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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: Wednesday, April 04, 2001 8:36 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 409
PUBYAC Digest 409
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: To those who always come through
by "Shilling, Caren" <CShilling@QueensLibrary.org>
2) Headphones
by Adrienne Furness <adge73@yahoo.com>
3) Re: microphones for children's programming
by "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
4) Song
by Sandy Belfi <sbelfi@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
5) Re: Lord of the Rings
by marcianofamily@juno.com
6) Re: middle school visit
by "Suzette Hawkins" <shawkins@lex.lib.sc.us>
7) Re: middle school visit
by Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
8) Richard Peck?
by "Marty Staton" <mstaton@ci.poquoson.va.us>
9) tips for teens
by Kim Patton <kpatton@lawrence.lib.ks.us>
10) Children's Literature Web Guide
by Julie Linneman <juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us>
11) extended hours for teens
by STUA3068@aol.com
12) Children's educational software
by "Kelley, Judy" <JKelley@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
13) Re: Child's Right to Privacy Act
by "M. Mills" <mmills@stic.lib.tx.us>
14) Giant Dice
by Julie Ann Rines <jrines@ocln.org>
15) Read Aloud that went well!
by "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
16) RE: Great Friends/Library Booth Activity
by Mary Jo Smith <msmith@gateslibrary.org>
17) Teen Chocolate Party Summary
by "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
18) Re: reader's theatre
by LKanaley@bcsd.org
19) Staff orientation
by "Melody Allen" <melody_allen@gw.doa.state.ri.us>
20) CD server info needed
by "Rebecca Cohen" <storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>
21) iPrism experience
by Overmyer <overmyer@pacbell.net>
22) need book title
by Cathie Bashaw <missbook72@yahoo.com>
23) Bib: Bunny Stories (Long)
by carrie@nysoclib.org
24) stumper - bird makes nest on a letter
by Kate McLean <mcleank@mail.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us>
25) Stumper Thanks
by Carol Chatfield <cchatfield@myriad.middlebury.edu>
26) Stumper: Picture in Book Shows Circle of Fabric Wisps on Floor
by "mary johnson" <mareeb29@hotmail.com>
27) firefly quest
by "Bloedau, Linda" <LBloedau@ci.oak-ridge.tn.us>
28) stumper--smushed fairies
by "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us>
29) REPORT: YA nonfiction - interfiled or separate?
by Maggi Rohde <maggi@intranet.org>
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From: "Shilling, Caren" <CShilling@QueensLibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Re: To those who always come through
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:19:52 CDT
How about asking other people on your staff for photos taken on their
vacations and have them blown up to large size? Then you don't have to
worry about copyright. Among a large staff, I bet you can find photos
of 6
states....
Caren Shilling, Children's Materials Specialist
Programs and Services Department
Queens Borough Public Library
89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11432
Tel: (718) 990-5101 Fax: (718) 297-3404
Email: cshilling@queenslibrary.org
Opinions are my own and not necessarily those of Queens Borough Public
Library.
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From: Adrienne Furness <adge73@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Headphones
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:20:36 CDT
Hello All!
At our library, we have recently acquired some
headphones for the computers we have here in the
children's room. There has been concern among the
staff, parents, and myself regarding the cleanliness
of these items, and we've been mulling over the best
way to clean them. We are concerned about transmission
of germs and also things like head lice. I'd be very
interested to hear what experiences other libraries
are having. Please reply to me privately
(adge73@yahoo.com) and I will be happy
to provide a
summary for the list.
Thank you!
Adrienne Furness
Maplewood Community Library
Rochester, NY
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From: "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: microphones for children's programming
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:21:44 CDT
I used a neck microphone which we got from Long and Mcquade, a music store =
in Toronto. It helps a lot. =20
>>> pstack@vlc.lib.mi.us
04/03/01 10:57am >>>
Does anyone use a wireless microphone for their children's
programming? Last year during my summer reading program there were
several complaints about not being able to hear me. I find that this
might be useful during several of my programs because unfortunately I have
a child like voice. If any of you have purchased such an item, could
you
please send me the cost and the company you bought it from? TIA=20
Pamela C. Stack
pstack@vlc.lib.mi.us=20
Children's Librarian
St. Charles District Library
St. Charles, Michigan
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From: Sandy Belfi <sbelfi@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
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Subject: Song
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Hi All:
I am looking for a new closing song for my Lapsit and Time for Two
program. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks,
Sandy Belfi
Sump Memorial Library
Papillion, NE
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From: marcianofamily@juno.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Lord of the Rings
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they actually have a web site aout the movie-I don't know if that will
help but-lordoftherings.net is it
Patty Marciano
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From: "Suzette Hawkins" <shawkins@lex.lib.sc.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: middle school visit
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:23:15 CDT
Read what Gary Paulsen has to say about a library card. Also use the
balloon trick. When the balloon is empty you brain is empty, when the
balloon is inflated that's how your brain is with knowledge. The more
you read, the more you know. The more you know, the smarter you grow.
