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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: Sunday, July 29, 2001 12:29 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 507
PUBYAC Digest 507
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: books for author visit
by "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@lmxac.org>
2) Fall Festival of Children's Books
by marnattij@carnegielibrary.org
(Janet Marnatti)
3) Re: Bunnicula [Bunnicula Publisher Costume Rental]
by Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
4) books on CD - plea for action
by Janice Griffin <jgriffin@seq.clan.lib.ri.us>
5) tween programs
by Pamela Stack <pstack@vlc.lib.mi.us>
6) Re: stumper
by HFL_LISA@stls.org
7) Stumper: sci fi hero and telepathic sidekick
by Aarene Storms <astorms@kcls.org>
8) tween program
by Pamela Stack <pstack@vlc.lib.mi.us>
9) Re: Teen SRP Prizes
by Eric Norton <enorton@scls.lib.wi.us>
10) RE: Sailor Moon
by "Dawn Sardes" <Dawn.Sardes@euclid.lib.oh.us>
11) Re: Teen SRP Prizes
by "Children's Department" <children@wlaf.lib.in.us>
12) Re: fundraising ideas
by "Rachael DeHaven" <rdehaven@pc-va.org>
13) Stumper -Sleeping alone
by John Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
14) Re: Service Survey
by D Ilkiw <dansky24@yahoo.com>
15) Karoake
by Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
16) CO Opening
by Nancy Seibert <nseibert@jefferson.lib.co.us>
17) Pixie Tricks
by "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@lmxac.org>
18) stumper series.."survivor?"
by Andrea Terry <cavgrads97@yahoo.com>
19) Re: Having 2nd or 3rd graders reading to other kids
by <asears@teaneck.org>
20) Job Opening, COlorado, Jefferson County
by Nancy Seibert <nseibert@jefferson.lib.co.us>
21) Stumper: rhyming Noah's ark
by Sharon Anderson <sharonKA@showme.net>
22) Stumper found: Clocks
by l lindeman <lib03ny@yahoo.com>
23) Re: Teen SRP Prizes
by Teresa Lambert <lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us>
24) Re: Unattended children
by Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
25) Re: Stumper:Orphan Girl
by "Kym Lucas" <kym.lucas@medina.lib.oh.us>
26) Picture Books - "Twins"
by Vurmg@aol.com
27) Stumper: English boarding school
by Mary Peverada <peverada@portland.lib.me.us>
28) Stumper: boy and TV station
by Kate Keaton Lightell <katie@sonoma.lib.ca.us>
29) Re: Teen SRP Prizes
by Rose Taylor <taylorr@lagrangelibrary.org>
30) Re: Harry Potter performer
by Betsy Bybell <bbybell@norby.latah.lib.id.us>
31) Job Posting - CA
by Theyer Hillary <HTheyer@TORRNET.COM>
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From: "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@lmxac.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: books for author visit
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Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 00:48:55 CDT
I would definitely order books through the publisher. When you call
Random
House ask to speak to the Children's Publicity person and they will be able
to tell you the person to contact and/or the procedure for ordering and
returning books. I've never ordered directly from Random House, but
I've
arranged several author visits. Each publisher I've ordered from will
take
returns. They will also give a deep discount on the books. The
only hitch
is that you have to pay for shipping both ways (it used to be that they
would pay to ship it to you, but that has changed recently).
Good luck.
Susan
sfichtel@lmxac.org
Woodbridge Public Library
Woodbridge, NJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mary Weimar" <weimaroppl@yahoo.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2001 11:20 AM
Subject: Re: books for author visit
> Nicole,
> Whenever we have an author visit for the library or
> organizational meetings, we have gone through
> Anderson's Bookstore because they only bill you for
> the ones you have sold and will adjust the billing
> after you have sent the leftovers back. They were
> even nice enough to take the ones that were
> autographed prior to selling. A local bookstore might
> be your better bet than the publisher. Book jobbers
> are NOT the route to go because they won't take back
> the books. Mary Weimar
> --- Nicole Marcucilli
> <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
wrote:
> > I am planning on having author Graham Salisbury come
> > to our library in
> > April 2002 and wanted to know the best way to handle
> > buying the books for
> > a book signing. Since I don't really know how many
> > people will be coming,
> > I don't know how many books to purchase and I don't
> > want to be stuck with
> > a lot of books in the end. I could go through
> > Random House to purchase
> > and get a discount, but I'm not sure if they'd take
> > them back if all
> > didn't get used. Would it be better to go through a
> > bookstore like
> > Borders or Barnes and Noble instead so they can send
> > the books right back
> > to the publishers should they not get purchased?
