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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: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 4:03 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 511
PUBYAC Digest 511
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Kids' PC's and unattended children
by "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
2) computer classes for little ones?
by Ellen Braby <ebraby@pen.ci.santa-monica.ca.us>
3) teen survey
by "Sarah Prielipp" <seprielipp@hotmail.com>
4) Books for fearful 12-year old, or his mother
by "Sanning, Lisa" <sannil@sosmail.state.mo.us>
5) Sno-Isle Regional Library Jobs to be listed.
by Valerie Worrell <VWorrell@sno-isle.org>
6) Filters
by "Stephanie Roth" <sneener02@hotmail.com>
7) vision statement
by "children johnson city public library" <jcplkids@hotmail.com>
8) Thanks-- puppets
by krystal_brown@gurlmail.com
9) RE: Survivor program
by "Kathleen James" <kathleen@melsa.lib.mn.us>
10) Handprint Rhyme Stumper
by "Dorothy Williams" <Dorothy@peabody.whitleynet.org>
11) Babies n' Books
by Immolate98@aol.com
12) Visiting Moose from Michigan, Peter White PL
by Immolate98@aol.com
13) Re: Book Bags for Babies
by "Kathy Bullene" <kbullene@timberland.lib.wa.us>
14) Apology for Book Bags for Babies reply.
by "Kathy Bullene" <kbullene@timberland.lib.wa.us>
15) Pooh's 75th anniversary
by Jennifer Iserman <Jennifer.Iserman@mcfls.org>
16) Amnesty Week JUST for Teens?
by Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
17) STUMPER ANSWERED: scifi hero and sidekick
by Aarene Storms <astorms@kcls.org>
18) "warm fuzzies" stumper
by Kristen Tierney <tierneyk@metronet.lib.mi.us>
19) STUMPER - Children who shrink to ant size
by Susan Anderson-Newham <snewie@yahoo.com>
20) 2 stumpers
by "ldhodges" <ldhodges@cox-internet.com>
21) Questions & Answers on Librarian Speech in the Workplace
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
22) Stumper: Bears and Bugs
by Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
23) stumper - All God's Children Have Wings
by Marsha Parham <parhamm@mail.spalding.public.lib.ga.us>
24) RE: teen survey
by Tina Hager <Tina.Hager@cityofcarrollton.com>
25) Harry Potter club
by Beverly Bixler <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
26) Re: outreach to daycare
by "Judy Norris" <jnorris@larm.lib.wy.us>
27) Re: Pooh's 75th anniversary
by "Child Library" <childlib@ci.gallup.nm.us>
28) Homework Centers
by bwilliams@brdgprtpl.lib.ct.us
(Bina Williams)
29) Library Survivor Game
by RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
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From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Kids' PC's and unattended children
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Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 14:42:30 CDT
I find that our single children's PC is a magnet for unattended children
of all ages. Our policy is that preschoolers must be
accompanied by an adult to use the PC. However, I constantly see parents
using the internet in the adult section, one of the study carrels or
attending a meeting while leaving a child on the PC. Or, they step away
"just for a moment" to assist another child or go over to
find adult
materials. Our policy is that kids 9 and under may not be left
unattended.
The question is what exactly this means. I find that most kids this age
do behave appropriately when left for short periods.
Often, however, children will stay for hours while the parent is off
somewhere else. I have left for lunch or dinner to find a
child still on the PC when I return.
Recently I started enforcing a policy whereby a child cannot sign up for
more than two back to back 20 minute sessions on
the PC to combat this.
We do not have our CD-ROMS loaded onto a tower yet, and we have to hand
out each CD as requested, help the child load it,
troubleshoot frozen screens, etc. I find myself wondering if having
the
CD-ROMS should be part of our mission. I am
constantly having to have our information technology department up here
to troubleshoot problems, but often have to wait until they can schedule
someone to come up. I also feel that the patience level of kids this
age is too low to tolerate the difficulties we have with our equipment.
How are the rest of you dealing with this? As far as "unattended
children" go, how do you define this. This is the most frustrating part
of my job, especially now in the summer while the kids are off from
school. I am quite hesitant to even install another PC, let alone try
buying more software. We have most of the JumpStart CD's, Lego
Preschool, and Reader Rabbit.
Laura Gruninger, Young Adult Librarian
Mercer County Library System, Lawrence HQ
2751 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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From: Ellen Braby <ebraby@pen.ci.santa-monica.ca.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: computer classes for little ones?
Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 14:43:01 CDT
Dear Pubyacers,
Do any of you offer computer classes for young children, either
preschoolers or early elementary age? We have had several requests for
classes by parents, but they don't seem to really know what they want.
One mother just wanted a venue for computers other than the local toy
store. If you do offer any classes, please let me know what you cover,
the ages you offer classes for, and what programs or computer access you
have for kids. We have 2 Gates computers with games and internet, and
2
MACs with similar games but no internet. When those are in use, we
frequently have to scramble to find on-line games for other little ones
who are not reading yet.
Please send your responses to me directly at
ebraby@pen.ci.santa-monica.ca.us
and I will post them if there is
interest.
Thanks in advance.
Ellen Braby
Coordinator of Youth Services
Santa Monica Public Library
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From: "Sarah Prielipp" <seprielipp@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: teen survey
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Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 14:43:22 CDT
Hi all! I am new to being a Young Adult (Teen) Services Specialist and
I
would like to get to know my patrons better. To do this, I am working
on a
survey for teens to find out how our library can better serve them, but I
could use all of your help in developing questions. I plan on asking
what
types of programs would teens like to see our library offer, if the
participant would be interested in serving on a teen advisory board, what do
patrons like best about the library now, etc.? More ideas, please?
You may
email to me @ seprielipp@hotmail.com
and I will compile.
Second, if anyone has done a similar survey (and I'm sure you have!), what
did you do to increase participation in the survey? I was thinking
about
offering small prizes (candy bars, free video rentals, etc.) to each
participant.
TIA,
Sarah
"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it is
hard
to read." -- Groucho Marx
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From: "Sanning, Lisa" <sannil@sosmail.state.mo.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Books for fearful 12-year old, or his mother
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Hello,
This request is for my sister who has a 12-year old son who recently,
without my sister's permission, watched The Exorcist at a friend's house.
Now he's scared to sleep in his room, (and who can blame him!), which is
upstairs, while his parents sleep downstairs. Can anyone recommend any
books for him or for his mother that might help him get over his fear?
It's
been at least a month since he watched it so I don't know if the passing of
time will help. He's been sleeping on the couch downstairs ever since.
With school starting soon, she really wants to get him back in his bedroom
and over his fear.
I saw the recent post about the girl who's afraid to go to sleep alone, so,
to the person who posted it, (I already deleted that message), will you
please post any replies you get to the list or send them to me?
Thanks!
I work in a library for the blind and physically handicapped so all of our
books are either recorded or in braille and can't be checked out by anyone
but eligible patrons, (I did a quick search anyway, thinking my sister could
get any titles I found at our local library but I didn't find anything).
I
did check around on Amazon.com but I didn't find anything there either.
I
also did a general search under 'bibliotherapy' on the internet, but the
titles I found were all geared toward younger children.
So, if anyone has dealt with a similar situation and can recommend any
titles I would certainly appreciate it. She even tried taking his Sega away
to get him to sleep in his room but he said he doesn't play it that much
anyway. I think that's proof of just how scared he really is!
Thanks for any suggestions you may have!!
Lisa Sanning
Wolfner Library for the Blind
and Physically Handicapped
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From: Valerie Worrell <VWorrell@sno-isle.org>
To: Greg Yorba <gyorba@Exchange.FULLERTON.EDU>,
Larry McCallum
Subject: Sno-Isle Regional Library Jobs to be listed.
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Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 14:44:21 CDT
Please post the following 3 jobs.
Thank you
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Join the Sno-Isle Regional Library System as a Librarian - Children's
Services at the Lynnwood Library in Washington State. Job #0169 Closes
08/24/01. For more information and to obtain an application on this
employment opportunity, please visit our website at www.sno-isle.org/jobs
<http://www.sno-isle.org/jobs>
or contact our Jobline at (360) 651-7040.
Christie Jackson
Human Resources
Sno-Isle Regional Library System
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Join the Sno-Isle Regional Library System as a Managing Librarian II at the
Marysville Library in Washington State. Job #0167 Open Until Filled. For
more information and to obtain an application on this employment
opportunity, please visit our website at www.sno-isle.org/jobs
<http://www.sno-isle.org/jobs>
or contact our Jobline at (360) 651-7040.
