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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: Friday, November 10, 2000 2:36 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 297
PUBYAC Digest 297
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Grinch Help!
by jbaurich <jbaurich@kenton.lib.ky.us>
2) RE: Between Easy Readers & Hard Chapter Books
by HFL_LISA@stls.org
3) Age & computer use
by Monica &Edmund Irlbacher <emirlbac@warwick.net>
4) Re: unattended children
by "Mary Johnson (amk)" <mjohnson@wls.lib.ny.us>
5) Popcorn program
by Beverly Little <blittle@merrimack.lib.nh.us>
6) unattended children
by Librenee@aol.com
7) Re: Need advice on preschool visit!
by "A. Creech" <ak454@chebucto.ns.ca>
8) Internet Software??
by BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
9) RE: Help with book challenge
by Andrea Johnson <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
10) Re: Successful children's library programs without hiring expensive
by "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
11) Re: YAs as problem patrons
by "Marge Tassione" <tassione@sls.lib.il.us>
12) Fund Raising
by "Paula Childers" <paulafcl@hotmail.com>
13) Book Bingo
by Marcia Elias <eliasm@pls.lib.ca.us>
14) Re: Grinch Help!
by "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
15) Re: YA nonfiction - interfile or not?
by "Dawn Sardes" <Dawn.Sardes@euclid.lib.oh.us>
16) Re: Need advice on preschool visit!
by pat powers <opat49@yahoo.com>
17) Western themed reading programs
by Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
18) sports mags for young kids
by Maria Levetzow <mlevetzo@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
19) Book donations
by "melissa Brown" <somanykids@hotmail.com>
20) The Dance
by Charles Schacht <schachtc@libcoop.net>
21) Re: [YALSA-BK:12112] YA nonfiction - interfile or not?
by "Margaret Lorusso (har)" <mlorusso@wls.lib.ny.us>
22) RE: YAs as problem patrons-reply
by "Rebecca Cohen" <storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>
23) Re: Grinch Help!
by Franja Bryant <fbryant@kcls.org>
24) Out of Print Big Book: Something From Nothing
by Josh Lachman <joshl2000@yahoo.com>
25) Stumper SOLVED: Pig With World Map on His Side
by "Grant, Sara" <scgrant@city.surrey.bc.ca>
26) STUMPER--Water Of Life (fwd)
by Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
27) Thanks for help with "Some Swell Pup"
by Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
28) answers to stumpers
by Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
29) Stumper Solved - Night Keepers
by Zaklina Gallagher <zgallagh@dcc.govt.nz>
30) David Clemesha Information
by "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
31) standing order series paperbacks for YA's
by "Chapman, Jan" <jchapman@ascpl.lib.oh.us>
32) Jobs, Jefferson County CO.
by Nancy Seibert <nseibert@jefferson.lib.co.us>
33) romance and chocolate
by Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
34) Filtering programs block candidate sites
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
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From: jbaurich <jbaurich@kenton.lib.ky.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Grinch Help!
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How about making reindeer antler headbands out of construction paper?
>===== Original Message From pubyac@prairienet.org
=====
>Hi! I'm in desperate need of an easy, cool, and cheap craft to go with
>"How the Grinch Stole Christmas". A movie theater has asked me to
read the
>story before one of their showings of the movie and also would like a
>craft. It's nuts, but hey it is the Christmas Season! If anyone is
>interested, I will send the ideas I get to your e-mail or back to the
>list. You can send to me off line. Remember Please, Easy, Easy, Easy,
>Cheap, Cheap,Cheap ( I will even forgo the cool if necessary). Thanks a
>bunch. You all are GREAT! Shannen
>PS. I have to have it by Nov.18th.
---------------
Jill Dempsey Baurichter
Children's Librarian
Kenton County Public Library
3130 Dixie Highway
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 341-5115
jbaurich@kenton.lib.ky.us
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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Between Easy Readers & Hard Chapter Books
Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2000 18:36:18 CST
Easy chapter suggestions:
Hank the Dog
Magic Tree House
Zak Files
Junie B. Jones
Bailey School Kids
If you pop into the local Barnes and NOble and check the
Early Reader Chapter section with series they have a large selection
of current stuff for that age level. There area a number of good
easy chapter books out there for the k-4 group.