> > Please give me some
> > insight on this. I am new to planning something
> > like this and want to
> > know the best way and what has worked for others.
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Nicole Marcuccilli
> > YA Librarian
> > Glenview Public Library
> >
>
>
> =====
> Mary K. Weimar
> Orland Park Public Library
> Head of Youth Services
> 14760 Park Lane
> Orland Park, IL 60462
> 708-349-8138/708-349-8196(Fax)
>
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From: marnattij@carnegielibrary.org
(Janet Marnatti)
To: pubyac@prairienet.org,child_lit@email.rutgers.edu
Subject: Fall Festival of Children's Books
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Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 00:50:50 CDT
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce it's lineup
for the 2001 Fall Festival of Children's Books.
This year's speakers include: Karen Cushman, David Macauley, Petra
Mathers, and Naomi Shahib Nye.
The event takes place on Friday October 26, 2001.
For more information, please see our website at:
http://www.clpgh.org/clp/childrens/ff/
Janet Marnatti
Senior Librarian
Allegheny Regional Branch
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
marnattij@carnegielibrary.org
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From: Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Bunnicula [Bunnicula Publisher Costume Rental]
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Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 00:51:29 CDT
Bunnicula Publisher Costume Rental
Simon & Schuster - Shipping handled by Costume Specialists,
$110.00 prepaid shipping required
211 North Fifth Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone 614-464-2145
or 800-596-9357
fax (614)464-2114
Ask for Betty Sandmann at ext. 315 or Mike Howard at ext. 303. If you get
voice mail, key in the extension number 315 for her direct line and leave a
message.
Costumes are provided free of charge by the publishers for promotional use
only. The only cost to you is shipping to send the costume to its next
event.
To schedule a costume, simply call COSTUME SPECIALISTS with an idea of what
chatacters you prefer on specfic dates. Typical reversations are Thursday
to the following Monday. Longer reservations can be arranged for multiple
locations and special events when requested. Some costumes are booked over
a year in advance so book early.
Posted by Stephanie Stokes
Other Publisher Costumes info online:
http://www.ssdesign.com/librarypr/content/p121697a.shtml
__________________________________________________________________
At 02:52 PM 7/26/01 CDT, you wrote:
>Hi there PUBYAC people! I am writing to ask about Bunnicula
parties; I
>know I saw something fairly recently about these but think I deleted the
>emails because I was under the impression that kids around here don't
read
>these
>anymore. I really wanted to do a program and now I see there is a new
book
>out. Heeee's baaaaa-aaaacck!!!!!!so any help you can give me I would be
>truly grateful for. You can post directly to me. Thanks a
million!!!!
>
>Diana Cook
>Branch Library Assistant
>Sherwood Village Branch
>Regina Public Library
>Regina, Saskatchewan
>dcook@rpl.regina.sk.ca
>
>
>
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From: Janice Griffin <jgriffin@seq.clan.lib.ri.us>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: books on CD - plea for action
Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 00:52:36 CDT
Plea for Action!
It is official. Listening Library, which owns the rights to produce
books on CD for many popular YA titles, has decided not to make this
offering available for at least another year, if at all.
Please help reverse this decision by emailing Timothy Ditlow at
tditlow@randomhouse.com to
complain. It is unfair that Listening Library
owns the license to so many popular titles (The Giver, Gathering Blue,
Golden Compass, Hatchet, Silent to the Bone, Folk Keeper to name just a
few) and then blocks access to Young Adults (YAs) who would love the
chance to hear the book read aloud while they are popular now. And
please "CC" your email message to me so I can gauge the reaction;
my
email address is jgriffin@seq.clan.lib.ri.us.
One of the arguments by Listening Library is that CDs haven't been
profitable. Personally, I don't think Listening Library gave the market
a fair chance to show profitability. Many libraries here in RI have
recently begun to purchase books on CD, and this is especially true of
the YA departments. But if there were ever an audience for books on CD
it is YAs. That YA departments typically have less funding than adult or
children is true - and maybe that is why purchases of this media have
started later than in other departments. I heard loud and clear during
the summer reading promotion at our local middle school that teens want
books on CD, not cassettes.
