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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"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 340
PUBYAC Digest 340
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Thanks! Was: Stumper: Fairy and Witches
by Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
2) POST JOB: LIBRARIAN I/II - CHILDREN'S SERVICES
by Stephanie Kunkle <kunkle@sonoma.lib.ca.us>
3) FREE online New York reference for library sites
by "csw" <admin@summeroncampus.com>
4) RE: Next Harry Potter
by "Tatar, Becky" <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>
5) RE: Help with paperback book order
by "Knox, Marsha" <mknox@city.hampton.va.us>
6) Re: Children's Programs
by "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@midyork.lib.ny.us>
7) Re: YOUNG ADULT/TEEN ADVISORY BOARDS
by "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
8) Re: Accelerated Reader Use in Public Libraries
by "Shanla Brookshire" <shanlab@hotmail.com>
9) Re: Help with paperback book order
by Carla Roberts <robertca@MuskingumLibrary.teamon.com>
10) Re: Classic?
by "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@midyork.lib.ny.us>
11) Re: children's videos
by Molly Warren <mjwarren@scls.lib.wi.us>
12)
by "Patricia LaTerza" <platerza@leaplibraries.org>
13) Re: Help with paperback book order
by "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
14) Accelerated Reader
by Carol.Baughman@kdla.net
15) Re: Classic?
by "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
16) RE: Young Adult Collection
by "Tatar, Becky" <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>
17) RE: Young Adult Collection
by "Dawn Sardes" <Dawn.Sardes@euclid.lib.oh.us>
18) Re: next Harry Potter
by Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
19) Re: Home Day Care
by Michelle Ramsell <ramselmi@oplin.lib.oh.us>
20) RE: New Harry Potter Publications
by "Fauver, Marge" <MFAUVER@ci.santa-barbara.ca.us>
21) circulating software
by "Connie Vandervort" <cvandervort@mail.hillsml.lib.nh.us>
22) Re: Classic?
by Natalie <nattiek@yahoo.com>
23) RE: Classic?
by Celeste Fong <CMFong@ci.ontario.ca.us>
24) Invisible Ink--Lemon Juice
by "Sarah Dornback" <dornback@hotmail.com>
25) poetry slam
by "Joanne E. Robinson" <JRobinson@ptlibrary.org>
26) Thanks!
by Kathleen Lescoe <klescoe@farmington.lib.ct.us>
27) Position opening announcement (Children's Librarian, Worthington
by Phyllis Winfield <pwinfiel@worthington.lib.oh.us>
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From: Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Thanks! Was: Stumper: Fairy and Witches
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Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 10:22:56 CST
Thanks very much to those who knew immediately that the book I'm looking
for is "Weeny Witch" by Ida Delage. It's out of print, so
we'll be
getting it through ILL for our patron.
This list is a wonderful resource!
--
Becky Ann Smith, Children's Librarian
Logan Library, Logan, UT
bsmith@loganutah.org
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
Original message:
>
> I have a patron looking for a book read "years ago" (of
course!) about a
> young fairy who is kidnapped and raised by witches, and grows up
> believing she's a witch. Later on, other fairies are captured by
the
> witches. She realizes what she is and rescues them.
>
> I don't have a clue as to what book this is, although it sounds vaguely
> familiar. Does anyone out there recognize it?
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From: Stephanie Kunkle <kunkle@sonoma.lib.ca.us>
To: "'Pubyac Post Jobs'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: POST JOB: LIBRARIAN I/II - CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 10:23:18 CST
SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY
ANNOUNCES LIBRARIAN I/II IN CHILDREN'S SERVICES
FULL OR HALF-TIME REGULAR POSITIONS AVAILABLE
SALARY RANGE: LIBRARIAN I - $39,873 - $48,464 (Full time)
LIBRARIAN I - $19,936 - $24,232 (1/2 time)
LIBRARIAN II - $41,828 - $50,856 (Full time)
LIBRARIAN II - $20,914 - $25,428 (1/2 time)
TYPICAL TASKS: Answers reference questions; gives readers advice; prepares
bibliographies; gives library instruction; selects books; selects and
organizes non-book materials; visits classrooms; prepares and conducts
children's programming; works with new information technologies to provide
information and assist the public.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a college or university approved by an
accrediting association of more than statewide standing, plus the
possession of a graduate library degree from a school accredited by the
American Library Association. Plus two years of appropriate
professional
experience following completion of graduate degree for a Librarian II
position.
