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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, May 24, 2001 1:46 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 458
PUBYAC Digest 458
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Thanks
by "Kathy Graham" <grahamka@sls.lib.il.us>
2) shelf reading guidelines
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
3) chocolate party!
by "Ruhama J. Kordatzky" <rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us>
4) Read To Me SRC Parent Suggestions
by "Elaine Moustakas" <elainem9@hotmail.com>
5) Please post - Lib I Ref/YA North Bend, WA
by "Christy Strzelecki" <cstrzele@kcls.org>
6) Filmmakers and poets for children
by Sherelle Harris <sherelle_npl@yahoo.com>
7) Daycares at Programs
by Kim <kok@lacrosse.lib.wi.us>
8) binding question compliled
by Andrea Terry <cavgrads97@yahoo.com>
9) Stumper - Bleeding heart flower princess
by Chris Mallo <chrism@grrl.lib.mn.us>
10) Re: states booklist--LONG!!!
by "Brenda Evans Childrens Librarian" <chroom@seidata.com>
11) Stumper -- 8th Grade Fiction about 1700's
by "Grant, Sara" <scgrant@city.surrey.bc.ca>
12) STUMPER: dragon in a lightning storm
by Robin Shtulman <shtulman@erving.com>
13) Stumper solved
by Robin Shtulman <shtulman@erving.com>
14) STUMPER:soda pop from faucets
by BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
15) Role models in contemporary juvenile fiction
by "Martha LaVallee" <mlavalle@ansernet.rcls.org>
16) Solved: Feminist Fairy Tale Stumper
by ILefkowitz@aol.com
17) Snowman stumper solved
by "Terri Anderson" <terran@chippewalibrary.org>
18) Stumper - Answered
by Zaklina Gallagher <zgallagh@dcc.govt.nz>
19) Bib request--New England girls
by "Patricia LaTerza" <platerza@leaplibraries.org>
20) Bubble machine and dog stumper answer
by Selma Levi <slevi@mail.pratt.lib.md.us>
21) stumper
by "Laurie Rose" <lrose@orono.lib.me.us>
22) survivor program compilation (long)
by "Adrian Public Librray" <adrian@monroe.lib.mi.us>
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From: "Kathy Graham" <grahamka@sls.lib.il.us>
To: "pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Thanks
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Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:37:05 CDT
Thanks to all of you who responded to my query about music CD's vs. =
tapes for kids. You've all been very helpful. The concensus
seems to =
be that: 1. CD's do circulate just as well as tapes for kids; 2. Tapes =
are getting harder to find & will be phased out just as vinyl was.
An =
interesting side discussion ensued: BOT vs. CD's. The majority of
you =
seem to prefer BOT!
Thanks for your feedback. You've helped me make my decision to
go =
ahead w/CD's!
Kathy Graham
Youth Services
Broadview Public Library
2226 S. 16th Ave.
Broadview, Il 60155
708-345-1325
grahamka@sls.lib.il.us
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From: karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: shelf reading guidelines
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Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:37:28 CDT
Does anyone have any written out guidelines that I can
give to a new page about shelf-reading? TIA
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From: "Ruhama J. Kordatzky" <rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us>
To: "'pubyac'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: chocolate party!
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Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:37:56 CDT
Hi everyone--
I meant to share this much sooner than I have, but better late than never!
Burlington, WI (Chocolate City, U.S.A.) recently had our annual
ChocolateFest, and in conjunction with that, I had my annual chocolate
party (2nd year). We had a good time. We did a game show similar
to
What'dya Know, and then did a couple of speed games. First we
unwrapped
kisses with mittens, and then unwrapped Crunch bars with knives and forks.
Thanks to everyone who ever posted any chocolate ideas--I can't thank
anyone personally as I've lost the emails!
If you want my quiz show questions and answers, let me know, and I can send
them to you!
:) ruhama
Ruhama Kordatzky
Youth Services Librarian
Burlington Public Library
Burlington, WI
rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us
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From: "Elaine Moustakas" <elainem9@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Read To Me SRC Parent Suggestions
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Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:38:15 CDT
Dear PubYac-
I always have a Read-to-Me club for my pre-reading patrons and their
parents. Parents read 30 books to the children over a 5-6 week period
and
we have a party with certificates and ice cream at the end.