Christie Jackson
Human Resources
Sno-Isle Regional Library System
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Join the Sno-Isle Regional Library System as a Managing Librarian III at the
Lynnwood Library in Washington State. Job #0157 Open Until Filled. For more
information and to obtain an application on this employment opportunity,
please visit our website at www.sno-isle.org/jobs
<http://www.sno-isle.org/jobs>
or contact our Jobline at (360) 651-7040.
Christie Jackson
Human Resources
Sno-Isle Regional Library System
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From: "Stephanie Roth" <sneener02@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Filters
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Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 14:44:49 CDT
Hi-
I was wondering what kind of filters do your libraries or schools use to
make sure the children do not enter any inappropriate web sites? Can
you
give me some suggestions, please.
Thank you,
Stephanie Roth
Third grade teacher
Brooklyn NY
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From: "children johnson city public library" <jcplkids@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: vision statement
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Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 14:45:16 CDT
Our library is in the process of doing strategic planning. This
involves
evaluating our assets and liabilities and deciding what direction we want to
go in the next 5-10 years. I am interested in other libraries who may
have
gone through something similar. We are now in the process of writing
our
Vision statement. If your library has a Vision statement, please
email a
copy to me at bcobb@jcpl.net.
Thank you for your time!
Betty Cobb
Head of Youth Services
Johnson City Public Library
Johnson City, TN
bcobb@jcpl.net
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From: krystal_brown@gurlmail.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Thanks-- puppets
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Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 14:45:40 CDT
Thanks to all who responded to my question about where to find character
puppets. It seems everyone looks in the same few places.
Merrymakers
www.merrymakersinc.com
1-800-989-0454
Demco
www.demco.com
Merry hearts
www.merryhearts.com
Mr. Anderson's Company
1-800-442-6555
mraco@bbw.tds.net
Thanks again!!
Krystal Brown
Krystal Brown
Children's Librarian
Attleboro Public Library
phone (508)222-7820
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From: "Kathleen James" <kathleen@melsa.lib.mn.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Survivor program
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What an amazing program! I'd love to get the materials and have permission
to use the idea in Minnesota's 2002 SRP manual. I also work closely
with
the youth services librarians here in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area so I'll
start sharing it right away.
Thanks,
Kathleen James
MN Summer Library Program Coordinator
MELSA
1619 Dayton Ave., Suite 314
St. Paul, MN 55104-6206
Phone: (651) 645-5731
Fax: (651) 649-3169
e-mail: kathleen@melsa.lib.mn.us
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Melissa MacLeod
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2001 11:39 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Survivor program
Below is a description of the Survivor program I just ran. I have =
materials - necklace masters, item masters, question list, food list, =
etc. If anyone is interested I would be thrilled to share them (I spent =
a ton of time reading survival books and preparing questions, so it =
would make me feel useful). It was designed for kids ages 10 to 16 (I =
also had two 9 year olds) and what a success it was!=20
I had 20 show up on a Thursday night. They divided into teams of 5 and =
picked their tribe names. I had two-sided card stock necklaces made up =
with a skull and crossbones on one side and the other side blank for =
their names (one color for each team). Each table had a dice (die). Each =
team had one free miss at a question, then for every miss after that =
they had to roll the die. If they got a six - the person whose last name =
began with the letter closest to Z had to turn their necklace over to =
the crossbones side (they could still help their team answer questions =
but were considered "passed on." If they got a five - the youngest
=
member of the team went, 4 - person with the birthday closest to July =
4th, etc.
It worked out perfectly, each team had at least one surviving member
at =
the end of 40 questions (I saved some questions for tiebreakers, which I =
ended up needing) and we moved on to the next round. I listed 15 foods =
or plants on a board and told each team to pick 5 that they thought were =
edible. There were five edible choices, and if they got at least 3 they =
got to regenerate a member. Then we moved on to the last round. I had =
printed out 19 card stock items (rope, map, compass, flashlight, etc.) =
and put them in a bag with a piece of paper explaining the disaster the =
team had been subjected to. They had 10 minutes to pick 10 of the 19 =
items and then we tallied the points based on the items they chose to =
take (I used a chart in the bakc of Rory Storm's The Castaway Survivor's =
Guide for the scoring system). Based on score, they could regenrate a =
member, stay neutral or lose a member or lose two.
