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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: Monday, April 23, 2001 11:15 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 424
PUBYAC Digest 424
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) responding to complaints
by DGPL Junior Room <dgjrrm@sls.lib.il.us>
2) literature festivals
by "Lisa :>" <pizzaconnection@hotmail.com>
3) RE: Tiger Woods cards
by "Katy Grant" <imzadi@thepoint.net>
4) Re: Headphones
by The Seidenbergs <librarycurrents@austintx.com>
5) Re: Services for homeschooler
by Cynthia Bishop <cybishop44@yahoo.com>
6) RE: Tiger Woods cards and Mankato, MN
by Kim Barker <barker@noblenet.org>
7) Re: Using Mystery Kits
by lisajo@ci.burlington.wa.us
(Lisa Anderson, Children's Librarian)
8) RE: Cataloging series written by diff. authors
by SHERYL BAILEY <BAILEYS@charleston.lib.sc.us>
9) re: Doubledog mysteries
by lisajo@ci.burlington.wa.us
(Lisa Anderson, Children's Librarian)
10) TEEN Concerts? Name?
by Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
11) Re: Help: Storytelling with urban legends
by Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
12) RE: Urban Legends
by "Katy Grant" <imzadi@thepoint.net>
13) Re: children's librarians as managers
by Holly Belli <hbelliwcpl@yahoo.com>
14) RE: child development class presentation
by Penny Halle <phalle@ci.muskego.wi.us>
15) RE: A new librarian needs help
by "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
16) william joyce website.
by "Young, Jim" <jim.young@ci.greensboro.nc.us>
17) Library Design - Reading Motivation Tool
by "Kate Conrad" <kconrad@trinity.nyc.ny.us>
18) Curious about Literature Circles
by "Stephanie Roth" <sneener02@hotmail.com>
19) FW: Laura Bush's Favorite Books/Authors
by <Jeanette.Larson@ci.austin.tx.us>
20) Re: "First Jobs" YA Program suggestions
by "Lori Special" <lori_special@hotmail.com>
21) Re: Services for homeschooler
by "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
22) Publishers and Book Wear and Tear
by Sarah O'Shea <soshea@tcpl.org>
23) Summer Reading Programs
by Jennifer Iserman <Jennifer.Iserman@mcfls.org>
24) Re: Cataloging series written by diff. authors
by "Patricia LaTerza" <platerza@leaplibraries.org>
25) Thanks for Help
by Harry Dutcher <SAR_DUTCH@sals.edu>
26) RE: Tutor.com
by "Dawn Sardes" <Dawn.Sardes@euclid.lib.oh.us>
27) Thanks! Spring books/Baby Changing Station
by carrie@nysoclib.org
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From: DGPL Junior Room <dgjrrm@sls.lib.il.us>
To: "'pubyac'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: responding to complaints
Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 00:01:43 CDT
Dear Harry D.
(I'm sending this to pubyac too)
My initial response to the picture book question is to wonder why she wants
these books in a seperate section? Easy access or to keep her little
darlings from looking at books she doesn't want them to see?
Picture
books are cataloged and a subject search would yield the "issues"
very
quickly. Also, there are many reader's advisory sources (like A to
Zoo)
that provide lists of picture books by subjects. No need to separate
them,
in my opinion, if it is just for ease of access.
Now if the reason is the latter (to keep "scary" topics away from
little
fingers), I would also say that we shelve books with certain
"issues"
(someone dying, sexual abuse, etc. but not day care) in a parenting section
... this is because we'd like to put our hand on them quickly and because
these aren't always books that parents want their innocent little
preschoolers just picking up. Your collection development policy would
list the reasons to put picture books in a special parenting section.
Okay, now for the homeschooling question. I refer you to the ALA
publication The Librarians Guide to Homeschooling Resources by Susan Scheps
(isbn: 083.890.7377). Here's a great quote from p. 1:
a 1997 study ... showed that 53% of the homeschoolers suveryed visit a
library at least once or twice each month; 47% reported that they go even
more often. The whole group in the study averaged 3.8 monthly library
visits.
Homeschoolers use the library! We wanted them to come to the library
for
more than just materials, so we provide service to them by supplying
"library skills" workshops to this population.
Check out the ALA book, I really think that you'll find it useful. It
talks about stereotypes from both parties and gives examples of different
library's programs.
