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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: Monday, July 23, 2001 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 502
PUBYAC Digest 502
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: YA advisory group
by RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
2) Position Available--Children*s Librarian
by "Suzanne Robinson" <srobinso@mail.state.tn.us>
3) Re: Library Fair Booths
by Cheryl McConnell <cheryl@dcl-lib.org>
4) RE: ALA and teen read week
by Bobbi Ludwig <bludwig@snap.lib.ca.us>
5) RE: Preparation for Storytime
by Andrea Johnson <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
6) RE: graphic novels
by Laura Whaley <WHALEYL@santacruzpl.org>
7) fundraising ideas
by "Elaine A. Bearden" <ebeard@ltnet.ltls.org>
8) Re: Teen Voices Magazine
by RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
9) Re: graphic novels
by Lara Kathleen McAllister <lara@chebucto.ns.ca>
10) request for budget information
by "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@lmxac.org>
11) Re: Library Fair Booths
by Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
12) Children's Book Week 2001
by Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
13) Re: ALA and teen read week
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
14) 2 questions: Integrating NF & Junie B. Jones
by Laurel Sharp <lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org>
15) Re: graphic novels
by "Wayne Grimm" <WAYNEG@ci.tigard.or.us>
16) RE: Off Site Library Card Registration
by "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
17) PNLA Conference & Horses
by "Rosanne Thompson" <rthompso@timberland.lib.wa.us>
18) beach party ideas
by Theyer Hillary <HTheyer@TORRNET.COM>
19) Re ALA and Teen Read Week
by Theyer Hillary <HTheyer@TORRNET.COM>
20) RE: stumper: child lit with theme of compassion
by JOSEPHINE NOLFI <JNOLFI@YMC.LIB.OH.US>
21) RE: Sources of Good Prizes
by "Melody Allen" <melody_allen@gw.doa.state.ri.us>
22) Job Posting--Cuyahoga County PL, Children's PSL II
by LSEVOLD <LSEVOLD@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
23) Wordless Book Reviews
by "Swan, Susan L." <SLSwan@ptlibrary.org>
24) TAGAD-L list on Topica
by Ian McKinney <ianmck@tcpl.lib.in.us>
25) Education & Libraries - Make the Link!
by "James B. Casey" <jimcasey@lib.oak-lawn.il.us>
26) Teen Poetry Cafes
by Victoria Schoenrock <vschoenrock@wnpl.alibrary.com>
27) Stumper - mystery of history
by "Diane Adams" <diane@ccrls.org>
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From: RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: YA advisory group
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:15:32 CDT
The Who, What, When, Where, When, Why and How of Managing a Teen Advisory
Board
http://www.geocities.com/cplrmh/tab.html
There are instructions there for joining the TAG listserv there too.
RoseMary Honnold
Coshocton Public Library
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From: "Suzanne Robinson" <srobinso@mail.state.tn.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Position Available--Children*s Librarian
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The Dickson County Public Library is looking for a dynamic person to serve =
as Children's Librarian. Successful candidate will be responsible for
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providing library services and programs for children and young adults.
=
Administrative and supervisory duties may be included. Children's =
Librarian is responsible for developing and presenting programs, provision =
of reference service, collection development within the juvenile section, =
school visits, and other duties related to the development of well-rounded =
children's services. Position requires a Masters Degree in Library =
Science or equivalent. A minimum of 1 years experience in children's =
services or course work in children's services is preferred. Starting
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scale $1,610-$2,056 per month depending on education and experience. =
County benefits included. Position Available September 1, 2001.
Send resume and 3 current references to:=20
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From: Cheryl McConnell <cheryl@dcl-lib.org>
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Subject: Re: Library Fair Booths
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Heather,
We gave out "Love Your Library" stickers.
They're available from Demco
and cost about $3.95 for 96 stickers. The children seemed happy with
them.
We're hoping to do it again this year.
Cheryl Gendron
YA/Reference
Dickinson County Library
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
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> We are planning to have a booth at our local county fair this
September.
> I have been researching cheap
"giver-aways"..................but even
> inexpensive items really add up!! We loved the idea of tattoos
and are
> seriously thinking of using them, but I am curious if any of you have
> any othe great ideas???? Thanks!!
