to explain than it does to do. =
Any questions, feel free to e-mail me off list.
Peace and blessings,
Cathy Norman
Youth Services Librarian
Fairport Harbor Public Library
335 Vine St. Fairport Harbor, OH 44077
csn71650@hotmail.com
440-354-8191
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From: Paul <ptaylor@tln.lib.mi.us>
To: Marla Ehlers <mehlers@grpl.org>
Subject: Re: information needed on Tech Pages
Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 12:37:05 CST
I work part-time at the Ann Arbor District Library, where they have several
techies who handle tasks ranging from jiggling cables to installing servers.
I have observed that the techies are either buried in work or waiting around
for the next emergency. If you do go this route, be prepared to see your
tech sitting for times doing nothing (like the Whirlpool repair men, Jesse
White and Gordon Jump), but also realize that technical problems don't
accomodate anyone's schedule, meaning long periods of no activity followed
by five minutes of frenzied tinkering are the norm.
-Paul
Marla Ehlers wrote:
> Please excuse cross-postings or repetition of a recent subject . . .
>
> Do any of you out there have an entry level position at your library
> specifically dedicated to trouble-shooting all your rapidly multiplying
> computer terminals?
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From: Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Harry Potter purchases
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Dear Barb,
Thanks for bringing this up. I had a similar experience with
the WB store. Their website is confusing, and their customer
service is the worst I have ever experienced, on or off the
web.
Jean Hewlett
All opinions are my own, and do not represent those of my
employers.
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From: Doug Kyle <dkyle@grpl.org>
To: Paul <ptaylor@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Re: information needed on Tech Pages
Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 12:42:11 CST
"sitting for times doing nothing"? "long periods of no
activity followed by
five minutes of frenzied tinkering"??
These descriptions are not the general norm for techies, and not what any
employer should expect or accept. Any technical professional who spends
their
non emergency time like that is going to wind up with a different career! -
perhaps in retail.
Doug Kyle
Information Systems Assistant Manager
Grand Rapids Public Library
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From: Linda Fields <lfields@state.lib.ut.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Children's Book Week November 13-19
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We're doing a Laura Ingalls Wilder week, since I was in DeSmet this past
spring, and bought several more things about her. She is also quite
popular in our small community. We will do music, square dancing, maple
sugar candy- making, and crafts!
Christina Johnson wrote:
> What sorts of things is everyone doing to celebrate
> National Children's Book Week?
> Christina Johnson
> marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com
> Lebanon Public Library
> Lebanon Indiana
>
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From: Paul <ptaylor@tln.lib.mi.us>
To: Doug Kyle <dkyle@grpl.org>
Subject: Re: information needed on Tech Pages
Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 12:49:04 CST
What, then, do techies do when there isn't a problem to fix? If that is
their
primary duty, then of neccesity they will at times be left with no work. One
cannot put them in cold storage until the next printer jam. And if they are
only
there to fix technical problems, I assume they will not be involved in
larger
administrative functions or policy development.
Don't get me wrong: in Ann Arbor the techies are kept busy due to the sheer
weight
of the system they are employed to maintain. However, there ARE times when
things
are calm, and there are no tasks in progress off-the-floor. This question,
however, related to an entry-level position dedicated to troubleshooting,
and I
feel my comments were appropriate and realistic in that light.
-Paul
Doug Kyle wrote:
> "sitting for times doing nothing"? "long periods of no
activity followed
by
> five minutes of frenzied tinkering"??
>
> These descriptions are not the general norm for techies, and not what any
> employer should expect or accept. Any technical professional who
spends
their
> non emergency time like that is going to wind up with a different career!
-
> perhaps in retail.
>
> Doug Kyle
> Information Systems Assistant Manager
> Grand Rapids Public Library
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From: Doug Kyle <dkyle@grpl.org>
To: Paul <ptaylor@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Re: information needed on Tech Pages
Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 12:51:31 CST
Paul wrote:
> What, then, do techies do when there isn't a problem to fix?
Education, maintenance (preventing problems rather than fixing them), and
testing -
all part of troubleshooting.
> If that is their
> primary duty, then of neccesity they will at times be left with no work.
One
> cannot put them in cold storage until the next printer jam.
You might as well.
> And if they are only
> there to fix technical problems, I assume they will not be involved in
larger
> administrative functions or policy development.
