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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 30, 2001 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 434
PUBYAC Digest 434
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Publishers and Book Wear and Tear
by Nancy Hackett <NJHackett@mediaone.net>
2) family story time
by Jeanette Smith <ai3444@wayne.edu>
3) Re: public libraries and family literacy
by Lakeviewbooklady@aol.com
4) Re: teacher collection
by Lakeviewbooklady@aol.com
5) Re: Standing orders for series books...
by Nancy Sheehan <sheehan@noblenet.org>
6) RE: Chef Hats
by CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
7) Library/Book Storytime Fingerplays
by "Ann W. Moore" <SCP_MOORE@sals.edu>
8) Books about Laura Ingalls Wilder and Her Family
by "Buchanan, Janice" <JaniceB@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us>
9) RE: Crafts at storytimes
by Beverly Bixler <bbixler@ci.sat.tx.us>
10) Re: Crafts at Storytime
by Nancy Sheehan <sheehan@noblenet.org>
11) Series Fiction
by Joanne Devaney <jdevaney6@yahoo.com>
12) Summer Reading Question
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
13) Re: ADD and respect
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
14) SATA books (replacing/eliminating)
by Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
15) Re: Standing orders for series books...
by Laurie Magee <magee@AXP.WINNEFOX.ORG>
16) computer checkout time
by "Bloedau, Linda" <LBloedau@ci.oak-ridge.tn.us>
17) standing orders for series books
by "JANET AKE" <AKEJL@ci.farmers-branch.tx.us>
18) Re: Chef Hats
by Diana Hollingsworth <dhollingsworth@htls.lib.il.us>
19) Re: Publishers and Book Wear and Tear
by "Vicky Smith" <vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us>
20) Re: Standing orders for series books...
by "June Dunbar" <JDUNBAR@vigo.lib.in.us>
21) Stumper
by "Kim Flores" <kimf@mail.sgcl.org>
22) Stumper: every day a holiday (fwd)
by Ellen Heaney <eheaney@nwpl.new-westminster.bc.ca>
23) Job Opening
by "Goff, Joan" <JGoff@roseville.ca.us>
24) STUMPERS-Viking kidnapping
by "Medford Children's Department" <medchild@jcls.org>
25) AD: New Mystery Kit!
by Janet Dickey <doubledog@core.com>
26) Nutmeg Award Ceremony, May 4 in Farmington, CT
by Suzanne Maryeski <lmaryeski@yahoo.com>
27) Mountain Plains Library Association Resolution
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
28) California and North Dakota: Two More Resolutions Supporting
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
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From: Nancy Hackett <NJHackett@mediaone.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Publishers and Book Wear and Tear
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:18:57 CDT
The discussion so far has not mentioned another type of binding--the
so-called "perfect binding" which is just a glorified way to say
it is
glued like a paperback, but at the hard cover price. These fall apart even
more quickly than the saddle sewn books, and once a couple of pages fall
out, the others are quick to follow.
Vicky Smith wrote:
> 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: Jeanette Smith <ai3444@wayne.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: family story time
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:19:19 CDT
Hello everyone!
I've been a silent observer but I'm making an appearance because I'm
hoping some of you can offer some suggestions...
I'm starting my first position as a Youth services librarian and have
been placed on the "storytime team" in my department. We had
an
informal meeting today and decided it might be a nice idea to have a
family story time where parents can bring all their children (not just a
designated age like the other storytimes).
Has anyone out there done anything like this? If so, please email me
your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions. Even if you haven't done
anything like this, but have some ideas, please send them. We are open
to any and all ideas and suggestions. We are particularly looking for
ideas on what age to gear the stories.
Thankyou in advance for all your help!
-Jeanette Smith
Youth Services
Troy Public Library
Troy, MI
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From: Lakeviewbooklady@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: public libraries and family literacy
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:19:51 CDT
Locate "The 90% Reading Goal" - drat I forgot the author's name
Nancy -
It's a program that originated in Kennewick Washington, and I believe the
spearhead was a public librarian who worked with school districts and the
community to create the Reading Foundation. (As I type, I'm trying to
remember her name! Parr?)