> =20
> Heather
> =20
> Heather Stout
> Community/Youth Services Librarian
> Lewiston City Library
> 428 Thain
> Lewiston, ID 83501
> 208-743-6519
> hstout.lew@valnet.org <mailto:hstout.lew@valnet.org>=20
> =20
> =20
> =20
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From: Bobbi Ludwig <bludwig@snap.lib.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: ALA and teen read week
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Personally, I am feeling the same way you are. I did buy the posters
and
bookmarks because I do like them and think the teens will like them, and
that IS important. I think it is hard to find
artwork/posters/bookmarks
that are truly appealing to teens, and I think these will be because of the
young actors and the fantasy theme. My programming for that week,
however,
will not really make use of the "Make Reading A Hobbit" theme,
except for a
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book & Movie program. I don't really like the
idea of
using the teen program to promote a movie, as that advertising will get out
there anyway. Plus, I have to admit to not being a huge Tolkien fan
anyway
. . . and the theme itself sounds kind of hokey to me . . . but, these are
just my opinions!
I am glad to know I am not the only one having problems with this tie-in!
Bobbi
Bobbi-Jean Ludwig, MLIS
Children's/YA Librarian
Rio Vista Library--Rio Vista, CA
Solano County Library System
-----Original Message-----
From: Kathleen Ray [SMTP:lvl_ya@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 9:34 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: ALA and teen read week
Is anyone else disappointed at the ALA for allowing teen read week to be
used as a tie-in to an upcoming movie release? I'm going to skip
"make a
Hobbit of reading" and use another theme. We are bombarded with
advertising
in every other zone of public life. Can't we keep it out of libraries?
What do you think?
Kathleen Ray
Locust Valley Library
Locust Valley, NY 11560
lvl_ya@hotmail.com
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From: Andrea Johnson <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: Preparation for Storytime
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Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:16:58 CDT
It's a little hard to say how long it takes to plan for one, since I often
work on several at a time. I'd guess it usually takes me somewhere in
the
range of 2-3 hours to do one. I always do a craft and at my library,
we
always do "story sheets," listing the books, fingerplays, songs,
etc. used,
and decorating with some clip art or something. Since my crafts need
to be
really simple, preparation usually requires copying and cutting pieces for
the kids to glue (or writing instructions for a volunteer to do so).
Of
course, factor in the fact that my job does include a number of other
responsibilities, so I rarely get 2-3 hours uninterrupted to put together
storytime. When you're trying to fit it in between working the
reference
desk, working on collection development, planning and publicizing other
programs, and interruptions by co-workers and phone calls, it usually ends
up taking me a couple of days' worth of off-desk time (so a total of about 5
hours or so).
Hope this helps!
Andrea Johnson
ajohnson@cooklib.org
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From: Laura Whaley <WHALEYL@santacruzpl.org>
To: "'lprolman@townofgreenfield.org'"
<lprolman@townofgreenfield.org>,
Subject: RE: graphic novels
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Try Steve Weiner's "101" Best Graphic Novels. He's a public
librarian and
the book has been recently republished. Even though it's commercial
you can
try Amazon.com. They have a huge listing and most have reader reviews.
Even though the nearest comic dealer is fifteen miles away you should try
and visit at least once. To be able to see the works and talk to the people
that know them best is a big plus. They can help you with age appropriate
g.n.s, sometimes those that get the best reviews are really not for under
18s (see "preacher").
Hope this helps.
Laura
Boulder Creek Branch Library
History unlike story is untidy with its endings.
J. Yolen
-----Original Message-----
From: Lisa Prolman [mailto:lprolman@townofgreenfield.org]
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 7:48 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: graphic novels
Oh, collective brain:
I know this has been covered, but I can't get to the archives. Our
library
is planning on starting a graphic novel collection. We have a few in
our YA
room but want to expand it. Can anyone recommend a good review source
for
GNs other than a local dealer? (The closest is about 15 miles in the
other
direction from our library.) Or does anyone have a list of must-haves?
TIA for any info!
Lisa
--
Lisa Prolman
Assistant Reference/ILL Librarian
Greenfield Public Library
402 Main Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1590
lprolman@townofgreenfield.org
All things considered, insanity may be the only reasonable
alternative. -- saying from a button
--
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From: "Elaine A. Bearden" <ebeard@ltnet.ltls.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: fundraising ideas
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Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:17:40 CDT
Our library is raising funds for an expansion project. We are nearing
the
stage where we would like to get local kids and their families involved in
the fundraising. Do you have any experience with this aspect of
fundraising, or has your library specifically targeted this population for
funding? What kind of things have been successful (both monetarily and
fun for the kids)? Not successful? Please respond to
ebeard@ltnet.ltls.org and I will
collate the responses for PUBYAC.