Once again; education, maintenance, and testing.
>
>
> Don't get me wrong: in Ann Arbor the techies are kept busy due to the
sheer weight
> of the system they are employed to maintain. However, there ARE times when
things
> are calm, and there are no tasks in progress off-the-floor. This question,
> however, related to an entry-level position dedicated to troubleshooting,
and I
> feel my comments were appropriate and realistic in that light.
I disagree, except it's probably realistic in that expecting nothing usually
results
in nothing.
>
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From: BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org, sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us,
HAROLD Judy
<jharold@ci.springfield.or.us>,
THOMPSON Barbara
<bthompson@ci.springfield.or.us>
Subject: Re: New HP Trivia Questions
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Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 12:53:56 CST
I found a set of questions from Book 4 at the following website:
www.mikids.com/harrypotter/quizzards.htm
Is this copyright infraction? I don't know, but I will credit the source,:
it
is a very nice site and offers online HP games.
Debra Bogart, M.L.S.
Youth Services
Springfield Public Library
Springfield, OR
>>> Sean P. S. George 10/31/00 05:15PM >>>
I have a few different lists of questions from the first three books, but I
was wondering if anyone has a new set of trivia questions based on Goblet
of Fire yet.
If so I would greatly appreciate a copy.
^^^^^^^^^^^^
Sean P. S. George
Youth Services Coordinator
St. Charles Parish (LA) Library
504-785-8464
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From: Andrea Johnson <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: cookie party help
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Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 12:56:40 CST
Be aware that if you're using fresh egg yolks, there is some danger of
salmonella poisoning.
Andrea Johnson
ajohnson@cooklib.org
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cindy Rider [SMTP:crider@vigo.lib.in.us]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 8:21 PM
> To: rita@missoula.lib.mt.us; PUBYAC@prairienet.org
> Subject: Re: cookie party help
>
> A fun way to decorate cookies in addition to using tubs of icing is to
> paint
> the cookies with egg yolk paint and add colored sprinkles. Mix 1/4 t.
> water
> with each egg yolk and add food coloring. Paint onto cookies with
small
> watercolor brushes (new ones are best). Unbaked cookies can also be
> painted, but the colors are brighter and shinier on pre-baked ones.
The
> paint dries very quickly. (Note: Always use very fresh eggs.)
>
> Cindy Rider
> Vigo Co. Public Library
>
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From: "Cameron Morley" <cmorley@ilanet.slnsw.gov.au>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: identifiable librarians
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Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 12:59:15 CST
It's true -people (especially tourists) ask me questions all the time
outside the workplace, in other cities and even in other countries. I
think it has to do with the fact that we are really in the habit of
establishing eye contact with people, and probably we
unconsciously identify people who need a question answered, and
look in their direction - becomes an instinct after a while!
Cameron Morley
State Library of NSW
Australia
From: Marlyn Roberts <chaisegirl@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: professional dress for librarians
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Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2000 17:30:17 CST
This happens to me all the time.
People approach me with all kinds of questions.
I get asked for directions when I'm walking down the
street. Many times it's happened in a city where I'm
a visitor, and convinced I *look* like one. I guess I
must just look like I know the answers!
Marlyn
> This indicates something that I have noticed often.
> No matter what I
> wear, I get asked questions. I get asked questions
> when I am in branches
> other than my own, in my casual clothes, on my time
> off. I get asked
> questions in bookstores, as I browse the childrens
> shelves. In some cases
> in bookstores, I probably could be more help to the
> patron that the
> seventeen year old girl who is actually there to
> help them, but I try not
> to step on other people's toes! I must just look
> like a librarian, or
> else I give off some sort of invisible signal that
> says "librarian--ask
> her questions". Has anyone else noticed that?
>
=====
Marlyn K. Roberts
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From: "Rebecca Domonkos" <rebeccadomonkos@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: that "librarian look"
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Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 13:02:01 CST
I was intimidated by the Library of Congress, too. My eighth grade class
got kicked out when we dropped by during our field trip to 8th grade!
Rebecca Swensen
Boca Raton Public Library
rebeccadomonkos@hotmail.com
>From: "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@midyork.lib.ny.us>
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
>Subject: that "librarian look"
>Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2000 18:45:00 CST
>
>Alison,
>
>I noticed that same thing several years ago. People will stop and ask
me
>for assistance no matter what library I am in or what I am wearing. I
>thought about it for a long time and even tried looking inconspicuous
>several times to no avail.
