PUBYAC Digest 513

 

Topics covered in this issue include:

 

  1) toddler time opener
by Lisa <lisasjournal@yahoo.com>
  2) Survey-Children's Magazines
by "Jennifer Bromann" <bromannj@hotmail.com>
  3) RE: Pooh's 75th anniversary
by "Amy Roberts" <aroberts@aclib.org>
  4) Pizza Hut Fundraiser?
by Sallywilms@aol.com
  5) Central Florida Librarians??
by Sallywilms@aol.com
  6) Addressing Children
by betty zinsmaster <bettyzinsmaster@yahoo.com>
  7) program ideas revolving around musical tastes and trends of teens
by "Jennifer Stencel" <jstencel@ascpl.lib.oh.us>
  8) Ultimate survivor game for YA's
by Jennifer Simmons <jen_simm@yahoo.com>
  9) Re: Kids' PC's and unattended children
by Jennifer Simmons <jen_simm@yahoo.com>
 10) LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY HIRES LIBRARIANS/L.A.CITY
by scomfort <scomfort@lapl.org>
 11) Phonics-based Readers
by "Downs-Reid, Patricia" <PDowns-Reid@mplib.org>
 12) Jefferson Cty Colorado 3 positions
by Nancy Seibert <nseibert@jefferson.lib.co.us>
 13) unicorn stumper thanks
by "ldhodges" <ldhodges@cox-internet.com>
 14) stumper
by "Karen Brown" <BrownK@ci.monterey.ca.us>
 15) stumper
by Helen Moore <helen.moore@yourlibrary.ca>
 16) Support ALA*S CIPA Legal Fund!
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
 17) Re: Survey-Children's Magazines
by "Allyson Goodwin" <Agood@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>

 

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From: Lisa <lisasjournal@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: toddler time opener
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Date: Thu,  2 Aug 2001 13:42:13 CDT

 

Hi I am a new youth services librarian and am looking
for a catchy attention getting opener for a toddler
time, rhyme or song. You can send suggestions to my
email. Thanks much!

 

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From: "Jennifer Bromann" <bromannj@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Survey-Children's Magazines
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Date: Thu,  2 Aug 2001 13:42:39 CDT

 

1. What children's magazines are most popular in your library?

 

2. Which never get checked out?

 

3. If they never get checked out, why do you keep them?

 

Thank you.

 

Jennifer Bromann
Head of Youth Services
Prairie Trails Public Library
Burbank, IL
bromannj@hotmail.com

 

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From: "Amy Roberts" <aroberts@aclib.org>
To: "'Child Library'" <childlib@ci.gallup.nm.us>, <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Pooh's 75th anniversary
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-A recent issue of Publisher's Weekly had a pull-out of activities/food for
a Winnie-The-Pooh party to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh
on October 14, 2001.  I am willing to mail/fax a copy to anyone interested.
Please e-mail me directly at aroberts@aclib.org

 

Amy Roberts
Children's/Reference Librarian
Asotin County Library
Clarkston, WA
(509)758-5454
aroberts@aclib.org

 

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From: Sallywilms@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Pizza Hut Fundraiser?
Date: Thu,  2 Aug 2001 13:43:09 CDT

 

  We have some information from Pizza Hut about a program they do where a
particular Tuesday night can be  designated as "________" night, and a
portion of the pizza sales receipts are then  given to the designated
recipient.
We are considering signing up our library  for this, with our portion of the
proceeds going to the YA department's book budget.
Have any of you PUBYAC people had any experience with this program--good or
bad??
Would you share your experiences?  Or, do any of you know of any similar
programs from other corporations?