Thank you,
Elaine Bearden
Children's Librarian
The Urbana Free Library
Urbana, IL
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From: RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Teen Voices Magazine
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Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:17:59 CDT
We have Teen Voices in our YA collection. While it is not as popular
as
some of the ad filled magazines, it is a nice balance to the collection for
that exact reason. There are articles promoting politcal action,
dealing
with friend and family issues and cultural articles. I liked it.
RoseMary Honnold
Coshocton Public Library
"Gruninger, Laura" wrote:
> My coworker pointed out the review for "Teen Voices" in the
curerent SLJ
> (June 2001, Page 94) It looks like it might be something
> that would be good for my library. I see that it is a
quarterly...Do
> those of you who subscribe find that a quarterly is worth
> the space on your periodical shelves? I take 12 or so teen
titles. Do
> any of you who take this one have comments on the
> freshness of its contents for a periodical?
>
> Laura Gruninger, Young Adult Librarian
> Mercer County Library System, Lawrence HQ
> 2751 Brunswick Pike
> Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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From: Lara Kathleen McAllister <lara@chebucto.ns.ca>
To: Lisa Prolman <lprolman@townofgreenfield.org>
Subject: Re: graphic novels
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Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:18:21 CDT
Lisa,
There was a wonderful list of Recommended Graphic Novels in the December
2000 issue of VOYA which you may want to look at. The title of the
article is "Recommended Graphic Novels for Libraries" and it was
written
by Kat Kan. I found this list very useful. Hope it helps.
Lara
On Thu, 19 Jul 2001, Lisa Prolman wrote:
> Oh, collective brain:
>
> I know this has been covered, but I can't get to the archives.
Our
library
> is planning on starting a graphic novel collection. We have a few
in our
YA
> room but want to expand it. Can anyone recommend a good review
source for
> GNs other than a local dealer? (The closest is about 15 miles in
the
other
> direction from our library.) Or does anyone have a list of
must-haves?
>
> TIA for any info!
>
> Lisa
>
>
> --
> Lisa Prolman
> Assistant Reference/ILL Librarian
> Greenfield Public Library
> 402 Main Street
> Greenfield, MA 01301
> (413) 772-1590
> lprolman@townofgreenfield.org
>
> All things considered, insanity may be the only reasonable
> alternative. -- saying from a button
> --
>
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From: "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@lmxac.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: request for budget information
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Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:18:39 CDT
Hi All,
I looking for information on the percentage of public library budgets that
is typically allocated for children's materials. Anyone who's
interested,
please send me the following information:
1. The percentage of your materials budget that is allocated for
children's
material.
2. What grade your collection goes up to.
3. Does this percentage include children's AV?
4. Does it include children's reference (both print and electronic)?
6. Does it include periodicals?
7. Is your library part of a county system, or a municipal library,
and how
large a population does it serve?
Please send your responses to me: sfichtel@lmxac.org
and I will compile the
results.
Thanks for all your help.
Susan
sfichtel@lmxac.org
Woodbridge Public Library
Woodbridge, NJ
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From: Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Library Fair Booths
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Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:19:00 CDT
We gave away shiny pencils with the library name on
them and book markers made by the Ellison machine.
--- Heather Stout <Hstout.lew@valnet.org>
wrote:
> We are planning to have a booth at our local county
> fair this September.
> I have been researching cheap
> "giver-aways"..................but even
> inexpensive items really add up!! We loved the idea
> of tattoos and are
> seriously thinking of using them, but I am curious
> if any of you have
> any othe great ideas???? Thanks!!
>
> Heather
>
> Heather Stout
> Community/Youth Services Librarian
> Lewiston City Library
> 428 Thain
> Lewiston, ID 83501
> 208-743-6519
> hstout.lew@valnet.org <mailto:hstout.lew@valnet.org>
>
>
>
>
>
=====
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From: Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Children's Book Week 2001
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Does anybody out there know when Children's Book Week is this year? I
haven't been able to find out.
Thanks a lot,
Toni
Toni Reese
Youth Services Librarian
Sump Memorial Library
222 N. Jefferson St.
Papillion, NE 68046
treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: ALA and teen read week
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Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:19:44 CDT
I disagree. I know a lot of people in the profession
think libraries are getting too comercial, but the
bottom line is that we ARE in competition with a lot
of venues. Anything that we can do to help market our
product is a good thing as long as it is done in good
taste.
