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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: Thursday, May 31, 2001 7:32 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 464
PUBYAC Digest 464
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) YA responsibilities
by Nancy Christy <nancy@lori.state.ri.us>
2) Library service to Teens in 1963
by "Bette Ammon" <bammon@missoula.lib.mt.us>
3) RE: sports storytime
by "Jill Olson" <jilolson@kcls.org>
4) RE: Internet sites for Children
by lisajo@ci.burlington.wa.us
(Lisa Anderson, Children's Librarian)
5) Re: sports storytime
by M Cinnella/Gulf Beaches Library <cinnelm@snoopy.tblc.org>
6) Another Book that walks
by John Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
7) Daycares at Storytimes--the final word
by Kim <kok@lacrosse.lib.wi.us>
8) Middle School visits -- Any successes out there?
by "Piowaty, Deanna" <DPiowaty@ci.west-linn.or.us>
9) Re: sports storytime
by "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
10) Young Adult Librarian Postings (fwd)
by Sue-Ellen Jones <jones@julip.ci.fort-collins.co.us>
11) Reference Titles? Need advice!
by "Jennifer Needham" <jneedham@haddampl.libct.org>
12) Soda faucet stumper SOLVED
by BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
13) Sing, Spell, Read and Write
by Lori Morgan <lmorgan@jefferson.lib.in.us>
14) Stumper -- Boy Tames Lynx
by kay bowes <kbowes@tipcat.dtcc.edu>
15) STUMPER: Dolly on Ice
by Cynthia Wild <cdwild@excite.com>
16) Stumper: kidnapped boy
by Jill Patterson <jillpatterson@yahoo.com>
17) Stumper: Warm fuzzies/cold pricklies found
by Ann Randolph <annrand86@yahoo.com>
18) apatron looking for a book
by smellott@co.wake.nc.us
19) Stumper
by BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
20) Stumper - Alien/Dice
by Sandy Gillard <sgill@nioga.org>
21) RE: Artemis Fowl
by HFL_LISA@stls.org
22) Re: Artemis Fowl
by "mary thornton" <mthornton@techline.com>
23) RE: Artemis Fowl
by "Paula Anderson" <paulaan@lori.state.ri.us>
24) RE: Artemis Fowl
by "Katy Grant" <imzadi@thepoint.net>
25) Artemis Fowl
by DGPL Junior Room <dgjrrm@sls.lib.il.us>
26) (no subject)
by "M. Neiman" <mellifur@tiac.net>
27) Summer Workshops at the University of Pittsburgh
by Michelle L Crowell <mlc11+@pitt.edu>
28) California Association of Library Trustees and Commissioners'
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
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From: Nancy Christy <nancy@lori.state.ri.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: YA responsibilities
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 19:43:02 CDT
We are hoping to devote more staff time to developing Young Adult
services. Presently, our YA position is combined with Reference
services. As we start to redefine the Young Adult position, I am
wondering
how other YA librarians split their responsibilities, e.g., do you work
full-time in YA, split your hours between Reference and YA Departments,
overlap Children's and YA, etc?
Nancy Christy
Barrington Public Library
Barrington, RI 02806
nancy@lori.state.ri.us
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From: "Bette Ammon" <bammon@missoula.lib.mt.us>
To: PUBYAC\: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children
Subject: Library service to Teens in 1963
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 19:43:33 CDT
Here's a blast from the past that I ran across while
searching our newspaper archives for an obituary -
Missoulian - January 12, 1963
"Library Bans Teens"
York, PA (AP) Scholarly, gray-haired Katherine Shorey,
bolstered by a vote of confidence from the York Library
Board, remained firm Friday in her battle against teen-age
socializing in the town library. "The ban stays," Miss
Shorey, the chief librarian said in an interview. She
referred to her edict placing library reading rooms off-
limits to junior and senior high school students.
Miss Shorey contends that the library had come to rival
the corner drug store as an after-school hangout for teen-
age romancing - much of it in the semi-darkened
basement where old periodicals are kept.
