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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: Thursday, January 25, 2001 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 352
PUBYAC Digest 352
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Inflatable novelties
by "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
2) Re: Monitoring Computer Use
by carmel <carmel@ulysses.sebridge.org>
3) RE: "Day you were born" revisited
by "Kahn, Natasha" <NKahn@fresno.ca.gov>
4) Harry Potter programs
by Belinda Sakowski <sakowski@grayson.edu>
5) FWD: Re: Monitoring Computer Use
by <edwarc@mx.pon.net>
6) Information about Mother-Daughter book groups?
by Marlyn <chaisegirl@yahoo.com>
7) Re: Stumper: Open Court readers
by Nancy McGuire <nmcguire@mnic.net>
8) Re: 5 finger test
by Nicole Reader <nreader@snap.lib.ca.us>
9) RE: 5 finger test
by CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
10) Re: [YA-YAAC:957] YAAC Activities
by "Cindy Rider" <crider@vigo.lib.in.us>
11) Re: Children's Programs
by "mary thornton" <mthornton@techline.com>
12) RE: 6th Grade Presentation
by "Saunders, Katherine" <KSaunders@mail.sppl.net>
13) Re: Stumper: Open Court readers
by LKanaley@bcsd.org
14) Re: Weeding Standards
by Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
15) RE: Stumper: Open Court readers
by "Smith, Barbara" <BSmith@mail.sppl.net>
16) Re: Inflatable novelties
by "Beverly Kirkendall" <bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us>
17) advertising for storytimes
by "Curry Rose Hoskey" <hoskey@capecod.net>
18) Average Cost of Children's Materials
by "Anna Cocca" <acocca@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
19) CD-ROM game cases
by Georgi Sandgren <ivylane3@yahoo.com>
20) stumper/play/Hawk who goes there?
by "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
21) Stumper - captured souls in jars
by "Susan Price-Stephens" <susan.price-stephens@lpl.london.on.ca>
22) stumper
by "Kathleen Baxter" <kathyb@anoka.lib.mn.us>
23) short story compassion child abuse
by "Rich McDonald" <RMCDONALD@champaign.org>
24) STUMPER
by Maureen Czerwinski <mczerwin@cooklib.org>
25) Position posting
by Cindi Chibis-Fladen <Cindi@DAYTON.LIB.OH.US>
26) American girls read-alikes
by Georgi Sandgren <ivylane3@yahoo.com>
27) Assessing Internet Access, by Nancy Kranich
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
28) Summer Reading Club Ideas for the #100
by "Dorothy Williams" <Dorothy@peabody.whitleynet.org>
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From: "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Inflatable novelties
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:33:22 CST
OOOh, call Oscar Meyer - maybe they'd send out the big hot dog mobile!!!!
I wish I was an Oscar Meyer weiner.....
Denise M. Pulgino Stout
Youth Services Outreach Librarian
Chester County Library
610-280-2672
dpstout@ccls.org
Why do dragons have long tails? They can't remember short stories!
"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a
dog, it's too
dark to read." Groucho Marx
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diana Hollingsworth [SMTP:dhollingsworth@htls.lib.il.us]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 1:24 PM
> To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Subject: Inflatable novelties
>
> Wise ones,
> This may seem strange, but here goes. I am looking for a source of
> inflatables in the shape of foods. I'm hoping to use them as
decorations
> and prizes this summer. Our theme is Feed your Need to Read. Tried both
> U.S. Toy and Oriental Trading. Tried finding something useful on the
> internet but not much luck. Most hits were of the "adult"
variety. Any
> suggestions?
> Thanks,
> Diana
> Shorewood-Troy Public Library
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From: carmel <carmel@ulysses.sebridge.org>
To: edwarc@mx.pon.net
Subject: Re: Monitoring Computer Use
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:33:38 CST
Can you please tell me what the name of this wonderful software is?