It turned out that all the teams had lost their member on the last =
round and we had a sudden death round with the remaining multiple choice =
questions (meaning each team got a question and if they got it wrong =
they were gone). Everyone got a ticket for a free ice cream cone and the =
winning team got free sundaes. Parents and kids were in here raving =
about it all next day and week and are asking when the next one will be. =
It was so much fun to hear teams discuss their options and to hear them =
laughing when their situations turned out well (or not so well). A =
wonderful chance to connect with that age group and to get the boys into =
it (advertise with local boy scout troops). We were surprised at how the =
kids knew and I think they were too!=20
If you want materials - send me an email at mmacleod@sailsinc.org
or =
write to me at Carver Public Library, 2 Meadowbrook Way, Carver, MA =
02330
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From: "Dorothy Williams" <Dorothy@peabody.whitleynet.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Handprint Rhyme Stumper
Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 14:46:31 CDT
We have lost our copy of the handprint rhyme about the child's handprints. =
We usually used it on Mother's Day Placemats and cards. I can't
even =
remember how it started. I would appreciate any help. Please
reply to:
dorothy@peabody.whitleynet.org
Thanks to all who respond. =20
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From: Immolate98@aol.com
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Babies n' Books
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We would like to set up a birth to 1 year reading program, sort of a lapsit
program. What have y'all done to accomplish this? What are the
pros and
cons of this kind of programing? What kind of frequency? Just
anything you
might like to share.
Jeanne Green
Youth Services Supervisor
Bedford Public Library
Bedford, TX
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From: Immolate98@aol.com
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Visiting Moose from Michigan, Peter White PL
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Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 14:47:20 CDT
Ladies and gents of Libraryland,
We have the honor of a visiting moose, Marq the moose from Michigan.
He is
seeing the sights of Dallas/Ft.Worth, TX right now but he would love to
continue his travels to any PL in the states or even overseas.
He is very polite and loads of fun!
Contact me for details
Jeanne Green
Youth Services Supervisor
Bedford Public Library
Bedford, TX
email: jgreen@ci.bedford.tx.us
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From: "Kathy Bullene" <kbullene@timberland.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Book Bags for Babies
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Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 14:47:46 CDT
Hi Linda,
Our Friends group here also sponsors our Books for Babies kits. They
include a board book copy of Good Night Moon, a bib, a library card
application, a bibliography, and information from the Governor's
Commission on Early Learning. Our Friends paid for most of the
supplies and assembled the kits, which we give out in the library to
babies 6 mos. old or younger. Here's some specifics:
Good Night Moon--purchased by our Friends from the publisher via
Timberland's regular purchasing department and our Foundation.
Bib--the Friends made these themselves from a flannel backed plastic
fabric, fastened with velcro I think. The fabric is similar to what
you see on picnic tablecloths. They wrote "Future Reader" on
the bib
with fabric paint. No sewing involved.
Library card application and bibliography--Timberland publications.
Info from Governor's Commission on Early Learning--initially we got
these through our Youth Services Coordinator, who received large
quantities. I've since gotten a small shipment directly from the
Commission. Their address is P.O. Box 40011 Olympia WA 98504-0011.
Website is www.earlylearningofwa.org.
We use a booklet called "Ten
Simple Ways to Encourage a Child's Ability to Learn."
Our Friends started out with a supply of 200 kits and we've given away
about 30 since February 2001. Of course, what you put in it will
depend on funding and how many you think you'll need.
Hope this is helpful--good luck!
Kathy Bullene
Librarian I, Youth Services
North Mason Timberland Library
P.O. Box 1179
Belfair WA 98528
360-275-3232
kbullene@timberland.wa.us
----- Original Message -----
From: "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
Date: Tuesday, July 31, 2001 8:40 am
Subject: Book Bags for Babies
> Currently our Friends Group provides book bags at the hospital for new
> babies which include our branch info, lapsit program schedule, and
> book list
> for babies brochure. They are interested in adding more items. We
> would like
> to know what other libraries who do this include in their bags and
> where do
> you get the materials? If you purchase items, such as board books,
> what is
> the cost and funding source? Thanks for your help.
> Hope summer reading has been smooth and fun for everyone.
> Linda Allen, Sno-Isle Library System, WA
>
> _________________________________________________________________
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From: "Kathy Bullene" <kbullene@timberland.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Apology for Book Bags for Babies reply.
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My apologies to everyone on PubYac for sending this reply to the list!
