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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 18, 2000 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 325
PUBYAC Digest 325
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: March Break Program
by Maria Levetzow <mlevetzo@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
2) Question from SLJ about NetLibrary
by "Minkel, Walter (Cahners -NYC)" <WMinkel@cahners.com>
3) RE: You Know You're a Children's Librarian When....
by Sue Ridnour <SRidnour@flower-mound.com>
4) Non-fiction Bib
by susan sutton <susansutton_99@yahoo.com>
5) Rock and Roll
by "Rob Reid" <reid@ifls.lib.wi.us>
6) HIT: articles supporting funding for school libraries
by Robin Shtulman <shtulman@erving.com>
7) RE: CREW?
by Deb Janzen <djanzen@sjvls.lib.ca.us>
8) Re: CREW?
by "Ginny McKee" <ginny1222@hotmail.com>
9) library card sign-up ideas
by "Natasha Stocek" <stocek@hotbot.com>
10) Re: Unattended children in the library
by Jennifer Murphy <murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
11) Career awareness for YAs
by GalanteWood@aol.com
12) Re: March Break Program
by "Kathleen Roach" <ksaxton@wepl.lib.oh.us>
13) Rock & Roll
by Emily.Lloyd@co.fairfax.va.us
14) Re: March Break Program
by "Marge Tassione" <tassione@sls.lib.il.us>
15) Re: Discovery Girls
by "Curry Rose Hoskey" <hoskey@capecod.net>
16) Re: You Know You're a Children's Librarian When...
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
17) internet use in bibliography
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
18) RE: Unattended children in the library
by Beverly Bixler <bbixler@ci.sat.tx.us>
19) RE: rock and roll and reindeer hokey pokey
by Meghan Kennedy <MeghanK@moval.org>
20) Re: You Know You're a Children's Librarian When...
by "Susan Graf" <susangraf27@hotmail.com>
21) Re: You Know You're a Children's Librarian When...
by "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@midyork.lib.ny.us>
22) Re: March Break Program
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
23) comic books
by EGreen3792@aol.com
24) Storytime Ideas--Web Page
by Joy Shioshita <iris2@ix.netcom.com>
25) School-Public Library Cooperation
by Judah Hamer <JUDAH@bccls.org>
26) statewide children's services guidelines
by "Mary B. Pritting" <maryocean54@yahoo.com>
27) Teen Email Distribution List
by ThrasherS@jcl.lib.ks.us
28) stumper
by Lisa Durbin <ldurbin@heightslibrary.org>
29) Job Posting, western NC
by "Valerie Poust" <vpoust@bcpls.org>
30) Stumper Thanks
by montgomeryl@carnegielibrary.org
(Lisa Montgomery)
31) Stumper
by "Swarthmore Public Library" <swcsd@delco.lib.pa.us>
32) Re: Eganahpro
by "A. Kastner" <alisonkastner@yahoo.com>
33) STUMPER: Fripsey family?
by BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
34) STUMPER--Poem about mom who reads to me
by "Buchanan, Janice" <JaniceB@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us>
35) Tree stumper solved (I think)
by "Julie Pfeiffer" <JPFEIFFER@mail.mpl.lib.oh.us>
36) Chicago Public Library Staffer Files Discrimination Charges
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
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From: Maria Levetzow <mlevetzo@libby.rbls.lib.il.us>
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On Thu, 14 Dec 2000, Charles Schacht wrote:
> Is it just me or does anyone else think that a case could be made for not
> encouraging school age children to become adolescents as soon as possible?
No, Chuck, it's not just you. I'm appalled when I hear 7 year old kids
singing "Oops, I did it again", much less the thong song.
(Admittedly,
that's in part because I think those songs are really bad and I'm
concerned about the musical education of an entire generation.) But there
is *great* stuff out there for young kids that does not force them to grow
up too soon.
Case in point: "Singin' in the Bathtub" by John Lithgow.
These are old
jazz standards that he loved as a child and wants to share. While Lithgow
does not have the strongest voice I've ever heard (by a long shot), that
certainly adds to the charm of the album. This is an album that was
recorded for young people that will *NOT* drive Mom and Dad crazy. In
fact, my husband is getting a copy for Christmas.
I'm also a huge fan of the the Animaniacs' recording "Yakko's World"
which
is a collection of songs from the series that center on geography. You
haven't live until you've heard all the countries of the world or the
states and their capitals sung!