Listening Library also has had difficulty making a CD package that can
withstand library usage. Recorded Books has a great product - and
they're interested in making an arrangement with Listening Library for
these titles.
Listening Library is also looking into other media such as MP3. This
technology will not be available to teens, or anyone else, in the near
future.
Recorded Books, having been notified of Listening Library's decision,
approached Listening Library in the hopes of working out an arrangement
for these titles. To date, Recorded Books has been unsuccessful.
Please note that I am not advocating Recorded Books per se, but they are
interested and would be able to get this product on the market quickly,
and they offer a quality product.
I really want the titles Listening Library has purchased to be available
to teens in CD format - now! This is ridiculous!! Why purchase the
rights if you're not going to do something with them?!
I did purchase some CDs from Recorded Books - as I had promised the
middle school students - and circulation is good. But I suspect it would
be terrific if titles such as Listening Library's full cast reading of
Walter Dean Myers' Monster were on the shelf.
Thank you for your help. If we work together and raise a fuss I'm sure
somehow these books on CD will become available.
Janice Griffin
Deputy Director / Youth Services Librarian
Tiverton Library Services
238 Highland Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
401-625-6796
jgriffin@seq.clan.lib.ri.us
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From: Pamela Stack <pstack@vlc.lib.mi.us>
To: list serve <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: tween programs
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Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 00:53:47 CDT
Hi,
I just got the okay from my boss to start up a tween program. If
anyone
out there has some advice or ideas they would be greatly appreciated.
TIA
Pamela C. Stack
pstack@vlc.lib.mi.us
Children's Librarian
St. Charles District Library
St. Charles, Michigan
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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: stumper
Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 00:54:25 CDT
Once again I turn to the wisdom of the Yac for help: Little girl,
her cat is lost, she puts signs up for the cat, people start bringing
her cats, all kinds of cats..maybe 38 cats? Does it sound familar to
anyone?
Thanks in adavance. Please reply to my e mail.
Lisa Dowling
Horseheads LIbrary
hfl_lisa@stls.org
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From: Aarene Storms <astorms@kcls.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper: sci fi hero and telepathic sidekick
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Greetings, O Great Mind! Here are the clues I've been given:
My patron remembers a sci-fi trilogy from the early/mid 80's (but possibly
published in the late 70s) featuring a lone hero and a winged, telepathic
sidekick who might or might not be named "QR". In the third
book, the hero
finally faces the villain-to-end-all-villains, only to discover that the
villain is some kind of giant disembodied brain.
The books were action-oriented hardbacks, and probably found in the YA
section
of the library in Portland OR.
Any ideas? I'm completely bimswuzzled...but that's kind of normal for
me....
--Aarene
Most of my life I've spent reading books and riding horses.
The rest, I've just wasted.
Aarene Storms astorms@kcls.org
Richmond Beach and Kenmore Libraries
King County Library System
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From: Pamela Stack <pstack@vlc.lib.mi.us>
To: list serve <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: tween program
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Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 00:56:14 CDT
Hope everyone's summer is going well!! I have done a first and second
grade group for a couple of years and now my second graders want to know
what's next? My director has okayed a tween program for grades 3-5.
If
anyone has advice on group size or has had a program like this I would
greatly appreciate any help you could offer!!! TIA
Pamela C. Stack
pstack@vlc.lib.mi.us
Children's Librarian
St. Charles District Library
St. Charles, Michigan
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From: Eric Norton <enorton@scls.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Teen SRP Prizes
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Toni:
we are also doing a teen program for the first time this year but I've hit
up local merchants for prizes for our kids summer program for several years
and some of those I asked for prizes for the teens this year. I ended
up
hitting up our local Wal-Mart, video rental places, movie theater, music
store, bowling alley and radio station for prizes. We also have a
store
called the Tea Shop which is a strange mixture of country stuff (scented
candles and jars with apples on them) and almost head shop stuff (incense,
Grateful Dead bears, etc.) Their wide range of merchandise appeals to
a
broad segment of the local teens. I tried Bath and Body Works and
Claire's
but they only do national level contributions (according to the folks I
talked to). Other places that I considered trying but didn't this time
around include fast food or pizza places and the local skating rink. I
would recommend asking any merchant in your community that has a sizeable
teen clientele. Good luck with next summer.