Thank you,
Marilyn Schlansky
Reed Memorial LIbrary
CArmel, NY 10512
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From: "Kahn, Natasha" <NKahn@fresno.ca.gov>
To: "'Richardson Library'" <ex_lib@yahoo.com>,
pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: "Day you were born" revisited
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:33:52 CST
Take a look at The Calendar Zone page at :
http://www.calendarzone.com/
This is an enormous pathfinder to 18 different types of calendars.
While I
can't say for sure if an "exact day" calendar is listed, there is
a "daily"
link leading to a ton of other links. One of the other categories
might
have something as well.
Hope this helps in some way,
Natasha
Natasha Kahn
San Joaquin Valley Information Service
559-488-3229 (tel) / 559-488-2965 (fax)
nkahn@sjvls.lib.ca.us
> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: "Day you were born" revisited
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> Dear PUBYACers:
> When I first started reading this list, there was a discussion about
that
> annual project, for boy scouts and community college students, of
"What
> happened the day you were born?" Of course I didn't save the
helpful
> suggestions for web sites. Has anybody found one that is EXACT
DAY? Most
> are this day in history, or what happened this week/month/quarter.
> Historychannel, dmarie, and other sites just aren't specific enough,
and
> we
> have no newspaper backfiles more than 3 years old. WIll publish
all
> suggestions to the list. Thanks in advance...
> Mary
>
>
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From: Belinda Sakowski <sakowski@grayson.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Harry Potter programs
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:34:09 CST
Hello Oh patient and generous ones!
i have just been given this request by my Friends Board. Several
of them
want to do a Harry Potter Celebration with games etc. I know this has
been
covered at length but I in one of my brainless acts did not protect my
file. You can guess the rest. If you would be so kind as to send
me info
off list of what wonderful ideas worked for you I would GREATLY appreciate
it. My email is sakowski@grayson.edu
TIA!!! Belinda
Belinda Sakowski
E-Mail: sakowski@grayson.edu
Sherman Public Library Phone: (903)892-7240
421 N. Travis
Fax: (903) 892-7101
Sherman, Texas 75090
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From: <edwarc@mx.pon.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: FWD: Re: Monitoring Computer Use
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:34:43 CST
Our techies, wonderful people that they are tell me that this software is
called Pac4Windows, and is an Epixtech product. It is made for Dynix users.
That's absolutely all I know folks. Carol
Sonoma County Library
Santa Rosa, CA
---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: <edwarc@mx.pon.net>
Reply-To: <edwarc@mx.pon.net>
Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2001 15:26:05 CST
I think we've had this question recently...?
I didn't respond then, but I want to let people know that we've gotten some
software that makes this self-service (almost).
What happens is patrons come in, sit down at an internet station and enter
their library card number and a portion of their phone number as a pasword.
the computer then gives them one hour of time to use the internet for that
day. At the end of the hour, their time is up at all the libraries in the
system. (We used to have folks getting an hour at several branches.)
Of course, there are some who find their way around by using someone else's
card for a second hour and then another person's card for a third. This is
fairly easily monitored cause we know them and remind them to move along
when it's busy. If it's not busy then we let it go. For out of state or area
users, we have some cards that reference staff enter. This happens maybe
once a day.
We've found that we no longer are answering the phone, negotiating
latecomers, sign-up sheets, and all that folderol. So once again, technology
creates problems, and technology answers.
Carol Edwards
Sonoma County Library
PS No, I don't know what the software is, but our techies do, and so do the
myriad tech experts in the library world. We have a Dynix system, and it
seems like there are some interface problems, but those have mostly been
worked out. It's great!
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From: Marlyn <chaisegirl@yahoo.com>
To: Pub Yac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Information about Mother-Daughter book groups?
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:34:57 CST
Hello, everyone.
My apologies, I know this has been discussed here
before.
I'm going to be starting a mother-daughter book
discussion group later this spring. I have Shireen
Dodson's book and it's very helpful. But I am
wondering if any of you who have done this have any
suggestions, advice or warnings.
Please email me privately at
chaisegirl@yahoo.com
Thank you!