>
>I finally drew the conclusion that we do have a sort of 'librarian look' in
>that we are comfortable in libraries. A lot of people are not.
However,
>as
>we spend the majority of our waking time in libraries we, for the most
>part,
>are not intimidated by them. We have that "I know what I am
doing" look.
>
>As a side note, I make a point to go to libraries whenever I travel.
(It
>drives certain traveling companions nuts at times, but they deal with it
>now.) The only library I have ever been in that did put me in complete
awe
>was the Library of Congress. Needless to say, no one asked me for
>assistance there!!
>
>
>-- A good deal of trouble has been caused in the world by too much
>intelligence and too little wisdom. -Anonymous
>
>
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From: Farida Shapiro <fshapiro@kcls.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: origami teaching techniques
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Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 13:04:41 CST
I have been an origami enthusiast for 4 years, and led a few origami
workshops back in the NYPL days. However, I wasn't satisfied with my
origami teaching techniques (i.e. I tried to get everyone to go at the
pace of the slowest folder, but that didn't work. Also, inevitably, the
parents would end up taking the piece of paper out of their children's
hands and folding it for them).
I am thinking about leading origami workshops here at the Bellevue
Library, for both younger (5-7 yrs) and older (8-10, 10-12) groups.
Do any PUBYACers have advice/suggestions, plus experiences of what did and
didn't work?
Thanks so much!
Farida S. T. Shapiro
Children's Librarian
Bellevue Regional Library
1111 110th Ave. NE
Bellevue, Washington 98004
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From: "Vicky Smith" <Vicky.Smith>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Children's Book Week November 13-19
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> What sorts of things is everyone doing to celebrate
> National Children's Book Week?
> Christina Johnson
> marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com
> Lebanon Public Library
> Lebanon Indiana
Every year we take the prettiest, most interesting, and most
innovative jackets from books acquired during the previous year and
display them on the Adult Room gallery wall as a "Celebration of
Children's Book Art". We figured there was an enormous segment of
our population that was missing the incredible artwork we enjoy on a
daily basis, and we wanted to include them in on the fun. This
is up for the entire month of November. It's quite a popular
display.
Vicky Smith
Children's Librarian
McArthur Public Library (207)284-4181
270 Main Street
http://www.mcarthur.lib.me.us
Biddeford, ME 04005 vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us
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From: Bobbi Ludwig <bludwig@snap.lib.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: professional dress for librarians
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Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 13:15:27 CST
I am starting to believe that it is not that we look like
librarians, or
that we look like we know the answers, I think it might be because we work
with the public and generally have a *welcoming, friendly demeanor* about
us . . . when I am somewhere and I need help, I look for a friendly face,
or someone who looks *approachable* . . . sometimes it is because they look
like they know what they are doing, or where they are, but the first thing
I notice is if they look like the type of person who will answer. I
generally don't want to ask a question of someone who looks like they might
bite my head off at the slightest comment!? I hope I am explaining this
the right way, it's been a long day! :)
Bobbi
Bobbi-Jean Ludwig, MLIS
Children's/YA Librarian
Rio Vista Library--Rio Vista, CA
Solano County Library System
-----Original Message-----
From: Marlyn Roberts [SMTP:chaisegirl@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 3:30 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: professional dress for librarians
This happens to me all the time.
People approach me with all kinds of questions.
I get asked for directions when I'm walking down the
street. Many times it's happened in a city where I'm
a visitor, and convinced I *look* like one. I guess I
must just look like I know the answers!
Marlyn
> This indicates something that I have noticed often.
> No matter what I
> wear, I get asked questions. I get asked questions
> when I am in branches
> other than my own, in my casual clothes, on my time
> off. I get asked
> questions in bookstores, as I browse the childrens
> shelves. In some cases
> in bookstores, I probably could be more help to the
> patron that the
> seventeen year old girl who is actually there to
> help them, but I try not
> to step on other people's toes! I must just look
> like a librarian, or
> else I give off some sort of invisible signal that
> says "librarian--ask
> her questions". Has anyone else noticed that?