*****************************
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: "Minkel, Walter (Cahners -NYC)" <WMinkel@cahners.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Question from SLJ about NetLibrary
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Folks-- For a column I'm writing for an upcoming SLJ, I'd like to hear from
anyone whose library is using NetLibrary's services. I have a couple of
questions:
1) How long have you been using NetLibrary? How has it gone so far? Are
people (both staff & users) happy with it?
2) Does it matter to you--or to any of your staff--that the e-book files
aren't actually in the possession of the library, but remain--and are
managed--by NetLibrary? (What I'm getting at with this question is that
actual ownership of books, if NetLibrary is a window to the future, seems to
be drifting away from libraries as e-books (and reference databases as
opposed to old-fashioned paper reference books) are added to the mix. Am I
wrong?)
3) And my critical question: Do you notice young people (anyone under 18)
making much use of NetLibrary's collection? If so, details would be
appreciated.
Thanks very much! --W
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Walter Minkel * Technology Editor, School Library Journal * www.slj.com
wminkel@cahners.com * (212) 463-6721 *
fax (212) 463-6689
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From: Sue Ridnour <SRidnour@flower-mound.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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. . . or when your standard baby shower gift is a copy of Jim Trelease's
Read Aloud Handbook, along with a few board books (but only those that are
developmentally appropriate for babies, and NOT just board versions of
popular picture books!)
Sue Ridnour
Children's Services Librarian
Flower Mound Public Library
3030 Broadmoor Lane
Flower Mound, TX 75022
972.691.0059
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BOGART Debra [SMTP:dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us]
> Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 10:28 AM
> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
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> your standard gift to seniors graduating from high school is a copy of
> David
> Wiesner's Tuesday, with a Shelf Silverstein poem inscribed in the front...
>
> Debra Bogart, M.L.S.
> Youth Services
> Springfield Public Library
> Springfield, OR
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From: susan sutton <susansutton_99@yahoo.com>
To: Pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Non-fiction Bib
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Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 10:58:38 CST
There was an interesting letter on Pubyac awhile back
concerning the fact that most young boys (4th & 5th
grade) always seem to be steered to the fiction area
when they are searching for something to read. The
writer indicated it was the same when he was young and
it took him awhile to discover the wonderful true
adventure stories found in the non-fiction area. I'm
thinking for putting together a bookmark for our young
reluctant male (and female) readers that might address
this. Something that could be titled "Stories of
Adventure, Courage and True Heroes" (or something like
that). Any comments or suggestions that you all could
pass along would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
Sue Sutton
West Bloomfield Twp. Public Library
West Bloomfield, MI
susansutton_99@yahoo.com
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From: "Rob Reid" <reid@ifls.lib.wi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Rock and Roll
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 11:01:03 CST
I have to agree with Andrew about Rock and Roll today. It's all around =
kids and now packaged as "fun times." Children's recordings are full
of =
Elvis songs, Beatles, 60's Top 40,and such. Every other commercial uses =
"classic rock" to sell everything from sneakers to soda. Rock is now =
mainstream and acceptable for use in children's library programs. The =
revoluntionary aspect of "classic rock" has been replaced by the music
=
of the newer generation (Metallica, Marilyn Manson, Eminem, Korn) and is =
not appropriate for use with kids in a library. But then, I don't think =
these groups consider what they are playing as "Rock and Roll."=20
So put on "Happy Together," "Rockin' Robin," and "Here
Comes the Sun" =
(OK, leave out "Let's Spend the Night Together" and "Purple
Haze") and =
share the fun with the kids.
Rob (RapNRob) Reid
Youth Services/Special Needs Coordinator
Indianhead Federated Library System
1538 Truax Blvd, Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-839-5082, ext. 14
reid@ifls.lib.wi.us
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From: Robin Shtulman <shtulman@erving.com>
To: lm_net list <LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>,
Pubyac list
Subject: HIT: articles supporting funding for school libraries
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Thank you to everyone who replied sooooo quickly!