General knowledge of books and other library materials; knowledge of
juvenile books; thorough knowledge of modern library purposes, procedures
and techniques. Applicants should possess a specialized knowledge of
children's materials and work with children.
POSITION
AVAILABLE: Currently
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
APPLICATIONS: Application forms may be obtained from the Personnel Office,
Central Library, Third and E Streets, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, or e-mail
request to kunkle@sonoma.lib.ca.us.
Applications must be accompanied by a
resume. A resume does not stand in lieu of the application form.
SELECTION PROCESS: The most qualified applicants will be scheduled for an
oral interview and written exam on which final selection will be based.
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From: "csw" <admin@summeroncampus.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: FREE online New York reference for library sites
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Summer Programs at New York Colleges for Kids 8-18 is a FREE
online reference book (for sports, arts, and academic programs) at
www.SummerOnCampus.com (2001
edition). The entire book can
now be accessed at no cost, with no login or registration, and will be
updated annually, so it would be helpful to include this on library
sites. Summer Programs has been a hard copy reference book since
1995 but will now only be available online.
Contact admin@summeroncampus.com
with any questions.
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From: "Tatar, Becky" <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: Next Harry Potter
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According to a Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service article from November 15,
Rowling is working on book 5, but it will probably not be out for a couple
of years! It was scheduled for Fall 2001. So, for anyone going
through
Harry withdrawal, give them Susan Cooper's "The Dark is Rising"
series. I
read about it in an article, I'm not sure who's - Michael Cart or Wlll
Manley, and I purchased it for our collection. I am on book 4 - The
Grey
King, and it is just great. As I asked a friend, where were the
librarian's
and teachers who knew I was a reader in 1965 when the first book in this set
came out? I had never heard of it before.
Becky Tatar
Unit Head, Periodicals, Audiovisual
Aurora Public Library
1 E. Benton Street
Aurora, IL 60505
PHONE: 630-264-4100
FAX: 630-896-3209
www.aurora.lib.il.us
E-mail: bltata@aurora.lib.il.us
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From: "Knox, Marsha" <mknox@city.hampton.va.us>
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I believe Scholastic will sell books pre-packaged according to grade.
Hampton Public Library
4207 Victoria Blvd.
Hampton, Va. 23669
757-727-1157
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From: Susan Graf [mailto:susangraf27@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2001 7:59 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Help with paperback book order
I need to order 1,500 paperbacks for K-5th graders for a local elementary
school. I know that there are pre-packaged sets for specific grade
levels,
but I cannot find the vendor. Bookmen (I thought) does not do this any
longer.
Can anyone help me with a vendor doing this type of packaging?
Susan Graf
Family Services Librarian
North Las VEgas Library District
North Las Vegas, NV
702 633 1070
susangraf27@hotmail.com
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From: "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@midyork.lib.ny.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Children's Programs
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 15:23:50 CST
Try getting the classes to visit during the school year, or go to the
schools and do outreach that way. It always works for me.
Lorie O'Donnell
Jervis Public Library
Rome, NY 13440
-- To the uneducated, an A is just three sticks.
-----Winnie the Pooh
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From: "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <penningmc@forsyth.lib.nc.us>,
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Our Teen Advisory Board consists of some of our volunteers and teens to =
come to our programs. We present summer reading club theme ideas to
them =
and they pick what they like. So far we have been able to go with
their =
selections. They tell us what kinds of programs, prizes, etc. they
like =
and are pretty honest about what they think is dumb or not interesting.