The smarter you grow, the stronger your voice, when speaking your mind
or making your choice. Just some suggestions.
jennifer parker wrote:
> I am supposed to visit a middle school in a few weeks
> to talk about why they need library cards. Does
> anybody have a good list of reasons that kids will
> get. All I can find is adult stuff.
>
> =====
> Jennifer Wells
> Cobb County Public Library
> jenlibrarian@yahoo.com
>
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From: Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
To: jennifer parker <jenlibrarian@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: middle school visit
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:23:44 CDT
We just had a library card campaign here this Fall. The kids loved all
the new designs. Our big selling point was that with the card they
could access our databases from home. I demonstrated how the databases
could help them get their homework done. If that's not an issue in
your
system, then you could also emphasize access to free videos, cd's,
magazines, books for fun, etc.
On Mon, 2 Apr 2001, jennifer parker wrote:
> I am supposed to visit a middle school in a few weeks
> to talk about why they need library cards. Does
> anybody have a good list of reasons that kids will
> get. All I can find is adult stuff.
>
>
> =====
> Jennifer Wells
> Cobb County Public Library
> jenlibrarian@yahoo.com
>
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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: "Marty Staton" <mstaton@ci.poquoson.va.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Richard Peck?
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:24:13 CDT
For those whose memory is better than mine ... was it Richard (or Robert)
Peck who just died not too long ago??
Thanks,
Marty Staton
Poquoson Public Library
500 City Hall Ave.
Poquoson, VA 23662
mstaton@ci.poquoson.va.us
757-868-3063
757-868-3106 FAX
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From: Kim Patton <kpatton@lawrence.lib.ks.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: tips for teens
Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:25:24 CDT
Hi all,
I'm going to write up a tips for teens at the library type brochure. Sort
of a whats the library got that I need type of thing. Has anyone done
anything like this that I can look at for ideas? If so would you please
send me a copy or ideas, or suggestions. You know the basic stuff I can
shamelessly steal and use on mine. I'll be glad to share the end results.
Thanks,
Kim Patton
YA Specialist
Lawrence Public Library
707 Vermont
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From: Julie Linneman <juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Children's Literature Web Guide
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:25:58 CDT
Does anyone know whether or not this website is going to continue to be
updated? It appears that it has frozen in time, with the last message
under "what's new" a note from 2/00 that too much time had passed
and the
intent was to get more stuff onto the site, but that was more than a year
ago. Not that I fault the author of the page--it was great while it
lasted, and I certainly understand if he is overwhelmed--but maybe there
is more to the story I don't know. Or, has anyone found another site
which has up-to-date info. on various book awards, for example?
Thanks.
Julie Linneman
juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us
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From: STUA3068@aol.com
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: extended hours for teens
Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:26:34 CDT
Hello,
I am a library student and am working on a faux grant proposal to extend
service to teens. Through a survey of the county system, I have
learned
that
most teens want longer hours at the library, along with more teen-specific
study space, especially on weekends and during finals or major research
paper
times. I would like to propose that a teen area be kept open later
hours a
few nights a week during these heavy-duty weeks and I'm wondering what sort
of precedence there is for this sort of thing. Have any of you done
anything
similar? What problems or concerns arose, or do think would arise?
I know
that staffing is the biggest issue. What else should I answer for in
terms
of keeping one part of the library open while the library is closed to other
patrons,etc? Any insight any of you professional librarians could
bring to
my attention would be most appreciated . Thank You, Lisa Stuart in
Minneapolis
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From: "Kelley, Judy" <JKelley@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
To: 'PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children'
Subject: Children's educational software
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:27:03 CDT
Our library currently has Math Blaster, Carmen SanDiego, Jumpstart, Oregon
Trails and a few others. I would appreciate what other libraries find
are
most popular. Thanks.