 

Thank you

 

Sally Williams
W.T. Bland Public Library
1995 North Donnelly Street
Mount Dora, FL 32757
williamss@ci.mount-dora.fl.us
352-735-7180

 

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From: Sallywilms@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Central Florida Librarians??
Date: Thu,  2 Aug 2001 13:43:24 CDT

 

To Central Florida Pubyacers-

 

I have had a request from a patron for a list of Central Florida Children's
Authors.  I had a small list, but have been asking friends and colleagues
for
their input, and my list is growing.  I've also expanded it to include YA
authors and older teen authors as well.
If you would care to e-mail me with names of  any authors you are aware of,
I
will compile the list and send it out.  Contact numbers would be useful as
well
I see this as a work-in-progress, as people relocate.  For example, Kate
DiCamillo had lived in Clermont, but has moved to Minnesota....
Hmmmmm......what about illustrators, too??  Include?  Not?

 

I hope this question is not too specifically regional for PUBYAC;  if it is,
I do apologize.

 

Sally Williams
W.T. Bland Public Library
1995 North Donnelly St.
Mount Dora, FL 32757
williamss@ci.mount-dora.fl.us
(352) 735-7180

 

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From: betty zinsmaster <bettyzinsmaster@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Addressing Children
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Date: Thu,  2 Aug 2001 13:43:42 CDT

 

As a fairly new children's librarian I am hopeful that
the members of this listserv can offer some advice. My
concern deals with appropriate language used by staff
when addressing children. For example, at my current
location I have heard staff address children (in lieu
of using their proper name) by calling them "sweetie,
cutie, sweetie pie, cutie pie, big boy, honey, baby
doll, etc. While I feel these terms could be used to
address an infant or maybe a toddler I do not feel
comfortable when staff uses these terms to address
older children ages 4-10. Are there any libraries that
have policies concerning appropriate ways for staff to
address children? Your input would be greatly
appreciated.
Betty Zinsmaster
bettyzinsmaster@yahoo.com

 

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From: "Jennifer Stencel" <jstencel@ascpl.lib.oh.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: program ideas revolving around musical tastes and trends of teens
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I am searching to put together an informational packet to give out to fellow
librarians at a meeting we are hosting in Sept. regarding programs, both
passive and active,  libraries have put on that deal with music and teens.
For example, the three ideas we found are: Putting on the Parodies (sing new
lyrics to old songs in a karaoke style), Match the Misheard lyrics contest,
and a take off idea from Teen Music Choice nomination- awards hosted at the
library. We are trying to come up with fun ways librarians can keep up with
the musical trends of teens.   Many thanks for what you can gather up before
Aug. 20 and for pulling us out of the hot seat (our guest speaker for this
program feel through... hence we are up to bat!).

 

Jennifer Stencel
Youth Librarian
Richfield Branch Library
Akron-Summit County Public Library
330.659.4343
jstencel@ascpl.lib.oh.us

 

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From: Jennifer Simmons <jen_simm@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Ultimate survivor game for YA's
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Date: Thu,  2 Aug 2001 13:44:28 CDT

 

Hi everyone.

 

If anyone is interested in my online Ultimate Survivor game for YA's in the
Summer Reading Program in NY log on to the address below.  This is a game
similar to the Survivor tv show where contestants complete weekly challenges
and submit the answers to the library.  They get points for each correct
answer
and bonus.  I use pre-evaluated web sites each week that the YA's can use.
All
answers can be found in the library too.  But the program is geared for YA's
who cannot get into the library during the summer.  Hope this helps someone.
Our full summer program is also on the web page.

 

http://ulster.lib.ny.us/summer.htm  (this is the main page for our site.
click
on Ultimate Survivor for the online game.)