Neat logo of an adult reading with children and the phrase - Read with your
child, the most important 20 minutes of your day. And this was on
billboards,
TV spots, radio, backs of busses. Focus was on day of birth on up. District
goal was that 90% of all children leaving 3rd grade would read at grade
level. (Actually, that's the goal of most districts, but we consider
ourselves lucky if 60% make it. Is that true of your schools? What was
remarkable was that in I think 3 years, this program actually succeeded in
reaching that 90% goal! Wow!)
I think a crucial piece of their success was involving the parents. Teachers
can't do it alone. The book is fascinating reading. If you can't find the
book info, email me at kknudson@cloverpark.k12.wa.us
And I can look at my copy of the book at work.
Karen Knudson, Librarian, Lakeview Elementary
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From: Lakeviewbooklady@aol.com
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Subject: Re: teacher collection
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:20:07 CDT
You may find you'll want to see what sorts of curriculum are being discussed
in your school districts. Just now my school is interested in 4 Block
Reading. You'll probably have an interest in the Read Aloud Handbook. I
would
think books which give suggestions for newer books aligned with science or
writing activities would be good. Often teachers are using the same old
standbys and haven't seen the newer Caldecotts or state reader's choice
books.
Magazines which are popular include: Copycat. (The Olympia Timberland
Library
routinely discards magazines over 5 years old, but not Copycat & even
keeps
the indexes in a separate folder!)
AIMS (which is science and math)
Mailbox (both primary and intermediate editions) (There are yearbooks, but
I've never felt we could afford them.)
The Frank Schaffer magazines - SchoolDays
Good Apple
I can't recall the other magazines we get.
If there is a magazine designed for helping teachers use a computer in the
classroom, please let me know!
I have what I think is a fairly large teacher collection, but I haven't
weeded it since I inherited it. Sometimes I think it's mostly what
administrators hope teachers will read, or what a teacher donates after
taking a class. Most of it just collects dust, and I don't know if it's
outdated, or hidden, or teachers just don't have time to read. Maybe that's
why the magazines are more popular - like teens, teachers read in snatches.
Hope this helps.
Karen Knudson
Lakeview Elementary
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From: Nancy Sheehan <sheehan@noblenet.org>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Standing orders for series books...
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:20:29 CDT
We're about to start using Ingram.
I grew frustrated with Ingram's children's service a few years ago, but
they may have fixed their glitches. Specifically, B&T would ship
simultaneously published hardcover and paper books. Since I was
ordering 3-5 copies of popular authors, 6-10 became overkill on certain
titles. Also, when the illustrators worked on a nonfiction book, I got
3-5 copies of those, too.
On Fri, 27 Apr 2001, Christina Johnson wrote:
> Does anyone use a standing order system to keep
> current on your series books?
> If so, who do you use?
> We were planning on using B&T, but there seems to be
> some kind of trouble with their system.
> My director and cataloger worked on this for awhile,
> but gave up. I think its been quite some time since
> they actively pursued this and I would like to try
> again.
> TIA
> Christina Johnson
> Lebanon PL
>
>
> __________________________________________________
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--
Nancy Sheehan, Head of Youth Services
Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, Wakefield Massachusetts
sheehan@noblenet.org
North of Boston Library Exchange
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From: CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Chef Hats
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:20:54 CDT
You don't have to put the paper hat attached to the front. You can take the
white paper bacn and a large sheet of with tissue paper unfolded.
staple
the corner/end of the tissue tot he band and then fluff it up.
*****************************
Crystal Kehoe
Bettendorf Public Library
2950 Learning Campus Dr
Bettendorf IA 52722
319-344-4178
Any opinions stated herein are mine only, and do not necessarily reflect the
opinions or policies of the Bettendorf Public Library.
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From: "Ann W. Moore" <SCP_MOORE@sals.edu>
To: PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.ORG
Subject: Library/Book Storytime Fingerplays
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:21:15 CDT
Several people asked me to send my compilation to the list. I was not
able to open at least one attachment due to our archaic e-mail; but
here are the others.
MY BOOK
This is my book; it will open wide
To show the pictures that are inside.