The board met Thursday and wound up expressing
general support for Miss Shorey...The ban, in effect since
Jan. 2, touched off a wave of controversy that included a
flurry of student picketing and a threat by the state to cut
off some $72,000 in tate aid unless a solution is found.
Bette Ammon, Director
http://www.missoula.lib.mt.us
Missoula Public Library
406.721.2665
301 E Main
fax 406.728.5900
Missoula MT 59802
bammon@missoula.lib.mt.us
"Support YOUR public library. WORDS ARE WORTH IT."
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From: "Jill Olson" <jilolson@kcls.org>
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Subject: RE: sports storytime
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Here are some suggestions from our Sports theme kit:
Here is a Ball
Here is a ball, (make a circle with your thumb and pointer finger)
And here is a ball, (make bigger circle with both hands)
And a great big ball I see. (make a large circle with arms)
Now let's count the balls we've made,
One, two, three (hold up 1, 2, and 3 fingers).
Traditional
One Finger
One finger, one thumb, one hand, keep moving (hold up finger, thumb and then
open hand and wave)
One finger, one thumb, one hand, keep moving
One finger, one thumb, one hand, keep moving
And we'll all be happy today, and we'll all be happy today!
(Keep adding parts until your whole body is moving in rhythm!)
One finger, one thumb, one hand, one arm, keep moving (add waving of arm)
One finger, one thumb, one hand, one arm, one leg, keep moving
One finger, one thumb, one hand, one arm, one leg, one head, keep moving
(Try adding second finger, etc. for a real challenge!)
Traditional
My Bicycle
(Sit on the floor to start)
One wheel, two wheels on the ground.
(Revolve hands in forward circle)
My feet make the pedals go round and round.
(Lift feet in the pedaling motion)
Handle bars help me steer so straight,
(Pretend to steer bicycle)
Down the sidewalk, through the gate.
>From Ring a Ring o Roses by The Flint Public Library
Stop Your Motion
Clap your hands and STOP your motion.
Turn around and STOP your motion.
Touch your knees and STOP your motion.
Everybody run, run, run around the mountain.
Run, run, run around the mountain.
Run, run, run around the mountain.
Everybody STOP!
(Suit actions to words. Variations: skip around the mountain, hop, tip
toe,
slide, etc.)
>From Ring a Ring o Roses by The Flint Public Library
Jumping Up and Down
(tune: Farmer in the Dell)
Jumping up and down, jumping up and down,
Getting lots of exercise, we're jumping up and down.
Bend and touch the floor...(etc.)
Turn and turn around.(etc.)
(Repeat first verse)
____________________________________________
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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Behalf Of Jennifer Wells
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 2:42 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: sports storytime
does anyone have any good fingerplays about sports? I
have searched in all my books and the web but have
not had much luck. Can anybody help?
Jennifer Wells
Vinings Library
Cobb County PLS
jenlibrarian@yahoo.com
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From: lisajo@ci.burlington.wa.us
(Lisa Anderson, Children's Librarian)
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Internet sites for Children
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 19:44:08 CDT
Dear Carolyn,
I found two internet sites for children that might work for you.
www.babloo.com and
wwwdiscoveryschool.com.
Good Luck!
Sincerely,
Lisa Anderson
Children's Librarian
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From: M Cinnella/Gulf Beaches Library <cinnelm@snoopy.tblc.org>
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 19:44:37 CDT
Hey Jennifer! I don't know of any sports-related fingerplays, but
singing
"Take Me Out To The Ballgame" was a big hit at a storytime I did
with a
baseball theme. We ended up singing it 3 times!
--
Maggie Cinnella
Youth Services Librarian
Gulf Beaches Public Library
200 Municipal Drive
Madeira Beach, Florida 33708-1997
727-391-2828 x202 (phone)
727-399-2840 (fax)
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From: John Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
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Here's another one that gets lost all the time: Diary of
a Young
Girl by Anne Frank. Between YA and Children's, we are supposed to have
8 print copies. 4- or 5 are missing. And this isn't just because
of
the recent TV special. We have had trouble holding on to this one for
years. Bios of Anne Frank by other authors have been known to
disappear, too.
