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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults
& Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2000 6:49 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 327
PUBYAC Digest 327
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Toy Kits: Cleanliness/Circulation
by "Steffi Smith" <ssmith@zblibrary.org>
2) Re: You know you're a children's librarian when
by "Linette Ivanovitch" <linette@missoula.lib.mt.us>
3) Re: internet use in bibliography
by "Wayne Grimm" <WAYNEG@ci.tigard.or.us>
4) Re: Hooked on Phonics
by "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
5) Re: March Break Program
by Diana Cook <dcook@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
6) Re: Teen Email Distribution List
by RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
7) Re: comic books
by Shari Hetzke <shetzke@nslsilus.org>
8) SRC decorating ideas for a fantasy/medieval theme
by Sullivan <ksulliva@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
9) what can storytelling do for you?
by Aarene Storms <astorms@kcls.org>
10) Re: library card sign-up ideas
by "Mary Moody" <MMOODY@vigo.lib.in.us>
11) Rock & Roll & Soap Boxes, Oh My!
by Emily.Lloyd@co.fairfax.va.us
12) toddler storytime
by "Liz Maggio" <liz@palos-verdes.lib.ca.us>
13) Recommended Children's Music
by "Elaine Moustakas" <elainem9@hotmail.com>
14) readers theater
by Sarah Cofer <SCofer@worthington.lib.oh.us>
15) Rollerblading Magazine
by Carhart <jcarhart@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
16) Re: toddler storytimes
by Lisa Hughes <lhughes@scinet.co.santa-clara.ca.us>
17) Teen Issues programs
by "Sparta Library" <spartalibrary@centurytel.net>
18) Storytime Ideas--Web Glitch
by Joy Shioshita <iris2@ix.netcom.com>
19) Re: comic books
by "Melanie C. Duncan" <duncanm@mail.bibb.public.lib.ga.us>
20) FW: 12 days of Harry Potter
by Joyce Welkie <JWelkie@plainfield.lib.in.us>
21) Book trivia help
by Bryce <Bryce@exchg1.palsplus.org>
22) YA Programming Budgets
by "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
23) Re: Pen pals
by Diana Cook <dcook@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
24) Drop-in Storytimes
by "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
25) Stumper - Red Geranium
by thrall4 <u1002350@warwick.net>
26) Survival Stories
by "Tara Eliason" <tmantsch@cshnyc.org>
27) Book title
by "Leah M. Kloc" <lkloc@scils.rutgers.edu>
28) Hank Aaron Stumper
by "Elizabeth Fears" <EFears@mpl.org>
29) Goose - Geese Stumper
by Jacob Harris <jacobh@mail.orion.org>
30) stumper
by "Cathy Morton" <cmorton@weberpl.lib.ut.us>
31) Stumper answer clarification
by montgomeryl@carnegielibrary.org
(Lisa Montgomery)
32) Job Posting
by Sue Ridnour <SRidnour@flower-mound.com>
33) Rumer Godden, perhaps?
by "Children" <children@fnsb.lib.ak.us>
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From: "Steffi Smith" <ssmith@zblibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Toy Kits: Cleanliness/Circulation
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Please make sure that the laundromat doesn't put the puppets in the dryer.
It is really better for the puppets if they air dry. A lot of them have
fake fur on them and the hot dryer "perms" the hair. We
circulate about 400
puppets a month, and do the mass cleaning twice a year. During the rest of
the time, I take home the dirty puppets and wash them with my own stuff,
according to their color. I average 4 or 5 a week.
Steffi Smith
Zion-Benton Public Library
Zion, IL 60099
ssmith@zblibrary.org
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From: "Linette Ivanovitch" <linette@missoula.lib.mt.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: You know you're a children's librarian when
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For older kids, dryer lint can be used to make fire starters. Use
paper egg cartons. Fill each of the sections with dryer lint. Pour
melted parafin wax over the top. This is a classic Girl Scout
activity--and make good Christmas gifts! To make them REALLY
fancy you can add scented oil, such as pine or cinnamon!
(I had a hard time explaining to my new husband why there was a
bag of dryer lint collecting in the bathroom for six months prior to
our Brownie-Juniors Girl Scout overnight....sigh, he is a neat-nik
and a noncollector.)
