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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and
Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
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Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 1:37 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 336
PUBYAC Digest 336
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Monitoring Computer Use
by Sue Ridnour <SRidnour@flower-mound.com>
2) RE: Monitoring Computer Use
by "Knox, Marsha" <mknox@city.hampton.va.us>
3) RE: Monitoring Computer Use
by "Keeney, Scott" <SKEENEY@ci.albany.or.us>
4) christmas readers
by "Chain, Kathy" <kchain@roseville.ca.us>
5) Re: storyteller's list
by Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
6) toddler storytime
by "Liz Maggio" <liz@palos-verdes.lib.ca.us>
7) Re: storyteller's list
by "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
8) Slatwall accessories
by "Nancy Bostrom" <NANCYB@lewis-carnegie-library.org>
9) Re: Monitoring Computer Use
by Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
10) You know you are a children's librarian when...
by "kathy crawford" <kathy_crawford@hotmail.com>
11) Home Day Care
by Sandy Belfi <sbelfi@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
12) Re: Books about Countries
by "Loralee M. Armstrong" <larmstrong@tpl.lib.wa.us>
13) Re: Folk and Fairytale School Age Program
by stewartj@einetwork.net (Judy
Stewart)
14) Re: Books about Countries
by "Curry Rose Hoskey" <hoskey@capecod.net>
15) ALA Story Swap
by Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
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From: Sue Ridnour <SRidnour@flower-mound.com>
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It's typical. I have always said they need to add a required class to
the
MLS curriculum on troubleshooting machines since that's how we seem to spend
a lot of our time -- it used to be just copiers and microfiche
reader/printers; now we also have computers and printers.
Sue
Sue Ridnour
Children's Services Librarian
Flower Mound Public Library
3030 Broadmoor Lane
Flower Mound, TX 75022
972.691.0059
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vanessa [SMTP:vanessa@soltec.net]
> Sent: Monday, January 08, 2001 1:31 PM
> To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Subject: Monitoring Computer Use
>
> Hello, All,
>
> As an MLS candidate I've spent time working in the children's
departments
> of
> both our local libraries, where I've found that a substantial amount of
> time
> is required to deal with computer sign-ups, etiquette and software
> glitches.
> I have no objection to doing this, but it does seem to eat up
professional
> time that could be more profitably spent in other ways. In addition, at
> one
> of the libraries, professional staff spend thirty hours a week at the
desk
> and have only ten hours to use their considerable talents in other
ways.
> Is
> this typical of most children's departments and, if not, what other
> approaches do you take to patron use of computers?
>
> Thank you very much!
>
> Vanessa Whippo
> MLS Candidate
> University of Illinois
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From: "Knox, Marsha" <mknox@city.hampton.va.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
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We also find that routine computer management takes a lot of time. We
use
our pages (book shelvers) to help out during busy times. We set up at
a
table away from the reference desk and near the computer lab with all the
necessary sign up sheets, supplies, and software and let a page handle
things. We give them a short course in computer glitches and possible
solutions and so far they have caught on pretty quickly. It is
wonderful to
be able to concentrate on reference and readers advisory without the
constant interruptions of computer signs ups and printer jams.
Marsha Knox - Children's Services
Hampton Public Library
Hampton, Virginia
mknox@city.hampton.va.us
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From: "Keeney, Scott" <SKEENEY@ci.albany.or.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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I'd like to pursue this thread, and would love to see others' responses.
Among the multitude of questions about library 'Net service, I continually
ask myself:
Why did we decide to become the public e-mail and chat provider?
What percent of our budget for staff and capital expenditures is
increasingly swallowed by Internet servicing? Can a library in a city larger
than 30 or 40,000 people exist without an in-house I.S. person anymore?
Do Internet users, who I often call "'Net scum" in moments of
blunt, though
uncharitable stereotyping: borrow books? scare other patrons away? present
library conduct code problems far beyond their numbers? represent a labor-
and capital- intensive investment, not to mention occasional public
relations nightmare, we can ill afford?
Do children really ask for Internet services in your children's departments?
Do the constant broken machines, printer foulups, 'Net training miasmas, and
prurient page appearances tax your staff's patience, expertise, values, and
workload?
