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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and
Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
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Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 12:19 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 448
PUBYAC Digest 448
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Harry Potter Party Problems
by "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
2) Re: My first Story time
by "Lisa Herald" <LHERALD@vigo.lib.in.us>
3) Re: My first Story time
by MWi731@aol.com
4) Re: My first Story time
by "Heather Robinson" <heather@elgin.net>
5) Re: PR: NPR reporter & ``off-the-beaten-path`` request
by Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
6) RE: SRP Themes & Vendors
by "Sean P. S. George" <sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us>
7) Re: My first Story time
by "Robin L. Gibson" <gibsonro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
8) Re: My first Story time
by Jennifer Parker <jmpwel@yahoo.com>
9) Re: ADD and respect
by "Kim Jones" <ccplkids@hotmail.com>
10) missing books
by "Children's Department" <children@wlaf.lib.in.us>
11) Reader's Advisory workshop
by Kimberlee Ried <kried@kckpl.lib.ks.us>
12) Re: classics for 2nd and 3rd graders
by "Kim Jones" <ccplkids@hotmail.com>
13) RE: My first Story time
by "Jill Olson" <jilolson@kcls.org>
14) RE: Harry Potter Party Problems
by "Dawn Sardes" <Dawn.Sardes@euclid.lib.oh.us>
15) Re: My first Story time
by Nancy Berghoef <holnb@lakeland.lib.mi.us>
16) Questions for the group
by "Libberton, Gayle" <GLibberton@plcmc.org>
17) Re: My first Story time
by "Julie Blaylock" <bdljulieb@hotmail.com>
18) teen volunteer responses - Thank You!
by "ldhodges" <ldhodges@cox-internet.com>
19) Re: My first Story time
by Louise Moroses <bfldjroom@yahoo.com>
20) Re: Crafts at storytimes
by pat powers <opat49@yahoo.com>
21) RE: Summer Reading Question
by JANE BAIRD <LIJHB@library.ci.anchorage.ak.us>
22) RE: easy reader collection
by "Lois Morse" <loism@alpha1.rpls.lib.il.us>
23) CLN: Children's Literature Navigator II
by "Denise I. Matulka" <dimatulka@alltel.net>
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From: "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: Harry Potter Party Problems
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 01:06:03 CDT
Frankly, Belinda, I say go ahead with your party and have fun! The
fact that the parents had to sign their kids up means they want their kids
to attend. Those that did not sign their children up don't want their
kids
to attend (or did not sign up in time) and you can have another similar
event associated with another book at another time for them. It's not
as
though your library is forcing patrons to be exposed to the book, these
parents chose to attend. Have a copy of your collection development
policy
on hand and review your reconsideration policy. They have a right to
complain, but not force their views on others. Keep your cool and do
your
homework now so you'll feel confident about defending your choices, if the
need arise. Good luck and tell us how it goes.
My opinion only.....
My views do not necessarily reflect those of the library.........but
we've had our own challenge cases and I think they do a great job here
handling these types of things.
Denise M. Pulgino Stout
Youth Services Outreach Librarian
dpstout@ccls.org
Why do dragons have long tails? They can't remember short stories!
"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a
dog, it's too
dark to read." Groucho Marx
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Belinda Sakowski [SMTP:sakowski@grayson.edu]
> Sent: Friday, May 11, 2001 9:00 AM
> To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Subject: Harry Potter Party Problems
>
> Dear Generous and all sharing ones,
>
> Many times I have read with interest about Harry Potter parties.
Our
> Friends group decided to host one ( I don't have to do a thing except
be
> there for the fun). It is taking place after library hours in one
weeks
> time. We now find ourselves in the middle of a mess. I'm
curious to know
> what experiences others have had with anti Harry Potter groups.
