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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: Monday, November 06, 2000 5:11 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 293
PUBYAC Digest 293
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Pathfinders
by Bobbie Borne <bborne@lioninc.org>
2) Re: Harry Potter purchases
by Candace Deisley <deisleyc@uhls.lib.ny.us>
3) Re: Trick-or-Treat Rules?
by Candace Deisley <deisleyc@uhls.lib.ny.us>
4) Successful children's library programs without hiring expensive
by Pat Lanyi <lanyip@pls.lib.ca.us>
5) Re: holiday candy
by Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
6) RE: origami teaching techniques
by betsys@cityoflafayette.com
7) Barcoding
by "Angela Davis" <davisang@carrollsweb.com>
8) Bertie Bott's Every Flavored Beans
by Julie Ann Rines <jrines@ocln.org>
9) Re: holiday candy
by RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
10) RE:Harry Potter purchases
by Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
11) Re: holiday candy
by "Shari Haber" <shaber@mcls.org>
12) Re: Trick-or-Treat Rules?
by Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
13) Sad news, for those who don't know
by Diane_Tuccillo@ci.mesa.az.us
14) Re: holiday candy
by CV Childrens <cvjuve@oplin.lib.oh.us>
15) remodeling-LONG
by "Lisa Cole" <lcole@ald.lib.co.us>
16) Re: holiday candy
by Adela Peskorz <peskorza@yahoo.com>
17) Re: Harry Potter purchases
by AKTSMCAM@aol.com
18) Re: holiday candy
by Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
19) Re: holiday candy
by Marguerite Hill <marg1@idsi.net>
20) Re: holiday candy
by "GCPL Childrens Room" <gcplcr@lilrc.org>
21) Re: information needed on Tech Pages
by Susie Mcelfresh <susiemac89@yahoo.com>
22) Functional reorganization
by Julie Linneman <juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us>
23) National Book Week
by Christina Renaud <bubberenaud@yahoo.com>
24) Re: holiday candy
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
25) origami thank you
by Farida Shapiro <fshapiro@kcls.org>
26) Re: Counting attendance
by "Elizabeth McKay" <ebuono73@hotmail.com>
27) teen reviews
by Dianne Menninga <casdm@kentlibrary.lib.mi.us>
28) Re: holiday candy
by "Michele Yellin" <mayellin@midsouth.rr.com>
29) Time Warner On-line Store
by "Lodge, Debra" <ldebra@bellsouth.net>
30) Ideas needed
by Minero@aol.com
31) Trick-or-Treat Rules Summary
by "Jackie Corinth" <Corinth@robert-morris.edu>
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From: Bobbie Borne <bborne@lioninc.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Pathfinders
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Hello Colleagues:
I am a young adult and reference librarian in Wallingford, CT. and am
responding to a recent request for pathfinders. Greenwood Publishers has
published two collections of library pathfinders (100 Research Topic Guides
for Students and 100 More Research Topic Guides for Students.) As author
of the first book, I can tell you that these comprehensive, easy-to-use
guides can be employed by middle and high school students to locate print,
nonprint, and online information about a topic, narrow the scope of the
topic, and find related information. The idea is to reduce student
frustration in the research process as well as to introduce the student to
the full scope of materials the library has to offer on a particular
subject. Each guide serves, not only as a map to library resources, but as
an outline of library research procedures. Though the pathfinders are made
to be photocopied and handed to the student, working with a librarian to
begin the process is recommended. In addition to the guides, an appendix
of aids to research is included.
I'd be happy to provide further information to anyone who is interested in
learning more.
Thanks, Barbara Borne
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From: Candace Deisley <deisleyc@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Harry Potter purchases
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 10:39:54 CST
I, too, had a frustrating experience with the WB online folks. The
items were backordered and shipped separately. I was not notified that
there would be a delay. Once burned, twice shy.
Candy Deisley
--
"People who like this sort of thing will find this the sort of thing
they like."
- Abraham Lincoln, in a book review
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From: Candace Deisley <deisleyc@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Trick-or-Treat Rules?