And while I'm on biographies, we lose books about Walt
Disney rather
often.
Houdini has been known to disappear, too! (And since
there aren't
many books about him, they are hard to replace.)
Martha Simpson, Stratford (CT) Library
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From: Kim <kok@lacrosse.lib.wi.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Daycares at Storytimes--the final word
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 20:17:53 CDT
I want to thank everyone who sent me the wonderful messages concerning
day cares at storytimes. Generally speaking, most everyone who
responded has some type of policy. Most everyone encourages, or
insists, that daycare providers call before attending any program.
Some
libraries have a size limit. For example, if a person was planning on
bringing over six children, he/she must call and register for that
program. Also, many libraries had a policy that there should be a
certain ratio of adults/children.
To accommodate day cares, many libraries offer a "daycare only"
program,
that consists of stories, but not crafts. This helps with the problem of
preparing a craft for a huge group. On the whole, most libraries have
experienced some type of problem with day cares attending programs
unannounced. Some librarians allow them into the program, but do not
allow them to do the craft. Others do not allow them into a program,
but they try to give the group a small tour, read them a story, or do
something to make the library experience a positive one.
Overwhelmingly, libraries are happy to have day cares attend programs,
but they have had to set limits so day cares do not overwhelm the
library.
I would like to thank everyone for their advice. We are in process of
writing our policy based on many of the suggestions.
Thanks again,
Kim Olson-Kopp
La Crosse Public Library
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From: "Piowaty, Deanna" <DPiowaty@ci.west-linn.or.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Middle School visits -- Any successes out there?
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Has anyone had good success presenting their Young Adult Summer Reading
Program and other YA summer activities to middle schools?
Next week I'm going to be presenting in front of assembly-sized gatherings
(for 15 - 20 minutes a pop) and want to tell them about out YA Summer
Readers Program and some special events, and could possibly booktalk as
well.
Has anybody had any luck in such at attempt?
I'm thinking about Power Point-ing it rather than passing out fliers &
booklists.
Our SRP has a western theme ("Rope a Good Read") but am wary about
doing
anything too gimicky...
-Deanna Piowaty
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From: "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 20:19:42 CDT
check a book of poems called "at the Crack of the Bat" there
is a good =
jump rope rhyme called "Jose Canseco" If you are still
looking for me =
please e-mail me - Elizabeth Lai
elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca
>>> jenlibrarian@yahoo.com
05/29/01 05:42pm >>>
does anyone have any good fingerplays about sports? I
have searched in all my books and the web but have
not had much luck. Can anybody help?
Jennifer Wells
Vinings Library
Cobb County PLS
jenlibrarian@yahoo.com=20
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From: Sue-Ellen Jones <jones@julip.ci.fort-collins.co.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Young Adult Librarian Postings (fwd)
Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 20:20:20 CDT
LIBRARIAN - YOUNG ADULT: Excellent opportunity for a young adult librarian
to make a difference at the Harmony Branch Library located on the campus of
Front Range Community College in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Responsibilities
will include working both the adult and children's information desks
providing information, reference, and reader's advisory service to library
customers. The incumbent will also provide assistance and instrucction
in
the use of the public access catalogue, CD-ROMs and the Internet.
Minimum
qualifications includr an MLS from an ALA accredited institution and
excellent written and verbal communication skills. Spanish language
skills
desirable. This is a full-time classified pposition with a salary
range of
$3,135 - $4,266/mo, plus full benefits. Applications
(www.fcgov.com/humanresources)
or resume must be submitted by June 15, 2001
to Human Resources, City of Fort Collins, P. O. Box 580, Ft. Collins, CO
80524-0580. Please refer to Job #01-040. Drug test required -
EOE
==========================================================================
Librarian?Young Adult, #01-040, Fort Collins Public Library (Harmony
Branch)
(apply by June 15, 2001)
POSITION TITLE: Librarian?Young Adult
JOB#: 01-040
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
DEPARTMENT: Library (Harmony Branch)
SALARY RANGE: $3135-$4266 per month. Salaries are paid bi-weekly.