Here is what I have received so far:
*****
School Library Journal, December 2000, page 26
http://www.lisnews.com/search.php3?topic=YoungAdult
http://www.ala.org/aasl/SLMR/
School Library Media Research
http://www.simmons.edu/~baughman/mcas-school-libraries
http://insidedenver.com/news/0426lib4.shtml
http://www.lrs.org/html/school_studies.html
http://www.educationweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=28libe.h19
http://www.slj.com/articles/articles/20000401_7475.asp
http://inq.philly.com/content/inquirer/2000/06/08/tech_life/SKUL08.htm
http://www.reading.org/advocacy/policies/media_center.pdf
******
I'm sure that I will receive more replies, and I will post them all.
THANKS, everyone!
--
Robin Shtulman
Erving Elementary School
28 Northfield Rd.
Erving, MA 01344
http://www.erving.com/library/erving_library.htm
shtulman@erving.com
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From: Deb Janzen <djanzen@sjvls.lib.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: CREW?
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 11:05:33 CST
"The Crew Method: expanded guidelines for collection evaluation and weeding
for small and medium-sized public libraries" is the new title of the
revised Crew Manual. The Texas State Library publishes it and I found it
on their website. dmj
Deb Janzen
Reedley Branch Library
Reedley, CA 93654
djanzen@sjvls.lib.ca.us
559-638-2818
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From: Rebecca Domonkos [SMTP:rebeccadomonkos@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 8:19 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: CREW?
Does anyone know where I can buy a copy of the CREW weeding manual? (I
know,the "w" probably stands for "weeding" and I'm being
redundant.)
I couldn't find it on the ALA website, the Baker & Taylor link, or
amazon.com.
Thanks in advance!
Rebecca Swensen
Boca Raton Public Library
Boca Raton, Florida
rebeccadomonkos@hotmail.com
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From: "Ginny McKee" <ginny1222@hotmail.com>
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Subject: Re: CREW?
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Texas State Library!
Ginny McKee
Children's Services
South Brunswick [NJ] Public Library
gmckee@lmxac.org
ginny1222@hotmail.com
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From: "Natasha Stocek" <stocek@hotbot.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: library card sign-up ideas
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Hi everyone,
Has anyone done a library card sign-up campaign? If so, did you hand out any
prizes, etc or do any special activities? Thanks for any ideas!
Natasha Stocek
FCPL
Maryland
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From: Jennifer Murphy <murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Unattended children in the library
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 11:40:37 CST
Our policy says:
"In the interest of the safety of children, it is the policy of the Albany
Public Library that children NOT be left unattended in the library. We
urge
parents to remember that the library is a public building, and that it is
not
in the best interests of any child to be unattended except when
participating
in a supervised program. The library staff provides a wide variety of
material and services to children, but cannot assume parental
responsibility.
When children are disruptive and their behavior infringes upon the rights of
others to use the library, they will be asked to leave the building."
Elizabeth Lai wrote:
Murphy;Jennifer
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From: GalanteWood@aol.com
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Career awareness for YAs
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Hi -
Iam a library school student who has been following PUBYAC the last several
months and really enjoying it.
I am interested in career awareness programs for teens and wonder if any of
you hold any programs in this area? Perhaps something that gets teens
thinking about what skills they have or where their interests lie and what
kinds of careers there are that require these skills or interests. Or
perhaps what kinds of education -- high school and or college courses -- are
required for different fields.
Thanks very much for any input!
Joan Galante
galantewood@aol.com
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From: "Kathleen Roach" <ksaxton@wepl.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: March Break Program
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Hi All,
I'm responding to Chuck's concern about pushing rock and roll on kids
too early. While I understand his point, I think there are "rock 'n
roll" songs from the early years that are okay for the younger set and
that they really like.
Our summer reading theme two years ago was "Rock 'n Read." We
use a
single theme and carry it out through children, young adult and adult
programming. Here in the children's room, we concentrated on the 1950's
rock'n roll music. We had several recordings of 50's and 60's songs
that we played all summer and the kids really loved it! "Rockin'
Robin"
was one of their favorites! There's a group called the Re-Bops that has
several recordings out.
Our decorations were 50's-ish as well. Girls in poodle skirts at the
local soda fountain listening to the juke-box, that sort of thing. When
we did school visits, we used our boy and girl puppet, dressed in 50's
garb, and taught the kids the hand-jive. They remembered it all summer,
and some remembered it the next year when we went back for school
visits!
Much of the music written today wouldn't be appropriate for younger
kids, but if you go back to the "old time rock and roll," you'll find
some goodies that today's kids will be glad they were exposed to!