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 10:56:02 CST
I grew up on Long Island, and have lived in and around Albany for the last
25+
years... I've never heard of time limits on Halloween trick-or-treating, but
I've always bemoaned the fact that we change the clocks the Sunday before
the
big day. Having kids go from house to house on the SATURDAY before we
change
the clocks has a lot of appeal: it's lighter and, in a good year, warmer!
I
always feel bad for kids with coats over their costumes!!
Candy Deisley
Tami Steinbauer wrote:
> Jackie-
> I've personally never heard of trick-or-treat with no time limit. Aren't
> there problems with older children knocking on doors until late hours?
> Where I grew up, we always had trick-or-treat on Halloween from 6-8 pm.
> When I got married and moved to a small town in a rural area, I was
> surprised that they always celebrated Halloween on the Saturday before
(this
> year the 28th). I thought (and still do, actually) that it's odd that
they
> schedule trick-or-treat in the daytime (4:30-5:30 following a parade).
> Supposedly it's for safety reasons, but to me it's just not as much fun.
> All of the small towns around us celebrate on different days/times, so
> actually it's possible to go trick-or-treating several times if one
wanted!
>
--
"People who like this sort of thing will find this the sort of thing they
like."
- Abraham Lincoln, in a book review
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From: Pat Lanyi <lanyip@pls.lib.ca.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Successful children's library programs without hiring expensive
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 11:12:46 CST
Please share successful programs presented for all ages of children, but
especially including K-gr 8, that do not involve hiring expensive
performers. These might include staff presentations, community agency
presentations, interactive with kids rather than kids being an audience
only. Details on number of staff needed, preparation, any other
pertinents appreciated. Thank you.
Pat Lanyi, Menlo Park Library
lanyip@pls.lib.ca.us
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From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
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Subject: Re: holiday candy
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 11:29:01 CST
silver bells (hersheys kisses)
Nicole Marcucilli wrote:
> This may seem like an odd question, but what other hard candy or chocolate
> candy is associated with the Christmas/Hannukah season besides the usual
> candy canes? I will be doing yet another "guess how many
____________"
> are in the jar contest. For Halloween, I used candy corn. I
want
> something that will fit in about a 12 inch glass bell. Thanks in
advance.
>
> Nicole Marcuccilli
> YA Librarian
> Glenview (IL) Public Library
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From: betsys@cityoflafayette.com
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: origami teaching techniques
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Last December we did a community project which involved folding 1000+
origami cranes - not the easiest origami model to fold! We wanted to
involve as many people as possible, and we tried to find several different
ways to teach people how to do it. Here's what we came up with:
*We photocopied instructions from one of our favorite origami books. The
instructions were annotated with tips from an experienced crane folder. We
gave these out to anyone who wanted them, as well as using them as a guide
when demonstrating how to fold the crane.
*We taught as many staff members as were willing how to fold the model, and
they worked one-on-one or in small groups with patrons who had questions or
problems as they were folding. We had teen volunteers stationed at a table
in the lobby ready to demonstrate and help. Folding along with people this
way was very effective, if labor intensive! Many of the people we taught
then went back to groups in the community and showed them how to make the
crane.
*I put up a display which had a folded piece for every step of the model.
Folders could actually take the pieces down, if they needed to, and unfold
them, to see how the various stages of the crane were made.
I know that for me, personally, seeing someone make the folds makes a big
difference. With kids, I think it helps to have lots of experienced
folders
on hand, regardless of whether the model is a difficult one or a simple one.
Good luck with your project!
Betsy
Betsy Stroomer
betsys@cityoflafayette.com
Head of Children's Services
Lafayette Public Library
Lafayette, CO 80026
http://www.cityoflafayette.com/library
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From: "Angela Davis" <davisang@carrollsweb.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Barcoding
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 12:13:57 CST
We are getting ready to barcode our library for the first time. I was
wondering how other libraries barcode and/or security strip books and
cassettes. Ours are in hanging bags and we are trying to decide the best
placement of the barcode.
