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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, December 04, 2000 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 314
PUBYAC Digest 314
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Program evaluation
by "Sandy Roberson" <sroberso@co.durham.nc.us>
2) Re: What should we call them?
by Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
3) RE: just for fun: You Know You're In children's when
by Andrea Johnson <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
4) Printz awards
by "andrea " <juvserv@dialup.customnet.com>
5) Re: Word Processing
by carmel <carmel@ulysses.sebridge.org>
6) Re: Re Just For Fun: You know you work in children's services
by jill heffner <jillh1018@yahoo.com>
7) RE: just for fun: You Know You're In Childrens' When...
by "Douglas, Sherri S." <DouglasSS@ci.anchorage.ak.us>
8) RE: just for fun: You Know You're In Childrens' When...
by Elaine Morgan <elainem@multcolib.org>
9) Re: storytimes and being animated
by pat powers <opat49@yahoo.com>
10) RE: stumper-Christmas in Borneo
by Celeste Fong <CMFong@ci.ontario.ca.us>
11) Mother Goose Time
by jsmell@juno.com
12) Re: storytimes and being animated
by "Karen Gardner" <kgardner@and.lib.in.us>
13) Re: storytimes and being animated
by Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
14) Re: Labeling the collection
by Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
15) Re: storytimes and being animated
by Richard Kimble <kcs1@webt.com>
16) Re: Storytimes and being animated
by Susan Lempke <SDLempke@compuserve.com>
17) re: Storytimes and being animated
by oneil <oneil@asbank.com>
18) Re Just For Fun: You know you work in children's services
by Binawill@aol.com
19) archeology mediums
by "mary thornton" <mthornton@techline.com>
20) patron confidentiality/youth
by "Tatar, Becky" <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>
21) Re: storytimes and being animated
by Karen McNulty <kmcnulty@avon.lib.ct.us>
22) My storytime website
by "Hotmail" <argonneyouth@hotmail.com>
23) Parents doing homework
by Mary K Chelton <mchelton@pop.mail.rcn.net>
24) Request for nominations for ALSC's Distinguished Service Award
by "Jones, Trevelyn (Cahners -NYC)" <tjones@slj.cahners.com>
25) Youth Services Librarian - Pasco County, Florida
by "karen correa" <karen_correa@hotmail.com>
26) Otter and beaver fingerplays
by Betsy Bybell <bbybell@norby.latah.lib.id.us>
27) Stumper
by "Christine B" <cdb_22@hotmail.com>
28) Swedish Christmas Books
by "Cheryl D." <whirlee@hotmail.com>
29) Stumper
by Beverly Bixler <bbixler@ci.sat.tx.us>
30) Robert Cormier, author of The Chocolate War, Dies
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
31) Families Online Week
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
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From: "Sandy Roberson" <sroberso@co.durham.nc.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Program evaluation
Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 10:10:00 CST
The public library in Durham, North Carolina, is collaborating with two =
local high schools and the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science, on =
a program for young teens. We would like to pre & post test the =
participants about their knowledge of libraries and their attitudes =
toward library careers. Does anyone know of an existing assessment tool =
that we could use or adapt for our project? Thanks,
Sandy Roberson
Phone: 919-560-0172
Durham County Library Fax:
919-560-0106
Durham, NC
E-mail: sroberso@co.durham.nc.us
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From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
To: Zaklina Gallagher <zgallagh@dcc.govt.nz>
Subject: Re: What should we call them?
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How about "The group formerly known as Teens?" - jeri
On Thu, 30 Nov 2000, Zaklina Gallagher wrote:
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> Recently some 4th year Marketing Students did a YA communication plan for
> our Library and they were critical of the use of the word "Teen".
> They suggested that "we should Lose the Teen tagline...it is felt to
> discourage young adults from being attracted to the Library. This
tagline
> is not effective in attracting positive attention and instead will deter
> interest and convey a patronising image". Unfortunately, they
offered no
> suggestions as to what alternatives we should give to our 13-18 year old
> customers when we want to target market that particular age group!
> Apart from Young Adult, Youth or Teen are there any other suggestions out
> there?