 

 

 

=====
Jennifer Simmons

 

Library Clerk Children's Program Specialist
Town of Ulster Public Library
985 Morton Blvd.
Kingston, NY 12401
(845)336-5767 jen_simm@yahoo.com

 

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From: Jennifer Simmons <jen_simm@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Kids' PC's and unattended children
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Date: Thu,  2 Aug 2001 13:44:45 CDT

 

My library has 2 children's computers for games and one children's OPAC.
Kids
always go to the game computers often with out an adult.  our policy is a 15
minute time limit, a child cannot sign-up two times in a row, and those 7
and
under must have an adult sit with them.  Even for those kids coming in every
week that can play the games must have an adult in case they damage the
equipment in any way.  We strictly enforce this as too many parents leave
the
kids alone (and the libary staff the babysitters).  Some parents feel that
the
library staff should be watching the children as they do adult activites.
Also
adults that drop kids off and want a sitter are spoken to by our director
saying children must be monitored by adults, it is not the staff's job.  We
feel that the adult is responsible for the child's actions using library
equipment as the adult is responsible if the child damages a book.  If kids
are
unattended we tell the kid to stop using the computer and then we tell the
adult the rule.  For those repeat offenders (more for the parents who ignore
the rules) we are able to not allow children to use the computers.  When
adults
do not follow the rules we often turn off the computer monitors and bring
the
child to the adult to keep an eye on the child's actions.

 

Hope that this helps.

 

Jennifer

 

=====
Jennifer Simmons

 

Library Clerk Children's Program Specialist
Town of Ulster Public Library
985 Morton Blvd.
Kingston, NY 12401
(845)336-5767 jen_simm@yahoo.com

 

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From: scomfort <scomfort@lapl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY HIRES LIBRARIANS/L.A.CITY
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Date: Thu,  2 Aug 2001 13:45:03 CDT

 

The Los Angeles Public Library is hiring Librarians to work in
Children's Services, Young Adult Services and in Adult Reference.  Our
librarians provide a variety of professional services to patrons such as
reader guidance, book reviews, online and database research, and
acquisition and cataloging of books, periodicals, music, videos and
other materials.

 

The salary range for our entry level Librarians is from $3,205 to $4,458
per month plus medical and dental benefits with 12 paid holidays per
year.  The educational requirements for this position mandate that the
applicant possess a minimum of a Master's Degree in Library Information
Science from an A.L.A. accredited institution.

 

Current Library Science students may also be interviewed if they are
within 8 semester units or 12 quarter units of receiving their MLIS.
Those students cannot be appointed (hired) until they have met the
educational requirement.

 

If you are interested in working for a great Library system, visit the
Los Angeles Public Library Booth at the next American Library Assn.
conference in the Placement Center.  Our recruiters will be there
interviewing potential Librarians and making job offers to the
successful candidates.  Stop by the Los Angeles Public Library Booth to
schedule your  career interview.

 

If you are unable to attend an A.L.A. conference, interviews are
conducted in Los Angeles, California once per week.  Librarians can be
scheduled for interviews by calling (213) 228-7430 or by calling the
City Personnel Department- Recruitment Office at (213) 847-9240.  For
more details about Librarian employment visit the website:
"http://www.lacity.org.PER/"

 

Submitted By:

 

Sharla Comfort
Senior Recruiter
Los Angeles Public Library
Human Resources Office
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles, California 90071
(213)228-7434

 

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From: "Downs-Reid, Patricia" <PDowns-Reid@mplib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Phonics-based Readers
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Date: Thu,  2 Aug 2001 13:45:23 CDT

 

Dear PUBYAC'ers:

 

In light of the Nat'l Reading Panel's findings regarding the efficacy of
phonemic awareness in the teaching of reading
(http://www.nationalreadingpanel.org ), we are trying to purchase phonics
readers.  Unfortunately, we haven't found a series that is:
* hardcover,
* phonics-based with controlled vocabulary, and
* includes a page or two of instruction for adults.

 

The best we've found so far is Dr. Maggie's Phonics Readers: A New View,
which is a 24-page paperback series with great adult info, clear progression
of skills mastery, and a limited--not controlled-- vocabulary.  (These are
available several places, including  http://www.edumart.com/ctp/ )

 

Does anyone know of a series that is better than this?  Does anyone have the
phonics readers sold by Lakeshore Learning Stores?
(http://lakeshorelearning.com )  What do you think of them?  We would really
appreciate any leads you have to offer.

