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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and
Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 6:21 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 430
PUBYAC Digest 430
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Crafts at storytimes
by Victoria Miller <millerv@mail.camden.public.lib.ga.us>
2) Request for help to collect bibs
by Maggi Rohde <maggi@intranet.org>
3) Re: Program for Teens
by "ali j." <ali_kat007@hotmail.com>
4) Re: Program for Teens
by "ali j." <ali_kat007@hotmail.com>
5) story time crafts
by dmoran@mindless.com
6) Re: Crafts at storytimes
by "ali j." <ali_kat007@hotmail.com>
7) summer story time schedules
by dmoran@mindless.com
8) Crafts at Storytime
by "Barbara Beckett" <b_beckett@hotmail.com>
9) Follett ordering
by "JANET AKE" <AKEJL@ci.farmers-branch.tx.us>
10) Re: Follett
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
11) RE: Sleepover Liability Release Form
by "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
12) Re: Summer Storytime
by "Marge Tassione" <tassione@sls.lib.il.us>
13) Re: Publishers and Book Wear and Tear
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
14) Chef Hats
by Amy Blake <ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us>
15) Re: Publishers and Book Wear and Tear
by "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us>
16) (no subject)
by "helen broady" <hbroady@hotmail.com>
17) Re: Shelving Ya Fiction by Genre
by Nicole Reader <nreader@snap.lib.ca.us>
18) electronic game mags
by Anna Healy <heala@nslsilus.org>
19) Re: Follett
by Pat Smith <pasmith121@yahoo.com>
20) Crafts in Storytimes
by "Jenny Stenis" <jenny@pls.lib.ok.us>
21) follett
by Bonnie Wright <bwright@northnet.org>
22) Golf Pencils & Graphic Novels
by R Smith <read2yourbunny@yahoo.com>
23) Services for older teens
by "Sheila Anderson" <Sanderson@acpl.lib.in.us>
24) Computer sign up in the library
by "Cline, Andrea" <andrea@camden.lib.nj.us>
25) Re: Crafts at storytimes
by Adrienne Furness <adge73@yahoo.com>
26) RE: School Testing Books
by CCullum621@aol.com
27) Re: Song
by karaujo@cwmarsmail.cwmars.org
28) Space wiggle breaks
by Betsy Bybell <bbybell@norby.latah.lib.id.us>
29) using technology in programming
by Traci Moritz <moritztr@oplin.lib.oh.us>
30) crafts at storytimes
by Traci Moritz <moritztr@oplin.lib.oh.us>
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From: Victoria Miller <millerv@mail.camden.public.lib.ga.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Crafts at storytimes
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:22:30 CDT
I agree with Deborah. I also have a craft at the end of Storytime.
This
is when the parents who left the room come back to help their children.
It's a very popular part of our program and it gives me the chance to talk
to the parents and "ooh & ahh" over what the kids make .
I have older
children come in and remind me of the crafts they made when they were in
the program. I know it can be time consuming but I can't imagine not
having it as a part of our program.
Victoria
At 02:26 PM 4/25/01 CDT, you wrote:
>Hi , I am a trainee at Glen Cove. When we do storytime to that age
>group, the craft program is very successful. The children know
when
>storytime is over, it is time to do a craft. I believe it is
worthwhile.
> It is a chance for children to interact with their parents and the
>librarian.
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From: Maggi Rohde <maggi@intranet.org>
To: PUBYAC List <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Request for help to collect bibs
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:23:10 CDT
This is being cross-posted to YALSA-BK and PUBYAC.
Because I am returning to full-time school this year, I won't have time to
keep up with hundreds of messages a week from these wonderful lists. I
would like to continue to update my web site, Booklists for Young Adults
on the Web (http://www.seemore.mi.org/booklists/).
For this I need some
volunteers to send me copies of any bibliographies or collected
suggestions from the lists.
I'm looking for people who:
read all the messages from YALSA-BK and/or PUBYAC
receive the list as individual messages, not as a digest
and
are willing to forward me copies of any collected lists when they
appear
If you would be willing to help, please drop me a line at
maggi@intranet.org.
I'd also like to ask everyone to send me copies of your bibs to be posted
to the Booklists for YAs on the Web page, or links to bibs you post on the
Web.
Thanks in advance! I'll miss you all!