We have
> never had anyone contest the books ( until now). It seems once
the
> article
> came out in the paper about the program we have been hit with hate mail
> and
> people coming in to complain. I must say that the host for the
party is a
> Presbyterian minister's wife and several members of their church are
> volunteering to help. Parents had to sign their children up for
the event
> and reservations filled up in 3 days. Right now the program is
still a go
> but we have been informed that a formal complaint has been filed with
the
> mayor and we expect this to be a topic of concern at the next city
council
> meeting (4 days before the program). I should say that our
library is a
> department of the city and that we are a small town of 35,000. I
can't
> believe we would be an isolated case. How about it? Care to share
your
> experiences? Contact me, Belinda, at sakowski@grayson.edu
TIA
> Belinda Sakowski
E-Mail: sakowski@grayson.edu
> Sherman Public Library Phone:
(903)892-7240
> 421 N. Travis
Fax: (903) 892-7101
> Sherman, Texas 75090
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From: "Lisa Herald" <LHERALD@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: My first Story time
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Dear Wanda,
Even though I am an experienced teacher and long time librarian, doing my =
first storytime had me in a puddle of nervous perspiration! What did I =
learn? Neither the kids nor the parents noticed I was sweaty and nervous--t=
hey just accepted me and appreciated my efforts. Everyone just came to =
have fun and never minded if something didn't work out perfectly. Often, I =
would sing a little song with them and wondered if they enjoyed it or not. =
Then one day, I left the song out. A little four year old girl came up to =
me and said, "Why didn't you sing today? I love to sing with you!"
So, TRY =
to relax (easier said than done), know that others have shared your =
anxiety, and know that you will do fine!
For your first few story times, choose books you like and develop a theme =
around them. For example, I love Cynthia Rylant and Eve Bunting books. So =
I might make it a "Meet the Author" story time. Tell the kids why
you love =
the books you do. I often point out my favorite picture in the book or =
even my favorite phrase. You will be amazed how the kids respond to this! =
For your next few, choose kid-tested time-honored favorite topics: =
dinosaurs, dogs, silly animal stories, holidays, etc. If you need some =
titles, I'll be happy to recommend some to you.
Good luck in your new endeavor! Lisa Herald
>>> "Wanda Jones" <wjones98@hotmail.com>
05/11/01 11:01AM >>>
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 01:07:02 CDT
I was the same way. I did stories as a library assistant 10 years
before I
did stories again for children as a librarian. The only thing that I
can
suggest is that you be yourself. I was the most afraid of them
laughing at
me because I can't sing! And here I was singing to them! But, it
went
smoothly! And once you get past this one, the rest will SAIL along!
GOOD LUCK!
As for a book, Watch Out Big Bro is Coming has been VERY successful for me,
because the kids participate.
Or Bark George!
Michele Wilson
Children's Librarian
Arlington Public Library
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From: "Heather Robinson" <heather@elgin.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: My first Story time
Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 01:07:43 CDT
Wanda,
Believe me, we've all been there....What comes to mind, off the top of =
my head, is Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathan London, Big Fat Worm by =
Nancy Van Laan (can use the different characters to do lots of songs and =
fingerplays), The Wide-Mouth Frog by Keith Faulkner, Do Pigs Have =
Stripes? by Melanie Walsh, Bark, George by Jules Feiffer, Click, Clac, =
Moo Cows that Type by Doreen Cronin, Tuesday by David Wiesner (love =
making up their own story...if the group is old enough). I could
go on =
and on. Hang in there, you do get more and more comfortable as you go
=
along. People at PUBYAC can give you all sorts of help so just ask.
If =
I can ever be of assistance, personally, you know where to find me.
Heather Robinson,
heather@elgin.net
St. Thomas Public Library,
St. Thomas, Ontario
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From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: PR: NPR reporter & ``off-the-beaten-path`` request
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 01:08:21 CDT
Well, so far, 5 out of 6 copies of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
are
overdue/billed; 3 out of 6 copies of HP and the Sorcerers Stone, and 3 out
of 8
copies of HP and the Goblet of Fire. For some reason, Prisoner of Azkabhan
isn't
missing any copies, which is a good thing, since it isn't out in paperback
yet.