=
They help plan activities for our volunteer orientation night and =
recognition party at the end of the summer. Their input is helpful in
=
providing the types of snacks, games, etc. that real kids like! We
have =
monthly meetings scheduled (one hour), but we don't actually meet that =
often. Just depends on what's going on and what we need. =20
We have not gotten into the aspect of having them help us with selection =
of materials. Maybe someday, but not yet. We have our hands full
as it =
is. Good luck!
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.
>>> <penningmc@forsyth.lib.nc.us>
01/11/01 08:04PM >>>
I know this has been discussed at various times, but of course I didn't
need the information at the time. We are considering starting a TAB
and
would like some ideas about what other Teen Boards do and what ages are
considered. Are they involved in any programming, collection
development,etc.?
Responses can be faxed at 336-945-9745 or e-mailed.
Thanks
Melinda Pennington
Forsyth Co.Public Library
Lewisville Branch
PENNINGMC@FORSYTH.LIB.NC.US=20
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From: "Shanla Brookshire" <shanlab@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Accelerated Reader Use in Public Libraries
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Martha,
I have to reply to this. Our library does not supply the
AR tests but we
do receive copies of all the lists from each of the schools in town.
We
have four schools on AR and they each send me a copy soon after the
beginning of the school year. Actually, I have to call them up every
year
and beg for a list. We had a problem this year: Each school
changed the
ratings and point values of their books, thus changing the lists in October
and November. Now, in January, I have to receive new lists. I go
through
all the lists and mark the books our library owns to make it easier for
parents and children to find the books on our shelves. That's all I
do. It
is too expensive and too time consuming to even think about providing the
tests....especially for four different schools.
I have also found that in the four or five years since
this town has had
AR that SRP attendance and interest has dropped. The kids do not want
to do
any more reading. They don't enjoy it any more. Plus, since the
parents
know that the library has the reading lists, they push their kids to read AR
books all summer long. I have to hide the lists as soon as school gets
out
and tell people that they are old so we won't use them any more. I
even
have some parents who think I should organize the collection according to
the AR lists! That burns me up because I don't just deal with public
school
children. I have lots of homeschoolers, preschoolers, and day cares
that
use the library as well.
Okay, I'll get off my soapbox now! I have learned
how to deal with AR
and how to answer people who want me to buy it. By the way, Martha,
check
the list and notice how many are old books that are out of date or not worth
buying new copies. Besides, the cost of updating the test discs every
year
has to be astronomical! Anyway, I hope this helps!
Shanla Brookshire
Children's Librarian
Lovett Memorial Library
Pampa, TX 79065
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From: Carla Roberts <robertca@MuskingumLibrary.teamon.com>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
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Scholastic books has prepackaged discount sets available by grade levels.
Theirs is a discount catalog. Unfortunately, I do not have the contact
info. We use it for summer reading incentive purchases.
------- Original Message -------
> From: Susan Graf <susangraf27@hotmail.com>
> To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
> Subject: Help with paperback book order
> Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 18:59:08 CST; Thu, 11 Jan 2001 18:59:08 CST
>
>
>
>
> I need to order 1,500 paperbacks for K-5th graders for a local
elementary
> school. I know that there are pre-packaged sets for specific
grade
levels,
> but I cannot find the vendor. Bookmen (I thought) does not do
this any
> longer.
>
> Can anyone help me with a vendor doing this type of packaging?
>
> Susan Graf
> Family Services Librarian
> North Las VEgas Library District
> North Las Vegas, NV
> 702 633 1070
> susangraf27@hotmail.com
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From: "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@midyork.lib.ny.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Classic?
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Try this site, it has a wide variety of wonderful lists and links.
http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/lists.html
Lorie J. O'Donnell
Jervis Public Library Children's Room
Rome, NY 13440
To teach is to learn again. -H. Jackson Brown
> I am in the painful process of weeding a children's collection for the
very
> first time. Does anyone know a website that lists the classics?