CLOSING DATE: June 15, 2001
SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed, and selected applicants
will be invited for an interview.
SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Branch Manager, promotes library
service to young adults and provides reference service and reader's
advisory to library customers. Assists groups and individuals in locating
and obtaining materials. Harmony Library is a partnership library of the
City of Fort Collins and the Front Range Community College, serving a
population of 139,000 with a circulation of 1.4 million per year.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary
functions of this position, and are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Presents book talks in group settings to young adults.
Works cooperatively with the Young Adult Coordinator to implement
programs.
Provides and assists in use of reference sources such as on-line computer
catalogs, Internet, CD-ROM workstations, microfilms, or online databases
to locate information.
Creates reference tools as needed.
Provides assistance in locating and obtaining materials for library
customers in person, by telephone or by e-mail.
Furnishes information on library activities, facilities, rules, and
services.
Plans and directs or carries out special projects involving library
promotion and outreach activity.
Assists in recommendation of library materials for inclusion in young
adult collection.
Promotes a love of reading and enjoyment of books to the community,
library customers and staff.
Compiles and creates reading lists, aids, and other brochures either in
print or online.
Responsible for staff training using print or online reader's advisory
tools.
Performs other related duties as required.
Supervises assigned classified and hourly staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to work with all age groups through a variety of
formats. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Familiarity
with print and online reader's advisory sources. Ability to write books
reviews or make oral presentations to a group. Ability to interact
effectively with City staff and the general public. Ability to use
standard PC software, such as Word, WordPerfect and Excel. Ability to
effectively search on-line databases and the Internet. Spanish language
skills preferred.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited university.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The
employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands
and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or
move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Standard library work environment. The noise level in the work environment
is usually moderate.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to
City services and activities and will make special communication
arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call 970-221-6535 for
assistance.
Qualified applicants should send a City application or resume by June 15,
2001 to: City of Fort Collins, Human Resources Dept., Job #01-040,
P.O. Box 580, 200 W. Mountain Ave., Suite A, Fort Collins, CO 80522.
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DRUG TEST
REQUIRED
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From: "Jennifer Needham" <jneedham@haddampl.libct.org>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Reference Titles? Need advice!
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Hi, Oh Great Brain!
I have just found myself in an enviable position - I have just
discovered that I have $1,500 extra to spend on children's reference
materials, and I have to do it quickly! I generally take my time
choosing what to put into my collection - but I am under a deadline. I
would like to buy some really great reference titles, and I need your
help! Are there any titles/encyclopedias that you feel are
particularly
outstanding, that no public library should be without? I'd like to
know
what you think...thanks for taking the time!
Jennifer Needham
Brainerd Memorial Library
Haddam, CT 06438
E-mail: jneedham@haddampl.libct.org
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From: BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Soda faucet stumper SOLVED
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 20:21:29 CDT
THe stumper about a house with faucets that dispensed soda pop instead of
water was solved by about a dozen fast librarians: It is Mr. Pudgins by
Ruth Carlson. It is now out of print.
Rosemary Grainer sent such a nice review I have pasted it here for anyone
interested:
"This is an oldie but a goodie called Mr. Pudgins, by Ruth C.
Carlsen. There apparently were smaller versions with only some of the
stories, but I read a 1970-something Scholastic copy that has many different
stories in it including this one.
It is a great book, when you get
it for your patron, make sure you
read it yourself. I am praying that it will be reprinted soon, as my
copy
is very worn out! Both my boys have had it read to them and loved it.
One
was in 3-4th grade at the time and the other is in 1st grade (we just
finished it a few months ago).
Think of this book as Mary
Poppins, but much sillier. Mr. Pudgins
is a babysitter and remarkable things happen when he smokes his pipe!
It
was originally written in the late 1950's, but is still very applicable to
today. It reminded me of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle and Pippi Longstocking
books.
Not hard to read but very fun.
Get ahold of this book if you
can. You are sure to love it."
THanks to everyone! My patron is very happy.