Linette Ivanoivtch
YA Librarian
Missoula Public Library
Missoula, MT 59802
From: bonnie webster
<msbonnie2562@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: You know you're a children's
librarian when
Date sent: Tue, 19 Dec 2000 09:59:25 CST
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> you go through the garbage looking for useful things
> to make things out of such as pretty catalog covers,
> cardboard, etc. even lint from the clothes dryer
>
> Bonnie programmer
> Taylor Co. Public Library
> Campbellsville, Ky.
>
> __________________________________________________
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From: "Wayne Grimm" <WAYNEG@ci.tigard.or.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
<kmlib@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: internet use in bibliography
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 15:40:48 CST
>>> karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
12/18/00 10:52AM >>>
Does anyone know the proper way to cite a website in a
bibliography? TIA
APA style: http://www.apa.org/journals/webref.html
MLA style:
http://www.mla.org/www_mla_org/style/style_main.asp?level=2&mode=page&page=1
&link=sty72800121438§ion=sty51800124510
ugly URL, I know, but it gets you there.
--w.
Wayne J. Grimm, Young Adult Services Librarian
Tigard Public Library
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 684-6537 ext 283
wayneg@ci.tigard.or.us
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From: "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
<ksaxton@wepl.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Re: Hooked on Phonics
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Ours circulate for two weeks also, as do other games. Also, there is
usually a waiting list for them. We have purchased more copies which has
helped a lot. I do know that sometimes people request them just to try
them
out to see if they want to spend the money on it themselves. Two weeks
would be a very short time to actually use the kit and get a lot of good out
of it, I think. There is so much to it.
Cindy Rider
Young Peoples Dept.
Vigo Co. Public Library
Terre Haute, IN
crider@vigo.lib.in.us
http://www.vigo.lib.in.us
Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.
Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.
"In real life, of course, it is the hare who wins. Every time. Look
around
you. And in any
case, it is my contention that Aesop was writing for the tortoise
market." - Anita Brookner
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From: Diana Cook <dcook@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: March Break Program
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 15:56:53 CST
Re: rock and roll programs. In Sask last year we had a SRP theme of Rock
and Roll and read. I had no trouble finding "rock" music that
was not too
explicit and the kids loved dancing or singing along, enjoying the
feel-good aspect of music that is upbeat. I used it to promote the
library's extensive collection of music, which kids may not be aware of.
We made toy microphones with tp tubes, styro balls and lots of glitter and
a good time was had by all. I don't think it hurt anyone....The novelty
of a disco ball was the crowning glory. Rock and roll does not have to be
about sex and drugs and so on.
That said, I have to say that I had my 9 year old at the table talking
about a song that my teenagers and myself know to be sexually explicit
but she did not realize this, and just liked it for the beat. I find
myself humming it too, because it has a catchy beat and it was not until I
listened to the words one day that I realized what it was really saying.
I was not impressed. My youngest child is a girl who knew all the words
to spice girls songs when she was 5. I didn't approve but what can you do
when you have older teens in the house also. We all have rights to the
kitchen radio. I think that little kids like the Britney Spears stuff for
the music, not the words. But I also find it upsetting to hear it coming
out of a little kids mouth. A nmber of years ago there was a telethon
with many children performing and a lot of them were doing Shania Twain's
hit, Man of MIne, which I found totally disgusting coming from the mouth
of a 5 year old dressed like Shania Twain, no matter how well they perform
and how talented they are. But when asked, she told the audience this was
her favorite song and she wanted to do it for the telethon. I guess kids
will sing what they hear and if Mum and /Dad are country fans, that is
what they will sing, same for rock and roll, heavy metal what have you.
My older kids grew up to Raffi in the car, Sharon Lois and Bram in the
living room and the Rankin family in the kitchen......But my youngest has
her own radio and tunes into a pop station.....guess that is life growing
up as the youngest.....
Diana
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From: RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
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I just started one. Sign up slips were put in the YA room and they are
turned
in at the reference desk. My first email included a list of new CD
additions,
promoted a Christmas passive program in the YA room, and promoted the comics
and
graphic novels collection. I plan to include new book annotations and
interesting teen websites in future emails.
I didn't ask for parental permission since the kids sign up of their own
free
will, I will assume they have an email address with their parents'
permission.