Scott Keeney
Children's Librarian
work 541-917-7591
Albany Public Library
fax 541-917-7586
1390 Waverly Dr SE
Albany OR 97321
skeeney@ci.albany.or.us
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From: "Chain, Kathy" <kchain@roseville.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: christmas readers
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I am currently weeding the Christmas book collection and I find that nearly
all of the reader level books are being discarded for wear (most have over
100 circs). Unfortunately, nearly everything that I am weeding at this
level seems to be out of print. The only titles thus far that still
seem to
be available are "Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia" and Jack
Prelutsky's
"It's Christmas." While my concern at the moment is
Christmas, I suspect
that this may be the case for most of the holidays - picture books are
plentiful, but readers scarce. We are a small library with a tiny budget, so
I'm guessing there are good titles out there that we didn't purchase.
I'd
appreciate suggestions for in print Christmas readers, but if you know of
good Hanukkah, Easter, Halloween etc. readers as well, please send those on
as well. (I am aware that Amelia Bedelia has other holiday adventures and
Prelutsky has several holiday theme reader level poetry books, which all
seem to still be in print.) thanks for your help!
Kathy Chain
Roseville Public Library
kchain@roseville.ca.us
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From: Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: storyteller's list
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 14:33:00 CST
Karen,
I love the storytelling listserv I'm on. The volume is very heavy, but
usually the subject lines are fairly descriptive, and I can just delete
those
that don't interest me.
Storytell is a listserv devoted to oral storytelling. If you do a search on
the web under that spelling, you will find the
information. It's hosted by TWU in Texas and the subscription information is
on the website.
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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 Everone--I got SOOOOO many requests for the results to my question
regarding toddler storytime procedures, that I decided to post ALL of them
on the list! I hope they help. As you read, you will notice that
some of
the suggestions contradict each other--but the key to successful programming
is using whatever works for the individual library, and since everyone is
different, there is always variation in life (...thank goodness!!)
Thanks
to everyone who responded to my question, and Good Luck to everyone with
their storytimes!
Toddler Storytime Reults:
Hi everyone--I may be bringing up an already discussed topic--but I need
help!! My library would like to offer quality toddler storytimes (for
ages
2-3, accompanied by a caregiver). This seems easy enough, but the
previous
librarian did not require participants to register prior to storytime. There
was a large turnout for each session, however, I question how much these
toddlers and caregivers really learned. Now, we are making an effort
to
focus these sessions on TEACHING: songs, stories, fingerplays, rhymes,
soothing games;the idea we are trying to present is that these activities
can be continued outside the storytime circle, at home. We have
promoted
storytime as a special time between the parent and child. We limit
registration to 25 children, for this 20 minute session (as you all know,
this is about the limit of the toddler's attention span!). We have
been
having problems with caregivers who insist on bringing older children into
this session. The material is specifically geared toward
toddlers--won't
the older siblings become bored? Parents have complained about these
restrictions on storytime; however, we do offer and all ages storytime at
one of our branch locations. We also offer a 3,4, and 5 year old
storytime
with none of these kinds of problems! Have others encountered these
problems, and how are they worked out? How do you publicize an
age-restricted storytime; how do you deal with parents who try to bend the
rules?
Thanks for any insights and comments!
i am adding my comments to andrea to your post because they address
some of
the same issues...pre-reg is a must... not only do you have stats for year
end programming, but w/ the child's DOB, you have an idea of the age span of
your audience...
i also try to get the parents involved... even if it is joining in and
singing 'wheels on the bus', etc....sometimes, if the parent doesnt corect
little susie, who has planted herself right in front of the book,I will
remind susie that john cant see the book either, or i will move to another
spot on the rug where everyone else can see...most mooms are very good...if
the younger child is screaming, they usually will take a break and carry the
little one outside of the room for a moment,whilst the older child listens
to stories. if the kids act up totally (non stop crying or screaming)
mom
will take everyone home..our sessions normally run for five or six
weeks,
so i am ever hopeful that whomever was fussy this week will be in a better
mood next week.hope this helps.Maria children's librarian
thrall4@warwick.net
My experience has been that older siblings enjly coming and I often call on
them to act as "helpers". It is often difficult for parents
to find care
for other siblings so that they can attend a toddler's program. I had
exactly the same problem with my Fun for Ones Program. Even though I
had a
storytime for older kids another day, the caregivers kept bringing 3 and 4
year olds to the Fun for Ones because they also had a one-year-old.