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From: Monica &Edmund Irlbacher <emirlbac@warwick.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Age & computer use
Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2000 18:57:27 CST
Dear Pubyacers,
I need help ASAP. Our director wants info on policy and age related to
non Internet computer use. Do any of your libraries have a minimum age
for non Internet computer use? For example, to use the computers with a
variety of the self contained programs the child/patron must be ____
age. Thanks for any info.
Please reply to:
thrall4@warwick.net
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From: "Mary Johnson (amk)" <mjohnson@wls.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: unattended children
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Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2000 19:15:53 CST
Catherine, here in Armonk all children 8 and under must be accompanied by
a responsible adult or older child. Hope this helps!
Mary Johnson, YA librarian, North Castle P.L., Armonk, NY
On Wed, 8 Nov 2000, Catherine Paulsen wrote:
> how do you handle unattended children in the library? Do you have a
policy
> that depends on age? e.g. 12 and under etc. I would appreciate
your
input.
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From: Beverly Little <blittle@merrimack.lib.nh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Popcorn program
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Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2000 19:34:24 CST
Hi all,
I am planning to do a food related program for Children's Book Week and
will be using a couple of popcorn books. I remember seeing an activity
where children jumped up and down on bubble wrap while reciting a
rhyme. But of course, I either didn't save the rhyme or it's buried
somewhere. Could someone send it to me by Tuesday? I would greatly
appreciate it.
TIA
Beverly Little
Head of Youth Services
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From: Librenee@aol.com
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: unattended children
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Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2000 19:56:50 CST
ALA (ALSC/ALTA./PLA) has a new book out on this topic: Unattended Chilren in
the Public Library: A Resource Guide. Check it out!
Renee J. Vaillancourt
248A. N. Higgins Ave. #145
Library Consultant
Missoula MT 59802
librenee@aol.com
(406)777-1228 (phone & fax)
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From: "A. Creech" <ak454@chebucto.ns.ca>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
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Subject: Re: Need advice on preschool visit!
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Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2000 20:16:52 CST
Hi there. We do lots of visits with this ge group. Usually we give
thema
puppet show, read them some stories, and often end with a film. We try to
stick to a theme, and if it is their first visit we use a "welcome to the
library" theme. They love it. You can work in little bits about
how to
look after books and how long you get them out for and stuff--ususally we
do it in the puppet show for first visits, but if they have been before,
we do it while reading this story. I usually try to read them one story
using a book that has seen lots of use and talk about sharing so don't do
that to your library book etc. Often, then we show them to the kids
sectiohn and each child chooses a book and the teachers check them out
using their educational cards. It's really just a glorified story time.
Believe it or not, they're often easier than older kids--more organised,
more under control, they already know most of your fingerplays or rsongs
because they do t hem at day care. I love daycare visits, in case you
couldn't tell from this e-mail!
Good luck, have fun, let me know what you decide to do with them.
Alison
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On Wed, 8 Nov 2000, Jennifer Needham wrote:
> Howdy, all:
>
> The collective brain is a wonderful thing! You guys make me sound a
lot
> smarter than I really am...Once again, I ask for some advice. Next
> week, I have several daycare centers making library visits. The kids
> are mostly 3 & 4 years of age. I have conducted library visits
with
> older kids, but never with groups this young, and I need help! What
can
> I do with them that won't bore them to tears, yet will take up about 45
> minutes of time? Any ideas are more than appreciated....story
> suggestions, crafts, whatever! I'm drawing a blank!
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Jennifer Needham
> Brainerd Memorial Library
> Haddam, CT
> jneedham@haddampl.libct.org
>
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From: BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Internet Software??
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Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2000 20:35:14 CST
Our library has 20 internet terminals available to the public. We do not
require users to have a library card, and most terminals are on a walk-in,
one
hour basis. They are full all day long. However, because of the high demand
and the time required to monitor 'turns" we are looking at purchasing
software
that requries a library card and limits users to one hour per day.
If anyone uses this type of software at your library, we would greatly
appreciate hearing your thoughts on the pros and cons of such software.
Thank
you very much in advance, please reply to me offlist at:
dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us
Debra Bogart, M.L.S.
Youth Services
Springfield Public Library
Springfield, OR
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From: Andrea Johnson <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Help with book challenge
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Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2000 20:53:15 CST
According to BWI's "Title Tales" website, this book was reviewed in
Booklist, the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, and Library
Journal. It doesn't give specific citations. However, according to
Ulrich's Periodicals Directory, all three are indexed in Book Review Index &
Children's Book Review Index. Booklist and Library Journal are also both
indexed in Children's Literature Abstracts. If you can use one of those
publications to find a specific citation, you should be able to get the
reviews through ILL.