> Please respond to the email below and I will post a list to the listserv.
I
> would be most grateful.
>
> 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
>
>
>
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@gcfn.org
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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From: Andrea Johnson <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Your husband knows all the words to Dan Crow's "I Had Ham" and a
number of
Raffi songs, and you have no children.
Andrea Johnson
ajohnson@cooklib.org
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From: "andrea " <juvserv@dialup.customnet.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Printz awards
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Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 10:31:12 CST
Thinking of book awards because of someone's timely post concerning them,
does anyone konw where to get the Printz award winners as soon as they are
chosen? Am I showing my ignorance and asking this at the wrong time of
year?
Andrea Terry
juvserv@customnet.com
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From: carmel <carmel@ulysses.sebridge.org>
To: Linda Moffet <moffet@dcls.org>
Subject: Re: Word Processing
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Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 10:35:56 CST
We have an older computer with Word Perfect on it and nothing else. We
let people type, print or save to the hard drive if they don't care who
else may look at their document. We don't allow them to use their own
discs and we don't sell discs for use here. We have no trouble with this
set up. It gets heavy use by high school and middle school kids typing
reports, people doing resumes and people writing letters to the editor of
the local newspaper. We give no instruction in use. It's a service
we
are providing, but that's as far as it goes.
Marilyn Schlansky
Reed Memorial Library
Carmel, NY
On Fri, 1 Dec 2000, Linda Moffet wrote:
> Hi!
> I need information about providing PC's in the library with word
> processing capabilities. If you are using such a set-up, what
problems
> have you encountered? What benefits can you see for providing this
> service? Are there costs beyond the equipment and software,
especially
> relating to staff time? Have you had to hire extra staff to deal with
> training? If you have such a set-up do you have a policy concerning
use
> and will you share it with me? Please e-mail me off-list at
> moffet@dcls.org.
> Thanks in advance for your help.
> Linda Moffet
>
>
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From: jill heffner <jillh1018@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Re Just For Fun: You know you work in children's services
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...when your adult son tells his friends that you only
talk to him with a sock on your hand and a funny
voice.
...you're the only staff member who owns a pair of
reindeer horns and a red nose, and actually will wear
them in public!
=====
Jill Heffner
Youth Services
Driftwood Public Library
801 SW Hwy 101
Lincoln City, Oregon 97367
541 996 2277 Fax: 541 996 1262
jillh1018@yahoo.com
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From: "Douglas, Sherri S." <DouglasSS@ci.anchorage.ak.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: just for fun: You Know You're In Childrens' When...
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Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 10:46:13 CST
You know you are a Children's Librarian when you buy for yourself and use
daily a bright, yellow vinyl "Captain Underpants" lunchbox.
Sherri Douglas
Anchorage Municipal Libraries
douglasss@ci.anchorage.ak.us
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From: Elaine Morgan <elainem@multcolib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: just for fun: You Know You're In Childrens' When...
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Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 10:51:26 CST
You know you are in children's services when your list for Santa includes
"Bear in the Big Blue House Love to Dance Bear"!
elm
Elaine Lesh Morgan, Youth Librarian Rockwood Branch Library
Multnomah County Library 17917 S.E. Stark St.
(503) 988-5396 fax (503)988-5178 Portland, OR 97233
elainem@multcolib.org
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From: pat powers <opat49@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: storytimes and being animated
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Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 10:56:08 CST
--- Bonnie Wright <bwright@aldus.northnet.org>
wrote:
> I am not a very animated person and how do I get to
> be more expressive
> in
> relation to my storytimes <snip>. But I wonder if I can loosen
> up in storytimes or not? Can a non-performer become
> one?
Sure you can! Just relax, little kids are not very
judgemental, especially if you are kind to them.
Start out with the books you love. Get really
comfortable with the book and don't worry if you don't
get the text word for word. It can be really helpful
if you are so comfortable and familiar with the story
that you almost don't need the book. Don't be afraid
of using the same stories more than once as you build
your repetoire. Kids like repetitiveness and
familiarity. Find some stories that the kids can
easily respond to because of predictable and repetitve
words. Don't worry about entertaining the parents.