>
=====
Marlyn K. Roberts
Children's Librarian
Torrance Public Library
Torrance, CA
chaisegirl@yahoo.com
mroberts@torrnet.com
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From: karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Counting attendance
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Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 13:23:36 CST
We give out numbers starting a half-hour before
showtime. We have a very large community room which
accommodates 235 people which we have filled many
times, especially if it's a good beginning or ending
Summer Reading Club show. We have enough staff on hand
the day of the show so that someone can stay in the
children's room handing out numbers & 1 or 2 staff
members can go down to collect the tickets and
introduce the performer and start the show. All adults
& children must have a number. This works very well
for us. Hope this helps.
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From: karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: that "librarian look"
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Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 13:26:49 CST
I too think that no matter what are wearing (though I
have been told many times that I'm always
well-dressed), we have that "I'm comfortable being in
a library look". I also make it a point if it's
convenient to visit other libraries when I'm traveling
(even though my husband always makes fun of me-but
then again he recently admitted that he hadn't been in
a library in 20 years--which I don't think is anything
to be proud of).
--- "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@midyork.lib.ny.us>
wrote:
> Alison,
>
> I noticed that same thing several years ago. People
> will stop and ask me
> for assistance no matter what library I am in or
> what I am wearing. I
> thought about it for a long time and even tried
> looking inconspicuous
> several times to no avail.
>
> I finally drew the conclusion that we do have a sort
> of 'librarian look' in
> that we are comfortable in libraries. A lot of
> people are not. However, as
> we spend the majority of our waking time in
> libraries we, for the most part,
> are not intimidated by them. We have that "I know
> what I am doing" look.
>
> As a side note, I make a point to go to libraries
> whenever I travel. (It
> drives certain traveling companions nuts at times,
> but they deal with it
> now.) The only library I have ever been in that did
> put me in complete awe
> was the Library of Congress. Needless to say, no
> one asked me for
> assistance there!!
>
>
> -- A good deal of trouble has been caused in the
> world by too much
> intelligence and too little wisdom. -Anonymous
>
>
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From: LaceyDport@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Helen Palmer & Theodor Geisel
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In a message dated 11/2/00 12:05:33 AM, you wrote:
<<I was wondering: Is is true
that Helen Palmer was married to Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss)?>>
How interesting--I had no idea! Indeed she *was* married to that master of
silly rhyme:
http://www.seuss.org/seuss/seuss.bio.html
I happen to have a U.K. edition of A Fish Out of Water, and all the
illustrations are exactly the same except for those with the policeman who
appears, appropriately enough, as a bobby instead. [And for those
are
curious about the etymology of "bobby," read on (courtesy of www.m-w.com/):
"Etymology: Bobby, nickname for Robert, after Sir Robert Peel, who
organized
the London police force."]
Rebecca Verrill Smith
MLS grad at large
"Never feed him a lot.
Never more than a spot!
Or something may happen.
You never know what."
--Mr. Carp, in A FISH OUT OF WATER by
Helen Palmer
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From: karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Internet use in Children's Departments
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Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 13:34:04 CST
-We have 2 computers in Children's Services that they
use for the internet which are unfiltered. The child
& parent together in person must fill out a permission
card where the parent checks off that he/she gives the
child permission to use the internet in the library &
realizes that the staff is not responsible for what
the child sees. Then we put a little computer sticker
on the child's library card so that if the staff is
doing a spot check the child can take out his/her
library card & show it to the staff member. We have a
sign-up book; children can sign up for an hour at a
time. In the adult room, there are 3 internet
stations. Adults can use the children's internet
computers if they are available; however if a child
comes in & wants to sign up, they have preference &
the adult must relinquish the computer Hope this
helps.-- David Serchay <a013213t@bc.seflin.org>
wrote:
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From: SSTWIN@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: school library organization and supplies
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Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 13:37:06 CST
Hello everyone-
I'm brand new to the list. I joined because I'm in the process of
re-organizing my children's school library, such as it is. It's a very small
school, and up til now the library consisted of 3 floor to ceiling book
shelves with books thrown in with no rhyme or reason. I have taken it upon
myself to separate and catalog the books (my speciality is to make chaos
into
order, in papers and books, if not in my private life!). Anyway, here's what
I'd like to ask all of you, drawing on your expertise and experience:
So far, I've labeled the picture book spines with 'E' and first three
letters
on author's last name and covered it over with a yellow label protector
which
I ordered from The Library Store. Did the same with the Reader books, only
those are labeled 'Reader' and got a green label. General fiction, chapter
type books so far have just a white label with 'Fiction' and author's 3
letters. Now I'm starting to tackle the non-fiction, which will be a big
challenge, as well as some mystery books and book sets- such as 'goosebumps'
and 'boxcars', and also some mystery books. I'd like to ultimately label
all
the books with call numbers, but for right now, that seems too
time-consuming
for the non-fiction books. I was considering colored stickers to divide
certain areas of books that I've separated, such as animals and habitats
which takes up a full shelf and a half. Or I was thinking of maybe using
colored tape on the shelf to coordinate with the stickers, or maybe those
colored bookend divider things. As you can see, I'm not sure which way to
go. One problem is that the Library Store only sells stickers (such as
mystery, or animals) in large sets, such as 250 or 500. Does anyone have
suggestions on how to organize these non-fiction and fiction sets? Want to
recommend another company besides the Library Store? Brodarts (sp?)? Any
help/suggestions greatly appreciated! Remember, this is all new to me so I
could really use your help! Thanks a million!
