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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and
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To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
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Sent: Friday, January 26, 2001 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 353
PUBYAC Digest 353
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Thanks! Puppy/Dog Stories
by Carrie Silberman <carrie@nysoclib.org>
2) RE: Weeding Standards
by "Watson, Sarah (LIB)" <SarahW@omaha.lib.ne.us>
3) elementary reference collection
by Sylvia Jadczak <sjadczak@mhs.sad59.k12.me.us>
4) anime & manga magazines
by Rochelle Brown <rochellb@kcls.org>
5) Bear Book Stumper
by "Margaret Taylor" <margot12@hotmail.com>
6) stumper question
by "sharon cerasoli" <sharoncerasoli@hotmail.com>
7) RE: Weeding Standards
by betsys@cityoflafayette.com
8) Re: Weeding Standards
by "Beverly Kirkendall" <bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us>
9) Re: More questions about pre-teen book discussion...
by Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
10) children's kick stool
by "andrea " <juvserv@dialup.customnet.com>
11) RE: Inflatable novelties
by Susan Dunn <sdunn@jefferson.lib.co.us>
12) Harry Potter series again tops list of most challenged books
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
13) RE: Weeding Standards
by "Keeney, Scott" <SKEENEY@ci.albany.or.us>
14) Re: Picking Audio books
by "Jean Nichols" <jean@clarksville.org>
15) RE: [YA-YAAC:957] YAAC Activities
by "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
16) RE: "Day you were born" revisited
by Jerry Henry <jhenry@kokomo.lib.in.us>
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From: Carrie Silberman <carrie@nysoclib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Thanks! Puppy/Dog Stories
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Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 14:34:16 CST
Thanks for sharing your favorite dog/puppy stories! I appreciate the
helpful responses. I will post a bibliography of titles when I return from
vacation on Feb. 5.
Carrie Silberman, Children's Librarian
New York Society Library
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From: "Watson, Sarah (LIB)" <SarahW@omaha.lib.ne.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: Weeding Standards
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Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 14:34:31 CST
Jeri -
How true that is! During the summer several of the branches move
picture
books from the bottom bins to the top. It's amazing how many of them
go out
then.
Sarah Watson
Children's Collection Manager
Omaha Public Library
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From: Sylvia Jadczak <sjadczak@mhs.sad59.k12.me.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: elementary reference collection
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Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 14:34:46 CST
I am looking for suggestions for what to include in a core print
reference collection for several K-8 school libraries. What specific
titles do you find useful and what ages are the sources geared to?
Thanks in advance.
Sylvia Jadczak
Madison Area Memorial HS Library
RR 1 Box 229
Madison, ME 04950
sjadczak@mhs.sad59.k12.me.us
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From: Rochelle Brown <rochellb@kcls.org>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: anime & manga magazines
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Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 14:34:59 CST
I'm working on my 2001 magazine subscription order and am unable to choose
among the many anime/manga options. I know some of the teens in my
community read Animerica, but is there another "most popular"
title I
should consider?
If you could subscribe to only one anime/manga magazine for your library,
what would it be?
Thanks for your ideas,
Rochelle Brown
YA Librarian
Covington branch
King County Library System
rochellb@kcls.org
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From: "Margaret Taylor" <margot12@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Bear Book Stumper
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Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 14:35:12 CST
I have a patron who is looking for a series of books that she read to her
children a few years back. The characters are colored bears with very
distinct personalities. They go on adventures to various places like the
beach. She says that they are not the Care Bears. If you have any ideas,
please let me know. Thanks.
Margo Taylor
Okeechobee Co. Library
Okeechobee, FL
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From: "sharon cerasoli" <sharoncerasoli@hotmail.com>
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Subject: stumper question
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Hello, I have a patron seeking a children's book. She said it takes place in
the Dark Ages, most likely in Scotland. It is children's fiction that
tells
the story of a small girl/princess who, as a result of dynastic warring, is
in danger of being murdered. There are older children in the book, a
girl
and boy who are servants, and try to rescue her. Does this sound
familiar
to anyone? Please let me know if you have any ideas re: this book. My
email
is sharoncerasoli@hotmail.com.
