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Subject: PUBYAC digest 466
PUBYAC Digest 466
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Youth IT Initiatives- Ideas please!
by "Walker, Glen" <Glen.Walker@ccc.govt.nz>
2) Lemony Snicket
by Bill/Ione Cowen <wcowen@roadrunner.neo.rr.com>
3) RE: YA responsibilities
by "Cybele Cappelli" <ccappelli@poklib.org>
4) Re: YA responsibilities
by Kimberlee Ried <kried@kckpl.lib.ks.us>
5) Re: Reference Titles? Need advice!
by Kimberlee Ried <kried@kckpl.lib.ks.us>
6) Re: Reference Titles? Need advice!
by Nancy Sheehan <sheehan@noblenet.org>
7) Re: Reference Titles? Need advice!
by Melanie Axel-Lute <maxellute@yahoo.com>
8) Book looking for its home.
by "Ginny McKee" <ginny1222@hotmail.com>
9) Re: YA responsibilities
by Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
10) animal encyclopedia
by Andrea Terry <cavgrads97@yahoo.com>
11) scratch-off cards
by Dolman <jdolman@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
12) ArtWorks Program
by Sherelle Harris <sherelle_npl@yahoo.com>
13) Article: Kids Boost Book Sales in 2000
by Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
14) Re: Daycares at programs
by "julie grice" <wjmldgrice@hotmail.com>
15) stumper/children's series
by Jeaneal Weeks <jeaneal@crpl.cedar-rapids.lib.ia.us>
16) Stumper
by "Wanda Maxwell" <wandam@usit.net>
17) Father's Day Poem
by Amy Blake <ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us>
18) Massachusetts' CIPA Resolution
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
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From: "Walker, Glen" <Glen.Walker@ccc.govt.nz>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Youth IT Initiatives- Ideas please!
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Hi, New Brighton Community Library is a new(ish) library based at the beach
in Christchurch, New Zealand. We have made a big point of
attracting Youth
into the library and have catered several services to bring teenagers back
into our library. We have a suspended bridge inside the library which
has
three playstation areas, a TV with a choice of 6 music and sport videos to
watch, and two computers with a selection of games available. Our
"Pipeline" area has enjoyed moderate success but we are in a
situation now
where we are reviewing it's success and brainstorming for ideas about what
else might prove attractive to teenagers. We are considering putting a
limited Cable TV set-up in and providing a listening post with recent
popular music, but we are concenrned that we might allow our budget for new
ideas to be erased at the end of June without having captured quite the
right target market.
Has anyone heard of or worked in a library which has specifically put effort
into this area? We are aware that there is some controversy about the
propriety of games etc in a library but for the moment we have the funding
and are committing to trying to attract back a market which traditionally
leaves libraries for a decade or two.
Ideas for appealing YA/YP friendly technology please!
Glen Walker
New Brighton Library
Christchurch, New Zealand
See a little of New Brighton at:
http://library.christchurch.org.nz/NewBrighton/
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From: Bill/Ione Cowen <wcowen@roadrunner.neo.rr.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Lemony Snicket
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One more addition - in the for what it's worth department. In the
May 27th New York Times Book Review Best Seller List of Children's
Chapter Books, books by Lemony Snicket are listed numbers 3, 4, 8 and
9. Harry Potter is 1, 2, 5 and 6. Artemis Fowl is #7. You
don't
even want to know about #10 - Britney Spears' A Mother's Gift which I
guess shows how much credibility one should give to these lists!
Ione Cowen
--
Bill C
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From: "Cybele Cappelli" <ccappelli@poklib.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: YA responsibilities
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:18:14 CDT
As the new YA librarian here at Adriance, my duties are split between YA
responsibilities, other collection development areas, programming for adults
and reference work. Duties for the younger users, ages infant to sixth
grade, are handled by a separate department.
Cybele Cappelli
YA Librarian
Adriance Memorial Library
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
ccappelli@poklib.org
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From: Kimberlee Ried <kried@kckpl.lib.ks.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: YA responsibilities
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:18:33 CDT
When I first started working for the library I'm at I was hired to work
in reference. Then the YA librarian left, and I applied for her
position. I currently spend approx. 20 hours a week on the reference
desk. That varies, sometimes less. But usually a minimum of 12
per
week. The rest of the time, I deal with YA and other off desk duties.
I plan and conduct all the YA programs also during off desk time, the
only YA activity that I can do while on the ref desk is order
materials. Since our YA section is not in the children's area, (as a
matter of fact it is on a different floor) I do not work in the
children's area at all.