Marlyn
=====
Marlyn K. Roberts
Children's Librarian
Torrance Public Library
Torrance, CA
chaisegirl@yahoo.com
mroberts@torrnet.com
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From: Nancy McGuire <nmcguire@mnic.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Stumper: Open Court readers
Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:35:11 CST
If you go to the attached link you'll find information about Open Court
http://www.teachers.net/mentors/reading/topic224/8.24.00.16.07.57.html
Nancy McGuire
Librarian
Pillsbury College
Owatonna, MN
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From: Nicole Reader <nreader@snap.lib.ca.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: 5 finger test
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:35:36 CST
I personally like the five finger rule--for some patrons in some
instances. (No
library technique works for every patron all the time.) I find the
five
finger rule
most useful when helping new readers who lack confidence. You know the
type,
those who, when glancing through a book, panic upon spotting words they
don't
yet know. When I see their nervousness, that's when I know to step in
and say,
"Wait, do you know the five finger rule? It's okay if you don't
know a
few words,
since that's how you learn." I say, "If you only hold up one
finger,
then maybe the
book is too easy for you. Two or three, it's just fine. Four or
five,
you might want
to wait a month or two, then try it again."
I use this technique a lot with easy readers, telling patrons to read
two pages instead
of the usual one, and telling them not to count the character's name
(Amelia Bedelia!)
as a word they don't know. There is also a different proportion of
unknown-to-known
words with easy readers as opposed to novels: not knowing 5 out of 25
words is a lot
more difficult than not knowing 5 out of 65.
I always make sure to tell the patron that she can take whatever book
she wants, too
easy or too hard, no matter how many fingers she holds up.
I can see that a confident reader might feel stifled by the five finger
rule, but it isn't
meant for them. I don't use the rule to limit readers from attempting
books that are
too difficult, but to encourage those who give up too easily.
(Although
I think a book
can be "ruined" for a child who attempts to read it too soon,
whether
because of a
mismatch in reading, interest, or maturity levels. My school librarian
mother tried
to read the Narnia series to me when I was too young, and I still don't
like it.)
N.
-------------------------
Nicole Reader
Children's Librarian
Benicia (CA) Public Library
nreader@snap.lib.ca.us
http://snap.lib.ca.us
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From: CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: 5 finger test
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:35:50 CST
I agree that this should not be THE rule for selecting something to read.
Often a reader's interest, if high, in a book will carry a child through a
book. (whereas vice versa if there is little interest in a book reading it
seems impossible.... I am thinking of certain science text books I read
having this problem) This approach does help with some children and it is
definitely a good tool for parents/teachers to see if books that THEY want
or expect their child to be reading are too difficult. It is just a down a
dirty approach to seeing what type of book a kid should read.
As for building new vocabulary, not knowing 2-3 three words out of every 100
would help build a readers vocab. But, and I am pretty sure that there
is
research on this, at missing around 5 words out of 100, readers begin to get
frustrated and have a difficult time with meaning. After all, that is 5% of
the book that they aren't getting.
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From: "Cindy Rider" <crider@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: [YA-YAAC:957] YAAC Activities
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:36:05 CST
Amy, I'd be interested in knowing how you did your version of "Whose
line =
is it anyway." I think our kids would enjoy that! They love our
mysteries =
and want one "every week." HA HA
Thanks.
Cindy Rider
<<< "Amy Shelley" <AShelley@larm.lib.wy.us>
1/23 11:19a >>>
I would like to hear what others are doing as well.
Our YAB has been in existence since Dec. of '97. The group currently plans =
programming (most recently a Monopoly Tournament and a murder mystery =
later this week) and they really enjoy game based programs. Our biggest =
hits have been knock-offs of So You Want To Be A Millionaire and Who's =
Line Is It Anyway? We also do crafts, bring in community guests (snowboarde=
rs, stunt bikes, etc) and have a huge following for a monthly anime =
program. The YAB provides guidance for summer reading, too and help with =
fund raising and advocacy for the library. I don't know what I'd do =
without them.