Eric Norton
enorton@scls.lib.wi.us
Head of Children's Services
McMillan Memorial Library
490 E. Grand Ave.
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494
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From: "Dawn Sardes" <Dawn.Sardes@euclid.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Sailor Moon
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I have decided to purchase one more set of these books, and that will be
that. If, after these disappear/fall apart, anyone asks, I am simply
going
to tell them the same thing I tell the kids when they ask about the
Wicca/witchcraft books. I can not replace books that are constantly
being
stolen. Nobody has enough money to do that. I'm thinking of
seeing if I
can get a rubber stamp made up that says "Fragile Book: Handle With
Care"
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of M. Neiman
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 3:56 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Sailor Moon
Well, either my responses are being filtered out for some reason or they're
getting lost, because my most recent letters (Newbery Awards/Juvenile vs YA
and a plea to restate the original stumper in "stumper solved"
posts) have
not been posted. But I'll try to make a comment on this one and see if it
shows up.
I sympathize with the dilemma of what to do with the SAILOR MOON books, if
you're talking about the graphic novel versions. I bought five of them, and
I don't think any of them made it to five circs without falling apart.
Despite the fact that they are popular, I'm not going to buy any more,
because I can't justify the expense for something that is going to last
less than three months. As for where to put them, I had the same problem. I
discovered I'd put one or two in fiction paperback and the others in
nonfiction. They do cause a problem in non-fiction for size reasons. I
can't really compare circulation figures properly because they didn't
circulate enough to be able to get valid statistics. But my impression was
that the ones in non-fiction were read at more often. That makes some
sense, since they were with other graphic novels.
Miriam
At 10:30 AM 7/25/01 -0500, you wrote:
>Who purchases the Sailor Moon Series (graphic novels) for teens?
They're
>extremely popular here.
>
>Where do you shelve them? We've been putting them in nonfiction
(741.5).
>The problem is that they're so small they keep causing the whole shelf
of
>books to fall over and even onto the floor. So, I've been putting
them on
>the rotating squares with the other, nonfiction paperback series.
I would
>like to just catalog them as paperback series fiction so the kids will
find
>them more easily. Also, I am hoping if they're not falling behind
the
>nonfiction shelves so much they may last longer. At 10 bucks a pop
for
>these cheaply bound things, I am going nuts (not to mention broke)
replacing
>them.
>
>Also, are you experiencing the same problems of them turning up missing,
not
>being returned, and, if they do come back, falling apart after only one
or
>two circulations as I have?
>
>Dawn Sardes
>Young Adult Librarian
>Euclid Public Library
>631 E. 222nd Street
>Euclid, OH 44123
>216-261-5300, ext. 138
>FAX: 216-261-9559
>dsardes@euclid.lib.oh.us
>
>"Speak low-tread softly through these halls,
>Here Genius lies enshrined,
>Here Reign, in silent majesty,
>The monarchs of the mind."
>from "In the Library," by Anne C.L. Botts
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: "Children's Department" <children@wlaf.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Teen SRP Prizes
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Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 00:58:04 CDT
The first year I did the summer reading program for teens I found a CD
store near the library that gave me coupons for a free CD single. Then
both Dominos and Papa Johns (during different summers) gave me certificates
for a free large one topping pizza. I gave these out when the teen
read 15
books. Because we are fairly small I only needed about 15 of them.
I
think the cooperation you get depends on the manager of your local
store. One summer the manager was thrilled to help and would have
given me
as many certicates as I wanted. Last summer it was much more
difficult. I
decided to try different things this year.
Pam
West Lafayette Public Library
At 02:51 PM 7/26/01 -0500, you wrote:
>Oh Great Ones,
>
>This has been my first summer trying to get a Teen SRP off the ground
>and we got some response; not a lot. Hoping to be more successful
next
>summer. Every time a teen read a book they got to enter a drawing.
>
>I got a few gift certificates from CD Warehouse, and a few from a local
>bookstore. I'd like to add a few more prizes. Any ideas?
The gift
>certificates were each for $10.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Toni
>
>Toni Reese
>Sump Memorial Library
>222 N. Jefferson St.
>Papillion, NE 68046
>treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
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From: "Rachael DeHaven" <rdehaven@pc-va.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: fundraising ideas
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Suzanne,
Would you please share with us on how you did the project "One Million
Pennies in One Hundred Days? We are working on getting funds for a project
and this sounds great.