Good luck!
Sharon Lawrence
Downers Grove Public Library
1050 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
dgjrrm@sls.lib.il.us
630.960.1200
fax: 630.960.9374
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From: "Lisa :>" <pizzaconnection@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: literature festivals
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Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 00:03:03 CDT
Hello,
I am a graduate library science student and I am doing a research paper on
literature festivals. I have found information on specific festivals
such
as New York Is Book Country and Northern Lights of Literature. I am looking
for more general information and statistics such as the benefits of these
festivals and if they encourage children to read, etc. If anyone knows any
sources or has any infomation to share, please contact me personally at
pizzaconnection@hotmail.com
Thank you for all help.
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From: "Katy Grant" <imzadi@thepoint.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Tiger Woods cards
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In college I was given an assignment to write a letter, as part of a final
test, to an old boyfriend who had become a huge Rock star. The gist of it
was that I had old photos of him before he hit the charts and was being
offered $10,000 dollars to sell them to a penny dreadful. I was given one of
two choices, by my professor,either to sell the photos or not and then write
the letter to my ex-boyfriend in accordance to my decision. Being of
slightly warped mind, I came up with a third choice and had the photos being
burned,to start a fire to keep me warm, only hours before I had received the
letter offering me riches for them.
Now only a decade later I get a letter offering a sum of money for the Tiger
Woods cards that had been in several of the magazines we have gotten at my
branch library. We only keep children's magazines for about 6 months, in any
case, but before placing the magazines out for the kids I have always taken
out the posters or cards that may come inside. I usually save them until I
have a number and then...put them out in a box, on the table in the
children's area for the kids to take. This usually saves most of the
magazines from being torn up too soon and the kids love them. Shortly before
I got the letter, I had put out cards that I had been collecting for the
last six months. Of that set there were some Tiger Woods cards. The child
that got those particular cards was a young African American boy. I had to
smile when I read the letter and then all the talk I have seen here.
Personally, I would rather see the smile on a child's face who gets hold of
a picture of his favorite player then get the money a collector might pay me
for it.
Katy Grant
katy@lfpl.org
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From: The Seidenbergs <librarycurrents@austintx.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Headphones
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Lice are always a problem. Schools have fought this battle forever.
Adrienne Furness wrote:
> 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: Cynthia Bishop <cybishop44@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Services for homeschooler
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Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 00:05:02 CDT
About 3 years ago we held an open house for
anyone interested in home schooling. About ten
families came. Our purpose was to tell them what
the library had to offer them and to ask what
they would like from the library. Out of what
became a brainstorming session that day, we now
have a growing collection of books, magazines and
pamphlets that home schoolers find useful, and
every Thursday I offer three programs for
children 3-5, 6-8, and 9-13. The programs range
from a regular preschool story time to hour-long
read alouds of comtemporary and classical
fiction. I also cover book reports, research
skills and whatever topic fits in with what the
families are teaching.
The families, now numbering 20 or more, created a
web site which functions as a bulletin board,
have rented a nearby church hall for weekly large
motor and messy activities, and jointly hire
specialists to teach the children. Above and
beyond the satisfaction of helping a group that
uses the library heavily, the library have the
pleasure of their attention. They've planted
flowers and a tree, have cleaned up our grounds
in the spring, bought us a whiteboard for the
meeting room, and spoken up for us in community
gatherings, both political and social.
A win win situation if I every encountered one!
Cynthia Bishop, Children's Librarian, Onondaga
County Public Library, Syracuse, NY
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From: Kim Barker <barker@noblenet.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Tiger Woods cards and Mankato, MN
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Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 00:05:33 CDT
On Fri, 20 Apr 2001 HFL_LISA@stls.org
wrote:
I was the one who posted that the 1996 Tiger Woods card sold for
$200,000 on Ebay. Our library's custodian showed it to me. Since I've
never been on Ebay myself, I'm not very familiar with how items sell on
it. However, I can honestly say I saw this with my own eyes. Our
custodian
told me that the high price was due partly to the condition of the card
which was rated 10. I guess that means it's in perfect condition. He told
me a few days later that he saw other transactions for the same card which
listed theirs as being "10s" also going for between
$10,000-$12,000. So I
definitely agree it's up to whoever's buying how much the item is worth.