Mary Ann Gilpatrick
Lisa Herald wrote:
> Two days ago I attempted to help a patron who wanted a copy of
"Where the
=
> Sidewalk Ends" by Shel Silverstein. To my amazement, 8 of the 15
copies in
=
> the system were marked missing or long overdue or some variation! Lisa
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From: "Sean P. S. George" <sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: SRP Themes & Vendors
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 01:08:53 CDT
Hi Sherelle,
This year the statewide themes for Louisiana are "Zip into the
Future--READ" for the kids program, and "READ Beyond the Outer
Limits" for
the teens.
As for vendors, in Louisiana our State Library has a wonderful Youth
Services Consultant (Gale Criswell) who oversees the production of art to
go with our themes, and the printed supplies using that art. So there
are
stat-bid vendors that produce the reading logs, certificates, bookmarks,
posters, and t-shirts for the kids' theme, and reading logs, bookmarks and
posters for the teen theme. The difference in what is produced for kids vs.
teens is a result of the lack of library systems doing teen programming.
So those of us who do run teen programs have to come up with our own
sources for additional items. This year I am producing teen
certificates I
designed myself, printed on some very cool metallic silver paper from Red
River Paper. As the top incentive for both the kids and the teens, we
present medals (1-3/4" gold-tone metal on a 30" neck ribbon).
In the past
we have gotten our medals from RapidRibbons, but they recently raised their
prices out of our range, so we are using AD Trophy this year for a similar
style medal at a much lower price. I hope their product and service are as
satisfactory as their prices, but that remains to be seen. BTW, I have
listed the vendors and their web addresses at the bottom of this e-mail.
There is also a New Orleans area novelty vendor (Big Wheel Novelties) that
has produced a few extra items to go with our kids' themes the last few
years. This year they have two sizes of stickers, pencils, temporary
tattoos, magnets, buttons, "weepuls", and squeeze bottles.
We don't use
any of those items in our system, but I've seen them and they look great.
Red River Paper- www.redriverpaper.com
RapidRibbons- www.rapidribbons.com
AD Trophy- www.adtrophy.com
Big Wheel Novelties- www.bigwheelnovelties.com
Hope this helps.
--Sean
^^^^^^^^^^^^
Sean P. S. George
Youth Services Coordinator
St. Charles Parish (LA) Library
985-785-8464
-----Original Message-----
From: Sherelle Harris <sherelle_npl@yahoo.com>
To: Pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Summer Reading Themes and Vendors
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Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 22:07:52 CDT
Hi:
Can you share with me the summer reading themes you
will use for 2001 and the names and phone numbers of
summer reading program vendors who have met your
satisfaction.
Thanks,
Sherelle
Sherelle_npl@yahoo.com
=====
"You can tell the ideals of a nation by its advertisements."
- Norman Douglas( 1868-1952)
Sherelle Harris
S. Norwalk Branch Library
10 Washington Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
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From: "Robin L. Gibson" <gibsonro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: My first Story time
Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 01:11:37 CDT
My best advice is to pick a story you love -- and practice it. You don't
have to do anything fancy (voices, etc.), just tell it with feeling -- and
the kids will pick up on your enthusiasm. Children this age love to be read
too and aren't critical or skeptical, like older children might be -- so
don't be scared. Have fun!
Robin
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From: Jennifer Parker <jmpwel@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: My first Story time
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 01:12:15 CDT
Hello,
Good luck with your first story time!! Just remember
to have FUN and I am sure that you wil be a hit. One
favorite story of mine and my 3 year old daughter is
The Napping House by Audrey Wood. It is a really cute
cumulative story.
Hope that was a help.
Jennifer Parker
jmpwel@yahoo.com
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From: "Kim Jones" <ccplkids@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: ADD and respect
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 01:12:54 CDT
Ditto from me.
Mother of an ADD multiple hanicapped child
ex-English teacher and
current special needs advocate
as well as currrent children's librarian
Kim Jones
cymjones@hotmail.com
----Original Message Follows----
From: Victoria Miller <millerv@mail.camden.public.lib.ga.us>
Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: ADD and respect
Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 22:12:07 CDT
I agree with you Lori. Melissa has had more than her share of
judgemental
verbal abuse the past few days. Can we PLEASE give this topic a rest?
I
don't agree with what she said and I don't believe this was the right forum
for her comments, but I do defend her 1st amendment right to say it.