Sometimes parents tell me that they read 30 books in a week to their
children and want to read more. What I'd like to do this year is
include
with their sign-up some sort of sheet of guidelines to help them when they
read books...enrichment ideas to spark their children's interest in reading.
This way it will encourage parents to expand on the books they are
reading--do an activity based on the book, etc...
Does anyone have a list of guidelines for parents as they read to children
that you could send me-perhaps some sort of flyer you've used with
guidelines or just suggestions so I could make one of my own?
Please send responses to elainem9@hotmail.com.
Thanks so much.
Elaine
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From: "Christy Strzelecki" <cstrzele@kcls.org>
To: "PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Please post - Lib I Ref/YA North Bend, WA
Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:38:38 CDT
POSITION OPEN: Librarian I (REF/YA) - North Bend Library -- PT
20 HRS
JOB NUMBER: 0101 - 060R
COMPENSATION: Starts at $20.288 per hour, plus excellent benefits
Note: Salary will increase to $23.754 per hour
effective July 1, 2001
CLOSING DATE: Position open until filled. Application review will
begin
June 22, 2001, early application is encouraged. Applications received
on or
before the review date will be considered. Review of applications
received
after the review date is at KCLS discretion.
TO APPLY: Submit completed King County Library System (KCLS)
application
form and supplemental questionnaire. Resume and cover letter also
desired.
Application forms are available at any KCLS branch library, the Issaquah
Service Center or can be downloaded at http://www.kcls.org.
Submit
completed application to address below:
OUR ADDRESS:
King County Library System Phone: 425-369-3224
Human Resources Department
Fax: 425-369-3214
960 Newport Way NW
Issaquah, WA 98027
Position Description:
Perform a variety of professional library services in conjunction with
selection, maintenance and circulation of KCLS materials to meet the
educational, recreational and information needs of the community.
Promotes
library services to the community through education and outreach to schools.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Answer reference questions by phone, in person, or electronically.
Assist patrons in use of library collections through reference interviews,
database and web searches, reader's advisory, and instruction in the use of
computer software to locate requested material. Maintain current
knowledge
of materials, resources and services throughout the KCLS and refer patrons
as required.
Design and implement training.
May select and collaborate with Collection Management Services to provide
relevant collections based on knowledge of community and/or target audience
interests.
Evaluate collections and allocate and control materials budget as assigned.
Establish liaison with schools, and appropriate agencies and organizations
within the community in order to promote library services and facilitate
programming and service delivery.
Plan, schedule, and arrange publicity and present booktalks, book
discussions, storytimes and programs developed for various age groups.
Promote library services to generate increased usage.
Maintain print and electronic collections, files, and indexes as assigned
including weeding, selection, replacements and ongoing maintenance.
Plan, provide and promote special programs such as teen councils, book
discussion groups, etc. and other programs developed centrally for
implementation at the community library. Coordinate community library
volunteers.
Responsible for assigned specialty area and may coordinate planning for
local programs such as public computer programs. Coordinate community
library volunteers.
Responds to patron complaints and problems.
Perform circulation and related clerical activities as workload dictates.
Conduct library tours and teach classes to the public.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
OVER
Qualifications:
· Master's of Library
Science Degree from an American Library
Association accredited school of Librarianship and Washington State
certification as a Librarian.
· Evidence of training,
experience, or study in Reference/Young
Adult Services.
· Knowledge of a wide
variety of reference sources, authors,
literature, publishers and publications.
· Thorough knowledge of
Dewey Decimal Classification system and
Library of Congress subject headings.
· Knowledge of search
strategies used for retrieving information
from electronic databases.
· Considerable knowledge of
English and math.
· Working knowledge of
patron needs and interests.
Knowledge and support of the principles of intellectual freedom.
Ability
to:
operate computers, printers, copiers, and any other equipment commonly
utilized in a library.
clearly, succinctly, and effectively communicate ideas and thoughts both
verbally and in writing with a diverse population.
recognize and set priorities, and to plan, coordinate and organize own work.
work a varied schedule, including evenings and weekends.
use diplomacy and tact to establish and maintain relationships with
customers, subordinates and peers.
operate with a minimum of supervision and work collaboratively in a team
environment to find solutions to problems.
manage time to maximize productivity.