From my
point of view it didn't work at all. The 3 and 4 year olds would call
out
the answers to any questions I asked, intimidating the ones. I tried
various things including explaining the goals and asking them not to bring
the older children, but it didn't work. So this year I instituted a
registration procedure and that has worked
wonders. I have only had one person bring an older child, and when
that
child clearly wasn't registered and didn't have a pre-made nametag, she
didn't come back. I have enough one-year-olds who register so that
adults
can see that there clearly has to be a limit to the number of children, and
the programs are much more enjoyable for everyone. Plus, it's so fun
to see
the ones all together before and after the program interacting with each
other, with no "big kids" dominating the space.Good Luck,Diana
Valentine
Enoch Pratt Free Library
I don't know if you are going to like my answer, but it is only my opinion.
Take what's helpful. Leave the rest. As a former nursery school
teacher,
toddler story times are THE MOST WORK because of the nature of toddlers and
the assorted problems that you discuss. Personally, I often question
whose
needs are being met - the children's or their parents. However, the kids
enjoy the interactions but I think it's best not to be too structured yet
plan lots of options. Some ideas will not work. Others, which
you thought
were a waste of time, may be the favorites. 25 kids plus a parent and
maybe
a sibling is asking for trouble. I usually don't want more
than twelve, take registration for 15. That way you can allow siblings
occassionally. I explain to parents that they can attend on a trial
basis
as long as the parent is willing to make adjustments if it doesn't work out.
Sometimes the logistics are crazy. Keep the program simple and fun and
with
low attendance. Otherwise try a predictable format like lap sit or
Mother
Goose. You may think it's not inventive, but little guys love
predictability. Let me know how you make out. Remember, this job is
supposed to be FUN. Don't make it sooo much work. (That is my
motto. Wish
I could always follow it.) Christine Lopez Franklin Township Public Library
NJ
Hi! I also run a toddler storytime that is age-restricted. When I advertise
it, I make sure that the line "No siblings, please" is included.
If people
make a fuss, I politely explain that we try to make it a special sharingtime
(it's billed as an interactive storytime) simply BECAUSE so many of the kids
have siblings and we want them to have mom/dad/grandma/whoever ALL TO
THEMSELVES for a change. I, too, point out our other programs that areeither
age appropriate or all ages. I've only had a few people not participate
because of age restriction--most people see the sense in my reasoning and
are willing to comply.Good luck! Kim Heikkinen kim.heikkinen@mcfls.org
Youth Services Librarian Franklin Public LibraryFranklin, WI 53132
(414)
425-8214
I have a couple of questions--how big is your library? And when do you
have
the preschool story hours? If you have the staff and the space, you
could
try offering toddler and preschool storyhours at the same time.Personally
I've noticed that the older kids won't get bored if they get into it--some
even enjoy being a role model
Ruhama Kordatzky Youth Services Librarian Burlington Public Library
Burlington, WI rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us
My name is Patty Rose, and I am an Assistant Children's Librarian at
the
Wright Memorial Public Library in Dayton, Ohio. I saw your posting on PUBYAC
this morning, regarding toddler storytime and older siblings. That seems to
be a universal problem!
I currently conduct a Toddler Storytime for 2-3 year olds. They are held in
the fall, winter, and spring, and are in 8 week sessions. Each week, we have
story time for half an hour, but during that time, we have several songs,
fingerplays, games (they LOVE ring-around-the-rosy, and short, simple
stories, and occassionally a film or filmstrip. We also do registration only
for this age group, as you do need to limit it, since the kids get more out
of it, with less people there. When I started this program here, 4 years
ago, I started with one session per week, with 15 kids in it. It has now
increased to three sessions per week, and 20 kids in each one. I am
considering bringing it back down to 15 again, as 20 is a lot, and with all
of the infant siblings, moms, and occasional older siblings, it does get
crowded! 25 toddlers does seem like a lot, but if it works for you, more
power to you!! Back to your question of dealing with older siblings
attending toddler storytime, even when you offer storytimes for older kids.