Rachael DeHaven
Pulaski County Library System
Pulaski, VA 24301
rdehaven@pc-va.org
----- Original Message -----
From: "Suzanne Robinson" <srobinso@mail.state.tn.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 11:09 AM
Subject: Re: fundraising ideas
We are going to try a project that some of the libraries in the state are
doing. It is "One Million Pennies in One Hundred Days".
We are going to
primarily focus on school children. We are going to use the money to
start
a fund for the library with the local community foundation.
Suzanne Robinson
Dickson County Public Library
305 E. Hunt Street
Dickson, TN 37055
>>> ebeard@ltnet.ltls.org
07/23/01 11:23 AM >>>
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: John Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper -Sleeping alone
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Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 00:59:20 CDT
A patron said her 4 year old daughter is "afraid to sleep alone"
(girl's
exact
words). Mother said her daughter insists that someone stay with her in
her
room
every night until she falls asleep. Sometimes the girl will go to
sleep on
the
sofa if someone is in the living room. Mom wants to find books that
will
convince her daughter to sleep alone in her own bed. I suggested some of the
monsters under the bed type books, but the patron said that wasn't the
problem.
Any suggestions?
Please answer to me at: jsimpson03@snet.net
Thanks,
Martha Simpson, Stratford (CT) Library
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From: D Ilkiw <dansky24@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Service Survey
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Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 00:59:57 CDT
--- Mary Moody <MMOODY@vigo.lib.in.us>
wrote:
> I want to make a survey for teachers to be given to
> teachers so that I can better develop programs and
> services to meet their classroom needs.
>
> Does anyone in the group have services that they
> provide to teachers that they would be willing to
> share? If so I would be glad for the input.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Mary Moody
> VC PL
>
>
> \0/\0/\0/ "Let everything that hath breath Praise
> the Lord!"
>
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From: Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
To: ylawired@maillist.nslsilus.org
Subject: Karoake
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Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 01:00:35 CDT
I am interested in getting a karoake night going at our library. I was
wondering if anyone else has ever had it, and what you had to do to set it
up. Was there a specific vendor that deals with it, getting the tv
screens and such, or did you just get one of those portable karoake
machines? I think it would be more fun to do it professionally, with
the
tv screen with the words and such. Please let me know what you have
experienced with this, and if you have any leads. Thanks!
Nicole Marcuccilli
YA Librarian
Glenview Public Library
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From: Nancy Seibert <nseibert@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: CO Opening
Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 01:01:12 CDT
POSITION: Head of Reference #21-434
Jefferson County
Public Library, Arvada
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8/16/01.
QUALIFICATIONS: An MLS and 3-5 years library experience is required in
addition to supervisory or program development experience or any combination
of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills,
and abilities.
DUTIES: The Head of Reference will take a leadership role in developing the
collection, policy, programming, patron education, and reference services.
In partnership with the other Heads of Reference this position will plan,
implement, and evaluate information service for the entire system. This
position reports to the Library Manager and works with the Heads of
Children's and Circulation to oversee the daily activities of the branch.
The Arvada Head of Reference supervises a staff of five, including hiring,
training, coaching staff and conducting annual performance appraisals. This
person is scheduled daily at the reference desk. Position participates in
staff, committee, and special task force meetings and may also attend
workshops and conferences. The successful candidate will perform these
multiple duties simultaneously, and within an environment that requires
meeting ongoing deadlines.
SALARY: Annual $38,617
BENEFITS:
* Excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement.
* Vacation, holiday, sick leave, and personal days.
* Training Opportunities.
APPLY: Along with three professional references a Jefferson County
application must be completed and is available online
http://jefferson.lib.co.us
"Join Our Team". Return to Jefferson County Human
Resources Dept. 800 Jefferson Pkwy, Ste.140, Golden CO 80401; 303-271-8400.
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From: "S. Fichtelberg" <sfichtel@lmxac.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Pixie Tricks
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Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 01:02:25 CDT
Hi All,
I just got a request for a book in the Pixie Tricks series, which I've never
heard of before. I found the books on Amazon, but no reviews. I
was
wondering if anyone has read any of them and what they think of the books?
Thanks.
Susan
sfichtel@lmxac.org
Woodbridge Public Library
Woodbridge, NJ
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From: Andrea Terry <cavgrads97@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper series.."survivor?"