Angela Davis
Emporia Public Library
110 e 6th
Emporia KS 66801
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From: Julie Ann Rines <jrines@ocln.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Bertie Bott's Every Flavored Beans
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Planning refreshments for Harry Potter parties could be
getting
easier. I just came across an article in the Boston (Mass.) Parents'
Paper saying that as of Nov. 1st Cap Candy will begin releasing Bertie
Bott's Every Flavored Beans. They will be partnering with Herman Goelitz,
Inc. (the jelly belly jelly bean people) to make the BBEFBs. It also says
to look for other candies from the first two HP books soon.
Julie Rines
jrines@ocln.org
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From: RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
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how about Hershey's kisses in the holiday wrappers?
Nicole Marcucilli wrote:
> This may seem like an odd question, but what other hard candy or chocolate
> candy is associated with the Christmas/Hannukah season besides the usual
> candy canes? I will be doing yet another "guess how many
____________"
> are in the jar contest. For Halloween, I used candy corn. I
want
> something that will fit in about a 12 inch glass bell. Thanks in
advance.
>
> Nicole Marcuccilli
> YA Librarian
> Glenview (IL) Public Library
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From: Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE:Harry Potter purchases
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 13:22:47 CST
You are just too kind! Did you really pay to send back
the wrong item? I would have just emailed a short
note:
If you would like the merchandise you incorrectly
shipped, it will be on my desk. Please cancel my
previous order.
--- Susan Anderson-Newham <snewie@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> I wanted to second Barb's experience about ordering
> through the Warner Brother's website. I too, had an
> incredibly frustrating time with them and they
> didn't
> seem to care at all! (As though there was nothing
> unusual in never receiving your merchandise, having
> to
> call them, then receiving the WRONG merchandise and
> having to pay to return that!)I am planning to have
> a
> non-stressful Holiday season and so I will now
> abstain
> from ordering any more from the mega machine.
> Susan
>
> =====
> Susan Anderson-Newham
> Federal Way Regional Library
> King County, WA
>
>
>
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From: "Shari Haber" <shaber@mcls.org>
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Nicole-
For Hanukkah, there is "Hanukkah (or Chanukah) Gelt", chocolate coins
wrapped in gold paper. It is usually sold in little net bags.
Shari Haber
shaber@mcls.org
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nicole Marcucilli" <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Friday, November 03, 2000 8:46 AM
Subject: holiday candy
> This may seem like an odd question, but what other hard candy or chocolate
> candy is associated with the Christmas/Hannukah season besides the usual
> candy canes? I will be doing yet another "guess how many
____________"
> are in the jar contest. For Halloween, I used candy corn. I
want
> something that will fit in about a 12 inch glass bell. Thanks in
advance.
>
> Nicole Marcuccilli
> YA Librarian
> Glenview (IL) Public Library
>
>
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From: Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Trick-or-Treat Rules?
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 14:11:49 CST
Since Halloween is my favorite holiday, I had to
reply.
Way back in the 60's in New Jersey, we trick or
treated on Oct 31st and for as long as we wanted.
Saturdays was an all day affair. When people ran out
of candy, they gave us coins. Late 60's someone moved
into the neighborhood and for the first time I heard
"I don't give candy until after dark." Party Pooper!
Then there was the blades in the candy scare--
probably an urban legend. And then divorce rates when
up, kidnapping increase, violence in the media,
violence in the streets and suburbia. Halloween took a
bad hit.
Whether it is unAmerican to stop Halloween or American
to do it our way whatever we choose- it seems unfair
to kids to mess around with Halloween. Let them make
the rules, escort them around for safety sake, and
have some fun.
Our towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City are way big
on Halloween. Adults and kids dress up and wear
ourselves out running up and down the streets.
As a little trivia: We used to shout at the top of our
lungs (in the 60's) "Anything for Halloween?"
--- Jackie Corinth <Corinth@robert-morris.edu>
wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> I recently moved to a suburb of Pittsburgh and was
> very surprised by the
> rules the local municipalities here have adopted for
> trick-or-treat.
>
> The local government sets the date for and official
> "Trick-or-Treat Night."
