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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: Sunday, February 11, 2001 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 366
PUBYAC Digest 366
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: "Drop In" Storytime
by "Beverly Kirkendall" <bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us>
2) In search of the perfect YA books...
by Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
3) Re: ADINKRA CLOTH RUBBER STAMPS
by "Wanda Jones" <wjones98@hotmail.com>
4) Re: book return ideas
by Debbie Chernohorsky <dchernoh@phpl.lib.wi.us>
5) Re: "Drop In" Storytime
by Nancy Sheehan <sheehan@noblenet.org>
6) Firehouse, etc. booklist
by "Patricia LaTerza" <platerza@leaplibraries.org>
7) libraries & Even Start
by Gray <agray@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
8) Children's Librarian Position Shasta County CA
by Cheryl Cruse <cgrudem@earthlink.net>
9) Homework centers book now available
by Cindy Mediavilla <cmediavi@ucla.edu>
10) RE: Teen Auction SRP
by HFL_LISA@stls.org
11) RE: Library Sleepover
by HFL_LISA@stls.org
12) stumper solved--11 children
by "Nanci Byers" <nbyers_clis@hotmail.com>
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From: "Beverly Kirkendall" <bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: "Drop In" Storytime
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Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 11:49:41 CST
<<Oh yeah, with a drop-in, you do have some anxiety about whether
anyone =
will show up or not...they usually do. >>
I have the same anxiety when folks are registered!
I started at a library (with a main library and one small branch) several =
years ago just after the Summer Reading Club had begun. In order to
come =
to any of the programs, kids had to be registered. The first program I
=
attended was at the small branch, and we had a full house registered =
(around 40, if memory serves) and a waiting list that would have filled it =
again and then some. We had 12 people show (and that included
adults). =
To add to the frustration, the performer (and an expensive one, too) was =
almost an hour late. New and inexperienced as I was, I had the
presence =
of mind to pull a few books on his theme just in case (I expected him a =
half hour before the show, and when he wasn't there, I kind of panicked--an=
d for good reason, obviously!). The few who were there (even me) had
fun, =
but what a shame to spend a lot of money on a good performer when so few =
attended and so many were expected..... I considered that a true =
initiation to "library land!" =20
I'm still disappointed when few folks show for a good program, but I know =
it just goes with the flow. By the way, the very next year at the same
=
small branch we had the opposite problem--lots of folks registered, and =
they came--and more. (We were hoping the fire dept. didn't decide to
come =
to the library that afternoon!) How fickle the public!
Beverly Kirkendall
Hurst Public Library
Hurst, TX
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From: Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: In search of the perfect YA books...
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Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 11:49:59 CST
I am looking for a list of different libraries Best Books for YA's (high
schoolers, NOT middle school oriented). I will be doing a display in
April and would like to compile a list of the best of the best to put in a
bibliography, along with my pics. Any help would be appreciated, if
you
could email me or fax 847-729-7682. Thanks in advance.
Nicole Marcuccilli
YA Librarian
Glenview (IL) Public Library
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From: "Wanda Jones" <wjones98@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: ADINKRA CLOTH RUBBER STAMPS
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Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 11:50:18 CST
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From: Debbie Chernohorsky <dchernoh@phpl.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: book return ideas
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Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 11:50:34 CST
and then I thought of something we do at the High School.. Send out notices
and
on the notice right away mention how much the book will cost to replace if
not
returned. As soon as we mentioned the price we noticed they were
returned
sooner and the notices had to go out regularly because then they knew every
monday notices went out and by friday the overdues had to find there way
back
to the library...
dianne.stokes@cms.k12.nc.us
wrote:
> I work in a middle school library and am having trouble getting books
back
> from ''forgetful'' students, as well as ''negligent''students. I am
looking
> for some ways to promote and encourage the returning of overdue books.
What
> are some methods that you have used in your libraries? At this point I
> don't even care about collecting overdue book fines, I just want to
recover
> the books.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Dianne Stokes
> McClintock Middle School
> dianne.stokes@cms.k12.nc.us
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From: Nancy Sheehan <sheehan@noblenet.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: "Drop In" Storytime
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Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 11:50:47 CST
Let me share my failure.
Due to public demand, we offered drop-in story times. We had dismal
turn-outs. There seemed to be a complete lack of interest from the
parents. However, the frustration coming from the parents of toddlers
was
so heated, we felt compelled to do something.
They wanted to register. They wanted guaranteed acceptance into the
most
in-demand program for our neediest patrons.