> Lisa Anderson
> Children's Librarian
> Burlington Public Library
>
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From: Molly Warren <mjwarren@scls.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: children's videos
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Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 15:25:27 CST
It has been my experience that "Midwest Tapes for Librarians"
offers a
comprehensive and timely selection of children's videos. They have
online
and paper catalogs.
We've had great luck ordering from them.
http://www.midwesttapes.com/
At 07:03 PM 1/11/01 CST, you wrote:
>Hi,
>I can't find a good resource for ordering new children's videos for our
>collection. We have thought of the Disneys, G-rated features from
the past
>10 years, award-winning children's videos,etc., but we can't find a good
>list to guide us.
>Has anyone found a good tool to aid in collection development of
children's
>videos?
>Thanks.
>Lori Hatfield
>
>
>
Molly Warren
Youth Services Librarian
Madison Public Library
201 W. Mifflin
Madison WI 53703
608-266-6345
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From: "Patricia LaTerza" <platerza@leaplibraries.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org, goodnightmoon@connix.com
Subject:
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Internet Policies
We are trying to update our Internet policy and was wondering if
patrons have to sign a written form for Internet use? Also, do
parents
have to sign for their children to use the Internet. If you do not
have a
written form, how do you handle usage? Sign-up sheet?
Thanks
please e-mail me directly at platerza@leaplibraries.org
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From: "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Help with paperback book order
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Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 15:25:58 CST
We order those directly from Scholastic. They are very inexpensive.=20
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.
>>> "Susan Graf" <susangraf27@hotmail.com>
01/11/01 07:59PM >>>
I need to order 1,500 paperbacks for K-5th graders for a local elementary
school. I know that there are pre-packaged sets for specific grade =
levels,
but I cannot find the vendor. Bookmen (I thought) does not do this any
longer.
Can anyone help me with a vendor doing this type of packaging?
Susan Graf
Family Services Librarian
North Las VEgas Library District
North Las Vegas, NV
702 633 1070
susangraf27@hotmail.com=20
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From: Carol.Baughman@kdla.net
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Accelerated Reader
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Here are some articles that might help you make your decision. This is
not
an exhaustive bibliography, though several of the articles cite additional
materials.
Carter, Betty. "Hold the applause! Do Accelerated Reader
and Electronic
Bookshelf Send the Right Message?" School Library Journal, Oct
96. p 22
This article elicited lots of letters to the editor. Some of them can
be
found in SLJ issues for Dec 96, March 97, July 97, Sept 97, Oct 97, Jan 99,
April 99 (For more letters, check the months missing from this
succession
of dates.)
Kirschenman, Jean Wolf. "Internal Point/Counterpoint: One
School Library
Media Specialist's Love/Hate Relationship with Accelerated Reader"
School
Library Media Activities Monthly, Vol XVI, No 4, Dec 99. p24
Poock, Melanie M. "The Accelerated Reader: An Analysis of
the Software's
Strengths and Weaknesses and How It Can Be Used to Its Best Potential"
School Library Media Activities Monthly, Vol XIV, No 9, May 98. p 32
Prince, Robyn M. and Daniel D. Barron. "Technology and Reading
(Part II)
Computer-Based Reading Programs and Rewards: Some Misleading
Intentions and
Possible Side Affects" School Library Media Activities Monthly,
Vol XIV, No
8, April 98. p48
This is just a start. I know a literature search would turn up lots
more.
Good luck!
Carol Baughman
Children and Youth Services Consultant
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
300 Coffee Tree Road
P.O. Box 537
Frankfort, KY 40602-0537
502-564-8300 x 264 voice
502-564-5773 fax
carol.baughman@kdla.net
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From: "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Classic?
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An excellent tool is the CHILDREN'S CATALOG
>>> Lisa Anderson 01/11/01 07:56pm >>>
Hello!