Best of Luck! You might also contact Beverley Becker in the ALA Office for
Intellectual Freedom at 800-545-2433, ext. 4221, or bbecker@ala.org
for
assistance.
Andrea Johnson
ajohnson@cooklib.org
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Becky Smith [SMTP:bsmith@loganutah.org]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2000 8:58 PM
> To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Subject: Help with book challenge
>
> Hi, everyone -
>
> I've received a patron complaint about the book "Some Swell Pup"
by
> Maurice Sendak. According to library policy, in responding to the
> complaint I need to cite reviews of the work in question.
>
> My problem is that our library's periodical collection only goes back to
> 1980, and this book was published in 1976. There is one very short
review
> on the Books in Print w/reviews disc (from Publisher's Weekly, Sept.
> 1976), but I could use others. I've checked Amazon and Barnes & Noble
> online with no luck.
>
> Does anyone know if there are other reviews of this book available and
> where I might be able to locate them? I'd appreciate any ideas.
> --
> Becky Ann Smith, Children's Librarian
> Logan Library, Logan, UT
> bsmith@loganutah.org
> http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
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From: "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Successful children's library programs without hiring expensive
Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2000 21:11:37 CST
Try calling the local police department. We had the Dog unit of the
Toronto
Police Service here with the dog and training videos. the kids loved it.
The Marine unit was also good - had lots of slides to show ow wrecked cars
underwater searches etc.
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From: "Marge Tassione" <tassione@sls.lib.il.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: YAs as problem patrons
Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2000 21:23:55 CST
In my opinion, problems arise when YAs who don't usually use the services
available in our department come in and are not familiar with our policies.
Our YA users are a great group and know how we operate. I would really
like
to see more YAs taking advantage of our programs. They are very busy with
school activities. Many of the students are under pressure to get papers
and reports finished and can be stressed and unsure of themselves. I think
that the old saying of a few can spoil it for the many holds true when
working with YAs. One either enjoys that age group or doesn't. Have
a set
of rules posted and stick to them. One thing that really works for me when
a group is a little loud is to walk over to them and very quietly tell them
you can hear every word they are saying. It usually works. Get to
know
them by name, and greet them when they come in. If you get in the habit of
using their names, they usually put the facts together and realize that you
really do know who they are. Just my two cents. My opinions are my
own.
Margaret Tassione
tassione@d;d.lib.il.us
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From: "Paula Childers" <paulafcl@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Fund Raising
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I am trying to find different ways Public Libraries have raised money to
fund programs, collections and other materials. Please email any
suggestions you have found successful in your library system.
Thanks,
Paula
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From: Marcia Elias <eliasm@pls.lib.ca.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Book Bingo
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Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2000 21:51:09 CST
Hi,
I just want to thank everyone who sent in those wonderful, helpful ideas
for BOOK BINGO. I can't wait to start it! Thanks again.
Marcia
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From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Grinch Help!
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Our copy is out but I've been thinking about this kind of program myself.
Don't they play some kind of instrument as one of the toys the children get
and if so couldn't you do the basic Kazoo out of a toilet paper roll and
them let them add paper , feathers, stickers, sequins, whatever to make it
look more Suessish (how's that for a made up word). Good Luck.
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
-----Original Message-----
From: Shannen McMahon <shanm@monroe.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Date: Wednesday, November 08, 2000 8:46 PM
Subject: Grinch Help!
>Hi! I'm in desperate need of an easy, cool, and cheap craft to go with
>"How the Grinch Stole Christmas". A movie theater has asked me to
read the
>story before one of their showings of the movie and also would like a
>craft. It's nuts, but hey it is the Christmas Season! If anyone is
>interested, I will send the ideas I get to your e-mail or back to the
>list. You can send to me off line. Remember Please, Easy, Easy, Easy,
>Cheap, Cheap,Cheap ( I will even forgo the cool if necessary). Thanks a
>bunch. You all are GREAT! Shannen
>PS. I have to have it by Nov.18th.
>
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From: "Dawn Sardes" <Dawn.Sardes@euclid.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: YA nonfiction - interfile or not?