Debra
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: Lori Morgan <lmorgan@jefferson.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Sing, Spell, Read and Write
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Oh Great Minds, We have had a patron requesting information on the
phonics program called Sing, Spell, Read and Write. Does anyone know
anything about it?
Lori Morgan
Jeffersonville Township Public Library
lmorgan@jefferson.lib.in.us
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From: kay bowes <kbowes@tipcat.dtcc.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper -- Boy Tames Lynx
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 20:23:14 CDT
A patron asked for this book, circa 1960-s (mid or late) about a boy who
lives in the swamps, perhaps the Florida Everglades, and tames a lynx, or
cougar, or mountain lion. She said she read it in France at the time
but
it was translated from an American book. It is a fiction book for a
middle-grader. None of our resources had any kind of help for this
particular book. Maybe it is something some of you will remember. TIA.
Kay Bowes
Concord Pike Library
Wilmington, DE
kbowes@tipcat.dtcc.edu
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From: Cynthia Wild <cdwild@excite.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: STUMPER: Dolly on Ice
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 20:23:42 CDT
Can anyone recall anything about a picture book, maybe a reader, about a
little doll who lives in the freezer of a corner grocery store? She was
abandoned by a rich girl. Another, more deserving, little girl takes pity on
her, makes her little clothes, and probably eventually takes her home. There
may have been pencil drawing illustrations, and there might have something
like a sticker or seal on the cover. The reader had this book from a library
in MA in the 70s. I couldn't dredge anything up. Does it ring any bells?
Thanks, all!
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From: Jill Patterson <jillpatterson@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: kidnapped boy
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 20:24:20 CDT
The details of this stumper are vague. This was a children's
science
fiction-type book read about 35 years ago. A boy (around 11-12 years
old) is fooling around by the docks and is kidnapped and taken to an
island where there are many other kidnapped children. None of them
remember their names or parents (possibly because they've been
drugged). An older boy--between 18 and 20 years old--is instrumental
in freeing them. The evil people behind the plot are either captured
or disappear, leaving the papers behind that reveal who each child is
and where their parents are--except that papers for the older boy are
never found. If anyone has any ideas, I'll be very grateful, for
indeed, the stumpee is me.
=====
Jill Patterson, Manager
La Habra Branch Library, OCPL
221 E. La Habra Blvd. California
e-mail: jillpatterson@yahoo.com
TEL: 562/694-0078 FAX: 562/691-8043
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From: Ann Randolph <annrand86@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Warm fuzzies/cold pricklies found
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 20:25:03 CDT
Hello All:
What I response! I knew I could count on you!
The answer to the stumper is:
THE ORIGINAL WARM FUZZY TALE by Claude Steiner.
Although it has a publication date of 1983, it looks
like you can get it from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0915190087/warmfuzziesreuni/107-41997
The book comes from a series called Transactional
Analysis of Life Scripts. Looks like a bibliotherapy
series. However, many responses commented on how bad
the series was. Hopefully there is a better quality
series that is similar. Anybody know of one?
Many thanks to Charlotte, Roxy, Nancy, Walter, Mary,
Virginia, CKehoe of Bettendorf, Jackie, Andrea, Bina,
Jennifer, Laurel, and any others I may have missed. I
am on digest and may have missed some. Also there was
another response that had a virus on its attachment
and I didn't download that message. So whoever sent
me the attachment might want to check your computer.
Ann Randolph
annrand86@yahoo.com
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Ann Randolph
Librarian
Deer Run Library
St. Charles City-County Library District
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From: smellott@co.wake.nc.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: apatron looking for a book
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 20:25:40 CDT
I have a patron looking for a book or books form the 50's. All she
remembers is the series, or at last 2 or 3 books have dolls and doll houses
in them. There are no people in these books. She just remembers the dolls.
Any one have a clue?
Please e-mail me if you do!
Thanks,
Sue Mellott
smellott@co.wake.nc.us
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From: BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
To: annrand86@yahoo.com, PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 20:26:19 CDT
I have a patron looking for books about two fears: fear of school buses and
fear of bugs.
They are for a four year old girl. Fiction or non-fiction will help.