> I think we all need to get a grip here. FIrst it was worth a 100
then
> it was 2000, then it was 10,000 now someone had a post saying it sold
on
> e bay for 200,000. Let's get real here. I checked with e
bay they say
not
> true. Tiger Woods is neither dead not NOT releasing more cards.
THese
> cards
> have some worth, like beanies, pokemon etc,. But it is only worth
what
> someone will actually pay you. Any local card dealer can give you
a
> legitimate estimate if you find the card(haven't see anyone say they
have
> yet)
> Then go from there. If you can sell if for thousands be happy,
build
large
> buy many books...but until then I will believe it when I see it!
> L. Dowling
> Horseheads Library
>
--
Kim Barker, Children's Dept. Assistant
Peabody Institute Library, Danvers Massachusetts
barker@noblenet.org
North of Boston Library Exchange
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From: lisajo@ci.burlington.wa.us
(Lisa Anderson, Children's Librarian)
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Using Mystery Kits
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Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 00:06:02 CDT
Christie,
The mystery kits from Doubledog cost $40. The kit includes a script,
character descriptions, a list of props, and samples of posters. I modified
the posters to fit our library. I contacted our local drama teacher and had
high school students as suspects, detectives, etc. Students that
participanted in our summer reading program and had read the allotted hours
I set where invited by a special invitation I mailed. Participate that were
in the fourth grade and up were eligible. I hosted this event after our
library closed on a Friday evening.
I purchased pizza and pop for everyone that attended with money from our
Friends of the Library budget. I had the participants get into groups of
four to solve the mystery murder. The group that was able to idenify the
correct suspect with the best motive won small token prizes. One other
staff member and myself hosted the party. I was very pleased with doubledog
merchandise and plan to use it this summer if there new mystery kit is
ready. Their web address is http:/dbldog.com/
Lisa Anderson
Children's Librarian
Burlington Public Library
email: lisajo@ci.burlington.wa.us
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From: SHERYL BAILEY <BAILEYS@charleston.lib.sc.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Cataloging series written by diff. authors
Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 00:06:26 CDT
Christina:
I've been reading the replies to your post, and I decided to offer my two
cents
worth, if only to voice a minority opinion.
Maybe it's because I studied cataloging - all the courses available - from a
fantastic professor in library school. Maybe it's because my
personality
likes
consistency. Maybe it's because I'm married to our system's head of
cataloging... Whatever the reason, I'm NOT in favor of shelving all
the
books
in a series together regardless of the author's name.
Yes, it can make it more challenging to find all the books in a series.
Here's
my branch's way around that: We've compiled lists of the more popular
series,
complete with authors' names, and printed them on index cards. When a
patron
asks about a series, we walk them through the collection, help them find
what
they're looking for, and then give them a card to keep (but assure them they
should feel free to ask for help again.) We've noticed how proud a lot
of
the
kids are when they can show mom or dad how to find the books... Not
only
does
this give the kids who want it some self-sufficiency, it increases the
chance
that they might run across another non-series book that would interest them.
And what is so very wrong with helping a child learn to use the library, as
long as they know they can ask for help anytime? You know the old
"if you
give
a man a fish.." saying...
I also wonder - where do you draw the line as to what's a series and what
isn't? Mary Kate and Ashley, yes. Animorphs, yes. Dear
America - to me,
less
clear. Banks' Indian in the Cupboard books?? And what do you do
with the
non-fiction books that could be considered series - like Magic SchoolBus -
but
are cataloged in the appropriate Dewey number for their subject??
For the record, we do organize our uncataloged paperbacks by series for
browsing purposes.
No criticism of others who responded is intended. I just wanted to
give
another perspective and suggest that maybe the catalogers aren't necessarily
out of touch with the public and that people who don't organize by series
aren't
necessarily inflexible and uncaring about their patrons.
Please, no flames! I'm feeling stressed out enough right now with
three
huge
projects underway - I don't need anymore!
Thanks for listening -
Sheryl Bailey
Charleston County (SC) Public Library
Fo
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From: lisajo@ci.burlington.wa.us
(Lisa Anderson, Children's Librarian)
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: re: Doubledog mysteries
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Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 00:06:48 CDT
Dear Carrie,
I used the Young Adult Mystery Kit "Death Gets a Red Card" and I
was very
pleased. The Company sends a script, character descriptions, a list of
needed props, and copies of posters to used. I modified to posters to fit
our library.