I am in the painful process of weeding a children's collection for the =
very
first time. Does anyone know a website that lists the classics?
I know
that Good Night Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, Make Way For Duckling by =
Robert
McCloskey, Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag, The Cat In the Hat by Dr. Seuss,
and all the familiar Disney Classics such as Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella,
etc.are classics. But what about The Legend of the Willow Plate by
Alvin
Tresselt or The Duchess Bakes A Cake by Virginia Kahl? I would greatly
appreciate any help you could offer.
Lisa Anderson
Children's Librarian
Burlington Public Library
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From: "Tatar, Becky" <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: Young Adult Collection
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Several good sources for collection development include these journals:
Booklist, VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates), Kliatt(for paperbacks), Kirkus,
Publisher's Weekley and School Library Journal. Booklist and VOYA are
also
especially good on providing booklists for best books and subject lists.
VOYA also reviews graphic novels, although I wish they would do so every
issue. Also, circulation for YA hardback fiction has been
creeping up in
our library in the last 10 years, while paperback circulation is trashing,
and I mean trashing in a big way. So many of the paperbacks are in
series,
and perhaps the teens in our area are tired of them. We do get other
titles
in paperback, but the paperback circ just keeps doing it's downward spiral.
Hope this helps, good luck!
Becky Tatar
Unit Head, Periodicals, Audiovisual
Aurora Public Library
1 E. Benton Street
Aurora, IL 60505
PHONE: 630-264-4100
FAX: 630-896-3209
www.aurora.lib.il.us
E-mail: bltata@aurora.lib.il.us
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From: "Dawn Sardes" <Dawn.Sardes@euclid.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Young Adult Collection
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Baker & Taylor comes out with a good publication for kids' books, called
Growing Minds.
It has different sections for all the age groups, Early Readers, Middle, YA,
also has a section for paperback series, and features new upcoming series.
Dawn
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From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
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Behalf Of Toni Reese
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2001 7:55 PM
To: pubyac
Subject: Young Adult Collection
Hi,
I have a couple of questions. I am new to my job, and want to beef up
the YA collection. What is a good source for suggestions on YA
collection development?
I get the feeling that YA's prefer paperbacks over hardbacks. Has this
been anyone else's experience? My boss has said that she'd like me to
order hardback books, as they are usually a better value for the money,
but I don't know if this applies to YA's. Is there a source out there
for ordering good YA paperbacks, both nonfiction and fiction?
Thanks,
Toni
--
Toni Reese
Youth Services Librarian
Sump Memorial Libray
222 N. Jefferson St.
Papillion, NE 68046
treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
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From: Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: next Harry Potter
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Rebecca Domonkos wrote:
>
> Has anyone heard when the next Harry Potter book is coming out? I
couldn't
> find any details on amazon.com.
The "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" film is due to be
released
on November 16, 2001. I understand that the 5th Harry Potter book is
scheduled to come out at the same time as the movie (or just shortly
before.)
So we've got a while to wait...
--
Becky Ann Smith, Children's Librarian
Logan Library, Logan, UT
bsmith@loganutah.org
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
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From: Michelle Ramsell <ramselmi@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org, pubyac
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Home Day Care
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Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 15:28:36 CST
Hi Sandy-
We too have struggled with meeting the needs of children in daycares and
home daycares while maintaining our regular storytime service. Our
solution was possible because our Children's Dept is blessed with a large
enough staff to take on additional demands.
Being a working mother myself, I feel a strong commitment to meet the needs
of children of working parents. As we see more mothers in the
workforce,
we are seeing more children in home daycares and daycare facilities. I hate
to see these children miss out on library visits and library storytimes
because they do not have a parent who can bring them to the library for
storytime. The changes in our society has forced libraries to
re-evaluate
their existing programming services to determine if it is still meeting the
needs of their community.
As I said, I am blessed to have a large staff with multiple programmers.