TIA,
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: Sandy Gillard <sgill@nioga.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper - Alien/Dice
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 20:26:57 CDT
Thanks to anyone that might be able to help with this stumper. A
Juvenile or YA book that features a boy who falls in love with an alien
(space) girl. Rolling dice fits into the plot and at the end of the
book - readers are invited to roll dice to select an ending. The boy
read this book about the same time he read Maniac Magee so it would have
been written before 1990. Thanks. Sandy Gillard Email:
sgill@nioga.org
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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Artemis Fowl
Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 20:27:40 CDT
I found it incredibly overhyped and turgid to read. Nothing like harry
but
every publishers must be hoping to find it! My 12 year old read it and
said it was alright. I found it hard to beleive the author has
made
millions auctioning this book and the film rights. If it were not for
the Potter books I think this would just be another slight but pleasant
read. By the way my 12 was able to solve the code very quickly and
tell
me the message if anyone wants the code!
L. Dowling
Horseheads Library
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From: "mary thornton" <mthornton@techline.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Artemis Fowl
Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 20:28:18 CDT
I just finished Artemis Fowl. I thought it extremely funny and found
that
the author's interest in comic books came through. I saw lots of
guns but
not the violence that others are mentioning. Other than the troll that
tried to get anyone, no one was badly injured. I think it very
different
from the HP. I would like to get some of the author's other books to
compare, since he claims he had not read any Rowling before finishing the
book. (I am not sure how an elementary school teacher could have
avoided
this) I will be writing Irish relatives this week to look for copies.
I am wondering if the book was drastically revised for the American market.
I see no inflection or word patterns that would indicated that this book was
written anywhere but the US. I am thinking about booktalking this to
middle
graders, but I did ask a teacher whose opinion I respect to read it. I don't
think I will be buying it for the school library where I also work, but then
I haven't bought HP either.
Mary
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From: "Paula Anderson" <paulaan@lori.state.ri.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Artemis Fowl
Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 20:28:43 CDT
I got about halfway through Artemis Fowl before I skipped to the end.
=
It wasn't particularly bad, but the descriptions of the hardware and =
weaponry gave me a headache. Tom Clancy fans may enjoy it more than I =
did.
Our copy is in Juvenile Fiction.=20
It does have a very appealing cover.
Paula Anderson
Warwick PL
Warwick RI
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From: "Katy Grant" <imzadi@thepoint.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Artemis Fowl
Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 20:29:25 CDT
The following message was one I sent to the Selection Committee in my
library system but I will add something more about this title.
"Since it was being touted as being as good as Rowling's books, along
with a
movie tie-in and a great deal of hype from the publishing companies I got it
to read on my own.
It is definately a YP. The main character is 12 but appears to be the
king-pin of a gangster like family. His body guard [Butler] is a cold
blooded hood type who breaks fingers and threatens lives with some very big
guns. There is a lot of violence. Artemis Fowl himself is not a very likable
character. He is a little like The Brain in the cartoon Pinky and The Brain.
He is a mean self centered genius looking to rob the Leprechauns of their
riches by kidnapping one of the little people. The little people themselves
are not exactly Ireland's gift to the world either. They are grumpy and a
bit mean spirited. This is a tough book, but it is interesting. I would not
recommend it to a child who loves Harry Potter. There is an interesting
article in Time Magazine April 30 that I pretty much have to agree with
about the book.
katy"
I read it all the way through and although I don't highly recommend it I do
think it is one that will be asked about. The publishing companies were
really looking for something to fill the void left by Rowlings not
publishing a Harry book this year. They latched on to this one because of
the magical characters. My problem with this tale is the amount of violence
and the lack of conscience, befitting of Lucky Luciano, demonstrated by the
main characters. The only time Artemis Fowl shows any signs of remorse
are
when he talks to his mother.
So here is the story in a nut shell. Artemis Fowl is a twelve year old
genius whose family's source of grand wealth doesn't bare close examination,
back off at least 10 miles. His father goes missing while sailing on one of
his ships along with an enormous bit of the family wealth, not that they are
now poor, just slightly poorer then Bill Gates. His mother has gone off her
nut and must be closely monitored. Artemis has decided to get back some of
the fortune by kidnapping a Leprechaun with the help of his trusted body
guard, from birth, the ever resourceful Butler. The family traditions have
it that for the last 500 or so years a Butler has been trained to protect
and defend their own member of the Fowl family.