Skill in:
· reading, writing,
speaking and understanding the English language.
· working effectively, with
a teamwork orientation, in daily
activities as well as addressing problems and unique situations.
· using independent
judgement and making good decisions when
resolving problems relating to employees and patrons/public.
· use of computer hardware
and software including the Internet and
electronic databases.
· diagnosing problems and
developing solutions.
· listening to,
understanding and interpreting the concerns of
system users.
· establishing and
maintaining good customer relations.
· providing work direction
and general support to clerical staff.
Special Requirements:
Must have a valid Washington State driver's license at time of appointment.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required
to sit and talk or hear, and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is
occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift
and/or
move up to 50 pounds, and push/pull carts up to 150 pounds. Specific
vision
abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to
adjust focus.
Work Environment:
· Job is performed indoors
in a library setting, and includes
extensive work at a PC monitor and
extensive close work. Extended periods of
standing are required in
some instances. There may be some exposure to angry or hostile
individuals.
Please Let Us Know If You Need Any Accommodation To Apply Or Interview For
This Position.
EMPLOYMENT IS CONDITIONAL, BASED ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF BACKGROUND
INQUIRY WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL. Posted:
LIBREFYA, North Bend
Name:____________________________________
Date:________________ Job Number:__________
Supplemental Questionnaire
Librarian I - Ref/YA North Bend
This supplemental questionnaire must be completed in addition to the
application. Please print or type your answers to the questions in the
space given below. You may turn-in a separate sheet of paper if you need
more space to answer the questions. If you use a separate sheet of
paper,
please number your answers to match the questions.
1 What attracted you
to the reference and young adult area of
librarianship?
2 What have you done
to pursue these areas of interest?
3 Describe your experience
with young adult services and your
knowledge of young adult literature.
3A If you have no background in
young adult services and young adult
literature, what would you do to obtain it?
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From: Sherelle Harris <sherelle_npl@yahoo.com>
To: Pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Filmmakers and poets for children
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Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:39:07 CDT
Good Afternoon:
I am wondering if anyone knows any independent
children's filmmakers and how I may get in touch with
them.
I am also wondering if anyone has come across any
great poets who can keep kids' interest and how I may
also get in touch with them.
Thank you in advance,
Sherelle
(203) 899-2795
sherelle_npl@yahoo.com
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"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: Kim <kok@lacrosse.lib.wi.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Daycares at Programs
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Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:39:31 CDT
Hello,
I am writing to ask the collective brain for their thoughts on daycares
and SLP. We do not require sign-up for any of our programs (except for
a few storytimes), and it is not unusual for a daycare group of 35
children and a few adults to attend programs. In the past, this
happened very rarely, so we did not consider it a problem. However,
this past year we have seen an increase in our daycare groups and we
often run out of supplies if we are doing a craft, or we run out of
room.
How do you handle this situation? Do you require sign-up for your
programs? Do you allow daycares to attend without prior notice?
I
would deeply appreciate any insight in this. We love the fact that
daycares want to bring their children to our programs, but we also see
that some guidelines need to be set.
Thank you in advance,
Kim Olson-Kopp
La Crosse Public Library
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From: Andrea Terry <cavgrads97@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: binding question compliled
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Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:39:57 CDT
Thanks SO much for everyone's input. Here's the
results, in condensed form.
People who use Baker and Taylor (4) are generally not
too displeased with them, but agree with my impression
(3) that they are offering progressively smaller
selection in what they define as "trade"
bindings--presumably because they can give us less of
a discount on titles that are reinforced or "library
bound."
6 other people wrote in to tell me that they are
either indifferent to Baker and Taylor or are
unimpressed by them. Most people mentioned that the
fill rates are comparable in all suppliers (Ingram,
BroDart, BWI and B&T.)
As for myself, I decided to give Ingram a second try.
I was pleased to save almost $40 on a $350 order due
to differences in binding definitions (by my
questionable math that's almost 12%). I ordered by
ISBN so there is no actual difference in the book.
B&T definately has the best idea I've seen as far as
online ordering aid--they can quote _my_ price online
instead of the cover price. That's how I got the
number above. However, for $40 and order I'll break
out the calculator myself!!
Thanks again. I really value this list as an
information source.