Thanks for allowing me my two cents!
Kathleen Saxton Roach
Children's Librarian
Willoughby Library
Willoughby, OH
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From: Emily.Lloyd@co.fairfax.va.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Rock & Roll
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hasn't, I'm pretty sure, been the music of adolescent rebellion for decades.
Born in '74, it was punk, goth or garage in my generation, and the music
mostly likely to take a beating for corrupting kids these days is certainly
gangsta, Eminem, etc. And I could easily see how someone could take issue
with a gangsta-related program. But rock & roll--? "Rock and
roll" isn't so
much a competitive musical genre these days as it is a phrase that means
"Let's have fun" ("Rock and Rolllll!"). Rock &
roll's still out there, of
course, but it mostly ain't kids who listen to it.
However
it is a theme that will probably attract kids, and anyone who's trying to
get a school-age program off the ground knows that the primary concern when
you're planning is figuring out how to get them to show up (I don't think
that can be overstated). Once you've got them there, slip into the corner
and furtively stick a Rosenshontz tape in the box, if you like. Works
every
time <grin>.
As for program suggestions, if I were doing a rock & roll thing, I'd likely
focus on the 50's and the birth of it. Kitschy diner-type stuff, poodle
skirts, malt-sharing, James Dean. Kids still get into this, believe it or
not. A few years back I had a bunch of sixth grade boys begging for me to
put on the "who put ram in the ramalamadingdong" song so they could
rehearse
the dance routine we'd made up to it, and looking very pleased with how cool
they were when they dressed up in jeans, plain white t-shirts, and
slicked-back hair.
as I sign off, I will mention, as far as growing up too fast goes, that the
other day a 3-yr-old boy at my library was singing Ricky Martin's "Shake
Your Bon-Bon, Shake Your Bon-Bon" over & over <grin>.
best,
em
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From: "Marge Tassione" <tassione@sls.lib.il.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: March Break Program
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 12:05:13 CST
Uh, oh, Chuck. Our summer reading theme for 2002 here is, "Reading
Rocks."
I just went to the Bon Jovi concert last month and had a great time. I
agree, there's all kinds of rockers out there, but I think it'll be fun.
There's lots of room to be creative. Plus, in my humble opinion, Britney
Spears, is not a rocker, she's what used to be called "Bubble Gum."
Being
inventive is great fun, and I think we can use rock in an appealing way.
So, what do you think of the Beatles? Sooner or later, everything becomes
classic. Just my two cents, and my own opinion.
Margaret Tassione
tassione@sls.lib.il.us
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From: "Curry Rose Hoskey" <hoskey@capecod.net>
To: "Marty Staton" <mstaton@ci.poquoson.va.us>
Subject: Re: Discovery Girls
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I received the "Fall Premiere Issue" and had it sitting on my desk for
awhile. Several girls picked it up and asked if they could check it out.
It looks like a good alternative to "Girls' Life," which is incredibly
materialistic and "get your guy"-oriented, yet is supposed to be
geared
towards girls ages 9-13. "Discovery Girls" seems to let kids be
kids, IMHO.
Curry Rose Hoskey
Youth Services Librarian
Eastham Public Library
190 Samoset Rd.
Eastham MA 02642
http://www.capecod.net/~elibrary/
Opinions expressed are my own, not the library's.
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> Does anyone get the new magazine Discovery Girls (8-12 year olds) ??
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From: karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
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you can't throw anything away without eyeing it first
for future crafts use.
--- Shanla Brookshire <shanlab@hotmail.com>
wrote:
> .....when your office is packed to the ceiling
> with toilet paper rolls,
> cardboard tubes, and paper plates.
>
>
Shanla Brookshire
>
Children's Librarian
>
Lovett Memorial Library
>
Pampa, TX 79065
>
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From: karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
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Subject: internet use in bibliography
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Does anyone know the proper way to cite a website in a
bibliography? TIA
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From: Beverly Bixler <bbixler@ci.sat.tx.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Unattended children in the library
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 13:05:35 CST
At the San Antonio Public Library, we have a handout for parents that says
the following:
Policy Regarding Unattended Children
The San Antonio Public Library welcomes use by children, and staff will
assist them in use of Library materials or services. A responsible adult or
sibling should accompany young children while they are using the Library,
for the child's safety and comfort.