Amelia
Amelia J. Shelley
Manager, Children's/Young Adult Services
Laramie County Library System
2800 Central Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307)634-3561, ext. 151
ashelley@larm.lib.wy.us
=20
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From: "mary thornton" <mthornton@techline.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Children's Programs
Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:36:21 CST
I work in a small library and encourage school visits. I have three =
classes a week k-4th grade. I also only tell the kids my first name.
=
That takes some of the stigma off. Since my library is open only 20 =
hours a week I work in the school library a few hours. That way the =
kids see me all over our small town. They often tell me that they saw
=
me at the other library.=20
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From: "Saunders, Katherine" <KSaunders@mail.sppl.net>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: 6th Grade Presentation
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:36:36 CST
I did a presentation for 6th graders that went over really well--I got
several books together about superstitions, and talked about the history of
some of the most commmon ones (breaking mirror, umbrella opening, etc.) It's
one way to reinforce the idea that nonfiction books can be fun to read. They
especially enjoyed hearing superstitions about determining who they'll be
marrying!
***********************************************************
Katherine Saunders
Public Services Librarian
Southern Pines Public Library
170 W. Connecticut Avenue
Southern Pines, NC 28314
Phone: 910-692-8235
Fax: 910-695-1037
Email: ksaunders@mail.sppl.net
http://www.sppl.net
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From: LKanaley@bcsd.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Stumper: Open Court readers
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:36:51 CST
Open Court published basal readers for schools with heavy emphasis on
phonics - not literary quality. It is not a trade book series.
Check with
schools.
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From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
To: "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@lmxac.org>
Subject: Re: Weeding Standards
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:37:07 CST
---And isn't it interesting that a disproportionate number of books on the
Zero Circulation Report our system generates come from the bottom
shelves??? Try shifting from time to time or emptying the bottom
shelves
for displays instead of top and middle to get fair use from those great
titles that get relegated to the dark, dingy floor shelves and corners.
Just my observation. - jeri
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@gcfn.org
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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From: "Smith, Barbara" <BSmith@mail.sppl.net>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Stumper: Open Court readers
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:37:23 CST
Open Court was a basal text reading series back in the 70's. It was
controversial because it used a "whole word" approach rather than
a phonetic
approach. It is still around, though has been modified to include
phonics,I
believe. I think it's published by SRA. You can find info about
it at
www.aft.org/edissues/whatworks/seven/oc/
Barbara K Smith
Southern Pines Public Library
170 W. Connecticut Ave.
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910)692-8235, Ext. 234
bsmith@mail.sppl.net
-----Original Message-----
From: Lorrie Wheeler [mailto:wheelelo@oplin.lib.oh.us]
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 4:31 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Stumper: Open Court readers
I have a patron who just called asking for a series of
"beginning readers" called Open Court. She said it was a
series used in
the 1970's to teach reading. Is anyone familiar with it? If yes,
could
you provide more details to me (maybe some authors, titles, etc.) so I
could do a search in our system? A series search was not successful to
me
given those words.
Thanks so much!
Lorrie Wheeler, MLS
Tuscarawas County Public Library
_____
/ /)
/____/ /)
)_____)//)
)_____)// "So many books --
so little
time!"
wheelelo@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From: "Beverly Kirkendall" <bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Inflatable novelties
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:37:39 CST
You might check with advertising firms or grocery stores in you area.
Beverly Kirkendall
Hurst Public Library
Hurst, TX
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From: "Curry Rose Hoskey" <hoskey@capecod.net>
To: <Levernem@spart.spt.lib.sc.us>,
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: advertising for storytimes
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:37:53 CST
Dear Leverne,
Have you tried putting a press release in your local paper? Also,
advertising at the bank, the grocery store and at doctor's offices might get
folks who don't normally come to the library. 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: "Anna Cocca" <acocca@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Average Cost of Children's Materials
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:38:08 CST
Could anyone who purchases Children's Materials for their library provide =
me with a figure for the average amount spent on children's materials. =
This could be broken down by category; hardcover, CDs, Board Books,
Mixed =
Media, and Videos. Or, it could be an average amount for all the above
=
types. =20
I work for a large, urban public library in Toronto, Canada and we have a =
breakdown of the amount spent for Canadian Children's materials, but we =
need help with what is spent in American libraries. I have conducted a =
Dialog search in databases covering professional publications but no luck =
so far. I would appreciate any information sent my way. =20
Thank you very much.=20
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From: Georgi Sandgren <ivylane3@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: CD-ROM game cases
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:38:22 CST
To all,
Our library has a collection of circulating CD-ROM
games. Each game is stored and shelved in sturdy
clear plastic boxes 10" by 6" by 1 1/2" deep, somewhat
similar to oversized videocassette cases. We found
these most convenient because all the materials would
fit in the box, the boxes could be shelved on regular
bookshelves, and we could label the edge of the box
with the title so the patron could easily see the
title.