Just keep plugging away. Catch the enthusiasm of the
kids. It takes proactice. Good luck.
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From: Celeste Fong <CMFong@ci.ontario.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: stumper-Christmas in Borneo
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The website www.christmas.com/worldview
allows you to click on any area of
the world to learn about Chrismas celebrations in specific countries.
However, there is little info. about certain countries, probably because the
main religion is not Christianity. Borneo consists of 3 different
countries, per the World Book. One-fourth of it consists of Brunei and
part
of Malaysia, and three-fourths is part of the Republic of Indonesia. I
checked, and not much is listed for Indonesia and Malaysia and nothing for
Brunei.
Celeste Fong
Librarian
South Ontario Branch Library
2403-D Vineyard Ave.
Ontario, CA 91761
(909) 395-2251
Fax: (909) 930-0836
cmfong@ci.ontario.ca.us
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From: jsmell@juno.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Mother Goose Time
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Hi, everyone. I never done Mother Goose Time before and I want to start
the program in the spring time. This program is for 7 months to 18
months. I like to know what books you read; fingerplays you use; songs
you sing, etc.
Thank you.
Janet Ng
Children's Librarian
Queens Borough Public Library.
I don't say we all ought to misbehave, but we ought to look as we could.
Orson Welles
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From: "Karen Gardner" <kgardner@and.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: storytimes and being animated
Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 11:10:11 CST
Bonnie,
Wow, the questions you ask are difficult to answer without seeing a
person in action, I think.
People tell me I'm not very animated, either. But I am a different
person when I am in a program. I think one thing that really helped me
was speech class in college. I also have an education degree, and that
required me to get in front of people so many times that I finally got
used to most of it.
A great many of the books I use are not classics -- mainly because I find
children get bored if I read those. I find they're better suited for a
parent to read cuddled up with the child (one-on-one). It is extremely
important to read what you like. I've always seen that written in
books! If what you like is not a great draw for kids (don't worry about
the parents), then you need to keep searching until you find ones they
and you like. Attendance is important, but you will be burnt out quickly
if you don't do what you like. The big reward in programming is bridging
that generation gap with the kids. At least you have your crafts and
songs to fall back on until you find that special little something to
keep all interested and happy!
Observing others is a great helper in finding your niche. If that person
is very different from you, though, it can be a little intimidating.
Some people seem to have that off-the-cuff style that works. I have to
work at being charming and on-stage. But, just because you are a
"very
serious conscientious person" doesn't mean you can't be a programmer that
people want to see more of. Maybe you can do other things, instead of
programs, since you say you like being "helper" and
"coordinator". Do
the behind-the-scenes work and bask in the afterglow of the smiles on the
patrons' faces! Not everyone is cut out to be a programmer. Some of
us
have to work at it. But I found it a labor of love. Hope I've been
of
help to you!
Karen Gardner
Anderson Public Library
Anderson, IN 46016
kgardner@and.lib.in.us
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From: Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: storytimes and being animated
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Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 11:14:41 CST
Learn to appreciate yourself and read what you enjoy.
Children will appreciate your sincerity and will not
be put off by a phony attempt to be funny.
On the other side, why are you so serious? This is
personal work you could look into. Not knowing your
age I wonder if you have cast yourself in this life
role or if you are still young enough (not necessarily
age wise) to try other options. It sounds like you
want to try some drama. Go for it- many great stars
shine even though there every day roles may be serious
or shy.
=====
Sushila Mertens kidlit_2000@yahoo.com
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From: Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Labeling the collection
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Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 11:25:12 CST
Kids in our town always get assignments to do book reports on various
genres of books. So a couple of years ago, one of our librarians spent
several months going thru the chapter books and placing labels
identifying mystery, fantasy, science fi, historical, animals, sports,
humor, and adventure. Now we just tell our ptrons to look for the
unicorn or pirate sticker to find a book. It's so much easier! And
they thank us because they don't have to deal with the online catalog
(which doesn't list books by genre very well, anyway.)