-Maggi Rohde, now working part-time at Canton Public Library, MI
maggi@intranet.org
http://www.seemore.mi.org/booklists/
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From: "ali j." <ali_kat007@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Program for Teens
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:23:29 CDT
I have a question for the collective brain or any of you :) i want to get
teens more involved in the library wheter it be a book club or whatever they
would like, involving books however there is no turnout and i do not know
what to do to advertise a program starting up for them, any ideas- some
gather at the library as their "hangout" but not wanting to
participate in
anything but their latest gossip. any help is greatful.
thanks in advance
ali
>From: smellott@co.wake.nc.us
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>To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>Subject: Re: Program for Teens
>Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2001 14:24:40 CDT
>
>
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From: "ali j." <ali_kat007@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Program for Teens
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:23:51 CDT
I have a question for the collective brain or any of you :) i want to get
teens more involved in the library wheter it be a book club or whatever they
would like, involving books however there is no turnout and i do not know
what to do to advertise a program starting up for them, any ideas- some
gather at the library as their "hangout" but not wanting to
participate in
anything but their latest gossip. any help is greatful.
thanks in advance
ali
>From: smellott@co.wake.nc.us
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>Subject: Re: Program for Teens
>Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2001 14:24:40 CDT
>
>
>For teens to get their work published check out the book: Teen Ink
our
>voices, our vision Written by teens. Author: Meyer
>
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From: dmoran@mindless.com
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Subject: story time crafts
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:24:14 CDT
most of our story times end with a craft. it is a little more time
consuming to co-ordinate book/craft themes but kids enjoy them, and it gives
them a little reminder about the books read. there have been times
when
we've thought about dropping the craft; sometimes the kids are more
interested in what we'll be making than what we'll be reading. we do
separate craft programs, too.
Children's Librarian
Riverhead Free Library
Riverhead, NY
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From: "ali j." <ali_kat007@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Crafts at storytimes
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:24:32 CDT
My children love arts & crafts, they always want to do one and are
excited
about seeing the craft they will be doing that week. a lot of the moms
get
involved too! my younger children, toddlers have even now asked to
start
doing crafts and i've found out from expierence that once you start crafts
never omit them :) just my experience. hope this helps.
ali jenkins
children's library
madison library
madison, ms
ali_kat007@hotmail.com
>From: Deborah F Carl <lucarl@juno.com>
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>Subject: Re: Crafts at storytimes
>Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2001 14:26:48 CDT
>
>Hi , I am a trainee at Glen Cove. When we do storytime to that age
>group, the craft program is very successful. The children know
when
>storytime is over, it is time to do a craft. I believe it is
worthwhile.
> It is a chance for children to interact with their parents and
the
>librarian.
>________________________________________________________________
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From: dmoran@mindless.com
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: summer story time schedules
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:24:50 CDT
we're cutting back on summer story times -- we run so many year round.
this
summer we're going to concentrate on special progamming like puppet shows,
art and science workshops, parent/child craft programs, etc. in addition to
thr regular summer reading program.
Children's Librarian
Riverhead Free Library
Riverhead, NY
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From: "Barbara Beckett" <b_beckett@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Crafts at Storytime
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<P>We do a craft at our StoryTimes when the numbers a 15 or
less. If
the numbers are higher, a take home craft is offered. I like to do
the
craft at the beginning of the program, this allows for paints and glue to
set, it also eliminates tears of items falling off their works of
art. Depending on the craft, we may use their creation
towards
the end of the program in a fingerplay or other activity. Our
sessions
are usually 45- 60 minutes. The program moves quickly with up and
down
activities. The following is a sample of the sequence the
Storytime
goes:</P></DIV>
<P>Craft</P>
<DIV></DIV>
<P>Introduction: Example "Oh Here we are
Together"</P>
<DIV></DIV>
<P> &
nbsp;  
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sp; Count the children</P>
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<P> &
nbsp;  
;
a
familiar song or fingerplay</P>
<DIV></DIV>
<P>I ask the children to Zip up their zippers (Mouth)</P>
<DIV></DIV>
<P>and stick out their cauliflowers (Ears)</P>
<DIV></DIV>
<P><EM>They know then that we are going to have a
story.</EM></P>
<DIV></DIV>
<P>Story: The first one is usually a short one that gives an
introduction to the theme.</P>
<DIV></DIV>
<P>The second a little longer</P>
<DIV></DIV>
<P>Song or fingerplay</P>
<DIV></DIV>
<P>Activity...example felt board </P>
<DIV></DIV>
<P>Story</P>
<DIV></DIV>
<P>Song, game or actiivity</P>
<DIV></DIV>
<P>Closing Song "It's Time to say Goodbye"</P>
<DIV></DIV>
<P>Time to pick put your books for home. At this time I usually tell
the
children what the theme is for the next week.</P>
<DIV></DIV>
<P>Barbara Beckett</P>
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<P>Lambton County Library</P>
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From: "JANET AKE" <AKEJL@ci.farmers-branch.tx.us>
To: <Pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Follett ordering
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:27:35 CDT
We use BWI books for most of our ordering. Their website is www.bwibooks.c=
om Very easy to search, easy to compile lists, easy to order
online, =
easy to check for dups, easy to establish standing orders and easy to =
change them. What can I say? EASY to use. Obviously
we like them a lot =
and their discount is good as is their fill rate.