> This date is never a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. As
> a result, many times
> this date is not the 31st. (I have heard many rumors
> as to why they do this
> ranging from "Parents have stricter curfews for
> their children on school
> nights," (safety issue) to "They never have
> trick-or-treat on Friday because
> it conflicts with high school football" to "They
> never have trick-or-treat
> on Sundays because of religious reasons.")
>
> The local government also sets the hours when
> trick-or-treat can take place
> (usually between the hours of 6 and 8 PM).
>
> There is also a rule that says that houses with
> their front porch light on
> will give out candy, houses with the front porch
> light off will not give out
> candy (they ran out, nobody's home, etc.) I'm not
> sure whether this last
> rule was set into place by the local government or
> if this is just an
> understood trick-or-treating rule of thumb.
>
> Where I am from, trick-or-treat always takes place
> on Halloween and does not
> have a time limit. I am interested what other parts
> of the country do in
> regard to "official" trick-or-treat rules how
> members of the community feel
> about these rules (or lack thereof.)
>
> I subscribe to the digest form of this list, so
> please respond to me
> directly and I will summerize my findings for
> everyone.
>
> Thank you,
>
>
> Jackie Corinth
> Public Services Librarian
> Robert Morris College
> 881 Narrows Run Road
> Moon Township, PA 15108
> Phone: (412) 604-2548
> E-mail: corinth@robert-morris.edu
>
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From: Diane_Tuccillo@ci.mesa.az.us
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Subject: Sad news, for those who don't know
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I just learned that Robert Cormier died yesterday morning, November 2nd. His
contributions to literature, and to YA literature in particular, were
incredible. What a funny, nice man he was too. He will be sorely missed.
Diane Tuccillo, Mesa Public Library, AZ
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From: CV Childrens <cvjuve@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 14:47:08 CST
Gold-foil wrapped chocolate coins are associated with Hanukkah, I think,
and are called "Hanukkah gelt."
Joyce Fisher
Children's Public Service Assistant
Centerville Library
At 10:46 AM 11/3/2000 CST, you wrote:
>This may seem like an odd question, but what other hard candy or chocolate
>candy is associated with the Christmas/Hannukah season besides the usual
>candy canes? I will be doing yet another "guess how many
____________"
>are in the jar contest. For Halloween, I used candy corn. I want
>something that will fit in about a 12 inch glass bell. Thanks in
advance.
>
>Nicole Marcuccilli
>YA Librarian
>Glenview (IL) Public Library
>
>
>
Washington-Centerville Public Library
111 W. Spring Valley Road
Centerville, OH 45458
(937) 433-8091
cvjuve@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From: "Lisa Cole" <lcole@ald.lib.co.us>
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Subject: remodeling-LONG
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Thank you to everyone who responded to my request for information about
the design/layout of children's area. It has been so helpful to hear
about the experiences of other librarians. I really appreciate your
input.
I received serveral requests to post the results from my question about
design/layout.. I am including the responses below.
****************************************************
As far as security goes, I would highly suggest that all
computers
and tables in the children's area be visible from the information desk.
I
go crazy every day because the children's area in my branch is all
behind
me as I sit at my desk. On days when the kids are noisy and disruptive
and
there is rough play going on, I can not see all that is happenning
unless
I turn around to watch. If I do this, then my back is to the patrons who
are coming to the desk to ask questions. It is nice to have my desk
where
it is because patrons have to pass by me as they walk into the
children's
area, but it would be much better to have it turned sideways so that I
could both greet patrons walking in and see the children's area itself.
Just my two cents. I am jealous that you are getting a nice new area!
*******************************************************
Our Children's section is very spacious and yet cozy.
Its area
takes up
almost 1/4 of our branch. It is semi-separate, in that it is a
rectangle
bordered by book stacks about 4.5 ft. high. The shelving runs around
the
perimeter, with a childrens' size table & chairs within, some comfy
benches,
beanbag chairs, a rocker, a toy table, and a children's computer in the
corner. It is a fun place to hang out (and in fact, some parents
occasionally drop their children off there for awhile while they do
errands
or browse the internet in the adult section! ...(but that's another
issue).