Thanks, Sharon Cerasoli, MLS student,
employee of New Haven Public Library.
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From: betsys@cityoflafayette.com
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
"S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@lmxac.org>
Subject: RE: Weeding Standards
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Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 14:35:51 CST
This is so true! When I was weeding picture books last fall, we found
that
a high proportion of the books with no circs were on the bottom shelves.
We
did some shifting, and started pulling display books from the bottom and,
voila! Books that hadn't circed for ages began to fly off the shelves.
Betsy
Betsy Stroomer
betsys@cityoflafayette.com
Head of Children's Services
Lafayette Public Library
Lafayette, CO
Jeri Kladder wrote:
---And isn't it interesting that a disproportionate number of books on the
Zero Circulation Report our system generates come from the bottom
shelves??? ...
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From: "Beverly Kirkendall" <bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us>
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<<And isn't it interesting that a disproportionate number of books on
the =
Zero Circulation Report our system generates come from the bottom
shelves???>>
Or the top shelves (which, in my area, are too tall for kids to reach =
without a stool--and sometimes still too tall!). Fortunately, I am
slowly =
but surely weeding enough (not hard to do, but I haven't tackled 398.2, =
craft, or poetry yet....) so that is not an issue (3/4 done on that goal =
after weeding only 900s, some of the 600s, most of the 500s!). Who
knows? =
after all is said and done, they may be off the bottom shelf, too! :-)
Beverly Kirkendall
Hurst Public Library
Hurst, TX
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From: Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
To: Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: More questions about pre-teen book discussion...
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Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 14:36:30 CST
Christina,
Since my group reads many different books, no book is required to be
read ahead of time. Sometimes teens report their impressions from
books
they have just started. I am lucky to have someone on the BBYA
committee who provides me with review copies. I also am able to order
a
lot of titles from other branches in our system. Teens have not had to
purchase books on their own.
On Mon, 22 Jan 2001, Christina Johnson wrote:
> Are the children required to read the book ahead of
> time? (YA group reads theirs together)
> Do you provide copies for everyone?
> Or, do they purchase the book themselves?
>
>
>
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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: "andrea " <juvserv@dialup.customnet.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: children's kick stool
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Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 14:36:45 CST
We have finally received some money from a bequest to be used for library
furnature and materials and I would like to get some new kick stools to be
used in the children's area.
However (you knew there was a however somewhere) I have noticed a lot of my
youngest children aren't heavy enough to depress the stool enough to keep it
from rolling. Does anyone have a suggestion of a coaster-driven
rolling
kick stool that is specifically designed not to roll with minimal weight
(like a 3 year old) on it?
I would be willing to sacrifice some degree of "rollability" in
order to not
have a little one falling because her stool rolled while she was trying to
climb it. I have also considered the option of just getting a carry
stool
instead of rolling, but would prefer a rolling one if I can avoid the
dangerous situations I have seen!
Thanks so much in advance!! I hope I give half as much to this list as
I
get from it. You are all truely wonderful resources.
Andrea Terry
juvserv@customnet.com
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From: Susan Dunn <sdunn@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: Inflatable novelties
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Kipp is another company that offers lots of fun things. Very similar
to
Oriental Trading. I can't get my hands on a catalog at the moment
though.
Perhaps someone else on the list has one handy and can send you the 1-800
number.
Susan Dunn
Children's Reference Librarian
Jefferson County Public Library - Columbine Branch
sdunn@jefferson.lib.co.us
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From: Diana Hollingsworth [ mailto:dhollingsworth@htls.lib.il.us
<mailto:dhollingsworth@htls.lib.il.us>
]
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 2:24 PM
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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: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Harry Potter series again tops list of most challenged books
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Harry Potter series again tops list of most challenged books
http://www.ala.org/pio/presskits/midwinterawards2001/challenged.html
"The best-selling Harry Potter series of children's books by J.K.