What I do, is at the beginning of each new session of Toddler Storytime (in
the Fall,Winter, and Spring), is hand out a list of gentle reminders of what
we would like to accomplish during this time. I do emphasize the fact that
this is a special time for the child and caregiver, and would prefer, if
possible, for the parent to find alternative childcare for the older
sibling. Most people do try to abide by this, but for those who do need to
bring the older kids, it works out well, because often, you get the older
kids to help the younger ones, and sometimes they enjoy the stories more, or
participate a little bit more, so it works both ways. We also publicize in
our flyers and our website, and in the newspaper that it is age restricted,
and like I said, most parents do abide by it. We also do let parents know
that we have story hour for the 3-5 year olds offered on different days than
the Toddler Storytimes, and that the Preschool Storytimes are drop-in
storytimes, so they don't need to register. That sometimes works, too, but
of course, it does depend upon the parents' schedule. One of my pet
peeves
with Toddler Storytimes, is when you are trying to read to the kids, and the
kids are attentive, but the parents are chatting, and not really paying
attention to the librarian. I do try to see, "Mommies and Daddies, and
boys,
and girls, please put on your listening ears, so we can all hear the
story."
Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. It depends on the day, I guess!
Anyway, I hope that some of this information has been helpful to you. If you
need any further information regarding toddler storytimes, please feel free
to call me at (937)-299-2848, or e-mail me at: rosepat@oplin.lib.oh.us
Good luck, and I am sure you will come up with a good solution to your
problem!Patty Rose Assistant Children's Librarian Wright Memorial Public
Library Dayton, Ohio
We limit our toddler time to 15 participants because any more would be too
crowded for our small meeting room. However, I also find that 15 is a good
number for this age group. One or two of our parents will bring an older
sibling or a baby. The older siblings are often not interested in
participating and sit in the sidelines. The babies can be a
distraction,
but sometimes they sleep through the whole storytime. I haven't found
either older or younger sibs to be huge problems. I find it difficult
to
insist that parents not bring them because in our area they can't afford to
pay for a babysitter to care for the sibling. Our toddler times are always
full, and there is always a waiting list. Registrants on the waiting list
will be first on the list for the next session. We publicize the
storytime
in our local paper, our recreation dept's newletter and on our monthly
calendar as a storytime for 20-36 month olds. Celeste Fong Librarian South
Ontario Branch Library
2403-D Vineyard Ave. Ontario, CA 91761 (909) 395-2251 Fax: (909)
930-0836
Your message was forwarded to me by one of our other youth librarians.
I
work at one of the larger branches at Multnomah County Library. We do
2
baby, 2 12-24 mos old, 2 2 y.o. and 2 preschool storytimes a week, so I'll
try to answer some of your questions and share our experiences. The Gresham
community has lots of large families who actively use the library. Natalie
Shilling Gresham Regional Library
Youth Librarian 385 NW Miller
natalies@multcolib.org Gresham
OR 97030
503.988.5414
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Our toddler storytime is for the 2 year-olds who are accompanied by an
adult. We do not require registration. We seem to cycle through times
when
the group is consistently large and times when the numbers are down to 10-12
kids plus adults/siblings. We keep the books short and relevant to the 2's
life experiences. I have added more activities to my storytime and
this
seems to be really popular with all. We play peek-a-boo with scarves,
then
the 2's put the scarves on their heads and we sing a song about hiding. At
the end they pull the scarves off their heads. This is a huge hit each
week. We also use the bells. I give simple directions such as
shake the
bell high, shake it low, etc. They follow along. Part of this is
having
them put the bells down on the floor so that we are all quiet for a second.
They are pretty good at this because they know that they'll get to play
again. Then we sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and shake the bells.
I
also use short, fat rhythm sticks and small hand drums with this age group.
Again we work on following simple directions and do songs and rhymes while
playing the sticks or drums. I make sure I have enough materials for a large
group. If I have enough instruments, I pass them out to the older
siblings
as well. We often have older and younger sibling who attend. We tell
parent/caregivers to select the storytime that best fits their schedules and
needs. If older children attend the 2 year-old storytime we welcome
them
but we gear the storytime to the 2's. Usually the older siblings enjoy
the
activities and are sometimes our special helpers-pass out scarves or
instruments.
Because there are so many activities/songs/rhymes the older kids seemed to
be engaged. The babies appear to have a good time as well. We
always keep
the developmental needs of the 2's in mind. However, we know for our
community it is not always possible to leave older and younger siblings at
home with someone. It is nice to promote the storytime as a special
time
for the 2's and an adult, but since that is not always possible for families
to arrange to do the one-on-one, we accept that attendance at all of our
storytimes will have mixed ages. This was a problem when we made it an
issue. When we gave up controlling the number of attendees and our
concern
over the older siblings attending, we relaxed and the storytime atmosphere
was more relaxed.