I stole the idea too :)
RoseMary
ThrasherS@jcl.lib.ks.us wrote:
> 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: Shari Hetzke <shetzke@nslsilus.org>
To: EGreen3792@aol.com
Subject: Re: comic books
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 16:12:46 CST
The Simpsons, Batman, Pokemon, Sailor Moon, and Looney Tunes are all
popular here. I buy them from the local comic book store. The owner
saves the newest in each series that are popular here and I stop in about
once a month and pick them up, along with any new graphic novels. These
are all housed in the young adult collection. The comic books do go out
but are primarily read here in the building.
Shari Hetzke tel 847-506-2629
Secondary School Services Specialist fax 847-506-2655
Arlington Heights Memorial Library shetzke@nslsilus.org
500 North Dunton
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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From: Sullivan <ksulliva@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: SRC decorating ideas for a fantasy/medieval theme
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Hi Everyone! We are considering using a medieval or fantasy type theme
for our summer reading club this year. I was wondering if anyone out
there has ever used this theme and would be willing to share some of your
room decorating ideas. Thank you in advance!
Kelly Booth
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street
Patchogue, New YOrk 11772
ksulliva@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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From: Aarene Storms <astorms@kcls.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: what can storytelling do for you?
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 16:29:46 CST
Pubyaccers,
I've been asked by the local storytelling guild (I'm on the board) to ask
librarians what sort of programming the guild could present that would be
especially useful to us in our work in libraries and with kids.
So I'm asking: if money were no object (of course it is, but we'll pretend
for
a while), what sort of program do you really, really wish a storytelling
guild
would produce and make available to you and the children's librarians around
you? Be as crazy or as specific as you want--I'll take all the suggestions
to
the next board meeting in early January.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Most of my life I've spent reading books and riding horses.
The rest, I've just wasted.
Aarene Storms astorms@kcls.org
King County Library System<<<<<<<<<<<<<
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From: "Mary Moody" <MMOODY@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: library card sign-up ideas
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 16:37:48 CST
>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
Greetings Natasha,
I was very pleased with our library card sign-up this year.
Our goal was to reach every kindergarten and preschool child in our public
and private schools.
We adopted a mascot that we thought would appeal to this age group and made
appointments to visit each public school and as many private schools as
possible. We were pretty successful. Here are some of our ideas.
We gave every child a new library card in a letter to their parents, that
was invalid until the child and the parent came into the library to have it
activated.
Each child that returned their application to receive a card was also given
a gift book.
As a marketing tool our library purchased new library cards with a picture
of a teddy bear on it called "My First Library Card."
These were the ones
given in the letter. Along with that new addition to our card selections
we
also added cards with dinosaurs, airplanes, unicorns, flowers, a "Sherlock
Holmes" like profile picture, and our original card. We plan to add
other
selections at a later date. Once the application was brought in the child
could choose not to have the "My First Library Card" and could select
the
style they desired.
I can say that the librarian/mascot (which was a big cuddly bear costume
worn by a staff member) visits were successful, and many of the cards were
returned.
Also during that time (and this is continuing indefinitely) the fee for
replacing a lost card was waived.
This campaign also afforded an opportunity cooperation between the library
the schools.
Mary C. Moody
School Liaison Librarian
Vigo County Public Library
\0/\0/\0/ "Let everything that hath breath Praise the Lord!"
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From: Emily.Lloyd@co.fairfax.va.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Rock & Roll & Soap Boxes, Oh My!
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 16:51:56 CST
Chuck writes, "The longer kids can go without having to start worrying
about
whether they have what it takes to attract the OPPOSITE SEX, the better off
and happier they'll be, to my antedeluvian way of thinking, and the vast
majority of rock and roll is clearly opposite sex music, no matter how you
slice it."
Okay, I'm not gonna argue the rock point anymore, but speaking of
antediluvian, what's with this "OPPOSITE SEX" in caps, Chuck?
It's a
potentially harmful mistake to assume that all of your patrons, youth
included, are interested in the OPPOSITE SEX.
Especially if they're listening to Ricky Martin <grin>.
There's no such thing as "opposite sex music." Call it "sex
music" if you
must, but please don't make that mistake again--for your patrons' sake.
And
yes, for anyone who may be freaking out, there IS such a thing as a gay kid.
We don't spring fully-grown from the head of David Geffen at 18.
stepping off soap box & wondering how I could use it in a program,
em
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From: "Liz Maggio" <liz@palos-verdes.lib.ca.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: toddler storytime
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Hi everyone--Just wanted to thank all who responded to my question regarding
toddler storytime procedures. I now have quite a few points of view on the
subject, and will see which approach--or combination of approaches--will
work best for us. Thanks again!