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Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 01:03:00 CDT
A patron mentioned a series that her son enjoyed
immensely. She called it the "survivor" series and
said it was characters set in disasters in history,
and how they survived. I can't find any mention of it
in Amazon or BN.com...has anyone heard of it? Did I
miss a good series?
Thanks in advance!
=====
Andrea Terry
Juvenile Services Librarian
Libby Memorial Library
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
cavgrads97@yahoo.com
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From: <asears@teaneck.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Having 2nd or 3rd graders reading to other kids
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Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 01:03:40 CDT
I'm appealing to the collected experience of the list.
Has anyone had beginning readers reading to younger children in the library?
We have a Book Buddy program which has 6th,7th and 8th graders reading aloud
to preschool children but I have gotten a very insistent request that we
have a program with 2nd and 3rd graders reading aloud. The parent was saying
that it would allow them to practice their reading skills in a supportive
environment etc. She wanted us to try it in the period after our summer
programs end and before the end of summer. Any thoughts or ideas from
people who have tried it or have something similar would be
appreciated.
Please email me at asears@teaneck.org
Thank you
Amy Sears
Head of Children's Services
Teaneck Public Library
Teaneck, NJ 07666
asears@teaneck.org
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From: Nancy Seibert <nseibert@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job Opening, COlorado, Jefferson County
Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 01:04:10 CDT
POSITION: Library Acquisitions Specialist #21-435
Jefferson
County Public Library
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8/23/01.
QUALIFICATIONS: Associates degree and 1-2 years of progressively responsible
experience with computers and the Internet, or any equivalent combination of
education and experience.
PURPOSE: Under general supervision, order materials for all branches of the
library.
DUTIES: The Acquisitions Unit is located in the Library's centralized
Service Center. You will work as part of a team responsible for ordering,
receiving, and processing all new materials for the branch libraries, as
well as, working closely with the Acquisitions and Cataloging departments.
Work also involves organizing selection lists, verifying correct items to
order, determining appropriate vendors, creating and placing purchase orders
and encumbering material's funds.
SALARY: Annual $27,563
BENEFITS:
* Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision and
retirement.
* Vacation, holiday, sick leave, and personal days.
* Training Opportunities.
APPLY: A Jefferson County application form must be completed. Applications
are available by fax (303) 271-8411 or online http://jefferson.lib.co.us
"Join Our Team" Return to Jefferson County Human Resources Dept.
800
Jefferson Pkwy, Ste .140, Golden CO 80401; 303-271-8400.
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From: Sharon Anderson <sharonKA@showme.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: rhyming Noah's ark
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Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 01:05:00 CDT
Hello pubyacers,
I have a patron looking for a rhyming Noah's ark book that he remembers
reading to his son that he now wants to read to his grandson. He
recalls a
line of text:
"There were ant-eating aardvarks, badgers and bears..."
Does anyone recognize this book? Please reply directly to me off-list.
Thank you for your help.
Sharon Anderson <sharonKA@showme.net>
Cape Girardeau Public Library
Cape Girardeau, MO
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From: l lindeman <lib03ny@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper found: Clocks
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Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 01:05:43 CDT
Thank to all who sent the information!
The correct book was Clocks and More Clocks by Pat
Hutchins.
Thanks, Lisa
original message:
To all the problem solvers of PUBYAC:
Please help with this stumper.
A patron came in looking for a book that was first
read to her in the 70's. It was about a man who had a
house filled with clocks. When he went from room to
room he noticed that all the clocks had different
times. It might have been a picture book. Any ideas?
Thanks
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From: Teresa Lambert <lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Teen SRP Prizes
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Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 01:07:32 CDT
How about movie passes or fast food certificates?
Terry Lambert,
Youth Services Coordinator
Bluffton Public Library
Bluffton, Ohio 45817
On Thu, 26 Jul 2001, Toni Reese wrote:
> Oh Great Ones,
>
> This has been my first summer trying to get a Teen SRP off the ground
> and we got some response; not a lot. Hoping to be more successful
next
> summer. Every time a teen read a book they got to enter a
drawing.
>
> I got a few gift certificates from CD Warehouse, and a few from a local
> bookstore. I'd like to add a few more prizes. Any ideas?