We use movies all the time for displays [3 going on
right now: "Jurassic Park" display with tons of dino
books, "Journey to Atlantis" with fish & ocean books,
& "If you like Shrek..." with twisted fairy tales,
etc.] We also have a bibilography, "You Ought to be in
Pictures" of all the great children's books that have
been made into movies.
YA is a difficult age group to attract. The "Lord of
the Rings" trilogy is sure to be a hit across the
board and especially with this age group. I say lets
ride the coat tails and exploit it for all it's
worth...Harry Potter, too. I think anytime a good book
is made into a hit movie is a perfect time to push the
original.
Jennifer Baker
Fresno Co. Library
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From: Laurel Sharp <lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: 2 questions: Integrating NF & Junie B. Jones
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Greetings, O Collective Intelligence:
At our last Youth Services meeting 2 questions came up, and we thought you
all might have some opinions on the matters.
1. We have a separate picture book nonfiction section. After the
regular
stories, things like ABC books, car books, fairy tales, and other factual
things are shelved in Dewey order. We're thinking of integrating that
collection into our regular older (gr. 1-6) nonfiction. Good idea? Not
so
good?
2. Has anyone done a Junie B. Jones party? We've had Arthur, Harry
Potter,
and Bingo parties, but not JBJ.
thanks lots!
Laurel
Laurel Sharp
Liverpool Public Library
310 Tulip Street
Liverpool, NY 13088
315 457-0310 x123
Fax 315 453-7867
lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org
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From: "Wayne Grimm" <WAYNEG@ci.tigard.or.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: graphic novels
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Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:20:28 CDT
I'm a little behind in my e-mail, but I didn't see any other reply to the =
request for graphic novel reviews.
VOYA has the wonderful but occasional "Graphically Speaking" by
Kat Kan. =
For starting a collection, Kat's article in the October 1999 VOYA is =
probably the best reference I've come across. ("Comics and
Graphic Novesl =
in the Library," VOYA Vol. 22, No.4, October 1999, pp. 252-253.)
Check it =
out.
You might also get some good insights, reviews, and "must-have"
lists from =
the following websites:
http://my.voyager.net/~sraiteri/graphicnovels.htm
("Recommended Graphic =
Novels for Public Libraries")
http://www.koyagi.com/Libguide.html
("The Librarian's Guide to Anime and =
Manga")
http://www.rationalmagic.com/Comics/Comics.html
("The Comics Get Serious: =
Graphic Novel Reviews")
http://www.ala.org/booklist/v94/youth/my1/55yatalk.html
("YA Talk: Graphic =
Novels"--Booklist article)
I'm sure there are many others.
Lastly, if you want to keep current and get some questions answered, =
there's a listserv dedicated to graphic novels in libraries--you can find =
out how to subscribe at:
http://www.topica.com/lists/GNLIB-L/
Good luck to you!
--wayne.
Wayne J. Grimm
Young Adult Services Librarian
Tigard Public Library
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 684-6537 ext 283
wayneg@ci.tigard.or.us
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From: "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
To: 'Julie Darnall ' <jdarnall@ccls.org>,
"''pubyac@prairienet.org'
'"
Subject: RE: Off Site Library Card Registration
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I was thinking of this last summer but I was concerned about asking for
Identification and if patrons already possed library cards.
-----Original Message-----
From: Julie Darnall
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Sent: 7/20/01 12:34 PM
Subject: RE: Off Site Library Card Registration
I've always had success (but IMHO, if even one kid signs up for a card,
it's
a complete success) doing remote sign ups. I take bookmarks,
applications
of course, and I make some kind of poster with library activities,
programs
and other fun things...and I display the poster close to where I'm
sitting
so I can point things out. I usually do remote signups at schools on
"library day", PTA night, or whenever I can get them to invite me,
and
if
I'm lucky, they'll let me tell a story or something while I'm there.
julie darnall
Youth Services Librarian
Chester County Library System
jdarnall@ccls.org
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vmenor [SMTP:vmenor@is2.dal.ca]
> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 10:45 PM
> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
> Subject: Off Site Library Card Registration
>
> Good Morning Everyone!
>
> I'm interested hearing about people's experiences about off-site
> registration
> for library cards. In particular, I'd like suggestions of where
and
when
> to
> go, how many people is a realistic number to expect to register, and
any
> problems that you've had.