Our library publicity states the ages for each storytime and we have flyers
in the branch which also state the appropriate ages. Personally, I
just
gave up feeling like I have to enforce the age limits.I do the best program
I can for the appropriate age group, in this case the 2's. If the
basic
structure of the program is good, it doesn't seem to matter how big the
group gets. I know the 2's are getting something out of it because
they are
happy to come each week, they sing the songs, play the instruments, follow
the directions, and check out the books. I hope some of this helps. I
do
know how frustrating it can feel.
We explain to the parents that the little tots storytime is geared one on
one to children 6 months to 36 months. We warn that older children may be
bored with the material and the older ones will need to sit quietly so the
adult can work with their little tot. We know that it is nearly impossible
for some parents to get someone to watch their other children. Many people
are staying home so their kids aren't with someone else; plenty of people
don't have a neighbor or relative available who can help them out or they
simply can't afford to hire someone (staying home means 1 income). We've
tried to be flexible and so far it's worked pretty well. Hope this helps.
Suzanne McElfresh <susiemac89@yahoo.com
I usually try to encourage parents who have kids that are preschool and
toddler to attend the storytime for the older child. The older child
will
get the most out of it, and the toddler will get something out of it, too!
Plus, if the toddler is having a bad day, the mother will feel better about
leaving an older child in storytime and taking the younger one out if need
be.I gave up on registrations. I used to do it, it was a lot of
work for
staff, we then had to turn people away when we were full. I made name
tags
for the kids. After every storytime there were always a lot of
no-shows and
name tags left so people who were registered weren't coming and that
eliminated anyone else from coming. I now do only drop-in storytimes for
Lapsit, Toddler and Preschool. If they can come great, if they can't-ok, and
as new people come into the community and discover the library I feel free
to invite them to join one of the storytimes. I generally don't have more
than 25 children so I plan accordingly for crafts. I hope some of this
helps! Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh Children's Librarian - Omaha Public
Library Millard Branch Library 13214 Westwood Lane
I have a Toddler Time (infants-2 year olds) before my Story Time (3 &
up) &
I just set up a table with crayons and coloring sheets & tell the older
kids
to color or look at books while I'm reading stories to the younger crowd.
Nancy Opalko <n_opalko@yahoo.com>
One thing we found was that we have a rule here that children have to be 7
before they can be left at the library. This helps us when the parents
want
to bring other kids. We just point out that rule and say that they
will be
too busy with the younger kids to watch their other child. And that
the
other child would have to be seven which if they were they would be in
school. Hope this helps.Pamela C. Stack pstack@vlc.lib.mi.us
Children's
LibrarianSt. Charles District Library St. Charles, Michigan
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
Subject: Re: Help on parents and siblings in storytime. Date: Tue, 21 Nov
2000 15:44:41 CST
Sometimes it helps to remember that parents lives are not always what WE
would like them to be. They dont' have Mom next door to watch the
others,
or a babysitter in the middle of the day for 45 minutes, or lots of
neighbors home to watch the kids while they
run down to the library for "quality" time with one child. Many
are doing
the best they can. It seems we are rather upset at the ones who attend
but
not on our terms. I will be forever grateful to the Children's
Librarian I
first went to storytime with. When
my 2nd child arrived I was not made to feel unwelcome. Many of us
nursed at
her desk behind the screen, juggled one on our hip during the craft and
handed over a baby to her while zipping up the other child. I model my
time
with my patrons on her. Yes,
babies crie, big sisters will point out I skipped a word etc. BUT they
all
keep coming back, they use and love their library and will continue to do
so. If you have the space have you thought of setting out coloring
sheets,
puzzles, ect. A simple activity
for the other children-a video somewhere? If you ask you might be
surprised
at how many parents will help. I am sure they would love quiet one on
one
time with just one child-but sometimes we are lucky they are in the library
at all!
Bravo to you for changing your formats to be more age appropriate! I
> feel that in this way, many parents can be subtly taught about age
differences. Our library normally lets any/all ages come into our
programs.