Janet Ake
Farmers Branch Library
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Follett
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:27:55 CDT
I haven't used Follett so I can't give a true
opinion/analysis but I have used Baker & Taylor in the
past and now we are using BWI--it is fantastic and
very easy to use. Electronic ordering is a snap and
they have some fantastic searching features. Plus it's
geared for Children & Young Adults.
And best of all it's free! Try it out:
www.bwibooks.com
Jennifer Baker
Fresno Co. Library
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From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Sleepover Liability Release Form
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:28:21 CDT
Ann,
Here is the form develoed for our overnight camp-out. I've sinced used
it for several=20
other after-hours activities for teens. The legalese is a bit much, so
I tried simplifying
it for the kids and parents with arrows containing natural language. =
It
is in Publisher
2000 because it contains our logo.=20
Laura Gruninger, Young Adult Librarian
Mercer County Library System, Lawrence HQ
2751 Brunswick Pike=20
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Here is the text only:
Name of Student:
Grade:
School:
Home Address:
Phone Number:
Parent or Guardian:
Lawrence Library/County of Mercer Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement
This agreement is made this _____________day of December 2000, by and
between
________________________________________as parent, guardian of the =
minor
child
____________________________________________D.O.B.______________________=
________
Residing
at______________________________________________________________________=
__
(hereinafter referred to as Parent/Guardian) and the Lawrence
Library/County of Mercer P.O. Box 8068, Trenton, New Jersey =
(hereinafter
referred to as Library).
Parent/Guardian shall indemnify, defend and save harmless the Lawrence
Library from and against any and all loss cost (including attorney=92s
fees), damages, expenses, and liability (including statutory liability)
in connection with claims for damages as a result of injury or death of
a person, or property damage to any property, sustained by minor child
and/or Parent/Guardian and all other persons which arise from or in any
matter grow out of neglect on or about the said premises.
Signature____________________________________(parent/guardian)
=
Dated:
____________________________________
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From: "Marge Tassione" <tassione@sls.lib.il.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Summer Storytime
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:28:42 CDT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Janice Lyhane" <janicel@bluevalley.net>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 2:34 PM
Subject: Summer Storytime
Janice,
We have storytime for 3 1/2 -5 year olds. I usually do a four week
program
for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders and one for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.
The
head of our dept. usually does a YA program or two and we do a couple of
family programs--Bingo and Book Buffet. Jeopardy and Millionaire
are very
popular. We also started doing a field trip a couple of years ago.
Need
more info? Feel free to contact me. Be glad to ground mail you
my Jeopardy
and anything else you can use.
Margaret Tassione
tassione@sls.lib.il.us
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Publishers and Book Wear and Tear
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:28:58 CDT
The old saying "they don't make them like they used
to" really rings true when it comes to
books--especially children's books.
On a recent weeding expedition I found myself deleting
mainly two types of books: (1) practically new titles
that were falling apart and (2)books that were 25+
years old that while they weren't near as attractive,
were in perfect condition.
I'd like to think that with all the new attention to
bright colors and good illustrations these new books
are just checking out more and therefore fall apart
faster...some of it may also be that parents just
don't teach their kids the same respect for books that
my mom taught me. Even so you can't compare the two
when the one 25 year old book has circed over a
hundred times (albeit not recently) and is still fit
to check out and the other was added six months ago
and is falling apart after ten circs.