>
> I'd be more than happy to compile the results.
>
> Thanks,
> Vanessa
>
> Vanessa Menor
> Youth Services Librarian
> Wellington Branch Library
> Palm Beach County Library System
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From: "Rosanne Thompson" <rthompso@timberland.lib.wa.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: PNLA Conference & Horses
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Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:21:12 CDT
So... just call me goofy, but I'm taking my horse with me to the PNLA
Conference in Corvallis, OR. I wish to avail myself of new areas to
ride in.
I'm looking for equestrians in the Corvallis area to ride with. I'm
stabling my horse at the Benton County Fairgrounds & plan to camp there
also.
I'm looking for people to ride with in the evenings as well as on
Saturday & Sunday.
Rosanne Thompson
Olympia, WA
rthompso@timberland.lib.wa.us
360-352-0595
Rosanne Thompson, Youth Services Librarian II
Olympia Timberland Library
313 8th Avenue SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 352-0595
rthompso@timberland.lib.wa.us
http://www.timberland.lib.wa.us
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From: Theyer Hillary <HTheyer@TORRNET.COM>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: beach party ideas
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Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:21:37 CDT
I hope I am not too late to suggest some beach party ideas:
1. Flower leis. Cut small flowers (about 2" diameter) from
colored
construction paper, punch a hole through the center. String on colored
yarn
with multicolored straw pieces (about 1/2 inch long) to space out the
flowers so they can be seen.
2. A great CD for background music during a craft or as the kids are
getting settled is Muppet Beach PArty. Muppets singing the Beach Boys,
oh
my!
Hillary Theyer
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From: Theyer Hillary <HTheyer@TORRNET.COM>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re ALA and Teen Read Week
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Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:21:54 CDT
Disappointed? No, not really, and I usually would be. Why not?
1. From what I've seen the movie looks REALLY REALLY GOOD! True
to
the story, the thought, the feeling, the lore, and Tolkien.
2. Will cause a resurgence of interest in The Hobbit and The Lord
of the Rings. These are classics and in my opinion cannot be read by
too
many people. I am already panning a book discussion/program of my own
to
get teens and adults to read the book before going to see the movie.
Teen
Read Week is a perfect tie in.
3. After Harry Potter mania, let's take kids back in time and show
them a Master of the craft, with Longevity to his work. The HP movie
will
be in theaters too, let's make sure they see/read both. I will lay
odds
that when I die, many decades from now, more people will still appreciate
Tolkien than Harry Potter. (Not that I'm knocking HP, I loved those
too)
So no, this is not nearly as odious as some forced tie-ins that just
looked/felt fake and yucky to me.
(Now, if the movie is really bad, I will be forced to eat crow.)
Hillary Theyer
> ------------------------------
> From: "Kathleen Ray" <lvl_ya@hotmail.com>
> To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Subject: ALA and teen read week
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> Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 11:33:41 CDT
>
> Is anyone else disappointed at the ALA for allowing teen read week to
be
> used as a tie-in to an upcoming movie release? I'm going to skip
"make a
> Hobbit of reading" and use another theme. We are bombarded
with
> advertising
> in every other zone of public life. Can't we keep it out of
libraries?
> What do you think?
>
> Kathleen Ray
> Locust Valley Library
> Locust Valley, NY 11560
> lvl_ya@hotmail.com
>
>
>
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From: JOSEPHINE NOLFI <JNOLFI@YMC.LIB.OH.US>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: stumper: child lit with theme of compassion
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Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:22:13 CDT
Hi Jennifer,
I don't know if this bibliography is still available, but you
might check
with the Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management.
They put together an extensive bibliography (bound booklet, actually) called
Teaching Skills of Peace through Children's Literature. There is a
detailed
chart in the booklet that identifies topics as well as a section on conflict
resolution. You can reach them at 614-752-9595 or check out their
website
at www.state.oh.us/cdr/.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jebrownr [SMTP:jebrownr@du.edu]
> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 11:16 PM
> To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Subject: stumper: child lit with theme of compassion
>
> I'm a library student looking for a bibliography of children's
literature
> with
> themes of compassion, non-violence, and peace. I've found several
titles -
> but
> they're all picture books and folk tales (Eg. The Mountain that Loved a
> Bird,
> Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, Do Animals have Feelings Too?, Now
One
> Foot, Now the Other). I'm looking for books for children 0 - 12, but
since
> I
> have picture books, I'd like some books for older children. Any titles
to
> suggest?