Liz Maggio
Palos Verdes Library District
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
liz@palos-verdes.lib.ca.us
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From: "Elaine Moustakas" <elainem9@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Recommended Children's Music
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 17:10:50 CST
Hi All...
My library has a very small collection of children's music and it's all on
cassette. It's (finally) time to go high tech and start a children's CD
collection and I need help. I want to start a collection of the most
popular/best children's music titles that are readily available. If anyone
knows of useful web sites with this information or you have your own
suggestions, I would appreciate it.
Please reply to the following email address (note: this address is different
than the one I'm writing from)
elainem@worldnet.att.net
I will be glad to compile my results and it is much easier to compile from
that address.
Thanks so much. Pubyac is always such a wonderful resource and I value all
of you!
Elaine
elainem@worldnet.att.net
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From: Sarah Cofer <SCofer@worthington.lib.oh.us>
To: tagad-l@topica.com, "'yalsa-l@ala1.ala.org'"
<yalsa-l@ala1.ala.org>,
"'ohioya@winslo.state.oh.us'"
<ohioya@winslo.state.oh.us>,
pubyac@prairienet.org
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Hi! Excuse the cross posting!
Have any of you ever tried Reader's Theatre with your advisory groups? My
Teen GAB group wants to do it this summer and it is something I have no
experience in. I have been doing lots of online research, but thought some
real advice from the pros would help out a lot.
Thanks!!!!!
Sarah Cofer
Young Adult Librarian
Northwest Library
2280 Hard Rd.
Columbus, OH 43235
scofer@worthington.lib.oh.us
(614)645-2656
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From: Carhart <jcarhart@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Rollerblading Magazine
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 17:27:24 CST
I had a YA request that we get"Daily Bread Skate Magazine". Does
anyone get it or know about it. It is not in Katz.
Jo-Ann Carhart
Head of Adult & Young Adult Services
East Islip Public Library
381 East Main Street
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 581-9200 x 5
(631) 581-2245 (FAX)
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From: Lisa Hughes <lhughes@scinet.co.santa-clara.ca.us>
To: Liz Maggio <liz@palos-verdes.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Re: toddler storytimes
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 17:35:43 CST
Personally, I don't worry as much about older children attending a
storytime geared to younger children as I worry about younger children
attending an older storytime. The older child is probably within a few
years of the younger child, and while s/he is capable of understanding
more complicated books, can still enjoy easier books, while a younger
child doesn't understand the longer books and gets bored (and
restless). I read picture books to the class my daughter was in through
sixth grade, and the kids always enjoyed it. Obviously, I was choosing
longer, more complicated picture books, but they were still "easy" for
these kids.
If the older child is not yet old enough to be in preschool (or does not
attend preschool on the day of your storytime), what is the parent
supposed to do? Finding a babysitter for one hour in the morning is not
easy, and it doesn't always work to swap with other mothers. The parent
is making an effort to do something special for the younger child, for
which she should be commended. Having "been there, done that", I
know
that my younger child got taken along to her older brother's activities
more than he was taken along to hers. If you're doing registration, just
make sure that parents know that it's geared for the toddlers--and deal
with any problems with older child on a case-by-case basis.
Good luck.
Lisa Mead Hughes, Children's Services
Campbell Public Library
77 Harrison Avenue, Campbell CA 95008-1499
voice: (866-1991) fax: (408) 866-1433
lhughes@scinet.co.santa-clara.ca.us
*** All standard disclaimers apply ***
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From: "Sparta Library" <spartalibrary@centurytel.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Teen Issues programs
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I am planning a new type of program for our Teen Advisory Council and want
to know if anyone else out there has tried something similar. I want to
brainstorm with the group and come up with issues they want to discuss and
have questions about, then flood them with a wealth of information and bring
in experts to discuss these topics. I would like to get into topics such
as
cliques and popularity, body image, boys/girls = Mars/Venus, parents,
smoking, drinking, teen pregnancy, getting good grades, etc. We have so
much good information I want to get into their hands.
Does anyone have any experience with a program such as this? Any ideas for
a really catchy title to intrigue them? Any advice would be great
appreciated.