This is my ball, so big and round
To toss in the air or roll on the ground.
Here's my umbrella to keep me dry
When the raindrops fall from the cloudy sky.
This is my kitty; just hear her purr
When I'm gently stroking her soft, warm fur.
IF YOU LIKE THE LIBRARY
sing to "If You're Happy and You Know It"
If you like the library and you know it, clap your hands . . . etc.
If you like books and you know it, clap your hands . . . etc.
READ A BOOK
sing to "Row Row Row Your Boat"
Read, read, read a book, travel anywhere.
World-wide, you decide; a book will take you there.
PEEK INSIDE
I like to peek inside a book
Where all the picture people look.
I like to peek at them and see
If they are looking back at me.
WHERE'S THE BOOK?
sing to "Frere Jacques"; this song went along with "Stella
Louella's
Runaway Book"
Where is _____'s book? (point to child) Where is _____'s book?
(let them tell you where it is)
Under the bed, under the bed. (insert wherever they tell you)
Look high, look low.
Where did _____'s book go?
Here it is--under the bed!
LIBRARY CHANT
this is from Caroline Bauer's Presenting Reader's Theatre Book
Where do you go for poetry? L-I-B-R-A-R-Y
Where do you go for history? ""
Where do you go if you're old and shy?
Where do you go to learn how to fly? L-I-B-R-A-R-Y
That's how you spell it, whatcha gonna tell it?
It's been in your town for a hundred years.
Let's give the library 3 big cheers:
Hip-hip-hurray! (repeat 2 more times)
F-R-I-E-N-D-S Are we gonna be one? Yes yes yes.
" " "
""
"
" " "
of the P-U-B-(huh!) L-I-C L-I-B-R-A-R-Y
L-I-B-R-A-R-Y (repeat 2 more times)
That's how you spell it, now what you going to tell it?
It's been in your town for a hundred years.
Let's give the library 3 big cheers:
Hip-hip-hurray! (repeat 2 more times)
When I say library you say card, Library (card) Library (card)
I got one today and it wasn't too hard, library (card) Library (card)
Big brick building how sweet it looks,
Takes me on in the land of books.
Another user recommended Judy Freeman's book "Hi Ho Librario"
which includes
songs, chants and stories.
Thanks everyone!
Ann W. Moore
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From: "Buchanan, Janice" <JaniceB@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Books about Laura Ingalls Wilder and Her Family
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Dear Collective Brain:
With the proliferation of books about Laura--Little House Chapter Books, and
her family--Martha books, Charlotte books, Caroline books and Rose books, we
have some concerns about where to place all of these books so our patrons
may find them easily. We have decided to shelve them according to
author
(Wilder, Wiley, Wilkes, MacBride), and cross reference all of them in the
computer. So if a patron wants to see all of the Little House books,
she/he
could type in Little House and (hopefully) see a list of Laura books and
books about other family members. If any of you have alternate ways to
do
this, I'd appreciate hearing your brilliant suggestions! Please reply
directly to me. Thanks.
Janice Buchanan
Mount Vernon City Library
Mount Vernon, Washington
janiceb@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us
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From: Beverly Bixler <bbixler@ci.sat.tx.us>
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I also incorporate crafts with my pre-school and school-age storytimes.
However, I have a "craft angel" to help me. She is a senior
citizen
volunteer who works at our library two days a week and mostly assists in
craft preparation. (She also does other tasks when asked). I probably would
not be able to have weekly crafts without her assistance. I also have crafts
that are related to the stories and VERY simple (we use mostly paper,
crayons, glue, stickers, & sequins; occasionally branching out to use
wiggly
eyes, beads, pipe cleaners, etc.) The parents are welcome & usually do
sit
with their children during the storytime and afterwards assist their
children with the craft. The parents are great at encouraging their children
when we do fingerplays & similar activities, also. I couldn't imagine
having
a pre-school storytime without the parents in the room. The crafts for the
school-age are also related to the stories and are only slightly more
involved than the craft for the preschoolers. Some of them also have
parental assistance. As long as our "craft angel" remains with us,
I
anticipate continuing to offer crafts with our storytimes.