When it comes down to it we're just being forced to
buy a crappy product. My theory is that with so many
things to compete with (movies, video games, Internet,
etc.) publishers are making books cheaply in order to
keep prices down--I know we all think books are
expensive on our limited budgets but they really
haven't increased as much as a lot of other things,and
publishers have to buy gas too.
And to make things even worse, the books that the kids
want to read the most always seem to have the worst
bindings! Publishers don't make these kinds of books
for libraries. They make them for bookstores where all
the rich kids with ADD buy books--in that venue they
don't have to worry about them falling apart because
the kids lose interest in them after about 5 minutes
anyway.
My other theory--or perhaps it's the second half of
the same one--is we're just getting screwed ;)
So we save more and more of our budget to buy
replacements.
sigh
Really I'm not near as cynical as this sounds. :)
Jennifer Baker
Fresno Co. Library
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From: Amy Blake <ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Chef Hats
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:29:20 CDT
Dear Collective Minds,
I am in need of your assistance once again.
This summer I have a speaker doing a program on cooking/measuring. She
thought it would be cute for the kids to have chef hats. I have looked
at
KIPP, U.S.TOY, Sherman Specialty, Oriental Trading, Toysmith, and
Smilemakers
to no avail. I know I could make a paper headband with a chef hat
attached
to
the front. But any ideas on where I can purchase real chef hats?
Please reply to ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us
Thank you in advance.
Amy Blake
Knox County Public Library
Vincennes, IN 47591
ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us
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From: "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Publishers and Book Wear and Tear
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:29:47 CDT
Oh, this is a terrible scam the publishers are pulling on children's
librarians. A publisher I know, who shall remain nameless, told me
that the cost differential between so-called publisher's library
bindings (i.e., the good kind: side-sewn, with reinforcing tape) and
the ones that fall apart on contact is "pennies!! Just
pennies!!" I
think the truth of this is borne out by the fact that some publishers
(Houghton comes to mind) bind all their books with side-sewn,
reinforced bindings--and sell them at the single-edition reinforced
discount. Obviously they can manage the costs of the superior
binding without pricing the book out of reach of our budgets.
What infuriates me is that so many publishers are simply labelling
what we would call trade bindings as "reinforced" or "school
and
library" (NOT to be confused with publisher's library bindings), and
this can make an enormous difference in many discount
schedules. (Obviously the jobbers are complicit in this rip-off:
some discount the reinforced/school and library bindings at a trade
discount, some at a publisher's library binding discount. I'd love to
see THEIR profit margins.)
Chuck, I would LOVE to see ALSC take on the publishing industry
about their bindings. (Heck, I'm ready to do it all by myself, just for
yuks.) Simply establishing consistent binding standards that all
would agree to adhere to so we'd know what we were buying would
be a tremendous help. Moving up the scale of integrity to bindings
that didn't crumble on contact would be ideal, of course. In our
lifetimes???
Vicky Smith
McArthur Library
Biddeford, ME
vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us
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From: "helen broady" <hbroady@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:30:05 CDT
Hi y'all. just joined pubyac. Anyone have any
suggestion/additions for a
research paper on "young adult programs that enhance self-esteem"?
It's
mainly a case study of programs at NYPL but will include innovative/
successful programs anywhere else in the country
or even internationally. I've already looked at VOYA, and Excellence in
Library services for YA's (Chelton).
I'd love to hear about programs YOU have had or conducted which teens
really took to. Thanks
Helen Broady
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From: Nicole Reader <nreader@snap.lib.ca.us>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Shelving Ya Fiction by Genre
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:30:23 CDT
The marketing aspects of separating fiction by
genre sound great, especially for paperbacks, but
I wonder if it would limit patrons' access to the
core fiction collection.
I've used one library (as a patron) where the
entire juvenile fiction section was arranged by
genre, then by author. Genres included family
stories, funny stories, problem novels, sports
stories, fantasy, classics, and so on. Browsing
was frustrating to me, since much random
serendipity was gone. A number of good comments
about not wanting to box in young readers have
been posted to the list.