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From: Joy Shioshita <iris2@ix.netcom.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Storytime Ideas--Web Glitch
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 17:51:42 CST
Recently I posted a note about the storytime ideas available on the website
of the Association of Children's Librarians of Northern California. Due to
some difficulties with our Internet service provider, the site is
temporarily inaccessible. Apologies for the inconvenience. When the site
resumes operation, I will send a follow-up message.
Joy Shioshita
ACL Webkeeper
shiosjk@oaklandlibrary.org
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From: "Melanie C. Duncan" <duncanm@mail.bibb.public.lib.ga.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: comic books
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 17:59:17 CST
At 02:24 PM 12/18/00 CST, you wrote:
>I would like to know your opinion on comic books in the young adult or
>children's collection.
There is a discussion list on just this topic at Topica.com called Graphic
Novels in Libraries, GNLIB-L-subscribe@topica.com.
The archives are
searchable for anyone who has questions but does not want to subscribe.
Volume is relatively low, but the advice is top-notch.
Sincerely,
Melanie C. Duncan, M.S.L.S.
Christian Fiction columnist, Library Journal
Editor/Publisher, The Bookdragon Review (ISSN 1527-0157)
http://www.bookdragonreview.com
All opinions expressed are my own.
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From: Joyce Welkie <JWelkie@plainfield.lib.in.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: FW: 12 days of Harry Potter
Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 18:07:06 CST
(sung to the tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas")
On my first day at Hogwarts, Harry Potter gave to me
a seeker chasing the snitch
On my second day at Hogswarts, Harry Potter gave to me
two black bludgers
and a seeker chasing the snitch
On my third day at Hogwarts, Harry Potter gave to me
three
good chasers
two
black bludgers
and
seeker chasing the snitch
On my fourth day at Hogwarts, Harry Potter gave to me
four
Hogwart Houses
three
good chasers
two
black bludgers
and a
seeker chasing the snitch
On my fifth day at Hogwarts, Harry Potter gave to me
FIVE
BOILING CALDRONS
four
Hogwart Housess
three
good chasers
two
black bludgers
and a
seeker chasing the snitch
On my sixth day at Hogwarts, Harry Potter gave to me
six
wands a waving
FIVE
BOILING CALDRONS
four
Hogwart houses
three
good chasers
two
black bludgers
and a
seeker chasing the snitch
On my seventh day at Hogwarts, Harry Potter gave to me
seven
shrewts a-blasting
six
wands a-waving
FIVE
BOILING CALDRONS
four
Hogwart houses
three
good chasers
two
black bludgers
and a
seeker chasing the snitch
On my eighth day at Hogwarts, Harry Potter gave to me
eight
spells a-casting
seven
shrewts a-blasting
six
wand a-waving
FIVE
BOILING CALDRONS
four
Hogwart houses
three
good chasers
two
black bludgers
and a
seeker chasing the snitch
On my nineth day at Hogwarts, Harry Potter gave to me
nine
owls with letters
eight
spells a-casting
seven
shrewts a-blasting
six
wands a-waving
FIVE
BOILING CALDRONS
four
Hogwart houses
three
good chasers
two
black bludgers
and a
seeker chasing the snitch
On my tenth day at Hogwarts, Harry Potter gave to me
ten howlers howling
nine owls with letters
eight spells a-casting
seven shrewts a-blasting
six wands a-waving
FIVE BOILING CALDRONS
four Hogwart houses
three good chasers
two black bludgers
and a seeker chasing the snitch
On my eleventh day at Hogwarts, Harry Potter gave to me
eleven broomsticks soaring
ten howlers howling
nine owls with letters
eight spells a-casting
seven shrewts a-blasting
six wands a-waving
FIVE BOILING CALDRONS
four Hogwart houses
three good chasers
two black bludgers
and a seeker chasing the snitch
On my twelvth day at Hogwarts, Harry Potter gave to me
twelve potions brewing
eleven broomsticks soaring
ten howlers howling
nine owls with letters
eight spells a-casting
seven shrewts a-blasting
six wands a-waving
FIVE BOILING CALDRONS
four Hogwart houses
three good chasers
two black bludgers
and a seeker chasing the snitch
Hope you enjoyed it!!
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From: Bryce <Bryce@exchg1.palsplus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Book trivia help
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Hi, all, and happy holidays!
On January 7, I will be having a book trivia program to celebrate National
Trivia Month as well as National Book Month. I'll make my questions
multiple choice, "fill in the blank", true/false, and maybe a Stump
the
Librarian.