The kit only cost $40 and it cost down on planning time tremendously.
Doubledog also has mystery kits for grades 3-5. Their website is
http:/dbldog.com/
Lisa
>I am also interested in the mystery kits purchased from Doubledog.
Has
>anyone out there used them?
>
>
>
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From: Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: TEEN Concerts? Name?
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Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 00:07:14 CDT
Hello all --
Along with our Recreation Dept. we are planning a series of concerts on
our library lawn featuring local teen performers and bands.
#1 -- Any suggestions for a GREAT name? This isn't a
"Battle" format -
it's basically a showcase.
#2 -- I think I've got a basic handle on what's involved, but I'd like to
hear any "I wish I'd known stories" -- or a list of DON'Ts.
TIA -- any help is appreciated.
* # @ * # @ * # @ * # @ * # @ * # @
Erin V. Helmrich, M.L.S.
Youth/Young Adult Services Librarian
Royal Oak Public Library
222 E. 11 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak MI 48067
Phone: 248.246.3734
Fax: 248.246.3704
Email: helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us
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From: Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Help: Storytelling with urban legends
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Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 00:07:42 CDT
Diane,
I've done a program and some school visits with urban legends. Middle
Schoolers just eat them up. One thing that worked for me was to tell
some really juicy, weird ones and then encourage the middle schoolers to
tell their own. I also had a program where I had pre-selected teens to
tell one true tale and one legend. The teens then voted on which they
thought was true. Some of the teens did such a good job that I
couldn't
even guess.
On Fri, 20 Apr 2001, D Ilkiw wrote:
> I would like some feedback on using urban legends with
> middle school, grades 5-7.
> I am planning to do a storytelling activity with this
> group and would appreciate thoughts on what works and
> what doesn't.
> Thanks,
> Diane Ilkiw
> Willets Road Middle School
>
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King County Library System
Fairwood Library
Renton, WA
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From: "Katy Grant" <imzadi@thepoint.net>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Urban Legends
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Diane,
I have sent you a copy of several websites that have urban legends; check
them out and pull what you can use from them. The Urban Legend program that
I put together was aimed at 7th graders. First talk with the group about
what they think might constitute an urban legend then offer them a
definition of what an urban legend really is. You can start a story going
around the circle, something stupid but believable, have the kids pass the
story around by whispering it to the next person; have the last person
relate to the group what he/she was told. This is how urban legends begin.
Then share at least one true urban legend and one real story that sounds a
bit like an urban legend but that is true. Ask the kids which they think is
real and which isn't. The Disney site I sent you has a few good ones. If you
have access to the Internet you might show the group a couple of good sites.
One story I love doing with the kids is What Really Happened on the Titanic.
I play the instrumental music from the movie and tell the story it only
takes about 5 minutes.
I had books about urban legends for them to check out and a web site handout
that they could take and use on their own. If you have access to Print Shop
I can email you a copy of my web site sheet too.
Katy Grant
Children's Librarian Shawnee Branch
Louisville, KY
katy@lfpl.org
From: D Ilkiw <dansky24@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Help: Storytelling with urban legends
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Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2001 18:21:59 CDT
I would like some feedback on using urban legends with
middle school, grades 5-7.
I am planning to do a storytelling activity with this
group and would appreciate thoughts on what works and
what doesn't.
Thanks,
Diane Ilkiw
Willets Road Middle School
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From: Holly Belli <hbelliwcpl@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: children's librarians as managers
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Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 00:08:40 CDT
Hi! I am the Supervising Librarian II, Head of
Children's services at the West Caldwell Public
library in West Caldwell, NJ. I am also Chair/Vice
Chair of the Garden State CHildren's Book Award
committee, a statewide children's choice award. My
Director has also been in CHildren's Services, and
currently serves as the Head of the NJLA Children's
Services Section as well as a mamber of the ALA
Notable Children's Video committee. I do seven
storytimes a week...it's a lot, but I love it!
--- Mary Witten Frasier <mfrasier@monroe.lib.in.us>
wrote:
>
>
> Dear Pubyacers,
>
> I am teaching a class at Indiana University on
> library services for
> children and young adults. One of my students is
> writing a paper on youth
> services librarians as managers. We were hoping you
> might respond to this
> informal survey. Who among you began as children's
> or young adult
> librarians and have reached the level of department
> head
> or higher in your organization? Do you work for
> anyone in upper level
> management who was once a youth services librarian?