Judy Kelley
Youth and Branch Services Manager
Newport Beach Public Library
Newport Beach CA
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From: "M. Mills" <mmills@stic.lib.tx.us>
To: CRyne <cryne@sierramadre.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Re: Child's Right to Privacy Act
Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:27:51 CDT
Try reading this document...maybe it will help...a very case-law sensitive
issue in all libraries...Inside the Public Library
Source: http://www.firstmonday.dk/issues/issue2_12/minow/#d4
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From: Julie Ann Rines <jrines@ocln.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Giant Dice
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:28:25 CDT
Hello all,
I remember someone asking (but not when they asked) about
giant dice
for a summer reading game. In case this was a recent question, or someone
else could use the information, I just wanted to pass on that I came
across 5" foam dice in the S&S Education Catalog for 2001, they are
on
page 336 and cost $12.88 a pair. Phone # 1-800-243-9232, web site
www.ssww.com
Julie Rines
jrines@ocln.org
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From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairenet.org'"
<pubyac@prairenet.org>
Subject: Read Aloud that went well!
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:29:03 CDT
A short while ago lots of you posted suggested titles for middle school
read-alouds. This past Thursday I went to our local
Intermediate School (grades 4-6) and read to the 5th graders. I first
told them about the YA program, for which they will
be eligible starting with summer reading in June as ingoing 6th graders.
I passed out lots of digital photos of this past
year's programs. I started out by reading The Ink Drinker by Eric
Sanvoisin, which was a big hit. After that, I had brought a
selection of things to let them choose from: I had Stargirl by Jerry
Spinelli ( I told them it was about older kids, 11th
graders), Gulliver in Lilliput, and Father's Arcane Daughter by E.L.
Konigsburg. They chose the last one, which
surprised me. I started by reading them a booktalk from JuniorPlots,
then read as much as time would allow. They
remained attentive for the whole period, and asked questions at the end.
( I know lots of you have been doing booktalks for years, and wouldn't
dream of "reading" a booktalk, but this was my first try!)
Thanks again
for your suggestions.
Laura Gruninger, Young Adult Librarian
Mercer County Library, Lawrence HQ
2751 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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From: Mary Jo Smith <msmith@gateslibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: Great Friends/Library Booth Activity
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I just wanted to add my experience. We did temporary tattoos at our
40th
anniversary celebration in January, and, just as Rebecca says, they were a
big hit. Our volunteers did about 80 tattoos in four hours.
There's very
little mess involved (except a little spilled water). I got our
tattoos at
the local dollar store. I spent eight dollars and had plenty, with
plenty
to spare.
Another big draw activity for a library booth is Mindquest. At the
Educational Day for our home town baseball team, we ask the kids questions
from the Mindquest cards and give them a prize if they answer correctly.
Last year we were so busy we never left the booth for lunch or
bathroom
breaks! Have fun!
Mary Jo
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From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Teen Chocolate Party Summary
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:30:17 CDT
Thanks to all of you who shared your chocolate party ideas over the past
few months. I saved a bunch of them and incorporated them into a
kickoff program for National Library Week this past Sunday.
Ahead of time I made molded chocolates, lollipops, peanut clusters,
chocolate covered gummy bears and chocolate plastic (same as chocolate
clay) I bought small candy bags, foils, ribbon and made stickers that
said "Hand Made at the Lawrence Library--
National Library Week April 1-7th" I also made handouts with
recipes
and the history of chocolate
A good web site:
http://www.surfnetkids.com/chocfactory.htm
At the party we did one batch of molded chocolates for demonstration and
used the remaining chocolate to dip more pretzels and
make peanut clusters. In between they made themselves the Egg Creams,
and quick tortes out of pudding, mini graham cracker crusts, cool whip
and shredded hershey chocolate shavings ( I just used my salad shooter
to do this)
They decorated their creations and each kid took home a paper plate full
of treats. Total program was about an hour and
ten minutes. I myself had a great time preparing for this, and will
definately be making more chocolate in the future!