Martha Simpson, Stratford (CT) Library
Ginny McKee wrote:
>
> We are having a discussion about the fiction collection and whether or not
> we should put the "mystery" or "science fiction" labels
on the books. Do
> you feel that doing this cuts down on your interaction with the children?
>
> We would love to know if you do and which genres do you label. Please
send
> the answer to this address:
>
ginny1222@hotmail.com
>
> I will collect the responses if anyone else is curious.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ginny McKee
> Children's Services
> South Brunswick [NJ] Public Library
> gmckee@lmxac.org
> ginny1222@hotmail.com
>
>
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From: Richard Kimble <kcs1@webt.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: storytimes and being animated
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Bonnie,
Yes, you can become more animated - just keep trying. (Yes, that's the
voice of experience speaking.) Watch for the reactions of the children,
and you'll soon find yourself playing up the silly parts, and getting more
dramatic in your reading.
Becoming the "joke-a-minute" kind of performer isn't necessary.
If you can
engage the children, and expose them to quality literature, and, most
importantly, share your love of reading with them, then you're giving them
a valuable gift.
As for your selection of material, how about mixing a personal favorite
with a crowd-pleaser in your program?
If there's a title you really dislike, I suggest you just don't use it in
your programs. Remember that not every title is suited to every person -
and that goes for librarians as well as patrons.
Good luck with your programs. You sound like the kind of librarian who
really wants to make a difference in children's lives.
Kathy Kimble
Elma Public Library
Elma, NY
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From: Susan Lempke <SDLempke@compuserve.com>
To: "INTERNET:pubyac@prairienet.org" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Storytimes and being animated
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Bonnie, I don't think you have to be animated to do storytimes. Everyone
has their own personal style, and some are much perkier by nature. I do
think you have to be expressive--you have to let your voice convey what is
going on in the story. That might require a little loosening up, to the
point where you're comfortable with making an angry exclamation sound
angry, and so forth.
I don't think you need to stick with classics. I'd be bored to death if I
did that all the time! Mix it up--read the things that appeal to you and
the things you think your community wants. It is a lot easier to get
excited about a story you like.
Finally, look for stories that have a lot of built-in sound effects.
Sometimes those just tell themselves, and often the kids will join in,
which makes the whole room animated. You don't have to do all the work
yourself! Good luck!
Susan Dove Lempke
Niles Public Library District
Niles IL
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From: oneil <oneil@asbank.com>
To: PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: re: Storytimes and being animated
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Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 11:57:48 CST
I can certainly identify with your wish to become better (or more
comfortable) at doing storytimes. It sounds like if the children and
parents enjoy your crafts, songs, and have expressed appreciation for
your kindness, you are doing a great job. I've been doing this for 24
years, and I still can't sing!
One thing that is true, is that the more storytimes you do , the better
you will get at it. I also took a course in oral performance which was
basically reading stories, plays and poems out loud in class. It helped
a lot.
Another course which I really recommend is improv- it was as much fun
as going to a birthday party when you were five. All the games and
exercises really loosened up any inhibitions about performing in public.
Actually, I found that taking any speech or acting class is helpful.
Now I am training volunteers to do storytimes at Head Start programs. I
am always amazed at the volunteers' quick progress. Part of their
training is observing me and others do story times- that helps them see
all kinds of possibilities that don't automaticly occur to them by
themselves. I often learn from their new ideas.Go observe other
librarians doing storytime as often as you can, and build up a network
for exchanging ideas.Also , I have learned alot from storytellers.
I have never used The Polar Express in a storytime. I have to like the
book, or I can't read it enthusiasticly enough for the children to enjoy
it. I choose books that I really like or books that I am sure the
children will enjoy. I also repeat well loved books fairly often.
My best advice is develop some good finger plays, flannel board
activities, and games , such as Going on a Bear Hunt. Alternate these
fun activities with the stories, and just enjoy playing with the
children!
Sally O'Neil
Head Start Story Hour Coordinator
Crowley, LA
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From: Binawill@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re Just For Fun: You know you work in children's services
Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 12:08:18 CST
You are having major surgery in the hospital and you do the following:
You ask all the hospital staff if their children have library cards and use
them.