 

A little background that may seem all too familiar to you:
Parents come to us all the time and ask us to show them where the very
beginning readers are.  Besides the Bob books, which are a nightmare to
manage because of their size and number, we have nothing to offer that
resembles what the research says is most helpful.  We have plenty of the
common paperback reader series available from our vendors, but they are
sorely lacking for kids who really are just learning to decode the
letters/sounds.  I cringe when I hear parents say to kids, "This book says
level 1, and you're in 1st grade so you SHOULD be able to read this."  As
you know, kids learn to read at different ages and at differing paces.
Besides, no two readers series use the same criteria to determine levels 1,
2 or anything!  This whole class of books is completely without standards.

 

Our kids deserve to have the confidence that when they are using a certain
level of a reader they will not be asked to decipher contractions,
dipthongs, irregular blends, etc., that they have not yet covered in
previous readers.  Only the designated skills (short vowels or t, p, b
sounds, for instance) will be integrated into consecutive readers, along
with the skills focused on in previous books in the series.  That's how we
can offer beginning readers successful experiences with these series.

 

We need to put pressure on our publishers when we attend the various
conferences, and lobby PLA and its emergent literacy initiatives to take
this seriously.  We can be much more effective literacy partners if we have
the proper tools to offer our patrons.  We don't need to be phonics experts,
but we do need series that include info on scope and sequence of the series
in each book.

 

Again, thanks for whatever you can offer.

 

Pat Downs-Reid
District Youth Services Librarian
Washburn Community Library
Minneapolis Public Library
pdowns-reid@mpls.lib.mn.us
612-630-6503

 

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From: Nancy Seibert <nseibert@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "'jobline@cde.state.co.us'" <jobline@cde.state.co.us>,
Subject: Jefferson Cty Colorado 3 positions
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Please excuse cross posting.  Thank you.

 

POSITION:   Collection Development Librarian #21-417
           Jefferson County Public Library

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8/23/01.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Requires an MLS or an equivalent degree as well as a broad
knowledge of books and authors.

 

DUTIES:  This is a new position for Jefferson County Public Library. We are
looking for someone who will share the library's commitment to building and
maintaining a quality collection to meet the needs of our community.
Position works with the Collection Development Manager and branch staff in
the selection of adult, young adult, and children's materials, works on
collection development and collection maintenance and assists in the
coordination and development of bibliographies.  Position will also conduct
staff training, be regularly scheduled on the adult and children's reference
desks and will serve as a member of various library system committees.

 

SALARY: $33,000 to $34,545 with 2 years experience. 40(hpw)

 

BENEFITS:
* Excellent benefits package including health, dental, 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".

 

* POSITION: Microcomputer Assistant II (Telephony) #21-437
           Jefferson County Public Library

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8/16/01.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduation or equivalent, with course work in
computer science and 2-4 years of experience in microcomputer hardware and
software set-up and installation work or any equivalent combination of
training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and
abilities. Experience and training should also be evident in voice
telecommunication hardware and software.

 

DUTIES: Under general supervision provides computer, telecommunication
(i.e., PBX telephone switching) and technical support to the Jefferson
County Public Library System. The Library System is primarily based on a
Windows NT/2000 network with some of the critical servers operating on Unix.
This position installs, maintains, tests and repairs phone systems,
computers and peripheral devices; tests computer hardware and software;
proposes solutions for telephone, computer and software problems; picks up
and delivers technical equipment to all library branches and off-site
vendors.  This position will also train staff in computer skills and provide
routine hardware maintenance, as well as fielding calls at the Help Desk in
support of the library staff.

 

SALARY: Annual $14,945 (20hpw)

 

BENEFITS:
* Excellent benefits package including health, dental, and retirement.
* Vacation, holiday, sick leave, and personal days.
* Training Opportunities.

 

SCHEDULE:  This position will cover Sundays as well as Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday afternoon and evenings.  We expect the applicant to be flexible
about scheduling.