Victoria
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From: "Children's Department" <children@wlaf.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: missing books
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 01:13:18 CDT
We seem to have the same problem here, with books on witchcraft and wicca
disappearing. We have had several copies of The Anarchist's Cookbook
leave, even though they are kept behind the front desk. We also have
copies of books used in the local high school or in a Purdue class leave,
currently To Kill a Mockingbird is in great demand. Also the E edition
of
the encyclopedia. We keep a block of wood where it would be with a
message
to get it at the front desk. No idea why, maybe Egypt reports?
We have had only one or two copies of Harry Potter disappear, but a shelver
found a CD version of the first book (which we knew was missing) hidden
behind some books in the fairy tale section. I've heard that the
people
who want to ban Harry Potter would not steal the books, but have no qualms
in hiding them. Has this happened to anyone else.
Pam
West Lafayette Indiana Public Library
children@wlaf.lib.in.us
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From: Kimberlee Ried <kried@kckpl.lib.ks.us>
To: yalsa-bk@ala.org, pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Reader's Advisory workshop
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 01:13:54 CDT
Please excuse cross postings.
Dear all,
A colleague and I are going to be presenting a day long workshop, in our
metro area, in late August regarding YA and Adult fiction reader's
advisory. We will present the history of reader's advisory and some of
the basics. However, we do want to jazz it up a bit and make sure we
satisfy those attending.
If you were attending such a workshop, what would you want to see, what
would you want your staff to know, learn about, be entertained by,
etc...? Also, would you want handouts on suggested book lists, hint
and
tips, exhibit and display ideas, etc...?
Please reply off list to me! Will post responses at a later date.
Thank you for your help.
Kimberlee Ried
YA Library Specialist
Kansas City, Kansas Public Library
625 Minnesota Ave.
Kansas City, KS 66101
Ph. 913.551.3280
Fax 913.279.2032
Email: kried@kckpl.lib.ks.us
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From: "Kim Jones" <ccplkids@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: classics for 2nd and 3rd graders
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 01:14:10 CDT
Could you use the H.W. Wilson Company's "Children's Catalog" as it
contains
core literature. Also the 398.2's is a good starting point, then maybe
checking for variations of the titles with your picture book collection for
appropriate age level reading?
Kim Jones
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From: "Jill Olson" <jilolson@kcls.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: My first Story time
Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 01:14:36 CDT
Children LOVE to be read to. They will LOVE you if you: 1) pick
a story
you like, 2) practice it ahead of time so you are comfortable reading it, 3)
read with expression, 4) make sure everyone gets a chance to see the
pictures, and 5) don't read too fast! If you are reading to a
"class" in a
preschool or school, the teachers should be there to provide support and any
"crowd control" that might be necessary.
Here's some books for the 4-5 year old group I really enjoy using:
The Old Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle by Margaret Read
MacDonald
Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock by Eric Kimmel
Nathaniel Willy, Scared Silly by Judith Mathews
Snap! by Marcia Vaughan
Borreguita and the Coyote by Verna Aardema
Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag
Have fun and best wishes.
____________________________________________
Jill Olson
Children Outreach Librarian
King County Library System
960 Newport Way NW
Issaquah, Washington 98027
Phone: 425-369-3323
1-877-905-2009 ext. 3323
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From: "Dawn Sardes" <Dawn.Sardes@euclid.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Harry Potter Party Problems
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 01:15:03 CDT
I had a Harry Potter Day during library hours on Presidents Day. The
event
had space for 40, and it filled in advance.
Yours is a pre-registration only event held after hours?? Just tell
them to
not register their kids for it and to not allow them to come. It is
sad
that a few religious fanatics can go around spoiling the fun of others.
What assholes.
(pardon my French)
Dawn Sardes
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From: Nancy Berghoef <holnb@lakeland.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: My first Story time
Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 01:15:24 CDT
Wanda--
First of all try to relax and have fun with it.
Secondly, make sure you pick books that you love. There are three of
us
here that do storytimes and we all have different favorites!
I do a story time for 3, 4 and 5 years olds.