So we gave it to them. We held registration for an unlimited number of
toddlers. We registered over 120 children. (Half your
registration list
has a cold on any given day, anway.) On our first day we had over 140
people in the program. The parents were thrilled, the kids were
thrilled. Toddlers socialized with each other and made new friends,
looked at babies, and learned about books with their moms.
So if drop-in doesn't take off, you may want to consider this as an
alternative.
On Wed, 7 Feb
2001, Sandy Belfi wrote:
> Hi all:
>
> We are planning to change from a pre-registration system to a
"drop in"
> storytime session. Has anyone else adopted this format, and if
so, has
> it been successful?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Sandy Belfi
> Sump Memorial Library
> Papillion, NE
>
--
Nancy Sheehan, Head of Youth Services
Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, Wakefield Massachusetts
sheehan@noblenet.org
North of Boston Library Exchange
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From: "Patricia LaTerza" <platerza@leaplibraries.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Firehouse, etc. booklist
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Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 11:51:03 CST
Rather than reinvent the wheel - does anyone have a children's booklist on
fire engines, fire stations, firefighting, etc. that you would be willing
to share.
If so, would you kindly send it to me.
Thanks
P. LaTerza
platerza@leaplibraries.org
or
fax 203-234-2130
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From: Gray <agray@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: libraries & Even Start
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Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 11:51:18 CST
Hello,
I am doing a presentation on library/Even Start partnerships at
the New
York State Even Start Conference in March. Is anyone out there
involved
with a local Even Start program, either as a partner or a collaborator?
I'd love to have more examples of this type of cooperation to describe to
the New York Even Start staff and participants.
TIA,
B. Allison Gray
Assistant Director &
Head of Children's Services
South Country Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
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From: Cheryl Cruse <cgrudem@earthlink.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Children's Librarian Position Shasta County CA
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 11:52:42 CST
Dear Pubyac Members
<DIV>The Shasta County Library in Redding, CA has one professional
Librarian
position which may be filled at the Librarian I or II level depending on
qualifications. A Librarian II is distinguished by having
responsibility for directing a major library function, such as reference
services, cataloging, children's services or branch library services.
The current opening is in Children's Services.</DIV>
<DIV>For a complete description of the position, please call (530)
225-5078. You can also visit <A
href="http://www.co.shasta.ca.us/departments/personnel">www.co.shasta.ca.us/
departments/personnel</A></DIV>
Redding is located 2 hours north of Sacramento and 2 hours south of
Oregon. Redding has a population of about 75,000 - 80,000 people
and
retains a small town feeling. It is located in some of the most
beautiful country in California in which skiing, fishing, snowboarding, and
other outdoor activities are just minutes away. The Mt. Shasta Ski
Park is a one hour's drive away. Whiskeytown Lake is 8 miles from
Redding and Lake Shasta is about 10-15 minutes away. The average
home
price in Redding is about $110,000.
Cheryl Cruse
Children's Librarian
Shasta County Library
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From: Cindy Mediavilla <cmediavi@ucla.edu>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Homework centers book now available
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Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 11:52:57 CST
Dear colleagues: At the risk of tooting my own horn, I did want to let
you
all know that my long-awaited book, _Creating the Full-Service Homework
Center in Your Library_, is now available thru the American Library Assoc
and Amazon.com. Thanks to all of you who helped me in my research and
to
those who have been patiently waiting!
Cindy Mediavilla
cmediavi@ucla.edu
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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Teen Auction SRP
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 11:53:14 CST
Do you really think YA's want stickers and bookmarks? Why not solicate
or buy things THEY are interested in. CD's, teen magazines, movie
passes,
the things that are part of their life at that age seem to me to be the
things they would want to work towards. Not stuff we gave them
starting
in preschool! Trust me-if you tell a 12-17 year old they could earn
some
movie tickets or a computer program. food, etc. you would have their
attention!
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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Library Sleepover
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 11:53:29 CST
We had a great one and are planning another this spring. I limited it
to 8-12 year olds only. NO little ones who might not make it throught
the
night and no teenagers. Parents could stay and children had to come in
the
sweats they would be sleeping in so no undressing was necessary. We
did
have them sign a release our board attorney designed. Have fun!
L. Dowling
Horseheads Library
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From: "Nanci Byers" <nbyers_clis@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper solved--11 children
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Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 11:53:46 CST
Thanks to the many, many replies I recieved about the stumper with 11
children. It was indeed the Fleischman McBroom series.
The replies were so prompt, thank you very much. My patron was very pleased.
Cheers,
Nanci Byers
nbyers_clis@hotmail.com
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