Just as I hit send I realized that it was going to everyone rather than
just to Linda Allen, who recently posted and asked for Books for Babies
information. Hopefully the infomation will be helpful to others--and I
do apologize for cluttering up your mail (twice!)
Kathy Bullene
Librarian I, Youth Services
North Mason Timberland Library
P.O. Box 1179
Belfair WA 98528
360-275-3232
kbullene@timberland.lib.wa.us
----- Original Message -----
From: "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
Date: Tuesday, July 31, 2001 8:40 am
Subject: Book Bags for Babies
> Currently our Friends Group provides book bags at the hospital for new
> babies which include our branch info, lapsit program schedule, and
> book list
> for babies brochure. They are interested in adding more items. We
> would like
> to know what other libraries who do this include in their bags and
> where do
> you get the materials? If you purchase items, such as board books,
> what is
> the cost and funding source? Thanks for your help.
> Hope summer reading has been smooth and fun for everyone.
> Linda Allen, Sno-Isle Library System, WA
>
> _________________________________________________________________
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From: Jennifer Iserman <Jennifer.Iserman@mcfls.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Pooh's 75th anniversary
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Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 14:48:44 CDT
Hi all,
Is anyone planning on celebrating Winnie-the-Pooh's 75th anniversary on
Oct. 14th? If so, what kinds of events do you have planned? Respond
directly to me and I'll compile a list for posting to the whole listserv.
Thanks much!
-Jennifer Iserman
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Jennifer Iserman
Children's Services Librarian
Hales Corners Library
5885 South 116th Street
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 529-6150, ext. 15
jennifer.iserman@mcfls.org
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From: Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Amnesty Week JUST for Teens?
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Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 14:49:16 CDT
Hello, oh great ones!
Anyone out there ever done an AMNESTY week for Teens? I'm thinking
that
this could be an interesting idea for TEEN READ WEEK. I've found that
many teens don't/can't come to the library because of old fines leftover
from all the years using the library as a child. For various reasons
parents won't pay off these fines. It seems to be a problem.
Any advice or ideas? Do you forgive fines on old materials?
What's your
criteria?
Any negatives? Have parents have any thoughts on the matter? Any
hidden
factors I'm not thinking of?
TIA
Erin
* # @ * # @ * # @ * # @ * # @ * # @
Erin V. Helmrich, M.L.S.
Youth/Young Adult Services Librarian
Royal Oak Public Library
222 E. 11 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak MI 48067
Phone: 248.246.3734
Fax: 248.246.3704
Email: helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us
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From: Aarene Storms <astorms@kcls.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER ANSWERED: scifi hero and sidekick
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I'd like to thank Allison, Joanna, Tracy, Kate and Sara (and I hope I didn't
miss anyone) for helping me answer the stumper about the "loner sci-fi
hero
with a flying telepathic sidekick."
The consensus was that the series my patron remembered was either L'Engle's
*Wrinkle in Time* books, or Alan Dean Foster's books about Flinx and Pip.
laughing all the way,
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: Kristen Tierney <tierneyk@metronet.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: "warm fuzzies" stumper
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Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 14:50:04 CDT
We have a patron looking for a picture book he read about 10 years ago.
The book is about a town where people are constantly given "warm
fuzzies"
to one another until a "witch" (He wasn't sure it was a witch but
for lack
of a better term...)comes to town and gives everyone "cold
pricklies." He
said the concept of the book is very similiar to "How the Grinch Stole
Christmas."
Thanks in advance ...
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From: Susan Anderson-Newham <snewie@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: STUMPER - Children who shrink to ant size
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Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 14:50:26 CDT
Hello Pubyaclanders,
I have a patron who is looking for a book from her
childhood (mid 60's or before) about a group of
children who shrink down to ant size and become
friends with an ant community (thus learning all about
ants). At one point they cut up and eat slugs. (yuck)
Her 6th grade teacher read it to the class, thus is
was a chapter book.
Please respond to me off list at:
snewie@yahoo.com
Thank you! Susan
=====
Susan Anderson-Newham
Federal Way Regional Library
King County, WA
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From: "ldhodges" <ldhodges@cox-internet.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: 2 stumpers
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Dear collective brain,
Had so much luck with this the last time, I thought I'd try it again!
1. A 10-12 year old girl came in today looking for a book with the word
unicorn in the title. She gave this description: A girl jumps
off the top
of a church and lands in a land of unicorns. She thinks it might be
_The
Last Unicorn_ but is not sure.