Our YA area is, (unfortunately) much smaller and not
self-contained.
It
is separate, and that is important. YA and J collections should be
physically separate. But I would love a bigger and cozier area, one
which
would be more self-contained, and allow for study tables, and for cozy
furniture, such as a couch and/or beanbag chairs. Our area is simply a
small corridor with YA materials and encyclopedias shelved on each side,
with a small table and two or three high-backed chairs on each side. It
is
not ideal, but we have a limited amount of space, and as I inherited
this
configuration I have to put up with its shortcomings. There is a nice
corner of the library in the periodicals section with several
upholstered
chairs and a table, which adults primarily use. I would love to move
the YA
area there, but it isn't going to happen. Dream on!
My overall feeling after two years on the job, is that Children's
materials and spaces get much more money and attention than YA's. I
would
like to see a little closer balance.
**Some things I'd plan for a great YA area:
A separate area of the library, with its own "territory"
and good
signage, not just a wall of books.
Comfortable furniture for relaxing.
Study tables. (with encyclopedias and YA reference nearby)
Their own computer(s)?
Plenty of room for a great collection. (I carry paperbacks in
several
genres: teen fiction, classics, romance, historical, series, science
fiction, fantasy, nonfiction; hardcover fiction; magazines (lots),
comics,
and audiobooks. Plus encyclopedias and college ref.
But I could use more space! I have to weed frequently...
Decor that includes teens' creativity and tastes? Hmm...
It would be really fun to plan a different, teen-oriented decor too, but
most libraries want a "uniform" look to the whole place. One way
to
make it
more unique would be a large bulletin board/display area that is created
by
teen volunteers. Or a mural designed by teens, perhaps coordinated with
the
local schools they attend.
As for reference: our branch is small enough that we only have one
reference desk to serve all our patrons, and I am often found at the
circ
desk doing check-out. Ideally, though, in a larger branch, it would be
great to have separate reference desks in each area.
******************************************************
Our YA area is currently not set up with special seating and tables. I
would eventually like to do that so YA's could sit at tables and be
close to the YA section. I have also put in for neon lighting because
right now we have small, gray signs that indicate "young adult
fiction". In addition, we have books in spinners. I have
ordered
horizontal shelving because teens have requested it. They want to find
all their authors' books together. Those are some thoughts I have after
working here a little over a year.
*****************************************************
Do NOT put a water fountain in the picture book area! Ours ended up
right in the middle of toddler space because that was convenient to a
water source, and it is a pain in the neck. Locate it somewhere away
from toddlers, who can't resist drinks no matter how cold it is.
Design your checkout desk with more space than you think you will need.
If you need to open up books to get at bar codes or date due slips, you
need space for books to lie flat when opened. We just added another
computer at our desk, and it is extremely cramped and hard to use. It's
not an issue in the adult room, but children's books are much larger -
and they take more of them.
Think about opac location. Ours were on very low shelves with toddler
chairs and were a constant temptation for unwatched little fingers. We
raised them slightly and discovered that we had created a new hazard -
shelf is at eye level of a five year old and they run into it because it
is on a corner leading into the picture book area. We now have a big
cardboard grandfather clock strategically placed so they have to make a
wider corner to get into that area.
Think about new book display and bulletin board display. Make sure you
have plenty of both!
*******************************************************
Lisa, one of the things that I like the most about our children's
department
is that none of the shelving is high. It makes it easy to track the
movement of adults through the stacks (security issue) and makes all the
materials available to children. I also like that we have sign boards
on
the top of the shelving with nice, professional pictures and key words
for
what might be found beneath each sign (whales, food, folk tales, etc.).
I firmly believe that decorations should indicate a diverse population
and
the interests of the children. They should be something that won't get
dated too soon.
Our Children's department is not mixed with YA, and what little we have
offered for YAs is nearby, but not a part of the department.
*****************************************************
5 years ago, right after I started at Hicksville, they
did a major renovation & moved us to the main level.