You think that all those doodahs they use for your care might make nifty
crafts...(Not the icky used ones... things like caps and packaging....)
You wish you were Curious George and could act like he did....or perhaps
like
any of the other children's books characters who go to the hospital.
You start making up fingerrhymes or songs about the hospital... (The wheels
on the gurney go round and round, the flap on the johnny coat goes
open
and
shut... The lady in the next bed goes Wahh Wahh Wahh....)
Bina Williams
Bridgeport Public Library
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From: "mary thornton" <mthornton@techline.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: archeology mediums
Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 12:19:01 CST
I am sorry for the late reply. I have not checked my email this week. =
Several people have asked for the responses to the archeology medium =
here they are:
crushed walnut shells
dental plaster ( available from dental supply houses)
plaster of paris ( most popular)
clay
masonry sand ( no rocks)
sand and pariffin ( wax, I can't spell this, sorry)
ivory snow and 1/4 cup of water- mix in a plastic bag- mix and shape =
into a ball- push the artivacts inside-let dry on a foam tray for 2 =
days. (this is the one with instructions).
I also found a reference to a book, but there was no title, author, only =
an isbn. I will try with my ILL department. If they find the book I
=
will let you all know. Once I experiment, I will post my favorites.
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. I am sorry if I missed any. Any =
or all of these will help me a great deal.
Mary Thornton
McCleary Timberland Library
mthornto@timberland.lib.wa.us
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From: "Tatar, Becky" <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: patron confidentiality/youth
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We ask people to wait while we check in av materials. We let them know we
are checking inside the case to be sure 1) there is an item inside the case,
2) the item is ours and matches the case labeling, and 3) nobody took a bite
out of the item (it isn't damaged). Most patrons look for other materials
while we do this. We do get people who are in a hurry, and you can see
them
tapping their toes in their impatience, but most people understand
completely. This is very time consuming, but we have very few snags, or
empty cases waiting for items that never return, or unhappy patrons. Also,
if the patron still has the item in a player, or did not return any
documentation with the item, the item is considered still checked out. We
do not check in until everything with the item is returned. Hope this
helps.
Becky Tatar
Unit Head, Periodicals, Audiovisual
Aurora Public Library
1 E. Benton Street
Aurora, IL 60505
PHONE: 630-264-4100
FAX: 630-896-3209
www.aurora.lib.il.us
E-mail: bltata@aurora.lib.il.us
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From: Karen McNulty <kmcnulty@avon.lib.ct.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: storytimes and being animated
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Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 12:40:56 CST
Taking one college-level drama class (acting and script-reading) years ago
helped me immensely, and I have never been afraid of making a fool of
myself since (which is what I perceive the parents think of me, but the
kids adore exaggerated behaviors or voices, and they are who I'm getting
paid to serve). --KM P.S. Still, it is important to be yourself, and be
natural.
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From: "Hotmail" <argonneyouth@hotmail.com>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: My storytime website
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Just for the fun of it, and because I wanted to learn HTML, I've been
developing a website, devoted to Storytime plans. The address is
http://www.geocities.com/mystorytime/index.htm
. I hope to add a new theme
every week or two!
Please take a look at it, and if you have any comments or suggestions,
please send them to me at wgyswyt@hotmail.com
Wilma Flanagan
Youth Services Librarian
Argonne Library
Spokane County Library District
Spokane, Washington
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From: Mary K Chelton <mchelton@pop.mail.rcn.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org, yalsa-l@ala.org,
alsc-l@ala.org
Subject: Parents doing homework
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I would be interested to know about any materials, resources, or
services that anyone makes available for parents who are trying to
help their kids (children or YA) with homework.
I'll summarize for the various lists this is going to, if you're interested.
Mary K. Chelton
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From: "Jones, Trevelyn (Cahners -NYC)" <tjones@slj.cahners.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Request for nominations for ALSC's Distinguished Service Award
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ALSC's DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD:
PLEASE-Don't automatically hit reply and have your nomination go to the
entire CCBC list as this is confidential.