Most of our home daycare providers have only 3-6 children so this has not
been a big issue. We allow home daycare providers to attend regular
storytimes. As our demand for storytime has grown, we have offered
additional sessions of the same storytime. Where we once had one
toddler
storytime at 10, we now have a toddler storytime at 10 and a repeat at 11.
We repeat the same storytime at 10 and 11, but now we can allow more
children to take part.
Our most difficult issue has been daycare facilities with classes of 15-20
children. We make outreach visits to these facilities, but we still
have
requests by daycares to attend storytime or visit the library. We do
not
allow them to attend storytime because this would take up too many spots.
What we do allow, however, is for daycares to call ahead and request a
visit to the library for a storytime just for their class. We limit
these
visits to one visit every other month. During this time, we can repeat
a
storytime that we may have already done for non-daycare children. This
allows us to provide a program for these children without affecting our
regular storytime patrons and without additional preparation.
These solutions may or may not work for your situation due to staffing or
time constraints.
At 02:36 PM 1/10/01 CST, Sandy Belfi wrote:
>
>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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Tuscarawas County Public Library
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From: "Fauver, Marge" <MFAUVER@ci.santa-barbara.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>,
Subject: RE: New Harry Potter Publications
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Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 15:28:52 CST
The next Harry Potter book will be published in 2002. In the meantine
there
will be two minor books published this winter based on titles in the
Hogwarts library: Quidditch Through the Ages, by Kennilworthy Whisp and
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, by Newt Scamander. Proceeds
of the
sale of these 2 books will go to the Harry Potter Fund at Comic Relieve U.K.
a charity helping children in the developing world. Source Time
12/25/2000
pag.120.
Work like you don't need money, love like you've never been hurt and dance
Like no one's watching. ---Author Unknown
Marge Fauver, Librarian
Eastside Branch Library
1102 E. Montecito St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
805-963-3727, Fax 617-344-0433
mfauver@ci.santa-barbara.ca.us
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Rebecca Domonkos" <rebeccadomonkos@hotmail.com>
> To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Subject: next Harry Potter
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> Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 19:02:12 CST
>
> Has anyone heard when the next Harry Potter book is coming out? I
> couldn't
> find any details on amazon.com.
>
> Rebeccadomonkos@hotmail.com
> Rebecca Swensen
> Boca Raton Public Library
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From: "Connie Vandervort" <cvandervort@mail.hillsml.lib.nh.us>
To: "pubyac" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: circulating software
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 15:29:09 CST
We are considering circulating educational/game software for our patrons
use. I would love to hear from any Youth Services Dept. that is
presently doing this. Do you have licenses for all of your software? Do
you circulate software that you also have on your systems that the
patrons use in the room? Do you circulate originals or copies and store
the originals? How long do you circulate them for? What is your favorite
source? Have you had any problems with copywrite? I would be grateful
for any advice the collective brain can offer.
Connie Vandervort
Children's librarian
Hills Memorial Library
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From: Natalie <nattiek@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Classic?
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Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 15:29:26 CST
Lisa,
I don't know if this helps, but when we weed, we tend
to look at how many times a book has gone out. If it
hasn't gone out in 3 years, we discard it. If it's a
popular book that's just in bad shape, we either
re-order it, or if we have multiple copies, we get rid
of it. Don't know of any sites that classify classic
books, but I think a book is considered a classic if
it's over 20 years old.
Natalie
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Natalie Korsavidis
Youth Services Librarian
Farmingdale Public Library
Farmingdale, NY
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From: Celeste Fong <CMFong@ci.ontario.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Classic?
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Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 15:29:44 CST
The Children's Catalog, published by H.W. Wilson, is a compendium of core
titles that should be in most libraries. I consult it when I weed.
Celeste Fong
Librarian
South Ontario Branch Library
2403-D Vineyard Ave.