Mostly I like to read
short books with a lot of rhyme in them. Big, bright pictures are also
a plus.
My list of sure fire crowd pleasers includes:
Whose Mouse Are You? - Kraus
Silly Sally - Wood
No, David - Shannon
Twist With A Burger, Jitter With A bug - Lowery
Owl Babies - Waddell
Hi, Pizza Man! - Walter
Pete's A Pizza - Steig
Hope this is helpful!
Nancy B.
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From: "Libberton, Gayle" <GLibberton@plcmc.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Questions for the group
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We've been asked by our Library Board to re-examine some of our policies. We
would appreciate knowing if your library has borrowing restrictions for
youth under 18? And if so, are these restrictions determined by your library
or the parents? Do they apply to all types of materials or just certain
collections (videos, Cd Roms, etc.)? You may email me privately. Thanks.
Gayle Libberton
glibberton@plcmc.org
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From: "Julie Blaylock" <bdljulieb@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: My first Story time
Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 01:16:13 CDT
Dear Wanda
Hi! Congratulations on doing your first storytime. I've been doing storytime
at our library for almost a year now, and I love it! The best thing about
this age group is that they love whatever you do. They don't complain about
how boring you are, or say, "this is stupid," like the older kids
sometimes
do. They just love being read to! As far as what stories are good, I don't
have a particular best story, but from experience I've learned that this age
group likes stories that aren't too long, and they like big, colorful
pictures in the books. Also, if you ask simple questions concerning the
story as you're reading, they love to answer! Good luck, and have a great
time!</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Julie Blaylock-Children's Librarian, Buchanan District Library,
Buchanan, MI <
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From: "ldhodges" <ldhodges@cox-internet.com>
To: <tagad-l@topica.com>
Subject: teen volunteer responses - Thank You!
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Huge thanks to everyone who took time to respond through email or fax.
I
really appreciate it and you helped me out a lot. Here are the responses I
got. I left in contact information where available. If anyone
needs the
attachments (I got several), please contact me directly and I will send them
to you.
Thanks again!
Lori Hodges
College Station Public Library
ldhodges@cox-internet.com
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We run a summer volunteer program and have for several years. Attached is
the main handout that we give out during our orientation. We discuss not
only what is in the handout but library arrangement and call numbers, give
them a simple test to determine their library knowledge and take a full tour
of the library. Hope this helps.
Cindy Heinig
Cocoa Beach Public Library
_________________________________________________________________
We hold an orientation for our Volunteens in May. We've had a great
time
with the kids. One of the games that we use to break the ice is a puzzle
race. We take posters (if we can spare them) or make banners on the
computer with the SRP logo and have team races to put them together.
We
have also played 'HA HA' . This is a game where the kids lie on the
floor
in a zig zag pattern from one end of the room to another. Pick an end to
start with and have that person say 'ha' the next person says ha ha and so
on. We usually get to the seventh kid before they all break out
laughing.
It's a great way to break the ice.
Beth McFarland
Youth Services
Westland Area Library
Columbus Ohio
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An ice-breaker I've done with my volunteers was to have pairs of chairs
facing
each other in a circle (like spokes of a wheel). Everybody sits facing
a
partner. I give them a topic to discuss, like what grade they
were in
school
this past year and how it went. Then I'll play music (on a boombox)
for a
minute or so. They walk in circles in opposite directions until the
music
stops. They sit down facing a new partner, and I give them a new topic
to
discuss, like what all they'll be doing this summer. You can do this
several
times until everyone gets to know several people.
Another mixer activity I did that may seem young-ish, but that worked well
was
the game where everyone gets a name taped to their back and they have to
guess
who they are by asking questions of the other folks. You could do book
characters, authors, or historical figures, etc. It was fun to do
non-humans
like Mickey Mouse, etc. You have to be careful that the names are ones
they'll
all recognize.