The gift
> certificates were each for $10.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Toni
>
> Toni Reese
> Sump Memorial Library
> 222 N. Jefferson St.
> Papillion, NE 68046
> treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
>
>
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From: Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Unattended children
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Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 01:12:39 CDT
Anne,
I got an error message when I tried this website. Is it incorrect or
out-of-date?
Thanks,
Toni
Toni Reese
Youth Services Librarian
Sump Memorial Library
222 N. Jefferson St.
Papillion, NE 68046
treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
Anne Simon wrote:
>
> Julie,
> There are a variety of sample policies relating to
unattended children =
> in the library in "Kids Welcome Here! Writing Public Library
Policies that
=
> Promote Use By Young People" in Chapter 8: Library Conduct.
It's =
> available from the New York Library Association at:
http://www.nyla.org/yss=
> /descriptions.html=20
>
> Anne Simon, New York State Library
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From: "Kym Lucas" <kym.lucas@medina.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Stumper:Orphan Girl
Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 01:17:33 CDT
I'd like to thank all the people who took the time to reply to my stumper.
I'm pretty sure the title is
Adopted Jane by Helen Fern Daringer, published in 1947. I've ordered
it for
the patron. This is the first time I've actually asked a question on
this
list and I was amazed at the response. It's wonderful to know that
those
who work in my field care so much about literature that they take the time
to reply to a question from miles away posted by someone they've never met.
Thank you.
Kym Lucas
Kym Lucas wrote:
> Hello Pubyacers,
> I would like to query your brains with a stumper that has not a lot to
> go on. A patron (perhaps in her early forties) recalls a book she
read
> as a girl. It was about an orphan, possibly named Jane, who went
to
> stay with an aunt in the city and an aunt in the country. The
patron
> believes the girl was supposed to decide who she wanted to live with
for
> good. She remembers the description of the cherry trees
particularly.
>
> Does anyone recognize this book? Please reply directly to me
off-list
> at kym.lucas@medina.lib.oh.us.
> Thank you.
> Kym Lucas
> Brunswick Community Library
> Brunswick, OH
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From: Vurmg@aol.com
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Picture Books - "Twins"
Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 01:19:22 CDT
Hi,
This is my first time posting to a listserv so I hope I am following proper
protocol. Can anybody recommend some good picture books that are about
twin
girls. A patron has requested these types of books to read to her twin
daughters. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Please reply
directly to
me.
From: Vurmg@aol.com
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From: Mary Peverada <peverada@portland.lib.me.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: English boarding school
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Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 01:20:15 CDT
Hello all - A patron has asked about the title of a book with
the
following info. Hopefully someone out there will recognize it.
It was
read in the late 60's or early 70's when the patron was between 10 and 12
(she thought it was an older book at that time.) She remembers that it
took place in an English boarding school. One character was Elizabeth
Raleigh and another was Poppy (not sure of either spelling.) Poppy
made
Elizabeth's headaches go away. She also remembers that at some point a
ring is thrown across the room.
Thanks for your help
Mary Peverada
Portland (ME) Public Library
peverada@portland.lib.me.us
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From: Kate Keaton Lightell <katie@sonoma.lib.ca.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: boy and TV station
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Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 01:21:19 CDT
I have a patron who remembers a chapter book from her childhood
(1950s-60s). She remembers that the main character, a boy, works as a
go-fer for a TV station. At one point, he needs to get an empty milk
bottle. He searched all over town but fails. When he returns to
the
station, someone asks him why he didn't just buy a bottle of milk and
empty it. That's all she remembers - ring any bells?
thanks,
Kate
katie@sonoma.lib.ca.us
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From: Rose Taylor <taylorr@lagrangelibrary.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Teen SRP Prizes
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Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 01:22:15 CDT
How about asking the local coffee shop to donate a gift certificate or the
local theater, restaurant etc. We tried it this year and the response was
great. Some people are just waiting to be asked. Anyone who donated
something was thanked in our library newsletter ( it goes to every house in
the village). It takes a little time but it also lets the community know
what your doing.
Rose
Toni Reese wrote:
> Oh Great Ones,
>
> This has been my first summer trying to get a Teen SRP off the ground
> and we got some response; not a lot. Hoping to be more successful
next
> summer. Every time a teen read a book they got to enter a
drawing.
>
> I got a few gift certificates from CD Warehouse, and a few from a local
> bookstore. I'd like to add a few more prizes. Any ideas?