Library staff will notify the parent or guardian of unattended children
when:
it is possible that the Library will be closing earlier than usual (due to
inclement weather, a power outage, etc.)
the child's behavior disturbs other users of the Library
there is cause to believe that the child's health or safety is in danger
the Library staff are unable to provide the necessary degree of supervision
taht is desirable for young children, for extended periods of time
Children who have not been picked up by closing time, and whose parent or
guardian cannot be contacted, will be placed in the care of the San Antonio
Police Department and will be taken to the Children's Shelter.
Hope this helps.
Beverly Bixler
San Antonio Public Library, TX
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From: Meghan Kennedy <MeghanK@moval.org>
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Subject: RE: rock and roll and reindeer hokey pokey
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W/all this hokey pokey talk, I figured I'd add in a book I recently came
across. It's called Toddler Two Step by Kathi Appelt. I love it!
Can't
wait to use it w/the kids :-)
Meghan
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From: Stephanie Borgman [mailto:sborgman@hcpl.net]
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 8:26 AM
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Subject: rock and roll and reindeer hokey pokey
A wonderful book that unfortunately appears to have gone OP brings a rock
and roll beat to younger children without more mature overtones. Charles
Temple's 1995 title, CADILLAC, illustrated by Lynne Lockhart is terrific.
With a catchy refrain that includes that timeless phrase, boom chaka laka, a
young girl describes in rhyme riding with Granny in her old Cadillac. It
has never failed to get kids (and adults) in my story times swaying,
snapping their fingers, and helping with the refrain.
Still in print and very useful for those of you who find yourselves dealing
with culturally deprived children who have yet to be instructed in the
gentle art of social dance is THE HOKEY POKEY by Larry La Prise, Charles
Macak, and Tafft Baker. Published in 1997 with illustrations by Sheila
Hamanaka, this has also been a crowd pleaser for me. I can't put my hands
on a copy at the moment, but I seem to remember that it has a brief note
regarding the historical development of this national treasure in ski lodges
in the late 1940s.
Enjoy!
Stephanie Robinson Borgman
Juvenile Specialist
Harris County Public Library
Houston, Texas
(713) 749-9000
sborgman@hcpl.net
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From: "Susan Graf" <susangraf27@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: You Know You're a Children's Librarian When...
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 13:33:12 CST
I have enjoyed everyone's contributions--I just had to add what happened
this week . We are in the midst of a grant-funded project, bringing all
the
4th graders from our City's public elementary schools to the library for a
brief (45 min) tour; I usually ask the kids how much it costs to get a
library card first thing (and bring it up at least twice more during the
tour!). Almost every class has someone who knows that it costs nothing to
get your card; however, on Wednesday a little girl raised her hand, with "I
know, I know!!" When I pointed to her, she said, "Priceless
Graf <BR>Family Services Librarian <BR>North Las Vegas Library
District
<BR>2300 Civic Center Drive <BR>North Las Vegas, NV 89030
<BR>(702)633-1070
FX (702)649-2576 <BR>susangraf27@hotmail.com
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From: "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@midyork.lib.ny.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: You Know You're a Children's Librarian When...
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And egg cartons, and old greeting cards and baby food jars and cottage
cheese containers.....
Lorie O'Donnell, MLS
Jervis Public Library
Rome, NY 13440
-- To the uneducated, an A is just three sticks.
-----Winnie the Pooh
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: March Break Program
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Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 14:10:19 CST
Well, this does sound a tad curmudgeonish, but I
understand your point. Unfortunately it is this sort
of program that becomes a "last ditch" effort to draw
kids away from their playstations and into the
library. Even though I defend books like Goosebumps by
smiling and saying "well at least they're reading," I
still cringe everytime a child asks me where to find
them. I suppose we all have to find our own comfort
level and smile a little broader. In regard to this
program though, if this is a concern, maybe you could
use the theme but stick with more "classic rock 'n
roll" like Elvis, The Beatles or The Beach Boys. Kids
still like them (I know I'm not exactly a kid, but I'm
only 29 and I've been listening to 'oldies' my whole
life). Plus, they tend to be "cleaner" and the parents
might like it too.