It's great not being down "in the dungeon" anymore but
my late associate & I didn't have any input into the
design of the room. If we did, I would have had the
following suggestions: The librarians should be the
first people you see when you enter the room (we are
on the side, against the wall).Instead a big, oval
clerical area that our clerks & pages work in is what
the patrons come to first, so naturally they ask
reference questions of the 1st staff they see; (most
patrons think that anyone who works in a library is a
librarian anyway). I think it would be preferable if
we had an office (we don't) where our clerical staff
would work & my associate & I could work in instead of
always being "on the floor". Secondly, we use the
"easy room" where the picture books & easy readers are
shelved for storytimes. This is not really a separate
room, just an alcove off of the main room. This has 2
drawbacks: I sometimes have children running out to
see mommy in the middle of storytime which drives me
nuts. also I sometimes have patrons coming in to look
for books while a program is in progress (this also
drives me crazy). Unfortunately, the only separate
place to have storytimes is downstairs in the
community room & I would prefer not to take the kids
all the way down there. (That was the only good part
of being downstairs before the renovation). Our
security is handled by an outside company that we have
contracted with. They send us a guard from 2
PM-closing each weekday & sometimes on weekends.
*******************************************
Thanks again for your help.
Lisa Cole
Arapahoe Library District
lcole@ald.lib.co.us
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From: Adela Peskorz <peskorza@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: holiday candy
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 15:30:54 CST
Well you can't play a decent game of dreidel without
some Channukah "gelt" (chocolate, foil-wrapped
coins)--wouldn't be Channukah without it!
Adela Peskorz
peskorza@yahoo.com
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From: AKTSMCAM@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Harry Potter purchases
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 15:46:55 CST
I read this post a couple of days ago and thought, well , my experience
wasn't that bad, although frustrating. Today I came home and found that more
than half of my order was cancelled (all Christmas Gifts!)
I'm done with ordering from WB.
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From: Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: holiday candy
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 16:02:40 CST
For Hanukkah, the main holiday treat is "Hanukkah gelt", which is
chocolate wrapped in gold foil to look like coins.
Martha Simpson, Stratford (CT) Library
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From: Marguerite Hill <marg1@idsi.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: holiday candy
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 16:18:43 CST
Nicole-
Just get the round hard candy-peppermint or spearmint. Maybe
holiday
candy kisses could work, if it doesn't melt..
Marguerite Hill
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From: "GCPL Childrens Room" <gcplcr@lilrc.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: holiday candy
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 16:35:53 CST
M&M's seem to come in all kinds of holiday colors these days - there must be
red/green around by now, tho' I must admit that I haven't noticed any. You
could also use the gold-foil-wrapped coins, tho' they're probably more
expensive. When it comes to candy jars, I'm not real sure the kids care at
all what you put in them!
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From: Susie Mcelfresh <susiemac89@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: information needed on Tech Pages
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 16:51:34 CST
I can't imagine a library techie with nothing to do. Ours is so bombarded
that he needs to be 4 people to get everything done. We just lost our
"Bill
Gates Junior" to another library and I don't know how we will manage. He
was
originally a page, but he was so gifted he was forever working on the
computer system. We hired him as a techie as soon as he graduated (like 5
minutes later) and have kept him on overtime ever since. Our tech services
administrator is also our head cataloger and he will probably self destruct
soon from trying to do the job of 3 (maybe 4 or 5) people. They posted the
technical asst. job this weekend as well as a part time techie job too- I
just hope they replace them fast before there's anything else we can't fix
(we have about 1 million dollars worth of computers in our system, so those
techies are invaluble).
Suzanne McElfresh
susiemac89@yahoo.com
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From: Julie Linneman <juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Functional reorganization
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 17:07:03 CST
I would be interested to hear from youth services coordinators or
children's libraries whose libraries have changed from a departmental
structure (e.g., central, branches, youth/adult) to a functional structure
(e.g., collections, reference, programs/outreach). I would be interested
in hearing about different models which exist for this type of structure.
Please contact me directly if you are willing to share information about
how your library system is organized. Thank you.
Julie Linneman
juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us
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From: Christina Renaud <bubberenaud@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: National Book Week
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 17:22:08 CST
Every year we do a Children's Book Week Costume Party.