Good Book: Chocolate: from simple cookies to extravagant showstoppers by
Nick Malgieri, 1998, HarperCollins.
Laura Gruninger, Young Adult Librarian
Mercer County Library, Lawrence HQ
2751 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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From: LKanaley@bcsd.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: reader's theatre
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:30:51 CDT
I am a school librarian in an elementary school and I have been doing
Readers Theatre with 4th and 5th graders for twenty years. Some good
sources for you include
Laughlin, Mildred and Kathy Latrobe. READERS THEATRE FOR CHILDREN:
SCRIPTS
AND SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT. Libraries Unlimited, 1981.
Sloyer, Shirlee. READERS THEATRE: STORY DRAMATIZATION IN THE
CLASSROOM.
National Council of Teachers of English, 1982.
Young, Terrell and Sylvia Vardell. "Weaving Readers Theatre and
Nonfiction
into the Curriculum", The Reading Teacher,
Vol. 46, No. 5 (February 1993), pp. 396-406.
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From: "Melody Allen" <melody_allen@gw.doa.state.ri.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Staff orientation
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:31:27 CDT
Does anyone have a web site with an outline of their orientation for new =
staff that I could look at. Thanks, Melody Allen
melodyan@lori.state.ri.us=20
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From: "Rebecca Cohen" <storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: CD server info needed
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:31:57 CDT
Dear Pubyaccers,
We are considering using a CD (30 CD capacity) server to network our three
game computers together, sharing CD ROM software. I'd greatly
appreciate
hearing from anyone who has this configuration currently in a children's
room and how it is working for their library.
TIA,
Rebecca Cohen
Newport Public Library
Newport, Oregon
<storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>
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From: Overmyer <overmyer@pacbell.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: iPrism experience
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:32:31 CDT
For a reference question, we've been asked to solicit comments from
school
or public librarians who have had experience with the iPrism Internet
filter/manager. Is there anyone who uses this who is willing to share
their experience? Thanks in advance.
Elizabeth Overmyer
Berkeley Public Library
Berkeley, CA
overmyer@pacbell.net
Doug and Elizabeth Overmyer
overmyer@pacbell.net
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From: Cathie Bashaw <missbook72@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: need book title
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:32:57 CDT
Hello,
I have a patron who is looking for picture books that
she can share with her 6 year old son to help him deal
with his feelings of annoyance and impatience with
adults. Apparently he HATES being told what to do (in
extreme of most cases) and she is not sure how to help
him. Any titles come to mind that may be appropriate?
Cathie Bashaw, Children's Librarian
Somers Library
Somers, NY
missbook72@yahoo.com
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From: carrie@nysoclib.org
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Bib: Bunny Stories (Long)
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:33:34 CDT
Thank you for your wonderful suggestions for my rabbit storytime.
I've ordered many of your recommendations, and they're great!
*Asterick titles were recommended by several people.
*Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present (Zolotow)
*Dance Away (Shannon)
Listen, Buddy (Lester)
Ollie Knows Everything (Levine)
Max books (Rosemary Wells)
Henry and Benjamin (Rice)
Night Rabbits (Wellington)
Missing: One Stuffed Rabbit (Cocca-Leffler)
*Rabbits and Raindrops (Arnosky)
The April Rabbits (Cleveland)
*The Runaway Bunny (Brown)
*The Golden Egg Book (Brown)
*Guess How Much I Love You (McBratney)
*Read to Your Bunny (Wells)
Tickle Tum (Van Laan)
Humbug Rabbit (Balian)
Blue Rabbit and Friends (Wormell)
*Cowboy Bunnies (Loomis)
*Good Job Oliver (Molk)
Night Rabbits (Posey)
Opal and Seymour (Jussek)
What Does the Rabbit Say (Hall)
Spotty (Rey)
*Bunny Money (Wells)
*Bunny Cakes (Wells)
The Little Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings (Bailey)
Too Many Bunnies (De Paola)
Summer Coat, Winter Coat (Boyle)
*Rabbit Shape Books (Baker)
Tiny Green Thumbs (Guest)
*Rabbit's Good News (Bornstein)