The gift
> certificates were each for $10.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Toni
>
> Toni Reese
> Sump Memorial Library
> 222 N. Jefferson St.
> Papillion, NE 68046
> treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
--
Rose M. Taylor
Head of Youth Services
LaGrange Public Library
10 W. Cossitt Ave.
LaGrange IL 60525-2391
708-352-0576 ext.22
Fax 708-352-1620
http://www.lagrangelibrary.org/
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From: Betsy Bybell <bbybell@norby.latah.lib.id.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Harry Potter performer
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Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 01:26:14 CDT
Hi all,
It makes me wonder what he's doing about evading the copyright police?!?
<snip> Is anyone aware of a Michigan performer who specializes in
"Harry
Potter." A local magician, Jeff (JefftheMagician.com) has done a
program
in which he dresses up like Harry, does some magic, asks trivia
questions, etc. Anyone know of someone else who does a similar type of
program? <snap>
It's one thing for libraries and schools to have Harry Potter parties and
tie-ins, but another thing entirely for professional performers who are
paid for their work.
Betsy Bybell
Branch and Outreach Coordinator
Latah County Library District
110 S. Jefferson, Moscow ID 83843
208-882-3925, fax 208-882-5098
email: bbybell@norby.latah.lib.id.us
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From: Theyer Hillary <HTheyer@TORRNET.COM>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>,
Subject: Job Posting - CA
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Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 01:29:12 CDT
YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN
(JOB CODE 01071623)
We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative individual to join our growing
Librarian team as we redesign and expand our Youth Services Division!
The
primary duties of this newly-created position will involve providing library
programs for youth from infancy through high school age level. Duties
also
include reference and reader's advisory service, as well as outreach to
Torrance area schools.
Although the current vacancy is in one of our five branch libraries, Youth
Service Librarians may also work in the main Katy Geissert Civic Center
Library.
The ideal candidate, in addition to the minimum requirements, will have:
* Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills.
* Experience with grant writing.
* Computer and internet skills, especially a knowledge of children's
software.
****
Examples of Duties
For a comprehensive list of duties for the Librarian position, please access
our website's job specification link: go to www.torrnet.com,
click
"Employment," then click "Job Descriptions."
Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience: Requires Master of Library Science degree from
an
ALA accredited college or university, OR a Bachelor's degree PLUS either 24
units of graduate work in Library Science with a major emphasis in
Children's Services, OR three years of professional library experience in
Children's Services.
Salary and Benefits*
The monthly salary range is $3643 - $4773, with excellent benefits:
* 7% contribution made in the employee's name toward a pension in the
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). The City uses the 2% @ 55
formula!
* Family health, dental, and optical plans!
* Flexible Benefits program which provides tax-free options for
additional medical, dental and child care expenses!
* Deferred Compensation Program!
* Life Insurance!
* Tuition Reimbursement!
* Interest Free Computer Loan Program!
Special Notes
* For more details on our excellent benefits package, visit our
website's
benefit link: go to www.torrnet.com,
click "Employment," then click
"Benefits." Benefits pertinent to this position are covered
under the TLEA
group.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must
contact the Civil Service Department prior to the final filing date.
Application Procedure
Candidates must submit a City application form by 5:30 PM, Tuesday, August
14, 2001.
To receive a City application, please contact the City of Torrance Job
Hotline at (310) 618-2969, or apply on-line at www.torrnet.com.
Selection Process
Applicants must complete a standard City application. Only those
applicants
whose training and experience best meet our requirements will be invited to
participate in the examination.
The examination will consist of an oral interview (weighted 100%). A
writing exercise will be evaluated at the time of the interview. The
interview is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, August 22, 2001.
Factors evaluated in the examination may include:
Knowledge of: Selection and use of books and non-book materials appropriate
for children and young adults; principles and practices of librarianship;
budget planning and fiscal practices; current trends in library automation;
and techniques of program presentation for youth.
Ability to: Identify and understand potential use of libraries by youth;
work effectively with fellow employees, teachers and community
practitioners; supervise youth and subordinate personnel; create, initiate
and evaluate services and programs; communicate effectively orally and in
writing; and exercise independent judgment.
If you have any questions regarding the position or the Library Department,
please direct them to Paula Weiner, Library Services Manager, at
pweiner@torrnet.com.
7/23/01-lh
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