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From: EGreen3792@aol.com
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: comic books
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Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 14:24:00 CST
I would like to know your opinion on comic books in the young adult or
children's collection. I have looked at a number of research articles and
texts on the subject but would like to hear from some librarians that
include
the genre in their collection. I would also be interested in finding out
what
comics are included, circulation rates, and where they are purchased.
Elisa Greenstein
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From: Joy Shioshita <iris2@ix.netcom.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Storytime Ideas--Web Page
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Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 14:32:30 CST
Greetings.
Some great storytime ideas are available online at
<http://www.bayviews.org/storytime.html>,
the website of the Association of
Children's Librarians of Northern California. Penny Peck of San Leandro
Public Library has developed the annotated lists of suggested picture
books, often including craft and activity ideas related to the themes. Most
of the programs are geared to a preschool audience.
Joy Shioshita
ACL Webkeeper
shiosjk@oaklandlibrary.org
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From: Judah Hamer <JUDAH@bccls.org>
To: lissa_l@scils.RUTGERS.EDU, pubyac@PRAIRIENET.org
Subject: School-Public Library Cooperation
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 14:40:56 CST
A colleague and I are planning to collaborate with two libraries
in our system on a special project. Our intent is to
facilitate a high level of cooperation between the local library &
school system in two separate towns (populations 11,700 & 7,100).
During the planning/exploration stage we'd like to look at places
where a strong relationship in this area has been established.
If you know of a library or school system that might serve as a
model for such a project, any information you can provide would
be greatly appreciated.
Thanks (in advance) for your replies!
Judah S. Hamer
Young Adult Services Coordinator
Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS)
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From: "Mary B. Pritting" <maryocean54@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: statewide children's services guidelines
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 14:49:26 CST
Dear Pubyacers:
The New State Library has appointed a committee to revise their 1987
Guidelines for "Children's Services in Public Libraries of New
Jersey". The
committee is interested in seeing what other states have done in this area.
If anyone on the listserv knows of a state that has recently (within the
last 5 years) produced children' s services guidelines could you please
email me at maryocean54@yahoo.com
with this information. If anyone has a
copy that they can send me I would greatly appreciate it. Of course, I
would send it back once I had made a copy of it. My address is Mary
Pritting, Assistant Director, Union Public Library, 1980 Morris Ave.,
Friberger Park, Union, New Jersey 07083-3578. Thank you in advance for any
help you can give me.
Sincerely,
Mary Pritting
Union Public Library
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From: ThrasherS@jcl.lib.ks.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Teen Email Distribution List
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Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 14:57:51 CST
We are considering setting up a teen email distribution list at our library.
The idea is that we would email teens whenever we have programs, etc that
might be of interest to them. We are interested in the legal ramifications
of this. Have any other libraries out there done this before? Do you have
to get parental permission before emailing teens? Are you aware of any
child internet protection acts that discourages emailing teens without
parental permission?
I thought I heard this idea at PLA or ALA last year, but I don't remember
who or which library was doing it :o(
Any advice or legal experience would be greatly appreciated!
Shawn Thrasher
Johnson County Libary
Kansas
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From: Lisa Durbin <ldurbin@heightslibrary.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper
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Dear Collective Brain--
This is a subject stumper, not a specific story. A patron is looking for
books for a five-year-old about a parent who has an on-going illness (not
cancer) and has to take lots of medication. We've checked our parenting
collection and A to Zoo and are looking for more suggestions. Please email
gwelte@heightslibrary.org.
Thanks!!
Lisa Durbin and Glynis Welte
Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library
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From: "Valerie Poust" <vpoust@bcpls.org>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job Posting, western NC
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Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 15:02:19 CST
YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN (Librarian I)-Search extended: The Burke County
Public Library System in beautiful western North Carolina seeks a highly
energetic and creative individual to join a busy and hard-working Youth
Services Department in a newly renovated facility. QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualified candidates will have an MLS from an ALA-accredited institution
with degree concentration in Youth Services; considerable knowledge of
children's literature and services; some experience working with children
(birth-8th grade); some experience using automated systems and current
library technology; some supervisory experience; and excellent
interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Recent graduates as
well as experienced professionals are encouraged to apply. EXAMPLES OF
WORK: Assists in planning, development, and execution of storytimes and
other programs for youth ages birth to eighth grade, assists in collection
development, assists in staff supervision/training, performs circulation
and reference duties. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week.