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Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2000 22:19:23 CST
I have a YA non-fiction collection. At my last library (Fayetteville,
NC) I didn't. Then, I just selected books I thought were needed for my
age group and gave them to the Info services dept manager and she bought
them from non-fiction or reference budgets. Here, I get one YA budget
and buy based on needs. I also have a small YA Reference collection.
Maggi Rohde wrote:
>
> [Crossposted to YALSA-BK and PUBYAC; sorry for any duplication.]
>
> YA collection maintainers: do you interfile your YA nonfiction with other
> parts of your collection? Do you even *have* a YA nonfiction
> collection? Why or why not?
>
> Please respond to maggi@intranet.org,
and include the size of your library
> in your response.
>
> -Maggi Rohde, Milan Public Library, MI
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From: pat powers <opat49@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Need advice on preschool visit!
Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2000 22:42:11 CST
I have had great luck with the Very Hungry
Caterpillar by Eric Carle. I made a puppet from a
sock that is the Caterpillar on one side and a
butterfly onthe other. Your can purchase one too. I
made and laminated all the food items and cut a hole
in the center so the children could "Feed" the
caterpillar. Again these items can be purchased. I
use the Big Book version so everyone can see clearly.
For a craft I precut lots of different size circles of
various colors and let the children glue them to paper
to make whatever they can. Some make the caterpillar
or a butterfly, but I've seen lots of interesting
creations. Good luck.
Pat Powers, Children's Specialist
Tewksbury Public Library
Tewksbury,MA
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From: Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Western themed reading programs
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Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2000 23:08:20 CST
I am considering a western theme for my library's
winter reading program which will begin in
mid-January.
For those of you who have done this, what types of
prizes did you give out? So far we have not come
across very many western themed prizes.
Thanks to you all.
Christina Johnson
marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com
Lebanon Public Library
Lebanon IN 46052
http://www.bccn.boone.in.us/LPL/
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From: Maria Levetzow <mlevetzo@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: sports mags for young kids
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Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2000 23:38:06 CST
Can anyone recommend a good sports magazines for age 4+? Sports
Illustrated for Kids is still a little too old. Failing a sports mag,
what's your favorite periodical for that age?
*****************************
Maria Levetzow
Bettendorf Public Library
2950 Learning Campus Dr
Bettendorf IA 52722
319-344-4188
mlevetzo@libby.rbls.lib.il.us
Any opinions stated herein are mine only, and do not necessarily reflect
the opinions or policies of the Bettendorf Public Library.
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From: "melissa Brown" <somanykids@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Book donations
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Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 00:03:47 CST
Hello all,
I am in charge of a sadly under/unfunded school library. It was
brought
up at parent council to ask parents, when Christmas shopping to purchase a
book for the school library as well. So parents would be buying new books
for my library and donating them to us then. Has anyone else ever done this
and or do you have any advice? I would like to give parents a suggestion
list before they venture out to the book stores, some parents are ok with
this others think that beggars should not be choosers. Any advise would be
appreciated.
Thanks
Mel
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From: Charles Schacht <schachtc@libcoop.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: The Dance
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Reactions and advice, please - three wonderful fairly recent picturebooks
have
me thinking; THE DANCE, by Evans, THROUGH THE MICKLE WOOD, by Gregory, and
Deedy's THE LAST DANCE. I like all of them a great deal, but am reluctant
to
put them in the regular picturebook collection where the implication I think
is
that the books contained therein are for reading to fairly young children,
priimarily for "entertainment". I really want these books and
their ilk to
be
found and appreciated, but I really don't want to throw a curve ball to
parents
who aren't looking for things this mature/thought provoking/emotionally
demanding. How many of you have special sections for books in picturebook
format but designed for parents and older children? Or do you just put 'em
all
in together regardless of level of maturity and let the reader beware? I
hate
the thought of messing up happy bedtime settings by having parents getting
halfway into one of these and finding it to be much more somber/for an older
audience than they had wanted. Not to mention the fact that maybe they get
missed by the people (often parents and grandparents) who might most
appreciate
them who don't realize that there could well be be books for them that
positively shine in picture book forrmat. Is subdividing the collection
one
more time worth it?
Chuck Schacht
Romeo District Library
Romeo, MI.
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From: "Margaret Lorusso (har)" <mlorusso@wls.lib.ny.us>
To: yalsa-bk@ala.org
Subject: Re: [YALSA-BK:12112] YA nonfiction - interfile or not?