Another activity I did was an "around the world" quiz game to
practice
shelf-reading skills. I made up little strips with call numbers on
them in
pairs that would be near each other on the shelf and maybe confusing to
shelfread. The volunteers sat around a table. One person stands
up behind
the
chair of the next person. I hold up a pair of call numbers and it's a
contest
between those two to see who can say first which call number would go first
(you
could hold them one above the other, and they could call out "top"
or
"bottom"). The winner of that one stands behind the next
person's chair,
and
it's a contest between them, and so on around the table. I like this
wayof
playing a quiz game, and it would be even more fun with something other than
call numbers...
Another one: all the volunteers sit on chairs in a circle. You
call out,
for
example, switch if you are wearing anything blue. All the people
wearing
something blue need to get up and scramble for another chair. If you
do a
few
that don't apply to you, they can get the hang of it and all get a seat.
Then
do one you that applies to you too, and then one of the teens is
"it" and
has to
call out the next one. This can be a lot of fun and can be a way to
get to
know
each other. Like, get up if you like chocolate, get up if you have a
younger
sibling, get up if you play a musical instrument, etc.
Charlotte Gerstein, YA Librarian
Benicia Public Library
150 East L Street
Benicia, CA 94510-3281
(707) 746-4345
(707) 747-8122 (fax)
cgerstei@snap.lib.ca.us
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For icebreakers, I've come up with a list of things, and they get to call
out which they prefer. For example, "Coke or Pepsi",
"Nike or Adidas",
"Backstreet Boys or 'N Sync". You'd be surprised how
strongly these teens
feel about pop culture!
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I just took over our (Carmel Clay Public Library's) Teen Volunteer Corps
(TVC), so am still working on updating our manual and planning our
orientation meetings for the summer. But in the meantime, if you would
like me to send you a copy of our new application brochure, I'd be happy
to. Please send me your snail mail address offlist.
The main part of the brochure is a checklist of possible volunteer
opportunities. Teens can check what they're interested in without
making a
firm commitment yet.
Things on the checklist include: helping at the YA Summer Reading
Desk,
reading aloud to little kids during the monthly "Read Aloud
Roundup,"
creating artwork for booklists and program props, shelf-reading, book
cleaning, typing, being a program assistant, being an English conversatio
buddy, being a Math Homework Helper during the school year (must be in
grade 11 or 12), previewing and writing reviews of videos and DVDs with
Mari Hardacre, Young Adult Services Manager (must be 13 or older and have
parental permission).
There is also space for teens to tell us about skills or interests that
they have that might be of use to the library.
In the past, the Young Adult Department used volunteers only in the summer,
but now we would like to offer volunteer opportunities for teens throughout
the year.
You and I know that volunteering helps teens meet their developmental needs
but teens themselves give any number of reasons why they do it. In
fact,
if you haven't already asked it during your interview process, it might be
an easy get-to-know-each-other question to ask at your first meeting:
"Why
are you volunteering at the library? What do you hope to get out of
this
experience?" Their answers will not only be an ice-breaker but
will also
give you clues about how to make volunteering a win-win experience for
everyone.
I send a letter (easily personalized on the computer) to each member of the
TVC each month, thanking him or her for their donations of time the
previous month (if any) and telling about upcoming needs for volunteers.
If a teen is interested, he or she calls or emails us to sign up for that
activity. THAT's when the firm commitment comes in. We tell
people that
we're counting on them to be where they said they would be and when.
And
we are! None of the volunteer opportunities are busy work.
Teens sign in and out to keep track of the hours they have donated.
They
wear a button that says "Teen Volunteer Corps." We are
planning special
recognition parties for them, in addition to the library's annual Volunteer
Appreciate Tea for all library volunteers.
My hero/mentor/role model for volunteer management is Nancy Stephenson,
Manager of Volunteer Services for the Indianapolis-Marion County Public
Library system. She helped me tremendously when I was supervising the
LEGO(tm) MINDSTORMS(tm) robotics area volunteers at the Glendale branch of
that library system. She told me that a classic book, and still worth
reading, was _The Effective Management of Volunteer Programs_, by Wilson,
Marlene. (Boulder, Colo. : Volunteer Management Associates, c1976.)
As I said, I'm still working on our volunteer manual, but it will include
things like dress code, job description(s), what to do if you have an
emergency and can't come when you said you would come, and so on.