 

APPLY: A Jefferson County application must be completed Applications are
available online http://jefferson.lib.co.us "Join Our Team"

 

 

 

*POSITION: Library Assistant/Circulation Part-time (20hpw) 21-436
     Jefferson County Public Library, Lakewood Branch.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 19, 2001.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma and a minimum of 1 year customer service
experience prefer in a library setting. You must be able to work some
evenings, minor holidays, and weekends.

 

DUTIES:
Work involves using a computer, assisting with questions and problems,
checking items in and out, sorting and shelving books, answering phones and
filing, and determining status of overdue materials.

 

SALARY: $12,036 (20hpw) annual.

 

BENEFITS:
* Excellent benefits package including health, dental, and retirement.
* Vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
* Training Opportunities.

 

APPLY: A Jefferson County application must be completed Applications are
available online http://jefferson.lib.co.us "Join Our Team"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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From: "ldhodges" <ldhodges@cox-internet.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: unicorn stumper thanks
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Date: Thu,  2 Aug 2001 13:47:18 CDT

 

Dear all,

 

Thanks so much to all of you (12 so far) who helped me out with my unicorn
stumper.  The consensus seems to be that the book is _Into the Land of the
Unicorns_ by Bruce Coville, the first in his Unicorn Chronicles series.

 

Thanks again!

 

Lori

 

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From: "Karen Brown" <BrownK@ci.monterey.ca.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper
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Our customer remembers a small picture book read in 1980 with black and =
white cartoon-style drawings.  It was about a baby in the womb who says =
"I'm not coming out".  We are not finding a story like this, although we =
have searched regional catalogs, A to Zoo Amazon and BIP.  Does anyone =
remember this book?  Thank you. =20

 

Karen Brown
brownk@ci.monterey.ca.us
Youth Services Manager
Monterey Public Library
625 Pacific Street
Monterey, CA 93940
831-646-3744

 

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From: Helen Moore <helen.moore@yourlibrary.ca>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper
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Hello collective brain,
I had a patron come in and ask about a book she had read in the early/mid
70s about a young girl (she thinks her name is Jennifer) who has a very
messy room and she lets things pile up in the room until the mess takes over
(she sounds a little like Shel Silverstein's Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout!).
The patron thought that the book was a rhyming one and that Jennifer is
upside down at one point, looking under her bed at all the mess.  Does this
ring a bell for anyone?
Please respond to me and I will post an answer to the list.
TIA!
Helen Moore

 

Helen Moore
Youth Services Librarian
Richmond Public Library
100-7700 Minoru Gate
Richmond, British Columbia
Canada   V6Y 1R9
E-mail: helen.moore@yourlibrary.ca

 

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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
To: <ifaction@ala.org>
Subject: Support ALA*S CIPA Legal Fund!
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"Filters are contrary to the mission of the public library, which is to =
provide access to the broadest range of information for a community of =
diverse individuals.""*John W. Berry, ALA President

 

Support ALA'S CIPA Legal Fund!
http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipalegalfund.html=20

 

 

 

__________________________
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
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intellectual freedom @ your library
Free People Read Freely =AE

 

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From: "Allyson Goodwin" <Agood@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Survey-Children's Magazines
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>>> bromannj@hotmail.com 08/02/01 11:42AM >>>
1. What children's magazines are most popular in your library?
American Girl, Disney Adventues, Girls Life, Nickelodeon, Sesame Street , =
Sports Illustrated for Kids, US Kids, Dirt Rider, Odyssey & Ranger Rick
2. Which never get checked out?
seldom:  stone soup, Kid's wall stree news;  cricket & cobblestone
3. If they never get checked out, why do you keep them?
#1 because they are looked at while in the library and #2 we get new =
patrons all the time and wish to offer a variety.   Same as books
Thank you.
your welcome
Ally Goodwin
Children's Services
Carlsbad City Library
Carlsbad, CA

 

Jennifer Bromann
Head of Youth Services
Prairie Trails Public Library
Burbank, IL
bromannj@hotmail.com=20

 

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