We are delighted to see parents who want to come! That doesn't mean
they
are always good in keeping their other children (or themselves) under
control! RARELY do we try to keep others out of the programs. I
usually
tell the parents that the other children will probably be bored, since the
age we're targeting is "X". A good way to get others to
understand about
developmentally appropriate themes is to have a program for the parents
WHILE there's a program going on for the children. The children would
probably need to be at least 4's or 5's for this to happen and you not to
lose your mind! Unfortunately, many of the people who don't understand about
age appropriate themes usually aren't the ones who are willing to be taught
about it. Hope this is of help to you! Karen Gardner
> Anderson Public Library Anderson, IN 46016 kgardner@and.lib.in.us
From: "Connie Mathews" <mathewsc@einetwork.net>Hi,One
thing we have done to
try to accomodate these parents is to offer a Family Storytime twice a month
in the evenings. Children of all ages are welcome with a parent, or an
accompanying adult. This storytime gives working parents and other parents
with child care issues an opportunity to attend library programs with all of
their children. The evening programs tend to be smaller than the daytime
storytimes, which makes it easier to accomodate the diversity of ages.
From: "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@midyork.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Re: Help on
parents and siblings in storytime. I try to be as flexible as possible with
the parents and siblings of my story time and other program kids. I
make it
very clear that there must be no distraction from the siblings.
However,
not everyone has the option of leaving some kids home and bringing just one
to the library. I have several different classes:
Infant/baby lapsit - if the older kids can sit quietly and read or color
without attracting the attention of the babies, they are welcome
Toddler - same as above
Preschool - the parents stay in the other pare of the library for this, so
no problem
K-2 club - same as preschool
Pajama - all ages are welcome
I haven't really run into a problem. I think that's because the
parentsknow
that I am serious about the distraction factor, and I won't hesitate totell
them no more older kids in the room.
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From: "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <kgardner@and.lib.in.us>,
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: storyteller's list
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 14:34:21 CST
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not as much as from PUBYAC!
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.
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From: "Nancy Bostrom" <NANCYB@lewis-carnegie-library.org>
To: wired-mt@bcr.org, PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Slatwall accessories
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Greetings all--
We have just installed some slatwall display boards on the ends of
our youth shelving, which we want to use to display new books. I
am now looking for a source for reasonably priced accessories.
Does anyone have a preference for acrylic or wire -- ease of use,
durability, affect upon the book in the display? What are your
favorite distributors? I especially like the look of acrylic
J-rack
type displays but am limited to no more than 15" in width.
Thanks,
Nancy Bostrom, Youth Services Librarian
Lewistown Public Library
701 W. Main St.
Lewistown, MT 59457
406-538-5212
nancyb@lewis-carnegie-library.org
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From: Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
To: vanessa <vanessa@soltec.net>
Subject: Re: Monitoring Computer Use
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Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 14:35:34 CST
Vanessa,
I've worked in public libraries since 93 and as a young adult/reference
librarian for one and a half years. Your experience is fairly true to
what I've seen. Offering access to public computers does eat up
professional time because they are pieces of hardware that will need
attention.
There is also the issue of fairness of use which librarians have to
monitor.
At my branch the children's and young adult librarians are
expected to do about 20 hours on the reference desk which does give 20
hours off desk for professional activity. There are times, however,
when we are short and the 20 hours encroaches on 30. Like a lot of
things in life, it is a balancing act. While I am at the reference
desk
I do spend time working on collection development and professional
journals. This does help fit these in.
Rosalie Olds, Young Adult Librarian
King County Library System
Fairwood Library
Renton, WA
Life's too short to read bad books or drink bad wine!
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From: "kathy crawford" <kathy_crawford@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: You know you are a children's librarian when...
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Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 14:35:54 CST
You nieces and nephews demand a "Pooh story" (that's my dog's
name) every
time they see you
Your 5 year old niece can cut and tell the "when will it ever
snow"
snowflake story
Your sister gives you jewelry for your birthday that she thinks will go
with... your programs at the library, not your wardrobe
The children in your family are disappointed if you get them anything other
than books
You get a Winnie-the-pooh and the book "Silver Packages" for
gifts, and are
thrilled
No one even looks curious when you carry a doll to work, or appear in town
dressed as a caterpillar.
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From: Sandy Belfi <sbelfi@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Home Day Care
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Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 14:36:14 CST
Hi All:
We have had home day care providers call and register children for story
time. at times these groups can consume 50% of our available slots.