A larger problem came in looking for something
specific, since this library's catalog didn't
identify books as being shelved in the different
genres: every single novel had the same location
of JFIC. From my experience, it was a bad idea to
leave it up to the patron to figure out whether to
look for "Over Sea, Under Stone" in fantasy or
classic, or "Ramona the Pest" in family or funny
stories. It was quite frustrating!
N.
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Nicole Reader
Children's Librarian
Benicia (CA) Public Library
nreader@snap.lib.ca.us
http://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/library.html
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From: Anna Healy <heala@nslsilus.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: electronic game mags
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:30:42 CDT
Hi,
I am needing to add electronic game magazines to my youth periodicles
collection and I have nothing to go on. So, i need titles as well as
recommendations. If you have something in your collection that
circulates
well, i would love to learn about it.
anna r healy
youth services librarian
heala@skokie.lib.il.us
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From: Pat Smith <pasmith121@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Follett
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:31:07 CDT
Cheryl,
I'm a new Media Specialist who was introduced to
Follett's Titlewave and love it. I am able to pop
titles onto my wish list for next year as they come
up. I look at the reviews etc... and find the
information on book size, grade level etc... very
helpful. Recently I had a chance to preview some books
from a company. I checked Follett and they had them
all for the same price with processing a little less.
It's like on stop shopping.
The books come fully processed. I've only had to
make a few corrections in designation (a Henry and
Mudge book they put in Fiction but I moved it to E
where my students are more likely to find it and read
it)
I keep separate lists for books I will order using
grant money. I can check these quickly against my
wish list. They have on file my specifications
including not to send me any FBG (Follett Bound Glued
books) I prefer FBS (Follett Bound Sewn. If you get
either of these and they come apart Follett will
replace them. You can search by title, author,
series, publisher etc...
My only complaint right now is the turn around time
to get an order. My last grant order went in at the
beginning of March just before they shut down for
inventory and I have yet to receive it. I have called
and was told the order is in the warehouse. Hopefully
it will arrive any day.
Once I had my list of books ready to order for this
grant I just made a copy and faxed it to them. Since
it didn't involve a PO (the PTO is paying for it and
when the bill comes I just give it to them.) For
orders that require a PO I send them the copy that I
made from the file on Titlewave.
There are no pictures so you have to know your
books. Of course you could check Amazon but this all
takes time.
Hope this helps. There customer service has been
very helpful.
Pat
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From: "Jenny Stenis" <jenny@pls.lib.ok.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Crafts in Storytimes
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:31:24 CDT
PUBYAC,
I recently became the children's manager at branch in our
library system
where the staff was having a craft after every storytime.The crafts were
becoming time consuming for the staff to prepare since they were preparing
most of the activity ahead of time. Since they wanted to have a long enough
time to share books, the craft often lasted almost up until the next
scheduled storytime causing the staff to rush to prepare for the next
storytime. This seemed to cause a lot of stress.
Since my background is in art and have taken some classes in
art
education, I discontinued the crafts with the storytimes because they were
not age appropriate. There are developmental stages in art just as there are
in any other aspect in a child's development and the preschool child
does
not need to be involved in crafts that need alot of preparation by staff or
lots of help from Mom. This age needs to be involved in media exploration.
Since discontinuing the crafts we have had several complaints
about the
loss of these activities. But it really seemed to be because the parents
enjoyed the activities.
Now here was an opportunity to help teach parents about appropriate
craft
and art activities for children. There are many excellent resource books for
parents of preschoolers showing them many art, science and math concept
activities to share with their children.
We now have continued a program begun by the Moore Health Department,
called "Make and Take." They began this program several years ago
and they
would have it about 3 times a year. They would often talk with parents about
other parenting concerns that would come up during the program. This past
year they have had to discontinue the program due to staffing constraints.
This program involves making simple things that can be made from materials
found in the home or that are not expensive and are developmentally
appropriate. Usually we have 4 or 5 simple art projects and several science
type activites for the children to explore. Among the activities for the
current program we had iron filings in a big tub and the children could use
magnets to make designs. We made simple musical instruments from cans,
toilet rolls and sticks. We also explored color using colored cellophane and
old magazines. Books are pulled with these types of activities for the
parents to check out. Parent and child together participate in these simple
and age appropriate activities. We are hoping to continue to have a staff
member come from the Health Department to help facilitate the activity.
Young mothers are often willing to talk with our Health department staff
about their concerns. They are also present at our Toddler-Baby Storytime to
answer any questions parents might have.