Mail, email or fax your nominations to Trev Jones, Chair, ALSC Distinguished
Service Award, School Library Journal, 245 W. 17th St. New York, NY 10021
Fax: (212) 463-6689
Email: tjones@slj.cahners.com
I encourage any of you who are members of ALA's Association for Library
Service to Children Division to submit nominations for the division's
Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes a member of the division who
has made significant contributions to children's library service and ALSC.
The nominated person may be a practicing librarian in a public or school
library, a library or information science educator, a member of the library
press or and editor or other employee of a publishing house. The individual
may be active or retired. Please include your nominee's name, address, work
and home phone numbers, and a list of that person's achievements. Letters of
support are not necessary for this nomination.
DEADLINE; December 29, 2000
Thanks for your interest and support.
Trev Jones, Chair
ALCS Distinguished Service Award Committee
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From: "karen correa" <karen_correa@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Youth Services Librarian - Pasco County, Florida
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Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 13:11:17 CST
Pasco County is located on the West Coast of Florida just north of Tampa.
We are conveniently close to Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater.
Youth Services Librarian I
Responsibility: Provides library services to children and teens.
Responsible for reference and reader's advisory. Programming for children
and teens. Handles school visits, tours and outreach. As well as various
projects.
Qualifications: ALA-Accredited MLS required. Knowledge of Children's
Literature. High tech, High-touch, Enthusiasm, energy and creativity a
must.
Salary range $28,587 - $45,993
Write for application to: Pasco County Personnel Dept., 7530 Little Road,
Suite 330, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Karen Correa
Youth Services Coordinator
Pasco County Library System
8012 Library Road
Hudson, FL 34667
(727)861-3040
Karenc@pasco.lib.fl.us
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From: Betsy Bybell <bbybell@norby.latah.lib.id.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Otter and beaver fingerplays
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Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 13:15:58 CST
Hi all,
I need some help coming up with otter and beaver fingerplays, songs, or
wiggle breaks to flesh out a program for all ages. I know this is an
obscure subject, but does anyone have any winners or storytimes they've
done on this theme?
Many thanks,
Betsy Bybell
Branch and Outreach Coordinator
Latah County Library District
110 S. Jefferson, Moscow ID 83843
208-882-3925, fax 208-882-5098
email: bbybell@norby.latah.lib.id.us
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From: "Christine B" <cdb_22@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper
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Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 13:20:42 CST
This book is probably 30 or 40 years old.
It is about a little girl, her name may be Rosie. She puts on a large hat
and takes her younger sibling on a trip to England. They use the bathtub
on
their ship, and they call themselves "London men" or "English
men."
We have looked at the Eloise books by Thompson and Sendak's Rosie...possibly
the patron is mixing the two in memory??? Any ideas would be greatly
appreciated! Please respond to me directly at either address listed below.
TIA
Christine Burnett
Children's Assistant
Coralville Public Library
Coralville, IA 52241
cburnett@coralville.lib.ia.us
cdb_22@hotmail.com
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From: "Cheryl D." <whirlee@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Swedish Christmas Books
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Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 13:26:52 CST
Happy Holidays to All!
I have a patron looking for any picture books relating to Swedish Christmas.
I believe the target age is elementary. Any ideas?
Thanks so much!
Cheryl Donahue
AKA The Grinch
Canton (CT) Public Library
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From: Beverly Bixler <bbixler@ci.sat.tx.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper
Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 13:31:47 CST
I had a patron in today looking for a Christmas story in which Santa Claus
encounters a sloth, a toucan (?), and an anaconda in a jungle or rain
forest. She thought the title was "Treeman". Title and keyword
searches on
our computer yielded nothing. Does this ring a bell with anyone? Thanks
much!
Beverly Bixler <bbixler@ci.sat.tx.us>
San Antonio Public Library, TX
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Robert Cormier, author of The Chocolate War, Dies
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Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 13:35:56 CST
Robert Cormier, author of The Chocolate War, Dies
http://guardian.co.uk/obituaries/story/0,3604,393224,00.html
"From the moment The Chocolate War, a coruscating attack on intimidation
and
corruption in an American catholic school, was published in 1974, the author
Robert Cormier, who has died aged 75, was continually raising the stakes
about what could be written about for young readers."