=====
Andrea Terry
Libby Memorial Library
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
cavgrads97@yahoo.com
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From: Chris Mallo <chrism@grrl.lib.mn.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper - Bleeding heart flower princess
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Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:40:25 CDT
I am hoping all the wonderful minds on Pubyac can
help us with this one. We have a patron who remembers
a story(?) about the bleeding heart flower and a
princess. Each part of the flower is one of the
princesses' accessories. As you peal one part off
it's her shoes, another her earrings, etc. We've
tried all the usual sources, but have come up blank on
this one. can anyone help us?!? We would greatly
appreciate it!
Thanks so much!
Chris Mallo
chrism@grrl.lib.mn.us
Great River Regional Library
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Phone (320) 650-2500
Fax (320) 650-2501
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From: "Brenda Evans Childrens Librarian" <chroom@seidata.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: states booklist--LONG!!!
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Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:40:49 CDT
Hi,
I would like to add a few titles about Indiana to the States Booklist.
I
hope this helps all of you in your quest. Brenda Evans:
Indiana
Indiana - Biography
Henry (J977.2) Log cabin in the woods: a true story about a
pioneer boy.
Coleman, Penny. . (J338.7) Madame C.J. Walker: Building a
Business Empire
Lasky, Kathryn. (J338.7) Vision of Beauty: The Story of Sarah
Breedlove
Walker.
Indiana - Fiction
Aldis, Dorothy -Lucky Year (JF) A tale of the year that Jenny Lind,
The
Swedish Nightingale, first came to Madison, Indiana.
Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker (JF) Ruthie's Gift Just befpre
the beginning
of World War I, eight-year old Ruthie, who lives on a farm in Indiana,
wishes for a sister and tries to behave like the lady her mother wants her
to be.
Clifford, Eth. Dastarly Murder of Dirty Pete. (JF)
Clifford, Eth. Help! I'm a Prisoner in the Library. (JF)
Clifford, Eth. Rocking Chair Rebellion. (JF)
Eggleston, Edward. Hoosier School Boy. (JF)
Eggleston, Edward. Hoosier School Master. (JF)
Haddix, Margaret P. Running Out of Time (JF) When a diphtheria
epidemic
hits her 1840 village, thirteen-year-old Jessie discovers it is actually a
1996 tourist site under unseen observation by heartless scientists, and it's
up to Jessie to escape the village and save the lives of the
dying
children.
Hamilton, Dorothy. Anita's Choice. (JF)
Hunt, Mabel. Cupola House. (JF)
Lasky, Kathryn. Pageant. (YA) Semi-autobiographical account of a young
Jewish girl in a thoroughly Christian conservative private school in
Indianapolis.
Major, Charles. (JF) Bears of Blue River.
Mason, Miriam. Little Jonathan. (JF)
Naylor, Phyllis. Bodies in the Besseldorf Hotel (JM)
Naylor, Phyllis. Bomb in the Besseldorf Bus Depot (JM)
Naylor, Phyllis. Witch's Sister (JF)
Porter, Gene Stratton. Girl of the Limberlost. (YA)
Renner, Beverly. Hideaway Summer. (JF)
Service, Pamela. When the Night Wind Howls. (JF)
Shoup, Barbara. Stranded in Harmony. (YA)
Tarkington, Booth. Penrod. (JF)
Sentman,
George Armor. Drummer of Vincennes: the True Story of
the George Rogers Clark Expedition (E)
Tague, Lola. Melissa and the Valley Belle. (JF) The Whitewater
Canal in
1845 is the setting for Melissa's adventure to Lawrenceberg in the
horse-drawn canal boat.
Tunis, John R. Highpockets Go, Team, Go (YA)
Wyman, Andrea. Red Sky at Morning (JF)
In Indiana in 1909, Callie
finds that she must grow up quickly when death and other hardships leave her
alone on the family farm with her ailing grandfather Opa.
Sanders, Scott. A Place Called Freedom. (E)
After being set free from
slavery in 1832, young James Starman and his family journey from Tennessee
to Indiana to start a new life and over the years they are joined by so many
blacks thatthey start their own town.