Rowling =
tops the list of books most challenged for the second year in a row. =
According to the American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Intellectu=
al Freedom, Harry Potter first entered the list last year, rising to the =
top after only three months. The number of challenges to Harry Potter =
reported in 2000 is triple that of 1999. The
series continues to draw complaints from parents and others concerned =
about the books' alleged occult/Satanic theme, religious viewpoint, =
anti-family approach and violence."
Banned Books Week 2001 is September 22-29.
For more information see
Banned Books Week
http://www.ala.org/bbooks/index.html
http://www.ala.org/bbooks/whybannedbooksweek.html=20
http://www.ala.org/bbooks/challeng.html
=20
_________
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: "Keeney, Scott" <SKEENEY@ci.albany.or.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: Weeding Standards
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Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 14:37:31 CST
We once had a bored empiricist working as a volunteer who did an
extensive study of circ by shelves from top to bottom. Lots of different
parts of the collection, adults and kids, pretty good methodology.
And his results were not surprising, e.g., circ from top shelf to
bottom, let's say in a six vertical shelf range, averaged, and I'm digging
this from memory, not from any library archives:
10% 20% 25%
25% 15% 5% .
I work assiduously in Children's to keep the bottom shelves empty,
and all future shelving plans abide by the nothing-below-the-knees rule,
where possible and affordable.
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
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeri Kladder [mailto:jkladder@gcfn.org]
Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 12:37 PM
To: S. Fichtelberg
Subject: Re: Weeding Standards
---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: "Jean Nichols" <jean@clarksville.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Picking Audio books
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RECORDED BOOKS are the best and even have what they call Smart Readers that
are
recorded at a slower speed. They replace their tapes that are damaged
for a
small fee. We just started a collectionof their "Homework
packs" that have
the
book and the tape with them. HOORAY! for Recorded Books, Inc.
Yes I sound
like
a commercial but they are that good!
Jean Nichols
Lakeviewbooklady@aol.com
wrote:
> To serve children in our school, grades 3-5, who can't read well, but
can
> understand the books that are now closed to them, I would like to
start
> acquiring books on tape. I'll maybe have about $450 to spend this year.
So
> here are my questions:
>
> 1. Which companies have the best service and tapes? I'm a little
concerned
> about tapes that may play too rapidly for the students to follow along
in
> the
> book. So far, I've found few can follow Harry Potter on tape. I
also want
a
>
> way to replace one tape in a set, as I figure I'm sure to have some
damaged
> or lost.
>
> 2. How do I select the absolute best books ( I figure fewer than 40)
for
> developing critical thinking skills (or whatever the buzz word will be
next
> year)? Preferably books that will be appreciated by as many of these
boys
> and
> girls grades 3-5 as possible. (Not all Newbery's are for these ages. Is
> there
> an award that is?)
> 3. Do I want tapes (usually cheaper) or CD's? Which equipment
will our
> families be most likely to have for the next 5-10 years?
>
> Many thanks for your collective wisdoms!
>
> Karen Knudson, Librarian
> Lakeview Elementary School, Lakewood, Washington
> lakeviewbooklady@aol.com
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From: "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: [YA-YAAC:957] YAAC Activities
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Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 14:38:00 CST
"Whose line is it anyway." is based on improvisational exercises
for actors.
There are materials in most libraries with lots of these kinds of activities
and more. This may give you a starting point.
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: Cindy Rider [SMTP:crider@vigo.lib.in.us]
> Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 12:36 PM
> To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Subject: Re: [YA-YAAC:957] YAAC Activities
>
> 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
> (snowboarders, 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
>
>
>
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From: Jerry Henry <jhenry@kokomo.lib.in.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: "Day you were born" revisited
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Try this one. It lists a bunch of sites that will definitely help.
http://www.hist.unt.edu/2dayhist.htm
Jerry Henry
Young Adult Librarian
Kokomo, Indiana 46901
-----Original Message-----
From: Kahn, Natasha [mailto:NKahn@fresno.ca.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 3:34 PM
To: 'Richardson Library'; pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: "Day you were born" revisited
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-----
> From: Richardson Library [SMTP:ex_lib@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 2:16 PM
> To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Subject: "Day you were born" revisited
>
>
> 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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