Unfortunately, the manufacturer of these boxes has
discontinued them and we cannot find a replacement in
any catalogs we have. We really don't have the option
of changing our storage system to wall or floor racks
as we have used every inch available. Does anyone
know of any source for similar boxes,cases or other
alternatives? We have less than 2 dozen cases left!
TIA,
Georgi
=====
Georgi Sandgren
Children's Librarian
East Islip Public Library
381 East Main Street
East Islip, New York 11730-2896
631-581-9200 ext. 6
ivylane3@yahoo.com
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From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper/play/Hawk who goes there?
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:42:10 CST
Someone at a branch is looking for a play to have young people perform
for black history month. It's about a teacher who takes
children to a museum and says "Hawk who goes there?" The
Characters are
Wilma Rudolph, Joe Lewis, Jackie robinson and Harriett Taubman. Can
anyone help?
Laura Gruninger, Young Adult Librarian
Mercer County Library, Lawrence HQ
2751 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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From: "Susan Price-Stephens" <susan.price-stephens@lpl.london.on.ca>
To: <Pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper - captured souls in jars
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:42:25 CST
Hi,
I would appreciate your help with this. I had a patron trying to find
a =
book which she read as a child ( she appeared to be in her early 20's).
=
It is about a boy and a girl with Russian names who live near the water,
=
They dive into the water and release captured souls from jars. There
may =
be an evil frog involved. The illustrations are done in water colours
but =
they are dark. I have checked the Fariytale Index and Storytellers =
Sourcebook without any luck. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
Please reply =
directly to me at susan.price-stephens@lpl.london.on.ca
=20
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From: "Kathleen Baxter" <kathyb@anoka.lib.mn.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:42:40 CST
This is from a friend.
"The one I am trying to trace is a boy who finds he's really a selkie,
> > and
> > was read in the US in the late 60s/early 70s - which narrows the
field
> > somewhat! It would have been a novel, not a short story, and
may not
> > have
> > been published in the UK. There is a (human, adopted) sister
and lots
of
> > family tension about the boy being adopted/really a selkie, then
he goes
> > to
> > live with his real selkie family, possibly marrying into the
selkie
> > community. The sister I think is engaged to be married and
there's
> > something about her learning Latin with her fiance. The plot may
involve
> > abduction and a war.
> >
Please reply to me, Kathleen Baxter, kathyb@anoka.lib.mn.us
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From: "Rich McDonald" <RMCDONALD@champaign.org>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: short story compassion child abuse
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We have had a request from a 4th/5th grade teacher seeking a short story =
to read to the students in his class. One student is the victim of child =
abuse and some of the other students are teasing that student during the =
school day.
Instead of a situation specific story (one that mimics this situation), we =
want to suggest stories about being compassionate, understanding.=20
We have the books on being safe, etc., but none speak directly to this =
request.
I also referred the teacher to the Dept of Children and Family Services, =
thinking that maybe that professional would have something suitable, or =
could refer the teacher to another source.
I will post a bibliog of your responses.
Thanks for your help.
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From: Maureen Czerwinski <mczerwin@cooklib.org>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:43:09 CST
A young patron is looking for a book that was her mother's favorite as a
child. The book has a character named Zorra. The book
also has something to do with a cave and is an adventure story. It was most
likely read by her mother in the 1960's or early
1970's. Any help would be appreciated. Please post to me and I will
post to
the list.