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Don Wood
Program Officer/Communications
American Library Association
Office for Intellectual Freedom
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
312-280-4225
800-545-2433, ext. 4225
Fax: 312-280-4227
dwood@ala.org
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/index.html
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Families Online Week
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Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 13:41:11 CST
GetNetWise is currently coordinating "Families Online Week," a public
awareness campaign to encourage parents and their children to go online
together during the holiday season and to find safe enriching activities
appropriate for children of various ages. Families Online Week will take
place the week of December 26th through January 3rd.
The Families Online Week activities will use the theme of New Year
resolutions to highlight the message of encouraging parents and kids to go
online together. Parents and caregivers can guide their children on the
Internet and use the occasion to make "New Year Online Resolutions."
By
Monday, December 4, a set of New Year resolutions that pertain to online
safety for parents and kids will be available at
http://www.getnetwise.org/resolution.
(The resolutions are at this URL now,
but may be revised through this weekend to increase the positiveness of each
resolution.)
Pease copy the message below my signature and forward it, along with the
attachment, to as many people and libraries as you think will be interested
in this campaign.
For more information about participating in the Families Online Week
initiative, please contact Jim Browne at (202) 638-4370; e-mail
jbrowne@getnetwise.org.
Thank you for your help.
Don Wood
Program Officer/Communications
American Library Association
Office for Intellectual Freedom
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
312-280-4225
800-545-2433, ext. 4225
Fax: 312-280-4227
dwood@ala.org
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/index.html
__________________________________________________
GetNetWise is currently coordinating "Families Online Week," a public
awareness campaign to encourage parents and their children to go online
together during the holiday season and to find safe enriching activities
appropriate for children of various ages. Families Online Week will take
place the week of December 26th through January 3rd.
The Families Online Week activities will use the theme of New Year
resolutions to highlight the message of encouraging parents and kids to go
online together. Parents and caregivers can guide their children on the
Internet and use the occasion to make "New Year Online Resolutions."
A set
of New Year resolutions that pertain to online safety for parents and kids
are available at http://www.getnetwise.org/resolution.
Libraries are encouraged to participate in this public awareness campaign to
encourage parents and kids to go online together.
For more information about participating in the Families Online Week
initiative, please contact Jim Browne at (202) 638-4370; e-mail
jbrowne@getnetwise.org.
Thank you.
__________________________
Dear GetNetWise Partners/Supporters, November 16, 2000
GetNetWise is currently coordinating "Families Online Week", a public
awareness campaign to encourage parents and their children to go online
together during the holiday season and to find safe enriching activities
appropriate for children of various ages. GetNetWise Families Online Week
will occur the week of December 26th through January 3rd, a time when
families are often home together during the holidays and looking forward to
New Year 2001.
The Families Online Week activities will use the theme of New Year
resolutions to highlight the message of encouraging parents and kids to go
online together. Parents and caregivers can guide their children on the
Internet and use the occasion to make "New Year Online Resolutions".
We are
developing a set of New Year resolutions that pertain to online safety for
parents and kids (http://www.getnetwise.org/resolution).
Already there are
commitments to participate from AOL, AT&T, The Center for Democracy and
Technology, The Disney Internet Group, Lycos, Microsoft, the National Center
for Missing and Exploited Children, NetNanny, SurfControl and Verizon!
We are urging all GNW partners to participate in the Families Online Week by
placing co-branded banner ads (see http://www.getnetwise.org/bannerads),
electronic communications, or public service announcements that will
encourage families to explore online together, and to make a New Year's
Resolution to become "Net-Wise".
This collective effort by partner companies and child oriented non-profit
organizations will serve as an anchor for an earned media campaign that will
raise the visibility of the participant's activities for children.
GetNetWise has designed the campaign to be co-branded with individual GNW
partners, and this will be a collective initiative and part of our common
effort to empower end users.
To participate in the Families Online Week initiative, please contact Jim
Browne at (202) 638-4370; e-mail jbrowne@getnetwise.org.
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