We
require all story time participants have a valid library card, and I am
turning away children I know have cards to service many children I
suspect do not have a card and are not eligible for one. Has anyone
else encountered this problem, and if so, how do you handle it?
Thanks
Sandy Belfi
Sump Memorial Library
Papillion, NE 68046
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From: "Loralee M. Armstrong" <larmstrong@tpl.lib.wa.us>
To: andrea <juvserv@dialup.customnet.com>
Subject: Re: Books about Countries
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Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 14:36:32 CST
At Tacoma Public library we get "Enchantment of the World" series
by
Grolier and it covers just about everything middle school needs. it
comes
from Baker & Taylor on a quarterly basis.
Loralee Armstrong
Youth Services Specialist
Tacoma Public Library
p.s. Have you tried an auto supply store for large fuzzy dice?
"Meddle not with dragons for thou art crunchy and taste good with
catsup"
On Mon, 8 Jan 2001, andrea wrote:
> Help!!
>
> With the usual budget restrictions, I have fallen sorely behind in
updating
> my 900's.
>
> I'm sure we all have books about countries (ie Germany, Nigeria,
Canada,
> Argentina, etc.) but I am specifically looking for a series. It
would be
> super fantastic if someone who is familiar with the Maine SCOOP
agreement
> could suggest a series available through one of the involved
distributers
> (Baker & Taylor, Ingram and BroDart, most notably). The
target age range
is
> 5-8th grade.
>
> I'm sorry to be so picky. It's really hard to find a series that
is easy
to
> use through a catalog--if all the advertising was true, there would be
no
> such thing as a bad or hard to use book. That's where PUBYAC
pulls
through!
> Thanks so much in advance.
>
> By the way, I still haven't found large dice--I'm sure some will pop up
> somewhere! Thanks for all the suggestions.
>
> Andrea Terry
> juvserv@customnet.com
>
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From: stewartj@einetwork.net
(Judy Stewart)
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Folk and Fairytale School Age Program
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Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 14:36:49 CST
Your ideas sound great. Something light and funny that the kids may
enjoy is a puppet show - we used a script of "The princess and the
Pea"
which we found in "Fun Puppet Skits for School and Libraries" by
Joanne
F. Schoeder. If you don't have a copy accessible, let me know and I
will fax you a copy. It is humorous and we have used it with success.
We have done "princess" programs and used Robert Munsch's The
Paperbag
Princess and everyone made a paperbag puppet princess. It is a unique
"take" on the princess story.
Judy Stewart
724-226-3491 - phone
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
----- Original Message -----
From: Colleen Swider <cswider@ci.keene.nh.us>
Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2001 10:52 am
Subject: Folk and Fairytale School Age Program
> Hi everyone, We are looking to put on (in the very near future,
> alas) an 8
> week hour long series of programs around several well known (worn)
> fairytales. We are thinking of reading the original and possibly other
> cultural variations on say Cinderella,
> Rapunzel, etc, parodies of Cinderella, such as Cinderedna, and Bigfoot
> Cinderrrrella. Then doing some small craft that could be related.
> We were
> going to use Kathy Ross's Crafts From Your Favorite Fairy Tales for
> inspiration. What we need now are some filler ideas, music, small
> dramatics...something to catch them with. Has anyone out there
> done a
> similar program and have any ideas they might be willing to share?
> We're
> looking at folktales too, of course. Maybe one or two weeks of
> international folktales or something. I would be more than happy
> to compile
> and post the results to the group for future reference. Thanks so
> much!Colleen Swider
> Keene Public Library
> Keene, NH
>
>
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From: "Curry Rose Hoskey" <hoskey@capecod.net>
To: <juvserv@dialup.customnet.com>
Subject: Re: Books about Countries
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Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 14:37:05 CST
We really like ENCHANTMENT OF THE WORLD by Children's Press. It seems
to
have everything that students need for the typical "country"
report. The
drawback: they are pricey. :-( But they'll last a while (sturdy
library
bindings!). Good luck.
--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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From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: ALA Story Swap
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 14:37:24 CST
If you are coming to ALA midwnter, you are cordially invited to the annual
midwinter story swap. All tellers and listeners welcome.
Monday January 15
8 - 10 pm
R
Renaissance Washington Hotel, Room 7
See you there! I will be leaving for the conference Thursday, so contact me
before then if you need further information.
Mary Ann Gilpatrick
ALSC Storytelling Discussion Group
magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us
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