Can anyone recommend any web-sites that have sample questions already?
Anyone do this in the past and willing to share some ideas with me? What
other things can we do to make it fun for them?
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. TIA.
Richard :0)
Richard Bryce
Senior Children's Librarian
West Milford Township Library
973-728-2823
"So many things have made living and learning easier. But the real
things
haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the
most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures and to be cheerful
and have courage when things go wrong"- Laura Ingalls Wilder
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From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: YA Programming Budgets
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 18:22:46 CST
I need help with information to support the need for a YA Programming
budget. I have "Connecting YA's and Libraries" by
Patrick Jones, and Mary K. Chelton's "Excellence in Library Services to
Young Adults". This gives me plenty of theory on supporting YA
services. I'm looking for practical budget information showing actual YA
budgets, including programming and supplies for
summer reading that show amounts, by size of library. What would you
use? If anyone is willing to send me an attachment of that portion of
their budget, that would be a big help.
I hate to admit this, but the basis for this is that we do not have a
programming budget. We are funded through the County and I have been
told that they simply "will not support programming." I know
this can't
be the norm. I have a nice budget for books, but our Friends group has
supported programming and summer reading so far. Every time I do a
program, I buy what I need and get reimbursed afterwards by the Friends.
This is getting a bit prohibitive for me. Of course I'd rather have a
real budget to work with, and am curious how the rest of you do it. I
know I could do tons more with more money. (couldn't we all?)
Thanks,
Laura Gruninger, Young Adult Librarian
Mercer County Library System, Lawrence HQ
2751 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
fax (609) 581-8563
Laura Gruninger, Young Adult Librarian
Mercer County Library, Lawrence HQ
2751 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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From: Diana Cook <dcook@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
To: Judy Dishong <jdishong@birchard.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Re: Pen pals
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 18:30:16 CST
Hi Judy,
I would like to have a group (age range grade3-6), about a dozen kids
total,
write to kids from other libraries in January, and get replies from kids
at other libraries. Is anyone interested in pursuing this with me? I
think it would be a great opportunity for them to find out about other
people. Please reply to me directly. thanks!
Diana Cook
Regina Public Library
dcook@rpl.regina.sk.ca
On Thu, 30 Nov 2000, Judy Dishong wrote:
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> Good morning All~
> We have a 6th grade patron who is interested in being a
> pen pal with a kid from another library. Our library
> doesn't have this type of a program/service ~ do any of
> you? To be more specific (get to the point here, Judy!),
> if you know of any young patrons that would like a pen pal
> from Fremont, Ohio, please contact me directly.
>
> Thanks! Judy Dishong
> Birchard Public Library
> Fremont, Ohio 43420
> jdishong@birchard.lib.oh.us
>
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From: "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Drop-in Storytimes
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 18:38:17 CST
We will be moving to a much larger, new library in 2002. In the desire to
expand our children's programming, we are considering offering drop-in
storytimes in addition to our more elaborate preschool storytimes. The
concept being that the drop-ins would be offered at regularly scheduled
times several days a week, but be simpler in format and require less
preparation. We are interested to know if other libraries have tried this,
how it was organized, what was included in the storytime, the response of
the public, and the thoughts of the presenters. Or, if you haven't tried
this idea what do you think? Would appreciate any feedback. Thanks
Linda Allen, Monroe Library, Sno-Isle Regional Library System, WA
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From: thrall4 <u1002350@warwick.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper - Red Geranium
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 18:46:20 CST
Greetings.....
Today's stumper is the story of a woman who buys a potted red geranium
plant to
brighten up her apartment... written in the 1940's....
The patron claims it is Not the book called " Red Geranium", written
by
Janette
Oke.
Any ideas or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Maria Trinca
Children's Librarian
Middletown Thrall Library
Middletown, New York
email : thrall4@warwick.net
fax: 845.341.5494
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From: "Tara Eliason" <tmantsch@cshnyc.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Survival Stories
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 18:54:22 CST
Dear Colleagues,
I am looking for survival stories for 5th graders. Here's what I have on
my list so far:
Robinson Crusoe
A Girl Named Disaster
Julie of the Wolves
My Side of the Mountain
On the Far Side of the Mountain
The Island Keeper
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Hatchet
The River
The Iceberg Hermit
Call it Courage
Homecoming
The Swiss Family Robinson
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Tara Eliason
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From: "Leah M. Kloc" <lkloc@scils.rutgers.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Book title
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 19:01:55 CST
I'm looking for the title of a YA book about a snobby, upper class
girl from
Manhattan who goes to boarding school and develops a crush on a senior
girl, Wendy, I think, who is her assigned "mentor". Her
idols are
Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.