Luckily, I work at a library that allows the reference staff to work on
other things while at the reference desk. I have heard that some
libraries don't allow their staff to do anything but sit at the
reference desk and wait for patrons to come up to talk to them.
Kimberlee Ried
YA Specialist
KCK Public Library
Nancy Christy wrote:
>
> 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: Kimberlee Ried <kried@kckpl.lib.ks.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Reference Titles? Need advice!
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You might take a look at www.galegroup.com
I've order some YA reference
materials from them. I am not sure if they have much devoted to
children's reference. However, their UXL division is devoted
specifically to the younger age groups, 9-18 years old. I do like the
format in which their materials are printed, very user friendly.
Kimberlee Ried
YA Specialist
KCK Public Library
Jennifer Needham wrote:
>
> Hi, Oh Great Brain!
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
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From: Nancy Sheehan <sheehan@noblenet.org>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Reference Titles? Need advice!
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:19:32 CDT
Raintree-Steck Vaughn has an encyclopedia written at a 2nd grade level
that is wonderful. It's not brand new, but they aren't planning on a
revision at this time. Within 3 years, they may be. Anyway, I've
been
looking for a replacement for the Grolier Student Encyclopedia, which my
patrons used to use passionately, and this comes closer than anything
else. (New Book of Knowledge claims to fill this void, but I've found
that the World Book crowd gravitates to it, rather than the younger
crowd.)
Science Experiment Index
Biography Today--Hardcover for Reference, circulate the monthly
periodicals.
Amazing Animals
Mulitcultural Cookbook for Students-- In fact, there are a few of these
from the publisher, all that can be used in Reference.
All the Bobbi Kalman books on Colonial America would be perfect in
Reference.
Good luck!
--
Nancy Sheehan, Head of Youth Services
Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, Wakefield Massachusetts
sheehan@noblenet.org
North of Boston Library Exchange
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From: Melanie Axel-Lute <maxellute@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Reference Titles? Need advice!
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:20:02 CDT
Dear colleague:
Hope you don't mind me tooting my own horn, so to
speak, but perhaps you'd be interested in The
Quotation Index to Children's Literature. You can
find out more about it on the Libraries Unlimited
website (www.lu.com). I assume you've
got up-to-date
editions of A to Zoo. Are your atlases current
(things change so fast)? The other thing we've used a
lot are Junior Authors and Something about the Author.
animal encyclopedias (Raintree's is pretty useful)
Lucky you. Have fun.
--- Jennifer Needham <jneedham@haddampl.libct.org>
wrote:
> 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: "Ginny McKee" <ginny1222@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Book looking for its home.
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:20:26 CDT
The South Brunswick Public Library has a copy of Arthur, Clean Your Room
that belongs to the Walworth-Seely Public Library. Please send a snail
mail
address and we will ship it off post haste!
Ginny McKee
Children's Services
South Brunswick [NJ] Public Library
gmckee@lmxac.org
ginny1222@hotmail.com
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From: Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
To: Nancy Christy <nancy@lori.state.ri.us>
Subject: Re: YA responsibilities
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:30:28 CDT
As the YA librarian in Glenview, I split my time between Information,
Reference, and Periodicals and also do YA programming, selection for YA's
in all areas, run the YA Advisory, am a liason to the area high schools
and work with YA RA. My job itself is full-time, most of it devoted to
YA
responsibilities. Everyone, no matter what their specific librarian
position is, works all three desks as well and the paras work Information
and Periodicals only.
Nicole Marcuccilli
YA Librarian
Glenview (IL) Public Library
On Thu, 31 May 2001, Nancy Christy wrote:
> 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: Andrea Terry <cavgrads97@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: animal encyclopedia
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 18:28:31 CDT
Hello!! I'm in a quandry.
I have Grolier's Amazing World of Animals set from
1972. Although out of date, it is used constantly,
especially for reports, with additional info to be
found in our brand new World Book 2001. It seems to
have almost every single animal I am looking for info
on, is well indexed, and offers an overview of each
animal group as well.
I supposed I need to replace it--I'm sure that a lot
of it is out of date (gee, do ya think?). Does anyone
have a fantastic set, written for elementary through
lower-middle school kids?
Thanks in advance. I don't know what I would do
without the networking and sharing of info on this
list. If you respond individually, I will compile the
answers for the list.
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Andrea Terry
Libby Memorial Library
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
cavgrads97@yahoo.com
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From: Dolman <jdolman@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
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Subject: scratch-off cards
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 18:29:07 CDT
Does anyone in the collective have an idea about where you can go to have
scratch off (lottery type) cards printed. I asked our local printer and he
said he didn't know. I remember reading an article by a librarian from
Cuyahoga County (OH) Public Library that mentioned their graphics dept.
doing something for them. If anyone from there reads this would you kindly
inform me as to the way you produced this game card that you used? I
can't figure out how you would get the scratch stuff on. I'm thinking
about using this idea for something and
I think the kids would enjoy. Anyone with ideas? Thanks.