2. Same girl asked for a book with "autumn" in the title.
She thinks it
might be part of a series with other seasonal names written by the same
author. It is about a boy growing up. This is all the
information she had!
If either of these rings a bell with you, please respond to me at
ldhodges@cox-internet.com.
Thanks, Lori
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
To: <ifaction@ala.org>
Subject: Questions & Answers on Librarian Speech in the Workplace
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Questions & Answers on Librarian Speech in the Workplace
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/libspeechq&a.html
Prepared by the ALA Committee on Professional Ethics, this explanatory =
statement of the ALA Code of Ethics answers questions such as "As a =
Librarian, do I have free speech rights on policy related matters in my =
place of work?"
Librarian Speech in the Workplace will be published in the September 2001 =
issue of the Newsletter on Intellectual Freedom.
See also
Committee on Professional Ethics
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/cope_inf.html=20
ALA Code of Ethics
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ethics.html=20
Newsletter on Intellectual Freedom
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/nif_inf.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
Free People Read Freely (R)
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From: Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
To: PUBYAC-L <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper: Bears and Bugs
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I have a patron looking for a book read about 15 years ago, about a family
of
bears and a family of bugs. The bugs live in the walls of the bear's
house,
and
their daily lives sort of echo each other. At night something scares
them,
and
each bear (and each bug) jumps into the bed of the next biggest, until they
finally all pile into the parents' beds and break them.
Does anyone recognize this? I'd appreciate the help!
--
Becky Ann Smith, Children's Librarian
Logan Library, Logan, UT
bsmith@loganutah.org
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
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From: Marsha Parham <parhamm@mail.spalding.public.lib.ga.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper - All God's Children Have Wings
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Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 14:52:03 CDT
One of our local storytellers wants a copy of "All God's Children have
Wings." It's an African American folk tale about escaping from slavery.
Virginia Hamilton has a version of it that is her book THE PEOPLE COULD FLY
but the storyteller says she is looking for the original(?) version that is
in another anthology. I have looked in both the adult and children's
collection and cannot find what she needs.
She is not looking for the Eugene O'Neill play "All God's Chillun Got
Wings." If anyone could help with the title of the book it's in,
or a copy
of the story I would appreciate it.
She needs the story within the next two weeks. Thank you. mmp
**************************************
M. Marsha Parham
Flint River Regional Library
800 Memorial Dr.
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 412-4770
(770) 412-4771 (fax)
parhamm@mail.spalding.public.lib.ga.us
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From: Tina Hager <Tina.Hager@cityofcarrollton.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: teen survey
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Enter surveys in a drawing for a cool prize...mall, music, movie, teen
hangout restaurant, arcade, waterpark, amusement park, bookstore, or
clothing gift certificates all work well.
When asking questions, make it as quick and simple as possible yet leave
blanks for those who want to put more information. Sample question--what
types of programs would you like the library to offer? Pizza party___
guest
speakers___ bookclubs___ scavenger hunts___ teen theatre___
Karaoke___ Other______
Tina Hager
Youth Services Librarian
Carrollton Public Library
-----Original Message-----
From: Sarah Prielipp [mailto:seprielipp@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 2:43 PM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: teen survey
Hi all! I am new to being a Young Adult (Teen) Services Specialist and
I
would like to get to know my patrons better. To do this, I am working
on a
survey for teens to find out how our library can better serve them, but I
could use all of your help in developing questions. I plan on asking
what
types of programs would teens like to see our library offer, if the
participant would be interested in serving on a teen advisory board, what do
patrons like best about the library now, etc.? More ideas, please?
You may
email to me @ seprielipp@hotmail.com
and I will compile.
Second, if anyone has done a similar survey (and I'm sure you have!), what
did you do to increase participation in the survey? I was thinking
about
offering small prizes (candy bars, free video rentals, etc.) to each
participant.
TIA,
Sarah
"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it is
hard
to read." -- Groucho Marx
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From: Beverly Bixler <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Harry Potter club
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Hi~
Sorry to post to the whole list, but I do not have the individual's email
address.
A Mary Helen Sakellarios from Palm Springs Library said in one of her
postings that she had a "Harry Potter Club" at her library. I
would like to
know more about that and details such as:
How did you start it?
What ages of children is it for?
What kinds of things do you do in your meetings?
Do you offer refreshments and/or goodies?