I intend not offend anyone who does crafts at their storytimes. They
are
definitely a draw. My concern in this situation was that they were not
developmentally appropriate.
--
Jenny Foster Stenis
jenny@pls.lib.ok.us
Moore Public Library
225 South Howard
Moore, Oklahoma 73160-5228
405-793-5100
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From: Bonnie Wright <bwright@northnet.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: follett
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:31:41 CDT
Re: Cheryl D.'s question.
I used Baker & Taylor for 7 years and one day when I was completely
disgusted with them, my sister-in-law(also a librarian)
suggested Follett. My library director gave me the "go-ahead" and
I am
quite pleased with Follett. I think the fill rate is better,
customer service is better and I didn't get a "hassle" about
returns.
There have been less "wrong" order sent problems, too-in fact,
none to date. Conclusion: I'll stick with Follett.
Bonnie Wright
Children's Librarian
Ogdensburg Public Library(NY)
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From: R Smith <read2yourbunny@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Golf Pencils & Graphic Novels
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:32:04 CDT
I'd be most appreciative of any and all
suggestions/feedback (off the list) to the following
two scenarios:
1) My local public library (serving an urban-rim
population of 55,000) stopped making golf pencils
available to patrons needing to borrow a writing
instrument after the following experience that
happened several years ago: Preteens took to throwing
the pencils at each other, and then an older patron
slipped and fell on a thrown pencil that had been left
on the floor. Has any library had a similar situation
and did you come up with a different solution that
didn't negatively impact the well-behaved patrons
needing to borrow a pencil?
2) The Friends wants to offer to give the YA area
(which is in need of some revitalizing) some funds to
develop a graphic novel collection (since there isn't
really one) or expand the YA magazine subscriptions
(past the current 10). If you were this YA librarian,
would you feel insulted by such an offer? If so, are
there common problematic issues that the Friends
should be aware of that complicate their offer? If
not, what do you think would be a reasonable amount
for the graphic novel proposal?
Thanks in advance!!
=====
Rebecca Smith, recent MLS grad
read2yourbunny@yahoo.com
"Moral: There are plenty of things to say to
a hopping mad Grasshopper mom.
'I don't know' is not one of them."
--from SQUIDS WILL BE SQUIDS (Scieszka/Smith)
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From: "Sheila Anderson" <Sanderson@acpl.lib.in.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Services for older teens
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:32:33 CDT
Does anyone provide special services for older teens in grades ten through =
twelve or within the age range of sixteen through nineteen? Have you =
administered programming or outreach specifically for this age group?
I'd =
like to hear from librarians who have served nontraditional older teens, =
such as pregnant teens, homeless teens, dropouts, teen parents,
homeschool=
ers, and college students who are also still in high school. =20
I'd also like to hear from librarians who have served traditional older =
teens, such as those who are still in high school, those who are planning =
for college, jobs, or the military, or those who are merely counting the =
days until high school graduation.
Intead of posting to the list, please respond to my personal e-mail =
account at: sheilabanderson@aol.com=20
Thank you for your assistance!
Sheila=20
Sheila B. Anderson
Manager, Young Adults' Services
Allen County Public Library
900 Webster Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2270
(219) 421-1256
fax (219) 424-9688
sanderson@acpl.lib.in.us
http://www.acpl.lib.in.us
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From: "Cline, Andrea" <andrea@camden.lib.nj.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Computer sign up in the library
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:32:51 CDT
I was wondering if any library can give me their policy on using computers
in the children's department. Do you need a card to sign up? How long
do
the children get on the computers? What age do they need to be?
Do they
need to be accompanied by an adult at a certain age? Do you ask them
to get
off the computer if they are on it for more than hour?
My fax number is (856) 772-6128 or email the response at
andrea@camden.lib.nj.us
Thanks in advance,
Andrea Rappa
========================================
Andrea Rappa
Children's Department
Camden County Library
203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, N.J. 08043
(856) 772-1636
andrea@camden.lib.nj.us
http://www.camden.lib.nj.us
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From: Adrienne Furness <adge73@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Crafts at storytimes
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:33:08 CDT
Although we traditionally haven't done crafts in our
half hour story times, I recently decided to start
doing one craft a month. This week was my first week.