Mary
sstwin@aol.com
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From: "andrea " <juvserv@dialup.customnet.com>
To: 5ppr@pearlriver.lib.ms.us, pubyac@prairienet.org,
juvserv@customnet.com
Subject: at-risk youth
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Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 13:40:19 CST
I agree that hooking the kids on stories is a wonderful goal. What I think
you may find difficult is taking youth that is at-risk and distracted, and
getting them on the same wavelength as your goal. I guess what I'm trying
to say is that you are going to have to be very, very subtle, and treat them
(at least their attention spans) like children much younger.
Intersperse stories they can relate to (how about reading chapters of Walter
Dean Myers' _145th St. Stories_ or _Monster_, or something really involving
like Terry Trueman's _Stuck in Neutral_) with periods of _UNSTRUCTURED_
activity. These kids are mashed into desks and fed boring facts that they
can't relate to for 8 hours a day. Try to let them have as much control
over what happens in the program as you can (voting?)
Have you ever done 30 second stories? Everyone sits in a circle and you
start a story, speaking for only one minute and stopping EXACTLY as time is
up (use and egg timer for 2 minutes or a timer or something,) mid-sentence,
whatever. The next person then picks up the story where it was left off,
and stops when the timer goes off. Rules? Everyone must be
respectful, and
understand that someone else may have a different goal for the character
than they do.
Perhaps some solitary writing time (everyone picks a corner with their
journal and just writes whatever they want to) would give them a relif from
the group.
Group poems are fantastic. Go outside on a nice day (although they can be
done inside, wherever!) and everyone picks a spot at least five paces from
everyone else. They must come up with two words that describe where they
are. They must stay there for 5 minutes and may not talk to anyone else.
They write these words on half of a 3x5 card. When they hand them in, you
shuffle them up and just read them ALL straight through, including duplicate
words, no order necessary. This is your group poem. Shuffle them
again,
and you get a different poem.
I have even done this with laminate slips of paper and wipe-off markers.
You attach a piece of velcro to the back of the laminated paper, then stick
them on a 11x17 piece of solid color felt. The kids write their words with
the markers, and then can move them around and make a poem any way they
want. You would not BELIEVE what WONDERFUL poetry these kids will write
this way. You can even have the kids all write down all the words,
including duplicates, and form their own poems in a journal. I have used
this tecnique with kids age 7 to elderly fire chiefs, group sizes 3 to 30,
as both a group game and writing excersize. I have never, ever failed to
be
impressed!!!!
Good luck. It's a tough population to work with, and to reach. You
are
brave to try, and have a wonderful opportunity to get to kids that are
usually out of reach.
Andrea Terry
juvserv@customnet.com
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From: Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Activities for at-risk students
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Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 13:43:29 CST
Interesting that you should ask this, since I was going to do a
similar query today.
I have pretty much given up on using songs and games with sixth
grade and fifth grade is iffy.
For second, third and fourth, I still get good results with the
old chestnut "Juba" and the Ella Jenkins song "Head and
Shoulders, Baby". It has cumulative gestures like "She'll Be
Coming Round the Mountain", which I also use sometimes.
First graders here still seem to be open to almost anything I
use in preschool story time.