Indiana Celebrations
Anderson, Joan. (J394.2) Christmas on the Prairie
Baker, Ronald L. (J398.2) Hoosier Folk Legends
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From: "Grant, Sara" <scgrant@city.surrey.bc.ca>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper -- 8th Grade Fiction about 1700's
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Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:41:14 CDT
Hi all,
This may not technically qualify as a stumper, but here goes ... a patron in
the 8th grade is looking for fiction books about the 1700's and about the
Middle Ages. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Sara Grant
Manager of Youth Services
Surrey Public Library -- Guildford Branch
15105 -- 104th Ave
Surrey, B.C. V3R 7G8
scgrant@city.surrey.bc.ca
(604) 588-5015 ext. 307
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From: Robin Shtulman <shtulman@erving.com>
To: lm_net list <LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>,
Pubyac list
Subject: STUMPER: dragon in a lightning storm
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Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:41:45 CDT
Hello, all:
A preschooler is looking for a story his teacher read aloud last year.
It
involves a blue (or purple) dragon (or dinosaur) who gets hurt in a
lightning storm and is helped by a little boy.
Thanks for any help you can give.
Robin
--
Robin Shtulman
Erving Elementary School
28 Northfield Rd.
Erving, MA 01344
http://www.erving.com/library/erving_library.htm
shtulman@erving.com
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From: Robin Shtulman <shtulman@erving.com>
To: lm_net list <LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>,
Pubyac list
Subject: Stumper solved
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Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:42:14 CDT
Hi, All:
Thank you so much!
The dragon book we sought is
_How Droofus the dragon lost his head_ by Bill Peet.
The preschooler was here today for storytime and was delighted!
Thank you.
Robin
--
Robin Shtulman
Erving Elementary School
28 Northfield Rd.
Erving, MA 01344
http://www.erving.com/library/erving_library.htm
shtulman@erving.com
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From: BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org, slevi@mail.pratt.lib.md.us
Subject: STUMPER:soda pop from faucets
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Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:42:32 CDT
I'm sure this book was mentioned recently on PUBYAC, unfortunately I cannot
remember the title.
Patron says it'sabout 20-25 years old or older;
brother and sister live in house that suddenly runs different flavors of
soda
from each faucet.
Please email me at:
dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us
Many thanks in advance,
Debra Bogart, M.L.S.
dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us
Youth Services
Springfield Public Library
Springfield, OR
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can
change
the
world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."Margaret Mead
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From: "Martha LaVallee" <mlavalle@ansernet.rcls.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Role models in contemporary juvenile fiction
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Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:42:55 CDT
In answer to my request for ideas of intermediate level novels featuring
positive contemporary role models for girls, I received a number of
suggestions. I ended up choosing Yolanda's Genius by Carol Fenner.
This
will be added to three books of other genres --Island of the Blue Dolphins,
Poppy, and Ella Enchanted -- in a discussion by librarians of positive
role
models. The "for girls" piece was deleted by the conference
organizers --
so these will be female role models for everyone! It should be an
interesting discussion. The rest of the suggestions follow -- thank you all
for your help.
Because of Winn Dixie, Bloomability, Caddie Woodlawn, Catherine called
Birdy, Crazy Lady, The Ear, The Eye and the Arm, The Facts & Fiction of
Minna Pratt, Getting Near to Baby, Go and Come Back, The Golden Compass, The
Great Gilly Hopkins, Harriet the Spy, Hope Was Here, The Landry News,
Missing May, Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great, Our Only May Amelia, Out
of the Dust, Red Scarf Girl, Running Out of Time, The Secret Life of Amanda
K. Woods, Stonewords, Walk Two Moons, The Wanderer,Zlata's Diary, Zoe
Rising. Also: Authors Joan Bauer, Judy Blume, Beverly Cleary, Paula
Danzinger, Patricia Maclaclan and Phyllis Naylor and characters Anastasia
Krupnik, Nancy Drew, Ramona and Sammy Keyes (mysteries). Again --
thank you
for taking the time to respond.
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From: ILefkowitz@aol.com
To: <Pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Solved: Feminist Fairy Tale Stumper
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Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:43:25 CDT
Thank you to everyone who responded to my posting about the feminist fairy
tale. It was Petronella by Jay Williams. My friend is very
happy. You
guys are great!