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From: Sherelle Harris <sherelle_npl@yahoo.com>
To: Pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: ArtWorks Program
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 18:29:44 CDT
Hi All:
Can anyone refer me to a contact in the ArtWorks
program in the Norwalk, CT area?
Thanks in advance,
Sherelle
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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: Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Article: Kids Boost Book Sales in 2000
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 18:30:10 CDT
Posted by Stephanie Stokes
"Library Media & PR Online"
http://www.ssdesign.com/librarypr
Kids Boost Book Sales in 2000
Fri, Jun 01 2:18 PM EDT
By HILLEL ITALIE, Associated Press Writer
CHICAGO (AP) - With a little help from Harry Potter, publishing sales went
up slightly last year, according to preliminary figures released Friday. A
big increase in the "juvenile" market offset a drop in books
purchased by
adults.
"The Harry Potter books and other highly publicized titles have had a
big
impact," said Frank Daly, executive director of the Book Industry Study
Group, a nonprofit organization that releases annual studies.
The full survey is expected later this summer. Friday's figures were
announced on the first day of BookExpo America, the industry's annual
convention.
Publishers' net sales increased 3.7 percent last year, to $24.6 billion,
and are projected to grow another 3.1 percent in 2001.
The improvement came despite a 9.8 percent drop in "adult trade"
books,
which include novels, memoirs and biographies. Adult sales netted $4.6
billion in 2000.
"It's the economy," Daly said of the adult market. "When the
outlook's a
little less rosy, you may buy one less book."
The study group projects a continued drop in the adult market over the next
couple of years, but sees the juvenile category growing strongly. Juvenile
sales increased 14.4 percent in 2000 and have jumped from around $900
million in 1997 to $1.95 billion last year.
Elsewhere, expected increases in federal education spending should help the
textbook industry and university presses grow solidly over the next few
years. Religion books should continue to grow, while sales for mail order
books are expected to drop.
"The rise of the Internet has clearly hurt mail order books," Daly
said.
The study group did not have separate figures on e-books.
---
On the Net:
Book Industry Study Group: http://www.bisg.org
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From: "julie grice" <wjmldgrice@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Daycares at programs
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 18:31:43 CDT
We have a 5,000 sq. foot library at the present. We are building a
26,000
foot library. We are real excited. I move all of the tables and
chairs out
and I sit the kids on the floor. We squish in real tight and pray the
fire
marshall stays away. It is not really that hard to tell stories to
large
groups. My voice wears out when I have to do multiple storytimes
in one
day. I can project so I can hold their attention. Well with the
help of
the daycare workers, and parents. We try to have fun.
Julie
Hamilton Branch Library
Shreveport, LA
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From: Jeaneal Weeks <jeaneal@crpl.cedar-rapids.lib.ia.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper/children's series
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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 18:32:20 CDT
Please forgive me for just lurking recently, but I need some help with a
search. We've tried all of our resources both on and off-line with no
luck. A patron is looking for a series she read as a child (she's in
her
late 30s) about Mormon orphans in Utah. Ringing any bells?
Please respond
to me directly. Thanks!
Jeaneal Weeks
Children's Librarian
Hiawatha Public Library
150 West Willman St.
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 393-1414
jeaneal@crpl.cedar-rapids.lib.ia.us
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From: "Wanda Maxwell" <wandam@usit.net>
To: <Pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper
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Hello All;
Thanks in advance for your help. I have a patron looking for a book
about a
boy and his grandfather going on a journey and they drink orange marmalade.
Everything that happens to them occurs in a dream. This isn't much
information, but you are great coming up with the correct answers.
Thanks
Wanda Maxwell
Putnam County Library
wandam@usit.net
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From: Amy Blake <ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Father's Day Poem
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 18:33:16 CDT
Dear Collective Minds,
I have a patron looking for a Father's Day Poem that she could read in
church
for children. We found Shel Silverstein's "Remote Dad" in
Falling Up, and
browsed Grangers...but she is still looking for something else. If you
can
think of anything please e-mail me direct at ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us
Thank you in advance.
Amy Blake
Knox County Public Library
Vincennes, IN
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Massachusetts' CIPA Resolution
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Massachusetts' CIPA Resolution
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/massachusettsresolution.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
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http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipalegalfund.html
intellectual freedom @ your library
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