Good luck with your program. I am very interested in learning about
others' programs, too.
Best wishes,
Hope Baugh
Young Adult Services Librarian
Carmel Clay Public Library
Carmel, IN
hbaugh@carmel.lib.in.us
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One of my favorite icebreakers for YAs is borrowed from the Sylvia Beech Inn
in Portland OR. They have dinner guests play a game called "two truths
and a
lie." Each person has to make three statements about themselves - one
of
which is false, and the rest of the group has to guess which statement is
the
lie. Good way to learn interesting facts about the members of the group and
it also gives the kids the opportunity to be "creative".
Renee J. Vaillancourt
Library Consultant
248A. N. Higgins Ave. #145
Missoula MT 59802
librenee@aol.com
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Hi All,
I have teen volunteers year-round. Since we've had some negative
experiences with volunteers in the past, instead of a group sign-up and
orientation, I interview each volunteer (with their parent present if they
are under 16). Attached is the guideline sheet I give out at the
interview,
along with the city's boilerplate Rules for Volunteers, which I don't have
in a digital format, but would be happy to fax to anyone who's interested.
Merideth Jenson-Benjamin
Young Adult Librarian
Youth Services Volunteer Coordinator
Glendale Public Library
mjenson-benjamin@ci.glendale.az.us
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For opening games, I usually just do that thing with a list of activities
and characteristics to find someone else in the group who has done or is
similar to them. That game where you write "Find someone who has
seen a
Bulls game, or who has driven a car, etc." This gives me time to
get last
minute applications assigned into jobs for the summer.
But this summer I think I may make little cards with famous teens pictures
on them, like trading cards, and they have to find someone who has the same
characteristics on their individual card. Or give each person a
different
set of characteristics and see how many people they can get to match each
one. For example, if someone has "is over 5 feet tall, likes
chocolate ice
cream, and owns a BMX bike, they have to get as many signatures as they can
of people who have all 3 of those traits. I used this as a
bachelorette
party game this weekend as a way to get guys to buy the bride a drink.
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This one is very simple. Decide on a category - movie titles, book titles,
names of animals...whatever. Write down one name per index card. Pair your
teens into 2 people who don't know each other. Tape an index card on the
back of each teen. They must ask yes/no questions with their partner to try
to find out what is taped on their back. Sometimes they guess it pretty
quick but other times it takes them awhile. Granted, they don't find out
much about each other but it breaks the ice and then they can talk while the
rest of the group is still decoding their card.
Mary Schrader
Oakland (CA) Public Library
bills@sirius.com
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From: Louise Moroses <bfldjroom@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
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Here a couple of suggestions that you might want to
read to your pre schoolers. Bark George by Jules
Feiffer, The very quiet cricket by Eric Carle (this
book has sound effects when you open the last page,
and Rainbow fish by Marcus Pfister. These are sure to
be a hit. Our kids seem to enjoy these books. They
might even tell you some stories even in the middle of
your story time. Hope all goes well.
The Bergenfield Public Library and Information Center
Bergenfield, NJ
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From: pat powers <opat49@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Crafts at storytimes
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 01:17:52 CDT
One way we have solved some of the craft dilemna at
storytime is by providing materiels and instruction
for a take home craft. this still requires prep time,
but our staff is great at pitching in. We now
accommodate more children at story hour itself because
we are not supervising children doing the crafts,
which requires more hands than the storytelling.
Though some moms grumbled at first this has actually
become quite popular. the craft is always related in
some way to the stories we tell. For example we are
doing a series of farm stories. We read the Rickety
Barn Show and gave the pattern to make an oak tag
barn. Each week we'll give paterns and materiels for
popsicle stick puppets of farm animals and the kids
can put on their on puppet shows of their favorite
farm stories.
Pat Powers, Tewksbury Public Library
--- Marge Tassione <tassione@sls.lib.il.us>
wrote:
> Victoria, I do not do storytimes at our library, I
> work with mostly K-6
> programming. What a great idea to have the moms
> come back in to help with
> the craft. Storytimes are sometimes very hectic
> here and it's nice to have
> several extra pairs of hands--plus a super way to
> get to know new moms. I'm
> passing this on to our storytime person. Even if
> you use glue in a
> craft--mom is there to carry it out of the room.