With this party we do Book Inspired snacks, such as
Pete's a Pizza, Hungry Caterpillar fruit salad, etc.
We also do book inspired crafts such as bookmarks.
Well this year I am looking for new snack ideas, as
well as crafts for National Book week. If anyone has
any good ideas you can email me off list.
Thanks,
Christina Renaud
Attleboro Public Library
bubberenaud@yahoo.com
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From: karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: holiday candy
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 17:37:57 CST
For Hanukkah, the stores sell small pieces of wrapped
chocolate that usually come in small net bags; they
call the candies "Hanukkah gelt". You could take them
out of the bags & put them in your guessing jar.
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From: Farida Shapiro <fshapiro@kcls.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: origami thank you
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 17:53:34 CST
Thank you to everyone who responded to me on the listserv and
individually about suggestions for origami programs! I have saved your
emails onto a disk, and will consult them as I think about what I want to
do. I will be happy to share my experiences of the programs, once the
time comes.
For the record: I have found that teaching the "magic
star" found in Gay Merrill Gross's *Paper Creations* has worked well with
crowds-- it is a modular unit made of 8 pieces of paper folded
identically. Once you put them together (the hardest part of the whole
project, because connecting them too loosely will make the model fall
apart, connecting them too tightly will make the model buckle), you can
push the pieces together to form a star, and pull them out to form a
circle.
Farida S. T. Shapiro
Children's Librarian
Bellevue Regional Library
1111 110th Ave. NE
Bellevue, Washington 98004
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From: "Elizabeth McKay" <ebuono73@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Counting attendance
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 17:57:46 CST
We count our attendance by giving out tickets--pre-counted, before the
program. For instance, I'll count out 300 tickets, and after the program
I'll count out how many are left to figure out our attendance. We don't
care what people do with the tickets after we give them to them, because
they are just markers. Occasionally someone will ask if we are having a
drawing, but no one seems upset when we tell them we aren't.
Hope this helps!
Elizabeth McKay
Children's Librarian
The Ferguson Library
1 Public Library Plaza
Stamford, CT 06904
<elizabeth@fergusonlibrary.org>
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From: Dianne Menninga <casdm@kentlibrary.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: teen reviews
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 17:59:58 CST
Do any of you have a system for teens to write book reviews and share them
with their peers? I especially would like to know any guidelines you give
the teens and the methods for sharing.
Thanks,
Dianne M., Cascade Public Library
Kent District Library
Michigan
Opinions given above are personal, and do not
reflect official library policy or statements.
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From: "Michele Yellin" <mayellin@midsouth.rr.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: holiday candy
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 18:02:15 CST
Nicole,
2 suggestions- Hannukah gelt- chocolate coins covered in foil
"Visions of sugar plums.." - gum drops or individual
peppermints
Sweet holidays!
Michele Yellin
Youth Services Librarian
Memphis Shelby Cty Public Library
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From: "Lodge, Debra" <ldebra@bellsouth.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Time Warner On-line Store
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 18:04:37 CST
Maybe I was just lucky. I placed on order on line this past Monday and
received an e-mail verifiction that it was being shipped on Thursday.
The Harry Potter mug w/ Bertie Botts Beans arrived on Friday. Maybe
Time Warner has heard enough complaints and has made adjustments
accordingly. Let's hope my experience wasn't just a lucky fluke.
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From: Minero@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Ideas needed
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Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 18:07:38 CST
Help Pubyacers!
I was asked to do an evening craft program at an elementary school about 20
minutes from me. A note was sent home informing parents I was coming, and I
have just been informed that at least 50 kids ranging in age from
kindergarten through sixth grade have signed up. I don't have any other
staff who will come out on an evening with me AND we are down to the last
dregs of the budget. I am supposed to occupy the kids while their
parents
attend some sort of PTA meeting--any ideas for cheap crafts that will span a
wide range of ages? I'm going to try to get some of our teen advisory
board
members to go, but it's short notice.