> Do you know any
> directors or branch managers who began in youth
> services? Is it possible
> to manage and still function as a youth services
> librarian, or must you
> give up programming and other direct services to
> children and YAs to
> become a manager?
>
> Please send BRIEF replies to the e-mail below.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Mary Frasier
> mfrasier@monroe.lib.in.us
>
=====
Holly Belli
Superivisng Librarian II, Children's
West Caldwell Public Library, NJ
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From: Penny Halle <phalle@ci.muskego.wi.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: child development class presentation
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Hi Taylor,
I do this every year for entire day. I do an abbreviated storytime with my
favorite books. I use the Tana Hoban "Look,look,look" and
"Look, again" and
thew like, some Beau Gardner along the same line to grab their attention.
I
tell them that for however long we are together that day, they are the age
of the stroytime kids. I forget everything I ever learned as a teacher(in a
previous life I was)and just have fun!
Relax you'll be great. High school junior and seniors really are more
civilized that the three year olds.
Penny Halle
Muskego Public Libray
Muskego, Wi.
-----Original Message-----
From: Taylor Juvenile [mailto:taylorjuv@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 6:27 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: child development class presentation
Dear Great Brain,
I have been asked to do a presentation to a class of 11th and 12th graders
for their child development class on reading and telling stories to
children. Along with traditional books and some storytelling with and
without puppets, I am looking for something fun that would keep a group of
(probably) disinterested teens awake at 8:30 in the morning! Any great
ideas? This is late; I am presenting Tuesday morning, April 24.
Thanks!!!
Gloria Adams
Taylor Library
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
taylorjuv@hotmail.com
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From: "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: A new librarian needs help
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What really worked for my library was a strict one person to a computer
rule. We did this and explained to offended adults that the children were
becoming unruley when they formed groups around the computer. It turned out
that many were anoyed by the children also. Anyone who caused trouble while
waiting their turn was not allowed Internet time. We were completely
inflexable on these rules and the worst trouble making kids stopped coming
in. The others come in and are reasonably quiet. We eased up on the rules
when the children stopped acting up. I found the "no Internet
rule" worked
more than kicking kids out. It was hard to remember who you asked to leave
earlier, but names were kept in a log with the Internet. We did encounter
one particular destructive gang and called the police. They new them and
called their pareb=nts.-----Original Message-----
From: Corwin Watts [mailto:CWATTS@dallaslibrary.org]
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 3:57 PM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: A new librarian needs help
Hello,
I have been a youth librarian for just over three months now and I'm having
a small problem.
I work for a branch of a large metropolitan library and we have a few
problem patrons ranging in age from preschool through high school. It has
been pointed out to me that I need to work on discipline in the library.
That is, I need to work on minimizing the problems between staff and these
youth and between the youth and the other patrons. There are not many of
them, fortunately, but I am not sure where to begin. Most of the problem
patrons are just coming into the library to play internet based games or to
hang out.
Please give me any advice that you can so that the all of the patrons have a
positive experience in the library.
Thank You,
Corwin K. Watts
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Does anyone how to get into the William Joyce website?
http://www.williamjoyce.com/
We've been trying various combinations for a couple of weeks without
success.
Thanks
Jim Young
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From: "Kate Conrad" <kconrad@trinity.nyc.ny.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Library Design - Reading Motivation Tool
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Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 00:10:42 CDT
Dear List Members:
I am posting this note to both LM_NET and PUBYAC. After reading
Robin Overby Cox's graduate school paper, entitled "YA 101: Do
not let
the Library be Cool" in the October 2000 issue of VOYA, I was
inspired to conduct a literature search on the possible relationship
between library design and reading motivation.
>
I have not found a lof of information on design and its influence on YA
reading, although there is a myriad of research on topics such as
ergonomics, lighting, layout and their relationship to the "efficiency
and effectiveness" of designated areas in both public libaries and
media
centers.
>From observation of YAs over the past four years in my high school
library and through conversations with colleagues specifically
interested in making the library more appealing to YAs, I assert
that design (furniture, lighting, aesthetics) does play a role in a
their decision to "sit down and enjoy a book." (Of course, this
assertion is separating out important factors such as services, staff,
collection etc... for research-sake.) I am turning to both listservs to
refute or support this assertion, and will post any/all resulting
"hits".