Cabbage Moon (Chadwick)
What Can Rabbit Hear? (Cousins)
Big Day for Little Jack (Moore)
Tops and Bottoms (Stevens)
*Little Bunny on the Move (McCarty)
*One More Bunny (Walton)
So Many Bunnies (Walton)
*It's Not Easy Being a Bunny (Sadler)
*Bunny My Honey (Jeram)
Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go To Sleep (Dunbar)
Tortoise and Hare (Stevens)
What's the Matter, Davy (Weninger)
Rabbit Story (Trevelt)
Where's the Bunny? (Carroll)
*Runaway Rabbit (Maris)
ABC Bunny (Gag)
My Rabbit Bobbie (Bryant)
Am I A Bunny (DeLage)
Are You Asleep Rabbit? (Campbell)
What Can Rabbit See? (Cousins)
What Can Rabbit Hear? (Cousins)
Laplap's Wish (London)
Rosie Runs Away (MacDonald)
Zomo the Rabbi (McDermott)
Thumpity Thump Gets Dressed (Szekeres)
Little Rabbit's Big Day (Van Ernst)
What Do Bunnies Do All Day (Mastrangelo)
Nibbles O'Hare (Paraskevas)
Here Comes Peter Cottontail (McHare)
Out of Print:
Little Rabbit's Big Day (vam Emst)
Henry and the Red Stripes (Christelow)
Raymond Rabbit's Early Morning (Dennis)
The Hare and the Tortoise (Galdone)
Let's Make Rabbits (Lionni)
Hi, Mom, I'm Home (Morbeck)
Miss Penny and Mr. Grubs (Ernst)
Why So Sad Brown Rabbit? (Cain)
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From: Kate McLean <mcleank@mail.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper - bird makes nest on a letter
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:34:02 CDT
A lady came in today looking for the book where a bird builds a nest on a
large letter that is part of a sign. It isn't The Best Nest. I'm
sure
I've read this one but I just can't come up with it. Help!
Please send your suggestions to me personally so we don't disturb the list.
Thank you!
Kate McLean
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library
DeKalb County Public Libraries, GA
mcleank@mail.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us
"My opinions are my own."
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From: Carol Chatfield <cchatfield@myriad.middlebury.edu>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper Thanks
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:34:17 CDT
Thanks to all who suggested possibilities for a community helper book
with photographs of real people doing real jobs. The book that came up
most was Community Helpers from A to Z by Bobbie Kalman, so we are
purchasing a copy.
It was interesting that so few titles were mentioned. Publishers are
covering the topic in series books, one career per title, or the books
have "cute" illustrations of animals or children dressed up in
adult
uniforms or attire.
My patron is happy with the Kalman book, as the child she is working
with is autistic and has a short attention span.
Thanks to all who took the time to respond.
Carol
--
Carol Chatfield
Youth Services Librarian
Ilsley Public Library
75 Main Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-4369
cchatfield@myriad.middlebury.edu
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From: "mary johnson" <mareeb29@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Picture in Book Shows Circle of Fabric Wisps on Floor
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:34:33 CDT
Stumpersleuths:
My mother, now ninety years old, remembers reading a story in about 1914-15
or so about a little girl who would not stay home. The girl's mother tacked
her clothes to the floor in a futile attempt to keep track of her. Mom does
not remember a title or author, just a picture accompanying the story that
shows little bits of fabric left fastened to the floor and the little girl
was off again.
I'm frantically trying to document and verify mom's many goofy stories while
she is still with me. This picture sent her off on an adventure
"running
away from home" to her grandmother's house where she ate flowers
("cauli"flowers they later turned out to be) for lunch.
Please send clues to marreeb29@hotmail.com.
The only book that has been checked so far is "The Runaway: A Victorian
story for the young reader."
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From: "Bloedau, Linda" <LBloedau@ci.oak-ridge.tn.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: firefly quest
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:34:50 CDT
thanks to one and all for the title (Sam and the Firefly) and author (P.D.
Eastman) ..... I got the most wonderful stories from folks all over the
country about this book! What a geography lesson the
responses have been
-- today's batch included responses from Oregon, Illinois, Virginia,
Arizona, California, Connecticut, Texas, New York, Nebraska, Louisiana and
Wisconsin!
What a friendly and helpful group this is!