>
> Please reply to jebrownr@du.edu
> Thanks,
> Jennifer
>
> Jennifer Brownrigg
>
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From: "Melody Allen" <melody_allen@gw.doa.state.ri.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Sources of Good Prizes
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Here are some suggestions from my resource list - Melody Allen
melodyan@lori.state.ri.us=20
Novelties
JanWay
1-800-877-5242
www.janway.com
KIPP Brothers
1-800-428-1153
www.kippbro.com
Oriental Trading Company, Inc.
1-800-228-2269
www.oriental.com
Rhode Island Novelty
274-1818
www.rinovelty.com
U.S.Toy
1-800-255-6124
www.ustoy.com
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From: LSEVOLD <LSEVOLD@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
To: "PUBYAC (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job Posting--Cuyahoga County PL, Children's PSL II
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Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:22:55 CDT
JOB POSTING CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Job title: Public Service Librarian II/Children's
Branch: Berea Branch Hours: 40
hours/week
Starting pay rate: $17.61/hour
Pay level: U 13
Benefits: CCPL offers hospitalization, life insurance, state
retirement plan, vacation/sick/holiday time and optional benefits.
Provides leadership in collection development, storytelling and varied
programming for children and adults concerned with children. As
delegated by the library manager, interviews, trains, schedules,
supervises and evaluates assigned librarians and/or assistants and
pages. Excellent customer service is our highest priority.
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA accredited library school;
experience working with children; organizational, communication and
interpersonal skills. This position requires two to four years of library
service
experience, one of which should be in the area of children's services.
Applicants may be required to pass a written test
in order to be considered further. Three (3) current work related
reference letters must be returned with the application.
Applicants with experience working with a culturally diverse
population will be preferred. Applicants must be flexible enough
to work a schedule which will include evening, Saturday and Sunday
hours. Proof of education required. Successful candidate must be
able to spend as many as 40 hours in orientation/training at the
Administration Building.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: AUGUST 1, 2001
Applications may be obtained by calling the Human Resources
Division, Cuyahoga County Public Library (216)749 9464, 1(800)749
5560, (TDD# (216)749 9478) or by picking one up from any of the 28
local branches of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. Please note:
Completed applications can only be returned at the Administration
Building, 2111 Snow Road, Parma, OH 44134, by 5 PM on or before
AUGUST 1, 2001. Applications must be complete, accurate and
current. Applications can be returned in person, by mail or FAX
at (216)749 9479. Applicants using FAX should confirm receipt.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Louise Sevold
lsevold@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Technical
Services Division Director
Cuyahoga County Public Library
2111 Snow Road
phone (216) 749 9383
Parma, Ohio 44134
fax (216) 749 9445
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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From: "Swan, Susan L." <SLSwan@ptlibrary.org>
To: "PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children"
Subject: Wordless Book Reviews
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Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:23:12 CDT
www.childrenslit.com <http://www.childrenslit.com>
has a fairly lengthy
section for wordless book reviews. This is a great site with other
information as well.
Hope it helps.
Susan Swan
Peters Township Public Library
slswan@ptlibrary.org
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From: Ian McKinney <ianmck@tcpl.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: TAGAD-L list on Topica
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Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:23:31 CDT
Here's how to join and/or read the messages on TAGAD-L (Teen Advisory
Groups - Advisory Discussion):
1. Go to http://www.topica.com/
2. In the search box, type TAGAD-L (not case sensitive) and press
enter
3. Click the link for "Teen Advisory Groups - Advisory
Discussion"
4. Look for easy-to-find links for joining the list or for reading the
list
--Ian
Ian McKinney
Tippecanoe County Public Library
Young Adult Librarian
627 South Street
(765) 429-0121
Lafayette, Indiana 47901-1470
ianmck@tcpl.lib.in.us
fax: (765) 429-0150
http://www.tcpl.lib.in.us/ya/
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From: "James B. Casey" <jimcasey@lib.oak-lawn.il.us>
To: "publib@sunsite.berkeley.EDU"
<publib@sunsite.berkeley.EDU>,
PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Education & Libraries - Make the Link!
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Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:23:52 CDT
KTDyer@aol.com wrote (excerpt):
I'm an ALA member and my humble opinion is that, somehow, as
unbelievable as it seems, the connection between school education
and lifelong education at the library is lost on Bush. The same holds
true for the Governor of California who is big on education spending
but not so big on library funding. How this connection escapes
attention beats the heck out of me.