I'm looking forward to others' suggestions, particularly for
minority audiences.
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
Carol Phares wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> I am beginning a new program in conjunction with our local Boys' and
Girls'
> Club. This is an organization targeting at-risk youth. I meet
the kids
> every other week after school for 45 minutes. After school they are
VERY
> ACTIVE and inattentive. My goal is to get the kids interested in
stories.
> Not necessarily reading. I am hoping that will follow once they see
how
> great stories can be.
>
> My trouble is finding activities for this age group (1st through 6th
grade)
> that is appropriate and that they find interesting enough to give it some
> attention. I am telling stories, intermixed with physical activities.
>
> I need help with suggestions for the physical activities that the kids
> won't find boring or too young (they want to be 'cool'). Thanks very
much
> with a difficult situation. If I can get even 1 or 2 of these kids
hooked
> on stories, that will be 1 or 2 kids that will eventually pick up a book
> simply because it contains a story.
>
> Carol
>
> Carol Phares, MLIS
> Children's Librarian
> 5ppr@pearlriver.lib.ms.us
> Pearl River County Library System
> 900 Goodyear Blvd., Picayune, MS 39466
> (601) 798-5081 (601) 798-5082 FAX
> http://www.pearlriver.lib.ms.us
>
> "When in doubt, go to the library"
> Ron Weasly, Harry Potter and the
Chamber of Secrets
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From: BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
To: grahamka@sls.lib.il.us, pubyac@prairienet.org,
HAROLD Judy
<jharold@ci.springfield.or.us>,
THOMPSON Barbara
<bthompson@ci.springfield.or.us>
Subject: Re: Harry Potter DeGnoming
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Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 13:45:34 CST
Would the person who mentioned a "de-gnoming" activity at their HP
party
please email me the URL or more info? I have looked at several HP websites
and
not run across it. We are having our second annual HP party for Children's
Book Week and I would like to have a new activity to offer.
Thanks in advance!
Debra
dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us
Debra Bogart, M.L.S.
Youth Services
Springfield Public Library
Springfield, OR
>>> Kathy Graham 10/31/00 09:33PM >>>
Hello, all! after using so many of your wonderful ideas for a Harry =
Potter club, I thought I'd share a craft that we did. The kids enjoyed =
it immensely. I told them we were going to make our own magic. What
we =
did was make Silly Putty. For those of you who don't know the recipe, =
take equal amounts of Elmer's glue & liquid fabric starch. Add the =
starch to the glue, & stir w/ your fingers. it will be a sticky mess,
=
but as it starts to solidify, pick it up in your hands & squeeze or =
knead. Eventually it will become the right consistency. Try it!
Kathy=20
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From: Carolyn Thompson <thomc@nslsilus.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Looking for Pathfinders
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Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 13:47:39 CST
Hello! My name is Carolyn Thompson. I am a brand new librarian of three
weeks and I need your help. I was asked to put together some Pathfinders
for pre-school through eighth-grade students. If you would share your
Pathfinders, this fledgling librarian could learn how to make them and
would be most grateful. Please send by snail mail or e-mail to me at the
Skokie Public Library. Thank you, kindly.
Carolyn A. Thompson, Youth Services Librarian
Skokie Public Library
(847)673-7774, ext.4229
thomc@skokie.lib.il.us
http://www.skokielibrary.org
Opinions expressed are personal and do not necessarily reflect the views of
the Board of the Skokie Public Library.
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From: "Libberton, Gayle" <GLibberton@plcmc.lib.nc.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: StoryPlace Announcement
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Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 13:50:04 CST
> Early Elementary Library Preview:
>
> StoryPlace: The Children's Digital Library (www.storyplace.org)
is pleased
> to announce the long awaited preview of the Early Elementary Library.
> This new library section for young readers compliments the Pre-School
> Library and offers children, young and old, interactive reading activities
> based upon familiar themes.
> Have some fun with a Topsy-Turvy Tale or print out an activity sheet and
> test your skill at chasing critters through the maze. Although
we have
> only completed one theme in this new "library', user comments have
> prompted us to make it available for preview early. We hope to bring
you
> more reading activities soon and are working hard on developing more
> themes as support and funding for the site grows.