Thanks in advance,
Maggie the librarian lady
minero@aol.com
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From: "Jackie Corinth" <Corinth@robert-morris.edu>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>,
<STORYTELL@VENUS.TWU.EDU>
Subject: Trick-or-Treat Rules Summary
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 18:10:44 CST
Dear All,
Thank you to everyone on the PUBYAC and STORYTELL Listservs who responded to
my question about trick-or-treat rules in their area, specifically local
governments deciding on a specific "Trick-or-Treat Night" and hours.
(The
front porch light meaning that candy is being given out at that house seems
to be an informal rule that most people follow.) Quite a few people have
lived in various areas of the US, but I limited the data to what they are
experiencing right now (in case rules have changes.) I decided to leave out
name of specific towns in favor of a listing by state since not all town
names were given and this was a pretty informal survey that was intended to
look for major trends.
Many people provided comments as to why they preferred one system to
another, which I found extremely helpful in my understanding of my new local
custom. One interesting point made was that the majority of people preferred
trick-or-treat "rules" they grew up with. Those that grew up with set
dates
and times miss that when they have relocated to an area that doesn't set
specific regulations while those that grew up with the "31st only"
situation
miss that when the have relocated to an area that is more regulated. I guess
I fit the sociological pattern. :)
There was no response from a lot of the Southeastern states or Alaska or
Hawaii. I would love to know what the local custom is in these areas if
anyone knows.
Survey data. Alphabetical by State.
Four respondents from various locations in Southern, Central and Northern
California write to say that trick-or-treat always takes place on the 31st
and specific times are not set.
One respondent from Connecticut writes in to say that trick-or-treat takes
place on October 31 always.
Two respondents from Illinois wrote in. Both wrote that the towns set Trick
or Treat hours. One respondent wrote that Trick-or-treat usually takes place
on the 31st but some towns that prefer a weekend.
One respondent from Indiana wrote to say that trick-or-treat always takes
place on the 31st and City guidelines set the hours.
One respondent from Iowa writes that towns in the area set trick or treat
times and days.
One respondent from Kansas writes in that trick-or-treat is always on the
31st and the time is not set.
One respondent from Michigan writes local municipalities set the date and
time for trick or treating.
One respondent from Minnesota writes that there are no rules set by the
government.
One respondent from Missouri writes that there is no set time limit.
One respondent from Nevada writes that Trick or Treat is always on Halloween
and there are no time limits.
Two respondents mentioned three different towns in New Hampshire. In two
towns, the date and the times were set. In the third town, trick-or-treat
always takes place on the 31st, but the time is set.
New York, Upstate: Two responses both reported some regulation. One
respondent specified that trick-or-treat always takes place on the 31st but
the time period is set.
New York, Downstate: One response from someone who has lived in 3 boroughs
of NYC and the surrounding area wrote that trick-or-treating always taken
place on the 31st and no times are set.
Many responders wrote in from Ohio (9 in total! More then any other state!)
to say that local municipalities set dates and times.
A respondent from PA writes that municipalities in the area all set their
own "Trick-or-Treat Night" that often is not on the 31st. Specific
times for
the activity are also set.
One respondent from Tennessee writes that no specific times or date is set.
Three respondents from Texas all write that trick-or-treat takes place on
the 31st and no official time period is set.
One respondent from SW Virginia writes that trick-or-treating is on the
31st.
One respondent from Utah writes that trick-or-treating always takes place on
Halloween, except when it's on a Sunday.
One respondent from WV who says that trick-or-treat takes place in her town
on a weeknight.
Two respondents from Wisconsin wrote in.
One respondent from Wisconsin writes that trick-or-treat does not always
happen on the 31st and that it usually takes place the Sunday before during
daylight hours.
The second respondent wrote in to say that trick-or-treat always takes place
on the Saturday of Halloween weekend from 2-4 PM.
Thank you again to everyone who participated. I hope that you find the
results as interesting as I did!
Sincerely,
Jackie Corinth
Public Services Librarian
Robert Morris College
881 Narrows Run Road
Moon Township, PA 15108
Phone: (412) 604-2548
E-mail: corinth@robert-morris.edu
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