--Karen Dyer, saving a real rant for another time
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How does the connection between Education and Library funding
"escape the attention" of Governor, Presidents, Legislatures,
etc.?
This has been going on for decades and it is no mystery. One
Member of our E-Rate Task Force decided to take all of the
Federal, State and Local funding received by Public Schools
(not parochials or private) in his State and compare that to what
is received by Public Libraries in his State. The ratio was 98%
going to the Public Schools and 2% to the Public Libraries.
Whether Bush or Clinton or Gray Davis or Al Gore -- ALL
politicians listen to MONEY. The teacher's Unions give big
campaign contributions. The Education Lobby controls
hundreds of billions of dollars throughout the nation and they
focus entirely on the interests of teachers and classrooms.
Public School Teachers outnumber Librarians 50 to 1,
earn much higher salaries, and work much shorter hours.
The word "Library" might not be even imagined let alone
mentioned when Education Standards are prepared and
when time comes to divide up the Trillions.
Every year, Political candidates and sitting Presidents speak
before the major AFT and NEA gatherings while they hardly
ever show their faces at ALA Conferences -- even when they
are in Washington, D.C. and during an election year. Why?
Isn't it obvious?
Librarians cannot assume that the link between Education and
Libraries is being made unless WE make the link ourselves.
We can't continue to let go unchallenged the assumption that
all education and learning begins and ends in the classroom.
None of us can afford to be silent. We MUST speak out
whenever the opportunity presents itself. Whenever you speak
at a Chamber of Commerce or before any civic group, when
you argue for funding, when you meet with citizens groups, etc.
remind them of the role Libraries play in both Lifetime Learning
and in support of the homework and study of students --- that
Education isn't the exclusive domain of the Public Schools.
What can we achieve? Even 1% coming our way from that
98% to 2% ratio could transform our services and guarantee
a place for Libraries as the sustainer of Lifetime Learning
for communities. But we are going to have to FIGHT for it!
So far, we have been either too passive or sucked into
"let's be nice" mode of "cooperation" with the schools
who
want to cut out their School Libraries and let Public Libraries
carry the load without a dime of subsidy.
"We have met the enemy and he/she is us!" Unless we become
more assertive, Public Education will let political power brokers
push us off the map altogether and the spoon feeding and
regimentation of Classroom learning will not be counter balanced.
James B. Casey --- My own views
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From: Victoria Schoenrock <vschoenrock@wnpl.alibrary.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Teen Poetry Cafes
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:24:09 CDT
We conduct a Teen Poetry Cafe for kids in grade 6 - 8. It's been
successful but I have couple of questions that I thought PUBYAC might help
with. We have a teacher that encourages her sixth graders to come and will
give them extra credit if they do. We hand out slips at the end of the
poetry cafe that we sign to show the child attended. This past year we've
gotten kids (mostly boys) that seem to be there only for the extra credit.
It's become more of a social gathering than a poetry cafe. We set out
ground rules - you don't have to read but you do have to listen - and I
seem to spend an inordinate amount of time reminding them of that. They
make no attempt to put any thought into their poetry - just getting up on
stage and saying anything that rhymes, etc. We give them a break
midway
and remind them to be quiet in the library and we usually get complaints
about the noise they make. We remind them we have the power to deny them
extra credit but we haven't gone that far yet. I hate to have this
experience ruined for the kids who are serious about poetry. But I don't
want to be the ogre, either. (The teacher did warn me about some of the
boys.) Any ideas?
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From: "Diane Adams" <diane@ccrls.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper - mystery of history
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 11:24:28 CDT
I'm looking for a junior fiction read about 10 years ago. It could be
older though. It is a modern story but involves a boy about 10 -12
years old who is living in Colorado for a summer. He uses the
library to investigate a historical mystery. There was a stagecoach
robbery in the area. The stage coach had the payroll for a mining
company on it and the money was never found. The boy is given
an artifact of some kind that leads him to believe a relative of his
was involved. He sets out to find the money and solve the
mystery.
Thanks for any ideas you might have. I have tried American
Historical Fiction by Lynda Adamson, but that is primarily adult
novels.
Diane
Diane Adams
Youth Services Librarian
Monmouth Public Library (503) 838-1932
P.O. Box 10
fax: (503) 838-3899
168 Ecols St. S.
diane@ccrls.org
Monmouth, OR 97361
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