The craft tied in very well with the stories I did and
was wildly popular with the kids, who were so excited
to have something to show their parents and take home.
I had a few enthusiastic parents and grandparents help
out with glue & etc..., which made the whole process
much easier. I find myself going over the half hour
timeframe often enough without the craft, so it's
nothing I would want to do on a weekly basis. I'm
hoping it will be a fun thing to do for a little
variety and to extend the stories once a month.
Adrienne Furness
Maplewood Community Library
Rochester, NY
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From: CCullum621@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: School Testing Books
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 19:18:49 CDT
I have been getting a number of requests from parents of elementary school
children for books on helping their children study for the tests given in
the
elementary schools.
I'm afraid to say I'm not familiar with these tests in New Jersey but
was
wondering if anyone carries such books in their collection.
I have seen test prep books for adult college prep tests,
etc. but not
for anything lower than SAT level.
If anyone knows of such books, name of the tests and if
you carry the
books in your library I would appreciate the information.
Carolyn
CCullum621@aol.com
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From: karaujo@cwmarsmail.cwmars.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Song
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 19:19:23 CDT
I don't use a song. We have just finished songs such as Wheels on
the bus, eensy weensy, etc. and then recite this closing rhyme.
We've listened to our stories
And sat with our friends
But now we are finshed
And this is the end.
At this point (it's a toddler group) the children come forward, place
their name pins in a box and then I give them a mouse stamp on the
back of their hand and tell them " thank you for coming, good
listener!
I'm told this is the highlight of their week. Some even double
stamp!
Hope this helps.
Kathy Araujo
Lawrence Library, Pepperell
Kathy Araujo
Lawrence Library
Pepperell, MA
978-433-0330
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From: Betsy Bybell <bbybell@norby.latah.lib.id.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Space wiggle breaks
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 19:19:42 CDT
Hi all,
If anyone received the Space Wiggle Break compilation from me yesterday and
it looked like something left from the Math Curse, please let me know. I'll
send them as a long email to you. There must have been something in the
coding when I switched from one platform to another that caused
gobbledygook. Sorry for the mixup,
Betsy Bybell
Branch and Outreach Coordinator
Latah County Library District
110 S. Jefferson, Moscow ID 83843
208-882-3925, fax 208-882-5098
email: bbybell@norby.latah.lib.id.us
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From: Traci Moritz <moritztr@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: using technology in programming
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 19:20:04 CDT
Howdy,
For later this Fall, the Ohio Library Council is planning the 7th annual
KIDTECH. This year one of our goals is to present a panel discussion
with practicing librarians dealing with using technology (all kinds)
with children (all ages) in programming. Please respond directly to me
if you
1. would like to explain how you've incorporated different types of
technology in a program
(ie. last year I used Internet sites during a school age program on
space)
2. would be interested in coming to Ohio and serving on a panel of
practicing librarians who've used technology in programming.
We really appreciate any responses, tips and how-tos you'd be able to
share with the planning committee. I hope this is clear and concise
enough. E-mail me or call me at 419-523-3747 for more information.
Thanks tons for all your help
Traci Welch Moritz
Youth Services Coordinator
Putnam County District Library
moritztr@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From: Traci Moritz <moritztr@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: crafts at storytimes
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 19:20:31 CDT
Diane,
I have a very strict policy of no crafts at storytime. What is the point
of a staff member doing all the work to prepare something so the kids
can just glue a couple things?
Now I do activities with the older kids who are able to do the entire
craft all by themselves. However, these activitites must relate to the
program and not just be something they'll take home for mom to pitch
the next time the trash is taken out.
I began this policy when I started here three years ago. This was a
drastic change from the person before me who did nothing but crafts and
fed the kids cookies and candy. Guess what? no one complained. I swear
except the other librarians I supervised. Once they got into the sharing
of literature, incorporating flannel boards, nursery rhymes and puppets
into the storytime, they got over the loss of crafts quick enough.
I do bend enough to allow the branches to have make-it, take-it tables
during the Summer, but the activities must be age appropriate.
I really am not a tyrant, although I sound like one. I feel our purpose
for being is introducing children to literature. They can make turkeys
out of hands at preschool or sunday school :).
Now I'll get off my soap box and wish you the best of luck.
Traci Welch Moritz
Traci Welch Moritz
Youth Services Coordinator
Putnam County District Library
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