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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: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 483
PUBYAC Digest 483
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Chat, etc.
by Sallywilms@aol.com
2) Nancy Drew Luncheon request
by "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
3) dolch readers
by "mary thornton" <mthornton@techline.com>
4) Re: have tiles--need activity!
by "Lynda M. Gamble" <lyndage@lori.state.ri.us>
5) Amnesty
by "Anthony Bernier" <abernier@oaklandlibrary.org>
6) Nancy Drew Luncheon request
by "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
7) dolch readers
by "mary thornton" <mthornton@techline.com>
8) Re: have tiles--need activity!
by "Lynda M. Gamble" <lyndage@lori.state.ri.us>
9) SATA
by "Deb Bodner" <deb@cmpl.org>
10) Re: have tiles--need activity!
by pat powers <opat49@yahoo.com>
11) Headphones
by Jeanette Larson <larsonlibrary@yahoo.com>
12) Re: have tiles--need activity!
by "Carol Phares" <cphares@pearlriver.lib.ms.us>
13) Re: have tiles--need activity!
by "Kim Jones" <ccplkids@hotmail.com>
14) RE: have tiles--need activity!
by Tina Hager <Tina.Hager@cityofcarrollton.com>
15) need picture books about fatherless families
by "L&N Shacklette" <shacklet@eclipse.net>
16) Stumper
by "Collins-Warner, Nancy" <youthser@neill-lib.org>
17) Cinderella Stumper
by Kim <kok@lacrosse.lib.wi.us>
18) STUMPER
by MWi731@aol.com
19) stumper-african tree story
by "ldhodges" <ldhodges@cox-internet.com>
20) LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
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From: Sallywilms@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Chat, etc.
Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:30:04 CDT
Our director has asked me to inquire as to your libraries' positions on
IM-ing, chat rooms and games as far as library computers are concerned.
Our poaition currently is that they are not allowed, but we are wondering if
it's time to revisit the questions.
Also, has there not been any PUBYAC digests posted? I haven't seen any
since
late last week.
Please feel free to reply off line.
Sally Williams
W.T. Bland Public Library
1995 North Donnelly St.
Mount Dora, FL 32750
sallywilms@aol.com
williamss@ci.mount-dora.fl.us
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From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Nancy Drew Luncheon request
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Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:30:36 CDT
What activities would you suggest for a Nancy Drew Luncheon? Its the
last even I've scheduled for kids entering grades 5 and up on our summer
reading calendar. I advertised it for parents and kids to attend and
am
hoping to discuss the changes of the books over the years, the
revisions, the authorship question, etc. Can anyone recommend games or
activities that have worked for you?
I was thinking of devising a book bingo game with prizes etc. I may try
to get one of the new CD-ROMS for a prize. Perhaps also
a reader's theater type read-aloud. How about recipes? I'm
trying to
get my hands on a copy of the Nancy Drew Cookbook.
Hope all of your SRP's are going well in full swing! Here are some
things I've got planned if anyone wants info: Intro. and advanced
Microsoft Publisher, Doll house diorama, beginning cross stitch, new age
music program, candle decorating, read-aloud poetry night, create your
own imaginary creature contest, "are you a remarkable
reader?"
certificates, tour of local sculpture grounds, book discussion of
"The
Library Card" Jerry Spinelli, African reader's theater with crafts and
games, old time radio drama program, mini-writing workshop, outdoor
walks listening to books on tape and a surprise craft.
Laura Gruninger, Young Adult Librarian
Mercer County Library System, Lawrence HQ
2751 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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From: "mary thornton" <mthornton@techline.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: dolch readers
Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:30:58 CDT
Hello collective list,
I work part time at a school library in addition to my public library =
duties. I am updating the school library and would like to discard a =
set of books circa 1954 by Frank Dolch. These are Controlled
language =
readers. Is anyone familiar with them. This series still
seems to be =
in print, but I don't think they look like the copies I have.
I could weed on condition, but a teacher has requested the books for his =
classroom if I discard them. I personaly would like to slide them into
=
the dumpster, but if they are still useful, I could be persuaded to pass =
them on.
Thanks very much for the advice
Mary Thornton
mthornton@techline.com
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From: "Lynda M. Gamble" <lyndage@lori.state.ri.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: have tiles--need activity!
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Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:31:29 CDT
How about using them as necklaces for older children. They could paint/use
markers, glue small decorations, etc. on the plain side and use heavy cord
or gimp for the string. Maybe relate it to a folktale and make a
design
from the story.
Lynda M. Gamble
Youth Services Librarian
Peace Dale Library (branch)
South Kingstown Public Library
Peace Dale, RI 02883
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From: "Anthony Bernier" <abernier@oaklandlibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Amnesty
Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:32:33 CDT
We're going to launch an "amnesty" program this Fall. Nobody
here remembers
the last one.
But I'm concerned about the language. Amnesty's primary sense
definition
revolves around something like this: "a pardon for political offenses
against the government." More commonly, in the Southwest at
least, the term
is used in reference to "illegal" immigrants.