Thanks again --LJB in east Tennessee
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From: "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper--smushed fairies
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:35:22 CDT
Hi, all! A patron remembers reading, within the past year and a
half or so, a picture book whose conceit seems to involve fairies
who are held captive within its pages and appear kind of "smushed"
from having been shut up in it. It's in full color, and the medium
may be watercolors. She believes the book is relatively new. I
hope it rings a bell with you, 'cause it sure doesn't with me. (As
always, please respond directly to me & I will post the result to the
list.)
Thanks!
Vicky Smith
vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us
Children's Librarian
McArthur Library
270 Main Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
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From: Maggi Rohde <maggi@intranet.org>
To: PUBYAC List <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>,
YALSA-BK <yalsa-bk@ala.org>
Subject: REPORT: YA nonfiction - interfiled or separate?
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Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:35:56 CDT
PUBYAC and YALSA-BK folks:
I've been sitting on these 60 responses to the YA nonfiction question
since November, because I knew it would be a big job to compile the
responses. Wow! What a great set of qualitative data.
Anybody want to
clean this up and publish it? *grin*
Enjoy!
(Note: the data below looks best when viewed in a fixed-width font, such
as Courier. If the chart doesn't line up, try changing your font.
If
you still can't read it, you can view it on the web at:
http://www.seemore.mi.org/ya-nonfic.txt
.)
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YA NONFICTION COLLECTIONS: SEPARATE OR INTERFILED?
Total responses: 60
YA nonfic interfiled with adult or J: 16 (27%)
YA nonfic interfiled, but with an identifying sticker: 9 (15%)
YA nonfic interfiled, with new books on display in
YA area for a period of time (6 months - 1 year): 4 (7%)
Some interfiled, some in separate section: 7 (12%)
YA nonfic in separate section: 21 (35%)
No or little YA nonfic: 3 (5%)
Many libraries have a separate nonfiction area for their YAs (47%).
Some
are just "browsing collections" with fun things, and some have
both
material for fun and for school in their YA nonfic collection.
The most common materials in YA nonfic collections include:
"issues" books
(sexuality, drugs, pregnancy, etc.), graphic novels, comics, the occult,
biographies, fun fads (jewelry-making, mendhi, etc.), makeup and sports.
(When most librarians mentioned "issues" books, they were not
including
serious pro-con homework books.)
Reasons for having a separate YA nonfiction section:
- Teens like to browse, and a separate section promotes browsing
- Teens don't have to ask to find books on difficult subjects like sex
- Increases circulation of these materials
- Increases likelihood of actually buying YA nonfiction
- Teens are overwhelmed by the size of the adult nonfiction section
Reasons for interfiling YA nonfiction:
- Lack of space in YA area
- Keeps all materials on one subject in one place
Some libraries keep the new YA nonfiction in the YA area for six months to
a year, then interfile it with the adult collection.
Several people mentioned that their small, separate YA nonfic collection
does not circulate very much, but it is *used* a lot by patrons in the
library.
OBSERVATIONS
Teens respond well to a *small,* *private* collection of nonfiction items
targeted just at them -- not so well to an overwhelmingly large
collection. Thus for small libraries, it might make sense to separate
all
the YA nonfiction, but in larger libraries, it might be better to
interfile the "serious" stuff and just separate out the fun stuff.
This
is what many libraries do. However, one librarian mentioned that the
small libraries may want to interfile to keep all their same-subject
materials in one place. And a few large library systems said their
main
branch has a separate section of YA nonfic, while the branches interfile.
There seemed to be no significant difference (I didn't do the statistics)
between small, medium or large libraries. Large libraries are more
likely
to have a YA section than small libraries because of space concerns.
Library Pop. YA Nonfiction Content & Comments
Size of area
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mid-size 30k small (5 shelves) Only select "hot" areas:
separate, rest in J sex, relationships,
(important to have college, careers, comics
separate area) sports, entertainment,
contemp. issues, litcrit
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40-45k small area separate, only books less than 1
items remainder interfiled year old are separate;
after that they are
interfiled with adult
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branch of 300k heavily used, heavily biographies, issues,
large system promoted (grades 6+) current fad stuff
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large urban separate popular interest, not
for school assignments:
drugs, sex, poetry,
biographies, graphic
novels.
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30k interfiled
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separate "issues" collection -
suicide, pregnancy, etc.
but expanding from here.