Ilene Lefkowitz
Reference/YA Librarian
Kinnelon Library
ILefkowitz@aol.com
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From: "Terri Anderson" <terran@chippewalibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Snowman stumper solved
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Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:43:44 CDT
Thanks to Patricia Vasilik, I believe the snowman stumper is solved.
She
remember "The Littlest Snowman" by Charles Tazewell as being very
similar,
and the patron agreed. Thanks again.
Terri Anderson, Reference Librarian
Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
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From: Zaklina Gallagher <zgallagh@dcc.govt.nz>
To: "'PUBYAC'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper - Answered
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Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:44:06 CDT
Q - A small series of pencilled illustrated story books featuring in one a
park bench where numerous people during the day sit with a busy bird
building it's nest above taking items from them. Not much dialogue.
The
objective is for the child to spot the difference between the pictures.
15-20 years old.
A - Titles by Elaine Livermore
Our customer was delighted. They are no longer in print but she is
keen to
interloan them.
Thanks again!
Cheers
Zak
Zaklina M. Gallagher
Young Adult Librarian
Dunedin Public Libraries
PO Box 5542, Dunedin
Ph: +64-3-4743626
Email: zgallagh@dcc.govt.nz
WWW: http://www.CityofDunedin.com
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From: "Patricia LaTerza" <platerza@leaplibraries.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Bib request--New England girls
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Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:44:44 CDT
Hi,
Need to pick your brains for any book set in New England during early 20th
century for girls grade 5-8. Any suggestions.
Pat Laterza
North Haven Library
North Haven, CT 06473
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From: Selma Levi <slevi@mail.pratt.lib.md.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Bubble machine and dog stumper answer
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Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:45:06 CDT
Hi, First, thanks to the multitudes who overwhelmingly "voted" for
The
Night I followed the Dog by Nina Laden, which the patron said was
correct. (For those who missed it this was about a dog who had a secret
nightlife complete with tuxedo and limosine.)
Thanks also to those who thought it might be The Great Poochini by Guy
Clement...neither of these were in our collection and I plan to fix that
asap.
NOW, does anyone know where to get a bubble machine? We'd like to purchase
one for our preschool and baby programs...reputable dealer with warranty
etc. and any comments if you've actually used one in a library setting (as
opposed to a personal party) would be appreciated.. Thanks in advance!
Selma K. Levi
slevi@epfl2.epflbalto.org
voice # 410-396-5402
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From: "Laurie Rose" <lrose@orono.lib.me.us>
To: Pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper
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Hello
I have a patron who remembers a book that her third grade teacher
read aloud in the 1960s. It took place during WWII she thinks in
England (although possibly France or Germany). There were three
children 2 boys and a girl - their father had been killed in the war -
not sure what happened to mom. They were running (from the
authorities?) and at one point the older boy jumps under a train and
hangs on to the bottom as it is moving. The oldest boy also steals
so that they can survive.
Does this sound familiar to anyone??
TIA
Laurie
Laurie Rose
Youth Services Librarian
Orono Public Library
Orono, Maine 04473
lrose@orono.lib.me.us
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From: "Adrian Public Librray" <adrian@monroe.lib.mi.us>
To: "Pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: survivor program compilation (long)
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Hello!
I'm sorry this took me so long to send out. I had major email and =
computer problems for a couple of weeks and could not send OR receive =
any email. I apologize for any weirdness in my compilation. I
had to =
cut and paste and save and do a bunch of other stuff as we tried to =
solve our computer problems and as I got a new computer.
Thank you to everyone who responded to my request for suggestions for =
Survivor programs. I have cut and pasted the responses I received. We =
will be doing a Survivor theme for our Teen Read program. I've decided =
to have a Survivor party in July. I'll have at least two teams which =
will compete in different challenges. We will only keep team scores and =
no one will be "voted off". My program will be something like
Brenda =
Renner's (described below) Here is a party website that has some game =
ideas www.party411.com/theme128.html=20
Thanks again for all the suggestions, and I hope everyone survives =
summer reading.=20
A couple of librarians in our system will be trying the following=20
>idea, for which I've dashed off a thumbnail sketch.
>
>Get the school district's summer reading list or independent
>reading list. If neither of these exist, sift through the=20
>middle and/or high school English dept. curriculum and=20
>develop a list of the required reading in each course. Structure
>a system whereby students can vote books off the list. Whenever
>they vote a book off, though, they have to suggest a replacement.