Beverly Bixler
San Antonio Public Library, TX
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From: Nancy Sheehan <sheehan@noblenet.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Crafts at Storytime
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:22:17 CDT
People seem to be defensive about doing crafts.
I don't think you can do story time a "wrong" way. The
original question
was, how do you do story time when the craft budget is cut.
The answer is, there are plenty of ways to do it, and just as many people
do crafts as do not.
--
Nancy Sheehan, Head of Youth Services
Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, Wakefield Massachusetts
sheehan@noblenet.org
North of Boston Library Exchange
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From: Joanne Devaney <jdevaney6@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Series Fiction
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:22:35 CDT
Dear Pubyacers,
I have been following the discussion about cataloguing
and shelving series fiction with much interest. I am
currently doing research for a paper on children's
series fiction and their readers.
While reading the discussion, one question that came
to mind was whether the cataloguing and placement of
children's series was a result of underlying
assumptions about the quality or nature of the series
as literature. Can leaving a series with multiple
authors cataloged by author (and thus scattered
throughout the fiction), be seen as a passive effort
to deter the reader from pursuing that series -
encouraging the reader who cannot find more of a
particular series on their own to read something else?
Are there any considerations of the nature or quality
of the series works that come up during the cataloging
decision making process?
Also, I was wondering what you have observed in your
libraries. Do the series readers eventually move on to
"better"/other literature? Or do they remain with
series fiction? Do they change from one series to
another?
Thank you very much in advance from a curious MLS
student. Please send any responses to my personal
e-mail.
Joanne Devany
jdevaney6@yahoo.com
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Summer Reading Question
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:22:52 CDT
Hello...
I am curious to know how many of you out there limit
children in your Summer Reading Programs to reading
library owned materials versus including books from
home, school, etc.
Also if you know the reasoning behind your "policy"
I'd be interested in that as well.
Please reply directly
jbaker93711@yahoo.com
Thanks!
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: ADD and respect
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:23:12 CDT
I apologize that my comments were interpretted this
way...it was in poor taste. My complaint was against
publishers certainly not children. Most kids at this
age level have a limited attention span regardless of
whether they have a disability and it was insensitive
of me to use the reference just to make a point.
please no more flames
"the original author"
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From: Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: SATA books (replacing/eliminating)
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:23:32 CDT
I know this was discussed in some detail several
months ago, and of course I did not save the info.
Have any of you stopped you orders of the Something
About the Author Books? If so, are you happy with
your decision to do so?
Did you replace it with something similar/less costly.
I would like to use the money used for these items
more wisely and in other ways that reflect the
interests of my community and in items that will
actually be used.
TIA
C.Johnson
Lebanon PL
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From: Laurie Magee <magee@AXP.WINNEFOX.ORG>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Standing orders for series books...
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We use BWI and are very happy with it. If there is a series that we
want and they don't handle it they have added it for us in the past.
Laurie
Laurie Magee
Head of Children and Family Outreach Services
Oshkosh Public Library
106 Washington Avenue
Oshkosh WI 54901
920-236-5207 Fax 920-236-5228
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From: "Bloedau, Linda" <LBloedau@ci.oak-ridge.tn.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: computer checkout time
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dear collective brain,
please tell me about using library cards to checkout time on the Internet
computers!!!! What works? What doesn't?
Thanks!
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From: "JANET AKE" <AKEJL@ci.farmers-branch.tx.us>
To: <Pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: standing orders for series books
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:24:30 CDT
We use BWI Books for our series standing orders. They are very easy to
=
work with and will help you set up the order. You can change it
online. =
Their website is www.bwibooks.com.
Janet
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From: Diana Hollingsworth <dhollingsworth@htls.lib.il.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Chef Hats
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:24:56 CDT
Dear Amy,
I was surprised to see that my local Linens N Things carries chef hats as
well
as the chef jackets. I' m sorry I don't remember how much, but it might be
worth checking into if you have a Linens N Things store near you.