>
> StoryPlace is designed and developed by the staff of the Public Library of
> Charlotte & Mecklenburg County. The site has recently been
selected by
> USA TODAY Education (www.usatodayeducation.com)
as a "Best Bet" site for
> its education value and has been rated A+ by Education World
> (www.educationworld.com) for
easy of use, interactive content and youth
> appeal.
>
> Thank you for your continued interested in StoryPlace
> (http://www.storyplace.org)
>
> We welcome all comments and suggestions.
>
> Helene Blowers
> Web Services Director
> The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
> Check out the PLCMC family of web sites
> http://www.plcmc.lib.nc.us/family/family.htm
>
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From: Ellen Bassett <ebassett@cooklib.org>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Meet Kit Book Discussion
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Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 13:52:20 CST
Hi Everyone,
I will be doing a book discussion on "Meet Kit" for a group of ten
year old
girls. While I have a general idea of some topics to discuss I was
wondering if anyone had any specific ideas or had actually done a book
discussion on this particular title. Any suggestions would be helpful!
I
would also be happy to post any and all suggestions to the list. Please
email me at: ebassett@cooklib.org
Thanks!
Ellen Bassett
Children's Reference Services Coordinator
Cook Memorial Library
Libertyville, Illinois
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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE:Harry Potter purchases
Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 13:55:19 CST
I ordered several items fromthe WB Potter site. Received immediate
confirmation of my order. Got the order in less then 14 days. One
item was back ordered, received a notie
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From: Amy Blake <ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: re: best author presentation
Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 13:57:26 CST
We at the Knox County Public Library had him visit last September after a
day
visiting a local elementary school. Mr. Smith is everything you say, a
terrific presentation! The school principal said he was $1200.00 last
year.
And I believe the library paid $250.00 for the 45 min. program in the
evening.
(IMHO)
Amy Blake
Knox County Public Library
Vincennes, IN 47591
ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us
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From: "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: BIB: Interracial Families Picture Books (long)
Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 13:59:34 CST
Thank you all for your suggestions for interracial picture books. Sorry
about the confusion, but I was looking for picture books dealing with
interracial families. I posted the list because many people requested it.
Thanks again!
Adoff, Arnold. Hard to Be Six.
Bradman, Tony. Through My Window.
Czech, Jan. An American Face
Cisneros, Sandra. Hairs/Pelitos.
Crews, Nina. Snowball.
D'An, Nancy. Our Baby From China: An Adoption Story.
Davol, Marguerite. Black, White, Just Right.
Friedman, Ina. How My Parents Learned to Eat.
Garland, Sarah. Billy and Belle.
Gray, Nigel. A Balloon for Grandad.
Hatz, Karen. The Colors of Us.
Hatz, Karen. Over the Moon: An Adoption Tale
Heath, Amy. Sofie's Role.
Hoffman, Mary. Nancy No-Size.
Igus, Toyomi. Two Mrs. Gibsons
Johnson, Angela. The Aunt in Our House.
Jonas, Ann. Now We Can Go.
Jonas, Ann. The Quilt.
Jonas, Ann. The Trek.
Keller, Holly. Horace.
Kuklin, Susan. When I See My Doctor.
Lacapa, Kathleen and Michael. Less Than Half, More Than Whole.
Little, Mimi Otey. Yoshiko and the Foreigner.
Machado, Ana Maria. Nina Bonita.
McCutcheon, John. Happy Adoption Day.
Mandelbaum, Phil. You Be Me and I'll Be You.
Mills, Claudia. A Visit to Amy-Claire.
Monk, Isabell. Hope.
Polacco, Patricia. Chicken Sunday.
Polacco, Patricia. Mrs. Katz and Tush.
Rattigan, Jama Kim. Dumpling Soup.
Say, Allean. Tree of Cranes.
Say, Allen. Grandfather's Journey.
Say, Allen. Allison
Senisi, Ellen. For My Family, Love Allie.
Spohn, David. Home Field.
Spohn, David. Starry Night.
Straight, Susan. Bear E. Bear.
Torres, Leyla. Liliana's Grandmothers.
Updike, John. A Child's Calendar.
Williams, Vera B. "More More More" Said the Baby: 3 Love
Stories.
Wing, Natasha. Jalapeno Bagels.
Wong, Janet. Buzz.
Wood, Audrey. Red Racer.
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Youth Services
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715)839-5007 - voice
(715)833-5310 - fax
www.eauclaire.lib.wi.us
ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us
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