Please respond to me directly @ lkloc@scils.rutgers.edu
Thanks,
Leah Kloc
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From: "Elizabeth Fears" <EFears@mpl.org>
To: "<PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Hank Aaron Stumper
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 19:09:52 CST
A patron is looking for a children's book about Hank Aaron. In the book,
Hank is going through a batting slump and is helped by a young boy who
notices that he has changed his swing. If this book sounds familiar
to
anyone, let me know.
Thanks
Liz
Elizabeth Fears
Librarian I - Milwaukee Public Library
(414) 286- 3091
efears@mpl.org
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From: Jacob Harris <jacobh@mail.orion.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Goose - Geese Stumper
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 19:17:31 CST
Collective Brain,
I had a patron come in asking for a book that is not new (doesn't know
how old though), that deals with two geese Mr. & Mrs. Goose who live in
a snow globe and they might get loose. It is possibly by Stevenson or
Steig. I have checked several places to no avail. Any and all
assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Jacob
jacobh@mail.orion.org
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From: "Cathy Morton" <cmorton@weberpl.lib.ut.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 19:25:07 CST
Please let me know if you know what this book could be:
It was a chapter book published before the mid-60s, and was about a little
girl who was hit on the head while visiting her grandfather. She traveled
back in time and was able to play with her grandfather when he was a boy.
Thanks in advance,
Cathy Morton
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From: montgomeryl@carnegielibrary.org
(Lisa Montgomery)
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper answer clarification
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 19:32:50 CST
Hello all,
A few weeks ago I posted a stumper about children who have adventures
underground. They go out looking for a cave, fall through the ground,
and the story continues from there. My patron didn't have much more
information than that, but she was sure it wasn't a picture book. She
said that it was similar to the Boxcar Children, but it wasn't a series
title.
I had three responses to this stumper, and though they are
possibilities, I can't confirm any of them at this time. I, therefore,
didn't post a "solution" title.
Since a few of you have written wanting a title, here are the three
possibilities:
"The Secret World of Og" by Pierre Berton (this seems the most likely
match)
"The Enchanted Castle" by Edith Nesbit
And "Twenty and Ten" by Claire Huchet Bishop
Hope this helps!
Thanks again to the respondents!
Lisa Montgomery
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From: Sue Ridnour <SRidnour@flower-mound.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job Posting
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FLOWER MOUND (TEXAS) PUBLIC LIBRARY
CHILDREN SERVICES LIBRARIAN
LIBRARY SERVICES DIVISION
Announcement Number: 2000-0091
Provides reference and reader advisory services, programs for children and
young adults, and evaluates materials in the children's and young adult
collections. An American Library Association accredited Master of Library or
Information Services degree is required. One or more years of professional
library experience is preferred. Bilingual preferred. The typical schedule
for the Librarian would be Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with
one evening per week and every fourth (4th) Saturday. New hours in
February
2001 could include every fourth (4th) Sunday. Must possess a valid Texas
driver's license and driving record must be in compliance with Town policy.
Testing Requirements: Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated
drug test and preplacement physical exam. Salary Range: $2,879 -
$4,030/month (dependent on qualifications.)
Closing Date: Open until filled.
FOR A COMPLETE REVIEW OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND BENEFIT INFORMATION
CONTACT:
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
2121 CROSS TIMBERS ROAD
FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS 75028
MAIN LINE: (972) 539-6015
JOB LINE: (972) 539-8696, EXT. 200
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From: "Children" <children@fnsb.lib.ak.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Rumer Godden, perhaps?
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 19:48:39 CST
Hello, smart people out there!
We had a request for a book with an elderly woman character who dresses in
the colors of the liturgical year, and there were kids in a bell tower.
That's all the patron remembers about it. Could it be Rumer Godden's
"Take
Three Tenses"? We need to ILL it, if so.
Thanks, and Happy Holidays. (And what liturgical colors are YOU dressing in
these days?)
Vicki Andrews
Youth Services Dept.
Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Library
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