Diana
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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: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:25:19 CDT
Protests are great, but we should also praise where appropriate. I
recently met the woman in charge of production and design at
Houghton and complimented her on their bindings. She seemed
quite touched that anyone would notice. So, when you see good
production and design, notice it!
Vicky Smith
vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us
McArthur Library
Biddeford, ME
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From: "June Dunbar" <JDUNBAR@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Standing orders for series books...
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:25:36 CDT
Christina, we've been using BWI for approximately 2 years now for standing =
orders on rack books. The rep I've dealt with is Kathy Novak McKeon.
You may reach her at knovak@bwibooks.com=20
They also have a web site www.bwibooks.com=20
We needed a way to update your paperback series books on a regular basis =
and this has been working well for us. I also have an easy-reader =
standing order with them.
June Dunbar
Vigo County Public Library
jdunbar@vigo.lib.in.us=20
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From: "Kim Flores" <kimf@mail.sgcl.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
@mail.sgcl.org,
<childrens@mail.sgcl.org>
Subject: Stumper
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:26:01 CDT
We have a patron who's looking for a book he remembers from 30
some years ago about a little boy (it might be an American Indian
boy) who wore blue jeans and a headdress with a single feather in
it. It was a Little Golden Book or a book about that size. He
remembers the phrase "little britches" but says it is not the
Ralph Moody books. Any ideas?
Kim Flores
kimf@mail.sgcl.org
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Sent via the Springfield-Greene County Library system at
mail.sgcl.org
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From: Ellen Heaney <eheaney@nwpl.new-westminster.bc.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper: every day a holiday (fwd)
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:26:27 CDT
Thanks to Allison Enger from the Monroe County Library System for her
lightning-quick response to my stumper.
We are sure the book is _Thief of always_ by Clive Barker. (I'll have to
have a quick read before I pass it along the borrower who asked for it.)
Ellen Heaney
Head, Children's Services
New Westminster Public Library
New Westminster, British Columbia
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From: Ellen Heaney <eheaney@nwpl.new-westminster.bc.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: every day a holiday
A young patron is looking for a book we cannot identify. She is 15 and
says
she read this a few years ago, and that it is not Goosebumps or anything
like that.
Plot summary (as she was able to explain it):
several children are lured into a house where, on each visit, it is a
different holiday. They are entertained on Christmas, Valentine's Day etc
but at the end there is something grisly (on Halloween?) and their host
turns out to be some kind of monster.
Sounds like timeless literature to me. Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks.
Ellen Heaney
Head, Children's Services
New Westminster Public Library
New Westminster, British Columbia
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From: "Goff, Joan" <JGoff@roseville.ca.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job Opening
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:26:46 CDT
The City of Roseville, California (near Sacramento) is taking applications
for the temporary position of librarian for the Maidu Branch Library.
Main duties include running the youth department's Summer Reading Program,
serving at the youth and adult reference desks, as needed. Hours are
Tues.
& Wed., 12 noon to 8 pm, Thurs., Fri.& Sat. 9-5.
Master's degree or equivalent is required.
Last day to apply May 11, ending date of job may be July 31 (despite job
announcement to the contrary)
Check out the job announcement at www.roseville.ca.us
and search the
Roseville frame under the subject Jobs/HR. Applications may be filed
online.
Joan Goff, Librarian
City Of Roseville Library, Maidu Branch
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From: "Medford Children's Department" <medchild@jcls.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: STUMPERS-Viking kidnapping
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Hello PUBYACERS. Here's one that's certainly stumping us. Our
patron
remembers a junior book she read at least 10 years ago. A band of
Vikings
invades another village, killing many villagers and kidnapping a girl
(young woman?) A Viking boy in the band becomes "friends"
with the girl,
and they have some adventures, as the Viking ship continues to sail to
other lands. Eventually, they return to the girl's homeland. She
finds
that her family had hidden underground during the raid, and they are
still
alive. One of the characters' names may be something like
"Olaf". Spark
any good memories? We have looked at several Rosemary Sutcliff novels,
but
none seem exactly right. Possibly "The Shield Ring", which
we don't own,
so I can't verify. Please reply directly to us at medchild@jcls.org.
Many
thanks in advance.