>
Thank you for your input and opinions.
>
Kate Conrad
Assistant Librarian/MLS Candidate
kconrad@trinity.nyc.ny.us
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From: "Stephanie Roth" <sneener02@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Curious about Literature Circles
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Hi Everyone-
I am curious about how you know if your children are ready for literature
circles. Also, how do you introduce all the different jobs to the
children.
If there are any other pieces of advise that you can give me to get
me
started, that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again,
Stephanie, teacher
PS 7 Brooklyn NY
sneener02@hotmail.com
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From: <Jeanette.Larson@ci.austin.tx.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: FW: Laura Bush's Favorite Books/Authors
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> For some reason the first part of my message was cut off in the digest.
> It actually lists several authors Mrs. Bush has mentioned as favorites.
> Sorry. I don't know why that happened. I apologize for the
duplication if
> some people received the entire message.--Jeanette
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Larson, Jeanette
> Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 2:10 PM
>
> I can speak with some certainty on this issue because when I worked at
the
> Texas State Library during the Presidential Campaign I received calls
from
> the press about this. Mrs. Bush doesn't have a list of favorite
books (we
> asked at the time). Like most readers, she reads widely and likes
a lot
> of different things. She has often mentioned John Erickson (Hank
the
> Cowdog), Felicia Bond (If You Give a Mouse a Cookie), and Peggy Rathman
> (Officer Buckle and Gloria) as favorites. She has also mentioned
reading
> the Clifford the Big Red Dog books to her girls. She enjoys books
by
> Angela Shelf Medearis. Mrs. Bush has invited a lot of authors to
> participate in events at the White House. Most recently Eric
Carle, Eric
> Kimmel, Mary Jane Auch, Patricia Polaco, William Joyce, Norman
Bridwell,
> and Rosemary Wells were at the White House for the Easter Egg Roll.
They
> were to read their Easter stories to children but unfortunately the
event
> was rained out. They still were able to enjoy time in the White
House and
> had their pictures taken with Mrs. Bush.
>
> If you would like to read about the author's who attended the
Inauguration
> as part of Laura Bush Celebrates America's Authors, Jane Kurtz has a
> detailed write-up about her role at
> http://www.janekurtz.com/caaindex.html.
She includes a list of the author
> children's authors who were invited. Mrs. Bush had met many of
these
> authors at the Texas Book Festival in Austin.
>
> Jeanette Larson
> Youth Services Manager
> Austin Public Library
> jeanette.larson@ci.austin.tx.us
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From: "Lori Special" <lori_special@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: "First Jobs" YA Program suggestions
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Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 00:12:06 CDT
In a previous life, I worked for county extension. This is just what
4-H
and your local consumer education extension agent is there for.
A fun thing to do is have the participants do role plays of good and bad
interview behavior. Have one of them be the interviewer and let
another be
the interviewee. Place scenarios in a hat and have them draw.
The kids
really like doing being the "bad" interviewee.
After each scene, have the others in the group critique the performace by
figuring out if it was a good interview or a bad one. Also have them
point
out the things that the interviewee did right and those that they could
improve upon and how.
Another thing to do, is to teach the participants what an interview can and
cannot ask someone applying for a job. This is very important, because
you
want your students to know that they have rights also.
Good luck!
>From: SuellentropP@jcl.lib.ks.us
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
>Subject: "First Jobs" YA Program suggestions
>Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 14:57:12 CDT
>
>Hello,
>I am doing a program for teens called "Getting Your First Job"
>this program is aimed at 12-16 yr olds.
>I am wondering if others have done such a program and what types of
>things/activities were included in the program.
>Right now I have the HR person coming to talk about specifics like
actually
>filling out an application, our Volunteer Coordinator talking about
>volunteer opportunities(for the under 15/16
>crowd) and another person talking about how to act during an
interview(not
>chewing gum, appropriate dress etc.)
>
>But I was thinking I should have some type of fun group activity-
>but of course that is what I am having trouble coming up with!
>
>Any suggestions would be appreciated
>
> thanks in advance,
>
> Tricia Suellentrop
> Young Adult Librarian
> Johnson County Library
> P.O. Box 2933
> Shawnee Mission KS 66201
> 913-261-2332-work
> 913-261-2325-fax
>
>
>
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From: "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Services for homeschooler
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How long does an individual program tend to run? It sounds like it's
at
least
an hour and a half. How are you able to devote that much time to one
group?