Thank you,
Maureen Czerwinski
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From: Cindi Chibis-Fladen <Cindi@DAYTON.LIB.OH.US>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Position posting
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:43:24 CST
Please post the following position:
Children's Librarian
Vacancy available at the Wilmington-Stroop Branch of the Dayton and
Montgomery County Public Library. Suburban branch located in
Kettering,
Ohio that circulates over 512, 000 items annually. Progressive public
library, with a reputation for excellent children's services, seeks a
dedicated children's librarian with excellent communication skills to
provide a broad range of public services for children.
Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Branch Manager; provides
reference assistance to children through print and electronic resources;
gives work direction to full-time children's reference assistant;
provides readers advisory for children, parents and teachers; develops
and coordinates children's activities; presents programs to promote
library use; cooperates with local schools; evaluates, selects and
orders appropriate children's books and other materials from a generous
budget. Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS, ability to use
Internet
and other new information technologies and excellent community relation
skills required. Prior children's service in a public library
preferred. Fringe Benefits: Competitive salary, with exceptional
fringe benefits including health, vision, dental, and life insurance, 22
days vacation, 15 days sick leave and 12 paid holidays annually.
Application Process: Send letter of application and resume to Cindi
Chibis-Fladen, Personnel Manager, Dayton and Montgomery County Public
Library, 215 East Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402 AA/EOE
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From: Georgi Sandgren <ivylane3@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: American girls read-alikes
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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:43:40 CST
To all,
I am in the middle of creating a bibliography geared
to those who liked reading the American Girls books
and am looking for more titles to include. So far I
have these titles for my list:
Antle, Nancy - Beautiful land
Chaikin, Miriam - I should worry, I should care
(series)
Cochrane, Patricia - Purely Rosie Pearl
Delton, Judy - Kitty from the start (series)
Fritz, Jean - The cabin faced west
Hest, Amy - The private notebook of Katie Roberts, age
11
Kudlinski, Kathleen - Shannon, a Chinatown adventure
Lawlor, Laurie - Addie's forever friend (series)
O'Neal, Zibby - A long way to go
West, Tracey - Fire in the valley
Some slighty easier books are:
Dalgliesh, Alice - The courage of Sarah Noble
Howard, Ellen - The chickenhouse house (series)
Stevens, Carla - Ann, grandpa, and the big storm
Whelan, Gloria - Next spring an oriole (series)
Some slightly harder books I may include are:
Blos, Joan - A gathering of days
Lord, Bette Bao - In the year of the boar and Jackie
Robinson
Van Leeuwen, Jean - Bound for Oregon
Wilder, Laura Ingalls - The Little House series
If anyone has any titles that they think are
appropriate, please e-mail me and I will post the
compilation to the list,
TIA,
Georgi
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Georgi Sandgren
Children's Librarian
East Islip Public Library
381 East Main Street
East Islip, New York 11730-2896
631-581-9200 ext. 6
ivylane3@yahoo.com
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Assessing Internet Access, by Nancy Kranich
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Assessing Internet Access, by Nancy Kranich, Media Studies Journal,=20
Fall 2000, 42-45.=20
http://www.freedomforum.org/newsstand/reports/msj/msj.pdf=20
To print the article, set Adobe Reader to print pages 53-56.
_________
Don Wood
Program Officer/Communications
American Library Association
Office for Intellectual Freedom
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
1-800-545-2433, ext. 4225
Fax: 312-280-4227
dwood@ala.org
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/index.html
intellectual freedom @ your library
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From: "Dorothy Williams" <Dorothy@peabody.whitleynet.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Summer Reading Club Ideas for the #100
Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:44:12 CST
This is the 100th birthday of our library. Our director wants the
Summer =
Reading Club to reflect this. We did the "Decades of the Last
Century" =
last year and I don't want to repeat. If you have any suggestions for
=
programs, crafts, etc. featuring the #100. I would appreciate any
help. =
Please email me directly. Thanks.
Dorothy@peabody.whitleynet.org
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