SALARY: $29,856-$31,152 to start, depending on experience. DEADLINE:
Job
open until filled. TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, academic
transcript(s), and contact information for 3 references to: Valerie Poust,
Assistant Director, BCPLS, 204 S. King St., Morganton, NC 28655.
E-mail:
vpoust@bcpls.org. Visit the BCPLS
homepage for more information about the
library. <http://www.bcpls.org>
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From: montgomeryl@carnegielibrary.org
(Lisa Montgomery)
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper Thanks
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Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 15:04:27 CST
Thanks to all of you who responded to my "Cave/Children in the woods
fall through the ground" stumper. PUBYAC is a truly great resource.
Thanks again & happy holidays!
Sincerely,
Lisa Montgomery
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From: "Swarthmore Public Library" <swcsd@delco.lib.pa.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 15:06:47 CST
Hi - I've had a request from a patron whose grandson has accidentally =
killed his pet lizard. She wants a book that will help him understand =
that some animals are not meant to be pets or that wild animals belong =
in the wild and not in a home. Any ideas?=20
Thanks in advance.
swcsd@delco.lib.pa.us
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From: "A. Kastner" <alisonkastner@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Eganahpro
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Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 15:09:16 CST
The book is The Lion's Paw, by Robb White. Thanks to
those who responded. The patron is very pleased.
__________________________________________________
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Yahoo! Shopping - Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products.
http://shopping.yahoo.com/
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From: BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: STUMPER: Fripsey family?
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Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 15:12:18 CST
A patron is looking for a series she read in the 50's or 60's about a family
named the "Fripseys" who learn to play flutes and travel around the
country
performing. She thinks the first two titles were Fripsey Summer and Fripsey
Fun. I haven't turned up any leads, does this sound familiar to anyone?
Thank you--
dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us
Debra Bogart, M.L.S.
Youth Services
Springfield Public Library
Springfield, OR
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From: "Buchanan, Janice" <JaniceB@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER--Poem about mom who reads to me
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Dear Collective Brain,
A patron (and I) want to know who wrote this famous poem, which (I hope) is
near and dear to all our hearts, especially us children's librarians who are
mothers and/or who had mothers who read to us. I have checked Granger's
Index to Poetry (6th, 7th, 8th & 9th editions) and Brewton's Index to
Children's Poetry (4 volumes).
Too many have riches
and wealth untold.
Basket of jewels,
caskets of gold.
But richer than I
you will never be.
For I have a mother
who reads to me.
Thank you very much. Please reply directly to me:
janiceb@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us
Janice Buchanan, Asst. Youth Librarian
Mount Vernon City Library
Mount Vernon, Washington
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From: "Julie Pfeiffer" <JPFEIFFER@mail.mpl.lib.oh.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Tree stumper solved (I think)
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Thanks to all who replied to my query regarding the story about the tree
with the funny name, bearing a variety of fruits. When I called the patron
today I reached her mother (who was the one that read this book so often to
her children and had also been racking her brain for the title) and provided
her with the responses. She is almost certain that one in particular,
Tortoise's Dream by Joanne Troughton (c1986), is the book they were looking
for.
The book is out of print and my library doesn't own it. I offered to try
an
inter-library loan, but this mom is already heading to E-Bay.
Thank you for all your efforts with the somewhat misguided information you
had to work with (the name of the tree not being in the title as thought and
pub. date off a bit). This group never ceases to amaze me.
Julie Pfeiffer
Youth Services Librarian
Middletown Public Library
Middletown OH
jpfeiffer@mail.mpl.lib.oh.us
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Chicago Public Library Staffer Files Discrimination Charges
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Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 15:18:36 CST
Chicago Public Library Staffer Files Discrimination Charges over Cybersmut
http://www.ala.org/alonline/news/2000/001218.html#chicago
"A staffer has filed a sexual discrimination charge against the Chicago
Public Library, alleging that her ongoing exposure to Internet pornography
viewed on computers by patrons has subjected her to 'a sexually
offensive/hostile work environment,' and that her repeated complaints to the
library administration have gone unheeded."
See also
Civil Liability for an alleged hostile work environment related to patron or
employee Internet use
http://www.ftrf.org/work_jb.html
_________
Don Wood
Program Officer/Communications
American Library Association
Office for Intellectual Freedom
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
1-800-545-2433, ext. 4225
Fax: 312-280-4227
dwood@ala.org
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/index.html
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