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Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 00:29:55 CST
We interfile YA nonfiction with adult, except for biography. I like the
fact that we have nonfiction interfiled with adult so that the older YAS
can see what adult books we have on the same subject without going to
another section.
Margaret LoRusso
Harrison Public Library
New York
On Wed, 8 Nov 2000, Maggi Rohde wrote:
>
> [Crossposted to YALSA-BK and PUBYAC; sorry for any duplication.]
>
> YA collection maintainers: do you interfile your YA nonfiction with other
> parts of your collection? Do you even *have* a YA nonfiction
> collection? Why or why not?
>
> Please respond to maggi@intranet.org,
and include the size of your library
> in your response.
>
> -Maggi Rohde, Milan Public Library, MI
>
>
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From: "Rebecca Cohen" <storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: YAs as problem patrons-reply
Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 00:42:37 CST
Hi Mary K.,
YA's are not a "problem" in our library. Oh sure, we
occasionally need to
give them a quiet reminder that everyone in the building is listening to
their conversations (usually a sure-fire trick) but, as a rule, we have more
problems with adults that we do with kids.
Why? Part of it is the changes that libraries have made in the past ten
years. Even small libraries, like ours, have YA sections. We have a
proactive children's department and have involved all staff in planning,
problem-solving, and programming over the years. Staff is more kindly
disposed to teenagers, hence the kids return the feeling.
You may quote me.
Rebecca Cohen, Youth Services Coordinator
Newport Public Library
Newport, Oregon
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From: Franja Bryant <fbryant@kcls.org>
To: Shannen McMahon <shanm@monroe.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Re: Grinch Help!
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Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 00:55:05 CST
Hello Shannen - I kept a copy of some grinch ideas posted by Mary Jones
about a month ago because I'm thinking of doing a Grinch party too. Some
of her ideas were to make antler headbands (like Max), to make Grinch
cookies with green icing (could decorate them with red hots) and to have
an "undecorate the tree" race. The antlers are probably the cheapest
and
most "crafty". If you get any other ideas I'd really appreciate it if
you
would email them on to me. The first program I'm doing involving the
Grinch is next Friday (11/17). The kids are voting for their favorite book
character (from a list of 6 pre-selected characters, including the
Grinch) and we're having an election party with activities celebrating
each character. This is for Children's Book Week, of course.
Hope this helps.
Franja Bryant
Children's Librarian
Lake Hills Library
Bellevue, Wa
fbryant@kcls.org
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From: Josh Lachman <joshl2000@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Out of Print Big Book: Something From Nothing
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Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 01:07:58 CST
Hi Everybody,
I'm looking for a copy of the oversized big book
edition of "Something From Nothing" by Phoebe Gilman.
I'm referring to the edition that is about 20" high
published by Scholastic.
Unfortunately it is out of print and I haven't been
able to locate it through the usual OP book sources.
Do you know of any source for OP big books?
Thanks,
Josh
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Josh Lachman
Youth Services Librarian
Eldredge Public Library
564 Main St.
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945 -5170
email: JoshL2000@yahoo.com
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From: "Grant, Sara" <scgrant@city.surrey.bc.ca>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper SOLVED: Pig With World Map on His Side
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Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 01:20:19 CST
Thanks to all who sent me the answer to this stumper about a pig with the
map of the world on his side. The correct book is: Chester the Worldly Pig
by Pill Peet.
Sara Grant
Manager of Youth Services
Surrey Public Library
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From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER--Water Of Life (fwd)
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Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 01:32:53 CST
STUMPER SOLVED Thanx to Connie Sargent, Farida Shapiro and Mary Johnson
(so far) The answer seems to be the picture book by Ruth Sanderson called
The Enchanted Wood: An Original Fairy Tale (Little, Brown c1991) but
there is an early version in Seamus MacManus' Hibernian Nights called The
Well O' the World's End. I'm still waiting for the patron to come in and
verify our find.
Thanx again. - jeri
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@gcfn.org
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 10:31:50 CST
From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER--Water Of Life
Hi all,
Seems it's our day for giving up on call-back questions--
We're looking for a folktale like The Water of Life about three
brothers traveling on a path. The land is drying up and they need to find
a source of water to restore the kingdom. There may be a character Mystic
Rose. This is not a Grimm telling and it is definitely not the Barbara
Rogasky/Trina Schart Hyman The Water of Life.