Are you responsible for anything else at the same time, such as phones or
other
children's reference questions, etc?
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From: Sarah O'Shea <soshea@tcpl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Publishers and Book Wear and Tear
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Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 00:12:54 CDT
I was wondering if anyone has noticed a correlation between certain
publishers and books that fall apart quickly? For us, it seems that
certain publishers' books have been quickly falling apart (in the first
few months of circulation) and we are quite frustrated with it!
We have started to notice a trend and wondered if others did as well.
Sarah O'Shea
Youth Services Librarian
soshea@tcpl.org
Tompkins County Public Library
Ithaca, NY
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From: Jennifer Iserman <Jennifer.Iserman@mcfls.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Summer Reading Programs
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Hi all!
I am looking for any kind of research and/or articles that have been
written (fairly) recently about the benefits to children of summer reading
programs offered by public libraries.
Thanks!
-Jennifer Iserman
Jennifer Iserman
Children's Services Librarian
Hales Corners Library
5885 South 116th Street
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 529-6150, ext. 15
jennifer.iserman@mcfls.org
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From: "Patricia LaTerza" <platerza@leaplibraries.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Cataloging series written by diff. authors
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I agree with you that it is easier to shelve the books by series. We
recently converted all our books to this method and it seems that it is
easier for the public. It still is a nightmare with all the new series
coming out, but I even find it is easier to find a book on the shelf.
Children's cataloging is difficult because there are so many catalog
exceptions. I explain my reasons for our "strange" shelving
systme to our
cataloger and she is very understanding of our needs.
Good luck
P.Laterza
At 03:02 PM 4/19/01 CDT, you wrote:
>Do and of you ever break from the normal cataloging
>procedure if using the author's last name for series
>books written by different authors such as the Dear
>America, American Girl series and Look and Find books?
>Instead, cataloging them under their series name to
>save time and effort in helping to find the books?
>(DEA for Dear America, AME for American Girls, LOO for
>the Look and Find books)
>I am considering doing this but am catching heat from
>my head cataloger. After 5 years serving the public,
>this just makes sense to me, however, the techie (who
>by the way has been isolated away from the public in
>her office for the past 8 years) says I am just
>'dumbing down' to the public and they should just
>learn to use our Card Catalog and I can't re-do the
>entire library!
>Also, how often do you break from the norm to do
>something of this sort that you think will better
>serve your public?
>TIA
>Christina Johnson
>Lebanon Public Library
>
>
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From: Harry Dutcher <SAR_DUTCH@sals.edu>
To: PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.ORG
Subject: Thanks for Help
Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 00:14:24 CDT
Thank yous to the many people who responded to my post asking advice about
respond to a complaint about our service to homeschoolers & the
arrangement
of
our picture books. I had so many responses I stopped trying to reply
to
each,
but I will answer to the list some of the questions you all asked of us.
All the comments received were thoughtful and very useful. Thanks
again to
eachof you for taking the time.
Harry Dutcher
Saratoga Springs Public Library
Saratoga Springs, NY
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From: "Dawn Sardes" <Dawn.Sardes@euclid.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Tutor.com
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Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 00:14:55 CDT
I just received info from a rep of Tutor.com, an online chat room type
classroom service that offers one-on-one homework assistance. I am
going to
be receiving a free trial.
Has anyone else subscribes to this service? How much is it actually
used,
and how helpful do your students find it? Thanks in advance for any
info
you can provide.
Dawn Sardes
Young Adult Librarian
Euclid Public Library
631 E. 222nd Street
Euclid, OH 44123
216-261-5300, ext. 138
FAX: 216-261-9559
dsardes@euclid.lib.oh.us
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fear."
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New York [1925]
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From: carrie@nysoclib.org
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Thanks! Spring books/Baby Changing Station
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A big THANKS! once again for all your suggestions for Spring books. I
will
post a bibliography next week
after I'm done deciphering and typing hundreds of kid's poems for our Poetry
Month program!
Also, thanks for the contact information for Koala Bear Kare changing
tables. Apparently, I was spelling "Kare" the standard
English way--"Care."
Carrie Silberman, Children's Librarian
New York Society Library
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