Does it cost anything?
What day & time do you hold it?
If anyone other than Mary Helen also has a Harry Potter Club, I would love
to hear from them, also.
Any and all info would be very much appreciated.
Beverly Bixler
San Antonio Public Library, TX
bbixler@sanantonio.gov
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From: "Judy Norris" <jnorris@larm.lib.wy.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: outreach to daycare
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I have been in this outreach position for two months. I have a list of
=
day cares that are licensed by the Department of Family Services. I =
called all the daycares on that list with a specific zip code and told =
them I was available to come and read to their children. The zip code
=
enables me to remain a little more geographically centered. One of the
=
day care providers invited me to come and introduce my program at their =
organization's meeting. I also put together theme kits with the
help of =
some great volunteers. I have six day care providers on a list and
rotate =
six theme kits among them. At the end of twelve weeks, I reform the =
"circle." Eventually, with the help of a grant or two, I
hope to have =
enough kits to supply day cares on demand, but I have to limit the =
availability right now because they are kind of slow to make.=20
>>> dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us
07/29/01 12:51AM >>>
If your library has done a successful outreach program to childcare =
centers
and /or daycare providers, would you be willing to share the basics of =
your
program, (how you reached the providers, what you presented and how often,
etc.) to me at the address below?
Thank you very much, in advance!=20
Debra Bogart, M.L.S.
dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us=20
Youth Services
Springfield Public Library
Springfield, OR
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can
change
the
world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."Margaret Mead
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From: "Child Library" <childlib@ci.gallup.nm.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Pooh's 75th anniversary
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I thought January 18th is Winnie-the-Pooh Day? That's when we celebrate each
year.
Eloise Symonds
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jennifer Iserman" <Jennifer.Iserman@mcfls.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 1:48 PM
Subject: Pooh's 75th anniversary
> Hi all,
> Is anyone planning on celebrating Winnie-the-Pooh's 75th anniversary on
> Oct. 14th? If so, what kinds of events do you have planned? Respond
> directly to me and I'll compile a list for posting to the whole
listserv.
> Thanks much!
> -Jennifer Iserman
>
> ---------------------------------
> Jennifer Iserman
> Children's Services Librarian
> Hales Corners Library
> 5885 South 116th Street
> Hales Corners, WI 53130
> (414) 529-6150, ext. 15
> jennifer.iserman@mcfls.org
>
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From: bwilliams@brdgprtpl.lib.ct.us
(Bina Williams)
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Homework Centers
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Greetings, oh wise ones!
We are starting up a mini-homework center this fall as a first step towards
a larger one in the future. We would love advice and recommendations from
those of you with these centers already in place. Our library is the main
branch of a 5 branch system in Bridgeport CT, one of Connecticut's larger
cities at about 150,000 people.
How much time are kids given on the computer?
Is this a "soup to nuts" deal?
How much help do you give them? For example, a travel brochure to be
designed for a class project? do you allow them to stay on until the
project is done?
What kind of parental involvement do you have? Do you offer workshops for
parents on helping their kids to do homework?
What kind of policy do you have regarding use during school day hours by
adults?
What about use during vacations? Summer vs. all others which are during the
year?
How do you staff them during the homework times? Do you have specified time
for Homework?
What programs do you include on your machines?
Are students allowed to use them recreationally at all?
Do you have disks for them? Do you keep them or can the child take them
home? If so, can they use them on their home machines also?
We do have the new ALA book about homework centers.
I know this has been discussed before and will be discussed again into the
future!
Thanks! Please send to me and I will try to compile answers and post later!
Please include a brief commentary about the size of your library, of the
homework center and of your community!
Bina Williams
Bridgeport (CT) Pulbic Library
925 Broad Street
Bridgeport CT 06604
203-576-7409
bwilliams@brdgprtpl.lib.ct.us
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From: RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: "ya-yaac@ala.org" <ya-yaac@ala.org>,
Young Adult Library Services Association List <yalsa-l@ala1.ala.org>,
"pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>,
OPLIN <OPLINLIST@oplin.lib.oh.us>,
Chris Hopkins
Subject: Library Survivor Game
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Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 17:02:52 CDT
I have my Library Survivor Game up that I am using to start off the
Beach Party!
http://www.geocities.com/cplrmh/survivor.html
RoseMary Honnold
Coshocton Public Library
See YA Around
http://www.geocities.com/cplrmh
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