Ontario, CA 91761
(909) 395-2251
Fax: (909) 930-0836
cmfong@ci.ontario.ca.us
-----Original Message-----
From: lisajo@ci.burlington.wa.us
[mailto:lisajo@ci.burlington.wa.us]
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2001 4:57 PM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Classic?
Hello!
I am in the painful process of weeding a children's collection for the very
first time. Does anyone know a website that lists the classics?
I know
that Good Night Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, Make Way For Duckling by Robert
McCloskey, Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag, The Cat In the Hat by Dr. Seuss,
and all the familiar Disney Classics such as Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella,
etc.are classics. But what about The Legend of the Willow Plate by
Alvin
Tresselt or The Duchess Bakes A Cake by Virginia Kahl? I would greatly
appreciate any help you could offer.
Lisa Anderson
Children's Librarian
Burlington Public Library
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From: "Sarah Dornback" <dornback@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Invisible Ink--Lemon Juice
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Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 15:30:14 CST
Has anyone used lemon juice as invisible ink before? We are having a
Harry
Potter party, and are trying to do some "secret messages." I
had thought
that lemon juice on plain white paper would become visible (turn brown) when
heat was applied, so I have been applying lemon juice with q-tips, and
ironing the paper. I have tried it with the lemon juice still wet, and
have
also waited for it to dry before ironing, but it is not working. Maybe
my
iron is not hot enough? If anyone has additional ideas, please e-mail
me at
dornback@hotmail.com. I will
post results.
Thanks,
Sarah Dornback
Farmers Branch Manske Library
Farmers Branch, TX
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From: "Joanne E. Robinson" <JRobinson@ptlibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: poetry slam
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Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 15:30:33 CST
Hi to everyone. As I am sure others do, I did not keep the postings on
poetry programs with kids in the library. We would like to do a
program
with the elementary school next month. Am I correct in the word
"slam"?
I those who posted the ideas could please let me know what they were and
why the word slam is used, I would appreciate it so much. My e-mail
address is jrobinson@ptlibrary.org
<mailto:jrobinson@ptlibrary.org>
.
Joanne Robinson
Peters Township Library
McMurray, PA 15317
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From: Kathleen Lescoe <klescoe@farmington.lib.ct.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Thanks!
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Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 15:30:50 CST
To all who correctly identifiied "The Empty Pot" by Demi as the
solution
to the flower pot
stumper: Thank You! There's another happy person in the world!
Kathy Lescoe
Barney Library
Farmington, Ct.
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From: Phyllis Winfield <pwinfiel@worthington.lib.oh.us>
To: ""Pubyac (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Position opening announcement (Children's Librarian, Worthington
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 15:31:09 CST
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN
FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS
Worthington Public Library (WPL) is seeking a Children's Librarian who
considers readers' advisory services and literature-based programming to be
strengths. The position is open at the Northwest Library, a beautiful
new
suburban library with an indoor Story Garden that is full of book characters
where 12 storytimes are presented each week. The children's materials
collection is well funded and the staff commitment to customer service is
strong. We use a state-of-the-art computer network to enhance
communications and to access information. Qualified candidates will possess
a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school.
Experience working with children is preferred, as well as a desire to be
part of a team. WPL is nationally recognized for providing traditional
library service plus cutting-edge information technology. Starting salary is
$32,900 to $43,800 per year, based on experience. Full-time, 37
hrs/wk,
including 2 evenings per week, alternating Fridays/Saturdays and every 3rd
Sunday. Benefits package includes health insurance with dental,
prescription card and vision, 11 paid holidays, 4 weeks of vacation and sick
leave. Submit resume with cover letter and references to Phyllis
Winfield,
Human Resources Coordinator Worthington Public Library, 820 High Street,
Worthington, OH 43085. Responses received by February 2, 2001
will be
given first consideration. Visit us on the Web at:
www.worthington.lib.oh.us. An
Equal Opportunity Employer. WPL CARES for its
staff and patrons by demonstrating these core values:
Community, Access, Responsibility, Excellence, Service
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