> You belong in the
> storytime hall of fame!
> Margaret Tassione
> tassione@sls.lib.il.us
>
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From: JANE BAIRD <LIJHB@library.ci.anchorage.ak.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Summer Reading Question
Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 01:18:24 CDT
We are in the process of purchasing a new (more portable) puppet theatre.
I know we had a discussion some time back on lightweight stages, perhaps
made of plastic tubing, but I don't recall where people said they were
able to purchase these stages. If anyone can help, I would appreciate
it.
Jane Baird
Young Adult Librarian
Z.J. Loussac Public Library
Anchorage Alaska
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From: "Lois Morse" <loism@alpha1.rpls.lib.il.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: easy reader collection
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Pat,
Lincoln Library, Springfield's Public Library, has an easy reading section.
All books in this section are labeled with "JE" (for Juvenile
Easy). Books
are filed by author's last name and include only fictional works. All
nonfiction easy readers are interfiled by Dewey in Juvenile Non-fiction
section. Reading level in the JE section is from very beginning
controlled
vocabulary readers to short easy chapter books (about ending 2nd grade
level).
Easy's could possibly be filed two other ways...by series or by reading
level. Criteria would include vocabulary, size of print, white space,
illustrations, book length, words per page, sentence structure. This
works
for us.
Lois Morse
Assistant Director
Lincoln Library
Springfield, IL 62701
loism@rpls.lib.il.us
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of PAT MARTIN, RED WING PUBLIC LIBRARY, MINNESOTA
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2001 11:00 AM
To: PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.ORG
Subject: easy reader collection
I am thinking about pulling all the "easy reader" or beginning
chapter books
that newly independent readers (or their parents) ask for, and forming a
separate collection. I know many of you already have this. What
I would
like
to know is what has worked best as far as how it is organized and labelled,
as well as the criteria for putting a book in that collection. Your
help
and
ideas are greatly appreciated!
Please email me at
patm@selco.lib.mn.us
Thanks.
Pat Martin
Red Wing Public Library
Red Wing, MN
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From: "Denise I. Matulka" <dimatulka@alltel.net>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: CLN: Children's Literature Navigator II
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 01:19:23 CDT
Dear PUBYACers:
THANK YOU for the dozens of positive emails about CLN: Children's
Literature Navigator!!! I was overcome by the reception!! It also
greatly impressed my professor ;)
CLN, as I stated, was created for a class, but the topic was built
around the sites I have been collecting for some time. Most of the other
children's literature "guides" out there are repetitive. In
addition, I
HATE when I find a page with a link that is DEAD!! How frustrating!!! I
also think it is important to continually update.
I wanted to give librarians something they could depend on, a site
that
would be current and regularly updated. Part of the project was to
defend the decision to just maintain links as opposed to providing
commentary and lists. For example: Why maintain a list of Caldecott
winners when a current link to the source (ALSC) provides all the
information? I also chose to make CLN one (1) page, with adequate (I
hope) navigation so that users don't get lost in a myriad of pages.
LET ME KNOW IF YOU THINK IT NEEDS RE-ORGANIZING. THIS PAGE IS FOR YOUR
BENEFIT, NOT MINE!!!
This summer I am heading for Roanoke, VA to attend the Children's
Literature master's program at Hollins University. It is the perfect
compliment for my MS in library and information sciences. Saying I
love
children's literature is rather an understatement. I see myself as a
resource for librarians, and I am rewarded by making life easier for all
the busy children's and YA librarians.
THANK YOU FOR YOU KIND WORDS......
_______________________________________________________________________
Denise I. Matulka
Graduate School of Library and Information Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign IL 61820
matulka@uiuc.edu
dimatulka@alltel.net
Picturing Books: A Web Site About Picture Books
http://www.geocities.com/dimatulka/
Children's Literature Navigator
http://www.geocities.com/childlitnavigator/
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