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50k+ small (4 shelves) "issues" collection
for 6-9th graders
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84k extensive separate "The more we have, the
collection - kept more it circs."
near the new books
& before the fiction
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large 250k separate, full Dewey both entertainment &
(2.7 mil. range, plus a nonfic curriculum needs
items) browsing collection browsing section= humor,
biographies, pop-psych
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interfiled (although
J nonfiction is separate)
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large both interfiled and browsing = separate
separate homework = interfiled
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branch of interfiled (lack of
large space)
library
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120k small (8 shelves) "issues" collection --
separate "Purely recreational."
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branch of 25k interfiled "I don't know why - it
medium was before my time."
library Would prefer fun YA NF
to be separate. Other
branch has separate NF.
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branch of separate Career material, college
large prep, teen fun things,
library advice books, teen
biographies, comic books
Music collection
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interfiled w/
YA sticker on item
(not enough space,
and not too many YA-
specific items)
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medium 18k+ small collection
interfiled in J and
adult
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65k separate & interfiled "high-interest" = YA
(music, religion, comics
health, memoirs, etc.)
homework/research= adult
or children's
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large 85k small separate & "issues" collection:
others interfiled lifestyle, drugs, eating
disorders, & biographies
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350k 82k interfiled
items
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large separate music, media, computer
(18 branches) Circ. is growing. games, fashion, poetry,
Encouraging other paranormal/astrology,
branches to separate. inspirational, etc.
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separate (likes it) "Some books have a
natural division between
children and YA, like
sex & contraception."
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small 10k no YA nonfic (doesn't
like it that way - no
space)
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small separate "We have a corner made
(24k items) by two book cases called
YAville... my YA circ
has increased
tremendously since."
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medium 75k separate browsing "Many teens only read
collection (1 shelf) nonfiction."
very successful!
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medium 15k separate Browsing collection -
(70k "Prefer to browse the
items) fun YA collection than
the large adult coll."
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medium 35k+ interfiled (likes it) "Whatever level your
with J and adult patron is on, it's all
there in one place."
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medium interfile (no space) interfiled after 1 year
except new books on
teen idols/movie stars
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medium currently interfiled "The YA nonfic gets
(140k but working on a lost... and teens don't
items) separate collection browse the adult
shelves."
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15k interfiled w/sticker
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large 110k most interfiled with "YAs doing a school
a small separate project can go to the
browsing collection adult or J nonfiction."
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branch of 150k interfiled - little
county YA nonfic
system
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medium separate (was inter- "Teens never seemed to
branch filed until recently) find their books [when
(90k items) they're interfiled]."
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interfiled (no sticker
on the book, but says
YA in the catalog) -
no space
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branch 40k most interfiled, with Teen interest = sex,
of large separate browsing puberty, parents, drugs,
system collection = "Teen peer pressure, etc.
Survival Center." "Except it's too open
and high-traffic."
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interfiled except
biography (likes it)
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interfiled - no space
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small separate
(10k items)
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40k interfiled w/sticker
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large interfiled w/sticker High-interest kept for
except new, high- 6 months or more
interest titles Also graphic novels
"[Interfiling] makes
weeding and collection
development a bear!"
But makes sense for them
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branch YA SF&Fantasy inter-
of large filed with adult.
system (no comment on nonfic)
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separate
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interfiled except biography
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medium 22k interfiled - no space
(150k
items)
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interfiled, thinking New YA nonfiction is put
of changing - no on display for a while
space before interfiling
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large 125k interfiled - no space
(500k+ and helps patrons find
items) nonfic easier
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30k+ very little YA nonfiction
- would like to build
a YA nonfic area
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branch of interfiled w/sticker
large
system
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separate Circulating well
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large separate "We are very strict
about weeding and having
a good-looking
collection."
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interfiled
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main branch 415k separate (branches
of large interfile for space
system reasons)
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small separate (50 titles) "I separated them out
branch of recently because they
large rural never circulated."
system ("issues" collection)
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medium interfiled - no space
(100k items)
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20k separate plus YA ref. "Nonfic circulates even
more heavily than fic."
Occult, sports, fitness,
issues, poetry, etc.
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interfiled, some w/
sticker - no space
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interfiled, no sticker
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small interfiled with J nonfic
(13k items)
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interfiled w/sticker
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small interfiled w/sticker
(YA fic also interfiled
with adult fic)
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interfiled w/sticker
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