>This is where the survivor theme comes in - voting books off the
>list...not people out of your SRP...if only a great work-around=20
>could be devised for THAT!
>
>The voting process could be done individually, collectively, or in=20
>small groups. One could devise a system that responds to the local
>library's clientele. (This could even be done online!)
>
>If I were doing this in my own place, I'd contact the school=20
>about it, stressing the positive aspects of the program,=20
>how students will be thinking critically, exercising decision
>making and all that other good stuff. One wouldn't want
>the public school to think the library is engaging in public
>criticism!
>=20
Judah S. Hamer
>Young Adult Services Coordinator
>Bergen County Cooperative Library System=20
We did a "library survivor" game that was played independently;
there =
was a
list of 10 (I think) questions that were loosely related to the rain =
forest
and survival. The players had to answer the questions, alone or in =
groups,
sometime during the 3-hour period that the game was running. When they =
had
all the answers, they brought their sheet up to the desk and each got a
certificate and a small prize -- tootsie-pops and pencils with =
rainforest
frogs on them or a glow-in-the-dark insect. Ours was intended for all =
ages,
but I'm sure you could do something similar geared toward teens. Also, =
we
allowed people to play independently, but you could also make the =
questions
a little harder and require them to play as a team. It was really not =
very
closely related to the show, other than using the name and the rain =
forest
theme, but I had the same problem you did -- I didn't want to have =
"voting
off" or any other negative aspects.=20
Sue Ridnour
Youth Services Manager
Flower Mound Public Library=20
In January and February I did a 3 night Survivor program. If I did it
>again I would change it to an all day marathon since it was a little
>unnerving wondering if the teens would come back the second night.
>Those that survived the second night came back without a problem for =
the
>third night. The prize was a $100 savings bond. I had mostly junior
>high kids, but also a couple of high school kids as well. The
>participants did "vote" each other off, but we stressed that
everyone
>but the final person would be voted off at some point and not to be
>upset. We didn't let the kids know how many votes each person
>received. If it was a tie, an audience member would pick from the
>basket out of the two possible persons being voted off.
>
>It was a lot of work coming up with challenges, but I think it was well
>received and a lot of fun. We encouraged parents and friends to be in
>the audience and advertised a nice audience prize each night such as a
>Survivor T-shirt, bookstore gift certificate and a board game.
>
>
>
>Karen Siwak
>Head of Youth Services
>Tinley Park Public Library=20
Well, I can't tell you how it went because we won't be running it
until May 19th, but we are doing a Survivor trivia game. It was an idea
recommended by one of the teens on my TALC (Teen Advisory Library
Committee).
His family bought the trivia game, which is based on the first series. =
We
are going to just play the game. I will try and post the results of the
program afterward.=20
We did a Survivor program about a month ago. We had a great time. As the
participants entered the room, they were given a chance to pull a piece =
of
colored paper out of a bag. This color decided what team they would be =
on.
They were given a question to answer on how they would survive if they =
were
lost in the woods and could not get home that night. We then asked them
questions like "How much dirt is in a hole 15 feet wide and six feet =
deep?"
They very quickly caught on that these were trick questions. We made an
obstacle course, then blindfolded the person navigating the course, =
while a
teammate walked beside the blindfolded person and talked them through =
the
course. We also had a relay race. The part the participants really liked
was the fact that for each game we played, the winning team was given =
the
chance to choose items from a stockpile that would help their team =
survive.
We had matches, water, food, rope, flashlilghts, trashbags, etc. At the
end, we had the teams tell why they chose certain items. There were no
losers. The team that had the most items got were given first choice of
books. We ordered chocolate covered crickets. My husband made a wheel of
fortune for us and we put the crickets and other foods such as Ants on a
Log, Road Kill Bars or any gross sounding recipe that we found in books
like "Roald Dahl's Revolting Recipes". For a snack, we made dirt
cake =
and
mixed chocolate ice cream and cola for a drink. Hope this helps.=20
[Brenda Renner]=20
A school librarian I know tried something last year... I'm not exactly =
clear
on what the rules were, but it was something like this:
Kids read books, and did survivor-type profiles of a character from the
book. They could include a picture of the character, hobbies, etc. =
whatever
info might be pertinent. And some kind of comment about how the =
candidate
would do as a survivor player. The kids would then vote out book =
characters
(instead of each other) and there would be one character left to be the
winner...