The term does not quite lend itself to good PR or excellent customer service
to youth. But neither do many of its proper synonyms: absolution,
acquittal, reprieve.
I'm fishing for other/better/different terms...
Anthony Bernier
Young Adult Services Supervisor
Oakland Public Library
125 14th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
ABernier@oaklandlibrary.org
phone (510) 238-3850
fax (510) 238-2232
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From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Nancy Drew Luncheon request
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Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:33:08 CDT
What activities would you suggest for a Nancy Drew Luncheon? Its the
last even I've scheduled for kids entering grades 5 and up on our summer
reading calendar. I advertised it for parents and kids to attend and
am
hoping to discuss the changes of the books over the years, the
revisions, the authorship question, etc. Can anyone recommend games or
activities that have worked for you?
I was thinking of devising a book bingo game with prizes etc. I may try
to get one of the new CD-ROMS for a prize. Perhaps also
a reader's theater type read-aloud. How about recipes? I'm
trying to
get my hands on a copy of the Nancy Drew Cookbook.
Hope all of your SRP's are going well in full swing! Here are some
things I've got planned if anyone wants info: Intro. and advanced
Microsoft Publisher, Doll house diorama, beginning cross stitch, new age
music program, candle decorating, read-aloud poetry night, create your
own imaginary creature contest, "are you a remarkable
reader?"
certificates, tour of local sculpture grounds, book discussion of
"The
Library Card" Jerry Spinelli, African reader's theater with crafts and
games, old time radio drama program, mini-writing workshop, outdoor
walks listening to books on tape and a surprise craft.
Laura Gruninger, Young Adult Librarian
Mercer County Library System, Lawrence HQ
2751 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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From: "mary thornton" <mthornton@techline.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: dolch readers
Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:34:22 CDT
Hello collective list,
I work part time at a school library in addition to my public library =
duties. I am updating the school library and would like to discard a =
set of books circa 1954 by Frank Dolch. These are Controlled
language =
readers. Is anyone familiar with them. This series still
seems to be =
in print, but I don't think they look like the copies I have.
I could weed on condition, but a teacher has requested the books for his =
classroom if I discard them. I personaly would like to slide them into
=
the dumpster, but if they are still useful, I could be persuaded to pass =
them on.
Thanks very much for the advice
Mary Thornton
mthornton@techline.com
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From: "Lynda M. Gamble" <lyndage@lori.state.ri.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: have tiles--need activity!
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Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:34:45 CDT
How about using them as necklaces for older children. They could paint/use
markers, glue small decorations, etc. on the plain side and use heavy cord
or gimp for the string. Maybe relate it to a folktale and make a
design
from the story.
Lynda M. Gamble
Youth Services Librarian
Peace Dale Library (branch)
South Kingstown Public Library
Peace Dale, RI 02883
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From: "Deb Bodner" <deb@cmpl.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: SATA
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Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:35:13 CDT
Hi all,
SATA: To purchase or not to purchase, that is the question.
We are a new system and will be building a large main library in a couple of
years. we are wondering if we should purchase the complete set of SATA or
start somewhere is the middle. Do the earlier volumes get much use, do they
contain information that cannot be found elsewhere to justify the expense
and space.
please e-mail me off-line at the address below.
thanks in advance for your wisdom and opinions
deb
Deb Bodner, Youth Services Librarian
Clinton-Macomb Public Library - South Branch
35891 South Gratiot Avenue
Clinton Township, MI 48035-2855
(810) 226-5031
(810) 226-5078 -fax
deb@cmpl.org
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From: pat powers <opat49@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: have tiles--need activity!
Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:36:18 CDT
Hi, you could have kids paint a design on them or get
decals and put them on. Finish with a top coating.
They are really beautiful. They would make great
gifts for the kids to give over the holidays, Mother's
or Father's Day. You could add ribbon or cord to hang.
Or incorpaorate the hole in the design and use as a
coaster, paper weight etc.
Pat Powers, Tewksbury Public Library
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From: Jeanette Larson <larsonlibrary@yahoo.com>
To: Pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Headphones
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Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:36:47 CDT
I apologize if this is a duplicate message but there
appeared to be a gap in the Pubyac digests (I received
on last Friday and not another until Tuesday).
I'm looking for recommendations for headphones to use
in our computer centers. We have been buying
inexpensive sets and replacing them often as they
break pretty easily. Does anyone have a
recommendation for a brand/model that holds up well
under heavy use and is reasonably priced? Please
reply to me at larsonlibrary@yahoo.com.
Thanks.
--Jeanette Larson, Youth Services Manager, Austin
Public Library
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From: "Carol Phares" <cphares@pearlriver.lib.ms.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: have tiles--need activity!
Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:37:14 CDT
First thing I can think of is to let the children paint and decorate them
for a Christmas tree ornament, or if they are too heavy for that, perhaps a
holiday (any holiday) wall hanging.