We've searched the Storyteller's Sourcebook and our on-line
catalog with every combination of key words immaginable. The character
name doesn't appear in Characters in Children's Literature or Characters
in Young Adult Literature.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanx, jeri
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@gcfn.org
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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From: Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Thanks for help with "Some Swell Pup"
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Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 01:48:54 CST
I want to thank everyone who gave me citations and offered to fax
reviews of "Some Swell Pup." The people on this list are
wonderful.
--
Becky Ann Smith, Children's Librarian
Logan Library, Logan, UT
bsmith@loganutah.org
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
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From: Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: answers to stumpers
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Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 02:01:03 CST
Thanks to those of you who helped me solve these stumpers:
The story about the boy who lives in a tree house with his dog is probably
"The Dog Who Belonged to Himself". And the story about the
family in
Mexico who create clay figures is "Josefina" by Jeanette Winter.
I appreciate your prompt replies!
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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From: Zaklina Gallagher <zgallagh@dcc.govt.nz>
To: "'PUBYAC'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper Solved - Night Keepers
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Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 02:13:23 CST
Thanks very much to Jennifer and Jillian the book about - an imaginative
group who looked after the night...'they're the ones who keep the night
zipped up against the cold....IS Caretakers of wonder by Cooper Edens.
Alas, we no longer hold it, but the customer was delighted to get the
information.
Superb effort...THANKS
Cheers
Zak
Zaklina M. Gallagher
Young Adult Librarian
Dunedin Public Libraries
PO Box 5542, Dunedin
Ph: +64-3-4743626
Email: zgallagh@dcc.govt.nz
WWW: http://www.CityofDunedin.com
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From: "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: David Clemesha Information
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Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 02:25:46 CST
We had a student come into our library trying to find out more information
about David Clemesha, author of Trashy Town. She contacted the publisher,
but has not heard back yet. Does anyone have any information, websites,
suggestions on where to look? Feel free to fax any information you may
have
to Shelly Collins at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library fax #
715-833-5310.
Your help is appreciated.
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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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From: "Chapman, Jan" <jchapman@ascpl.lib.oh.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: standing order series paperbacks for YA's
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Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 02:46:53 CST
Hi again:
Just wanted to add that I have received several requests for the "top
10" YA
series paperback request that I submitted recently. I will be happy to
compile the responses and will post them on the list.
Thanks again.
Jan Chapman
YA Librarian
Norton Branch Library
Akron-Summit County Public Library
jchapman@ascpl.lib.oh.us
"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little
statesmen, philosophers, and divines."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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From: Nancy Seibert <nseibert@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Jobs, Jefferson County CO.
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Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 02:59:12 CST
Grow with us! Jefferson County Colorado, located west of Denver in the
spectacular Rocky Mountain foothills, has over half a million residents and
continues to grow. The Jefferson County Public Library, with 11 branches,
is one of the most respected suburban library systems in the nation and has
the following positions available:
CHILDREN'S & REFERENCE LIBRARIAN (2 New Positions) DEADLINE 12/14/00.
Conifer Library- #00-440. Wheat Ridge Library- #00-441. A full time
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coordinating programs, assisting with children's collection maintenance and
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Position reports to a Library Manager. Annual Salary, which may be
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for experience, is $33,00-34,536 (40hpw) with excellent benefits and
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TO APPLY: A Jefferson County application must be completed along with a list
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Return Applications to
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CO 80401; Questions call 303-232-7114 ext. 2308.
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From: Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: romance and chocolate
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Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 03:11:23 CST
I am looking for book ideas involving teens and falling in love and some
cute stories concerning chocolate, if there is any. Thanks in advance.
Nicole Marcuccilli
YA Librarian
Glenview (IL) Public Library
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Filtering programs block candidate sites
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Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 03:23:49 CST
Filtering programs block candidate sites
By Lisa M. Bowman, ZDNN
November 8, 2000 11:04 AM PT
URL: http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2651471,00.html
Congressional candidate Jeffery Pollock used to advocate Internet filters.
Then he learned that popular blocking software Cyber Patrol has been
banning some people from visiting his campaign site.
It turns out that folks who enabled Cyber Patrol's blocking of "Full
Nudity," "Partial Nudity," and "Sexual Acts/Texts" may
not have been able to get to the site -- a revelation that floored the
conservative Christian candidate. . .
http://www.zdnet.com/filters/printerfriendly/0,6061,2651471-2,00.html
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