Seemed like a good possiblity for a summer program if you could flesh it
out.
You will post a compilation to the list, won't you?
Thanks,
Linda Williams=20
I am the Young Adult Coordinator at the Waupaca Area Public Library in
Wisconsin. About three weeks ago, we did a Survivor program. We did =
games
such as bug eating, where we rolled gummy worms in unsweetened kool-aid =
and
had a contest which team could eat the most in 30 seconds. We also did =
some
relay races, games of quick thinking, such as building a structure out =
of
straws, toothpicks and marshmallows. These structures had to hold =
pennies,
and the winner received a prize like a book or something small. WE also =
did
a game where you had to guess whether an egg was hard boiled or not. =
Then,
you were to crack the one you thought was hard boiled on your head. If =
you
were right, you got a prize. If you were wrong, you had egg on your
forehead. We did a test of balance to see who could stand on one foot =
the
longest. There was a treasure hunt, where we hid clues in books, and the
final clue led to a pizza party waiting in one of our meeting rooms.
Afterwards, we played the Survivor card game our Youth director found at
Walmart. We gave a way gift certificates from our local book store as =
door
prizes, and we made sure no one went home empy handed. We made armbands =
to
signify which team was which, and the kids liked having a little =
somethign
to take home with them that said "Waupaca Survivor". We didn't
vote =
anyone
off. It worked just fine, and the kids liked the survivor decorations we
had. I think we would do something like this again. Your Who wants to be =
a
Millionaire program sounds really interesting. Can you please email me =
back
with some suggestions? Thanks, and I hope this works out for you!
Jenny Abrahamson
Young Adult Coordinator
Waupaca Public Library
I recently did a survivor program teaching website evaluation. We had a =
good time and the children learned a lot. The premise was could a =
website survive the rules for evaluation. the children were them placed =
on teams that tried to decide which site was real and which site =
survived or was the real site.=20
Mary Moody
School Liaison Librarian=20
Vigo County Public Library=20
We're offering a Survivor "series" on survival skills encouraging
teens =
to participate so they can "make the cut". It's being taught by an
OREO =
trainer (Outdoor Recreation Education Opportunities) and includes stuff =
like orienteering, backpacking, building a fire, etc. We've broken it =
into three separate sessions. I also had an entomologist do a program on =
bug cuisine during Nat Lib Week that might be a good addition!
Amelia
Amelia J. Shelley
Manager, Children's/Young Adult Services
Laramie County Library System
Yes, I'm doing a Survivor program, too. I took the book "Worst Case
Scenario Survival Handbook" & will have teens give their answers on
how
they would survive certain outdoor emergencies. They receive points for
good answers & we also have a limbo contest & an obstacle course for
=
extra
points. First challenge was to eat a worm. (gummy worms) I'm trying to
find island decor for the room now... If you hear other good ideas, I'd
love to hear them!
Rebecca Van Dan
Young Adult Librarian
Middleton Public Library=20
Tentatively, I'm awarding beach bucks to readers and
letting them vote <books> off the island, but I'm still interested in
finding
out how others are doing things and maybe fine-tuning a bit.
Thanks much :-)
Maggie Bollar=20
I like the idea of the Survivor program and I've been thinking about how
you could still do the vote, but not hurt any feelings. Maybe
participants could represent a favorite title or titles. At the
beginning of the program, they would give a brief booktalk on their
choices. Then the game could follow the TV show format, with different
challenges. The obstacle courses, already described by Brenda, sound
really fun. Another challenge (near the end of the program) might be
having kids answer questions about the different books that have been
discussed. Winner of a challenge would get immunity and could not have
his/her book voted off. The others would have to discuss which book
should be voted out. The goal would be to see which book survives as the
'favorite' and of course win a fabulous prize in the end.=20
Lori Pulliam
Youth Services Consultant
Suburban Library System
Cathy Chesher
Adrian Public Library
143 E. Maumee St., Adrian, Michigan 49221
phone 517-265-2265
fax 517-265-8847
cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us=20
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