Carol Phares, MLIS
Children's Librarian
cphares@pearlriver.lib.ms.us
Pearl River County Library System
900 Goodyear Blvd., Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-5081 (601) 798-5082 FAX
http://www.pearlriver.lib.ms.us
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From: "Kim Jones" <ccplkids@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: have tiles--need activity!
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Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:37:33 CDT
How about a wind chime? Four or five tiles all on long heavy strings
tied
to a stick or dowel for hanging up outside or inside. Stagger
the tiles so
they touch, but are'nt necessarily even across.
______________ >>dowel
x x >>
staggered tiles
x x x
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From: Tina Hager <Tina.Hager@cityofcarrollton.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: have tiles--need activity!
Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:38:10 CDT
1. Possibly break them up and push them into plaster of paris that has
been
molded into a vase, bowl or what not.
2. Paint pictures on them for hanging.
3. Decorate with glitter, sequins, etc and make a hanging christmas
decoration.
4. Buy a tiny mirror to go into the center, put a magnet on the back
and it
might be a cool mini locker mirror for teens.
5. Hold a "who can stack the highest pile" contest.
(That might take care
of how to efficiently break them into smaller pieces for the vase project :)
I agree, don't throw them out. Don't forget about asking the kids what
they
think can be done with them and then turn it into a program!
Tina Hager
Youth Services Librarian
Carrollton Public Library
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From: "L&N Shacklette" <shacklet@eclipse.net>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: need picture books about fatherless families
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Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:38:43 CDT
Help! I have a patron looking for picture books (for a 4 year old)
about
fatherless homes - why isn't Dad here?, where is Daddy? - when Dad has
abandoned the family. Any suggestions?
Thanks for your help.
Nancy Shacklette
Maplewood Memorial Library
Maplewood, NJ 07040
shacklet@eclipse.net
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From: "Collins-Warner, Nancy" <youthser@neill-lib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper
Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:40:42 CDT
Stumper:
Patron is seeking an early 1990's imprint picture book, very colorful, with
an English author, fairy-tale style that included a "contest" for
alternate
endings. Thanks for any suggestions you might have.
nancy collins-warner
Neill Public Library
Pullman, WA
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From: Kim <kok@lacrosse.lib.wi.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Cinderella Stumper
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Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:41:11 CDT
Hello,
A fellow librarian sent us this stumper. It is a take-off on the
Cinderella story. In this one, se is possibly a runner, and in the
end,
she doesn't marry Prince Charming because he is too fascinated by his
own looks. (You may send hints/answers to me and I'll post the title.)
Thanks!
Kim Olson-Kopp
Youth Services Librarian
La Crosse Public Library
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From: MWi731@aol.com
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER
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Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:41:44 CDT
You all are so great at finding those answers...Well, here it goes. A
patron brought in a book that looks to be published in 1984..It isn't
terribly old. She purchased the book at Toys R Us. Anyway..there isn't
much
left of the book. But, here is what I know. It is roughly 190 pages.
There
are several stories in the book about the basic three characters, Dewy the
Badger, Basil the Badger and Willie the Mole. (my copy of the
Wind in the
Willows is checked out, but, we don't think that it is the same title).
Throughout the stories different animal characters appear.
Any help you may be able to provide will be great. She is trying to
buy
another copy for her grandkids...
Thanks.
Michele Wilson
"Newish" Children's Librarian
mwi731@aol.com
Woodland West Library
Arlington Public LIbrary
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From: "ldhodges" <ldhodges@cox-internet.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper-african tree story
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Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:42:18 CDT
I tried sending this once already, but haven't seen it come through, so here
goes again:
Dear collective brain,
I am posting this stumper for a colleague, so it is all second-hand.
She is
trying to find a book she remembers about the life cycle (or yearly cycle)
of a tree. It is set in Africa. It also tells about the
different animals
that came in contact with the tree. I have no idea when it was
published,
but she feels sure that it would be shelved with the picture books and not
nonfiction.
She is positive that the book is not _The Great Kapok Tree_. Please
email
me directly if you have any ideas.
Thanks in advance,
Lori H. Fritz
College Station Public Library
ldhodges@cox-internet.com
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund
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Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:42:41 CDT
LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund
http://www.merrittfund.org/
The LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund was established as a special trust =
in memory of Dr. LeRoy C. Merritt (http://www.merrittfund.org/lcmerritt.htm=
l). It is devoted to the support, maintenance, medical care, and welfare =
of librarians who, in the Trustees' opinion, are:=20
**Denied employment rights or discriminated against on the basis of sex,
=
sexual preference, race, color, creed, or place of =
national origin;
**Threatened with loss of employment or discharged because of their
stand for the cause of intellectual freedom, including promotion of
freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and the freedom of librarians
to select items for their collections from all the world's written and
recorded information.=20
The Merritt Fund is governed by a board of three trustees who are elected =
by donors of the Fund.
How to Donate to the LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund
http://www.merrittfund.org/donate.html=20
Application for Assistance
http://www.merrittfund.org/application.html
How to Contact the Merritt Fund
http://www.merrittfund.org/trustees.html#slsmerritt=20
Merritt Trustees
http://www.merrittfund.org/trustees.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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