Patt Colwell
Jackson County Library
Medford, Oregon
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From: Janet Dickey <doubledog@core.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: AD: New Mystery Kit!
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:27:32 CDT
Hi, All!
I have a new mystery kit: Anyone's Guess #4: "The Pharaoh's Curse"
(She was Queen of the Nile, until the accident....or was it attempted
murder?)
The setting for this mystery is an Egyptian-themed prom, so if you (and
your advisory group) like doing the evidence scenes, you can really go
wild with this one. The victim is injured but recovering at the end. As
in the other kits for teens, there are ten suspects (5 male, 5 female)
and 3 evidence scenes.
My thanks to those of you who have recommended DoubleDog Press kits to
others on this list!
Enjoy!
Janet
Janet Dickey
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From: Suzanne Maryeski <lmaryeski@yahoo.com>
To: Pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Nutmeg Award Ceremony, May 4 in Farmington, CT
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:27:56 CDT
The Farmington Public Schools and the Farmington
Library are pleased and excited to jointly host
Connecticut's 2001 Nutmeg Children's Book Award
Ceremony and you are all invited to attend.
The ceremony is free of charge but reservations are
necessary.
Date: Friday, May 4, 2001
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Irving A. Robbins Middle School
20 Wolf Pit Road
Farmington, CT 06032
Lee Wardlaw, author of the 2001 Nutmeg Award winner
101 WAYS TO BUG YOUR PARENTS, will be coming from
California to receive her award and be available to
sign copies of her books. She is the author of 23
books for children, ranging from picture books to
young adult novels.
Over 17,000 students in Connecticut in grades 4-6
voted in this year's Nutmeg contest.
Raffle: A hard-cover copy of each of the ten book
titles nominated for the 2002 Nutmeg Award will be
given away.
Refreshments: Ms. Wardlaw also wrote WE ALL SCREAM
FOR ICE CREAM! and ice cream sundaes will be served.
Book Sale: Ms. Wardlaw's books and copies of the new
Nutmeg book titles nominated for the 2002 Nutmeg Award
will be available for purchase.
Entertainment: Mark Shepard of DrumSongStory will
provide entertainment featuring drums,
folk tales and original songs before and after the
ceremony.
We encourage all librarians, teachers, students in
grades four to six, and all others to attend this fun
evening!
To RSVP
Contact: Suzanne Maryeski, Farmington Library
Phone: 860-673-6791
Fax: 860-675-7148
Email: smaryeski@farmington.lib.ct.us
Directions to award site:
http://www.farmington.lib.ct.us
The Nutmeg Award encourages children in grades 4-6 to
read qualityliterature and to choose their favorite
from a list of ten nominated titles. Jointly sponsored
by CLA (Connecticut Library Association) and
CEMA (Connecticut Educational Media Association), the
Nutmeg Committee is comprised of children's
librarians, school library media specialists and
teachers.
All books nominated for the award must be a work of
fiction with appealfor readers in grades 4-6, be
written by an author who currently resides in the
United States, and be first published no more than
fiveyears before the date of selection. Books must
also be well written with strong characterization, a
vivid setting, striking language, a well constructed
plot and a plausible conclusion.
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Mountain Plains Library Association Resolution
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:28:15 CDT
Mountain Plains Library Association
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/mplaresolution.html
For the entire list, see
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/stateresolutionscipa.html=20
_________
Don Wood
Program Officer/Communications
American Library Association
Office for Intellectual Freedom
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
1-800-545-2433, ext. 4225
Fax: 312-280-4227
dwood@ala.org
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/
http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipalegalfund.html
intellectual freedom @ your library
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: California and North Dakota: Two More Resolutions Supporting
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:28:33 CDT
California Library Association
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/californiaresolution.html=20
North Dakota Library Association
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/northdakotaresolution.html=20
For the entire list, see
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/stateresolutionscipa.html=20
_________
Don Wood
Program Officer/Communications
American Library Association
Office for Intellectual Freedom
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
1-800-545-2433, ext. 4225
Fax: 312-280-4227
dwood@ala.org
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/
http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipalegalfund.html
intellectual freedom @ your library
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