They capture a Leprechaun when she comes to a magical spot to renew her own
waning magic. The Leprechauns are not only a police force of the magical
world of creatures they also are fiercely protective of their gold of which
Artemis wants to deprive them. In the final show down, there are a few
deaths and a lot of destruction, when the Leprechauns stop time to do battle
at the Fowl mansion. In the end Artemis ends up with half as much gold as he
first intended, his mother recovers for which Artemis is not totally
grateful, since she will now be keeping a closer eye on his activities and
Artemis is plotting to face the Leprechauns again.
The writing is not great but I did have some the book is interesting to
read. I found the core a bit too close to real life for me. A boy genius
with the money to do as he pleases, no parental guidance and no real
conscience to speak of.
Katy Grant
Shawnee Children's Librarian
Louisville Free Public Library
Louisville, Ky
katy@lfpl.org
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From: DGPL Junior Room <dgjrrm@sls.lib.il.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Artemis Fowl
Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 20:30:05 CDT
Shanla and others:
I have to agree that I didn't like Artemis as much as I enjoyed Harry
Potter.
For one thing, I don't think it is written as well as the HP books.
There
are some very witty and clever moments, but I wasn't hooked the way I was
with Harry. I absolutely didn't care at all about Artemis. And the
LEPrecon squad while very clever, weren't very likable. In short, I was
totally apathetic to the book.
To me, it was like a toy book... the gimmick of the code on the bottom of
the page was there to detract from a mediocre story.
Now, to answer the question, will we get the book? Absolutely.
We're a
popular materials center and this book is being requested. Will we get
50
copies (like we would for an HP title)? I don't think that will even
be an
issue, it isn't a story for the ages and the gimmick will soon wear off (I
hope).
Happy reading:
Sharon L.
Downers Grove Public Library
1050 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
dgjrrm@downersgrovelibrary.org
630.960.1200
fax: 630.960.9374
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From: "M. Neiman" <mellifur@tiac.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 20:30:50 CDT
A review and comments elsewhere caught my eye, so I went to Amazon. I saw a
lot of negative comments, but I also saw a lot of positive ones. Several of
the latter seemed to be from kids. There were also a lot of comments about
the comparisons to Harry Potter, and most people thought they shouldn't be
compared. After reading the reviews, I decided to order it for our YA area.
Miriam
M. Neiman
neiman@glasct.org
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Glastonbury, CT
http://www.wtmlib.com
The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my organization.
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From: Michelle L Crowell <mlc11+@pitt.edu>
To: rl-announce@arl.org, bi-l@listserv.byu.edu,
Subject: Summer Workshops at the University of Pittsburgh
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 20:31:27 CDT
Apologies for the cross-postings and re-posts
The University of Pittsburgh School of Information Sciences announces summer
professional development workshops. A complete listing of the workshops is
available at: http://www2.sis.pitt.edu/~workshop
Some of the workshops included in the Summer Institute include:
Web & Technology
Evaluating Your Web Presence
Designing an Intranet
Multimedia Presentations
PHP
Cascading Style Sheets
Launching Effective E-Reference Services
Updating Professional Skills
Authority Control
Metadata
Cataloging AV and Computer Resources
Becoming a Learning Organization
Learning to Teach: What Librarians Need to Know
Sue Webreck Alman, PhD
Coordinator of Professional Development
School of Information Sciences
505 IS Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Phone: 412-624-5142
Fax: 412-624-5231
Email: salman@mail.sis.pitt.edu
URL: http://www.sis.pitt.edu
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: California Association of Library Trustees and Commissioners'
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 20:32:12 CDT
California Association of Library Trustees and Commissioners' Resolution =
Supporting ALA Legal Action Against CIPA
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/caltresolution.html
For the entire list of state associations' resolutions, see
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/stateresolutionscipa.html
_________
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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