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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: Thursday, August 09, 2001 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 520
PUBYAC Digest 520
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Advice needed for a new school librarian
by "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
2) Shelving underrated
by "Lane, David" <dlane@clearwater-fl.com>
3) need teen craft ideas
by "Sarah Prielipp" <seprielipp@hotmail.com>
4) Re: Addressing Children
by Nicole Reader <nreader@snap.lib.ca.us>
5) question for school librarians
by stai@vineland.lib.nj.us
6) Re: Training a Young Adult Librarian
by Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
7) Lapsit/Parent Toddler Booklist
by CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
8) Re: Addressing Children
by "Kim Jones" <ccplkids@hotmail.com>
9) storytime help
by Denise Brooks <dbrooks@jefferson.lib.co.us>
10) Murder Mystery Night
by "Goff, Joan" <JGoff@roseville.ca.us>
11) Re: New York Standardized Tests Online?
by Regan Defranza <defranza@northnet.org>
12) Re: summary : Pooh's 75th anniversary party ideas
by "G Byrne" <gbyrne@killingworthla.libraryofconnecticut.org>
13) Re: Babies n' Books
by "G Byrne" <gbyrne@killingworthla.libraryofconnecticut.org>
14) Re: Addressing children
by Terry Lambert <lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us>
15) stumper solved
by Helen Moore <helen.moore@yourlibrary.ca>
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From: "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Advice needed for a new school librarian
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Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2001 15:05:14 CDT
As a former K-6 public school librarian, I think it is important to have a
good, updated selection of books that support the school curriculum. Ask the
teachers what themes, research projects they teach and order books in those
areas. Other than that, a well rounded literature collection for the
children, and don't forget to order your favorite books that you like to
read aloud to kids.
Linda Allen, Sno-Isle Regional Library Sysyem, WA
>From: "Rosemarie Grainer" <rgrainer@oleanlibrary.org>
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
>Subject: Advice needed for a new school librarian
>Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2001 10:58:26 CDT
>
>Dear all,
> I am going to be
embarking on a new endeavor. Starting in
>September, I will become the school library media specialist of a small
>rural elementary school. I will be working with grades K - 6.
I will miss
>dealing primarily with young adult materials, as they appeal to me so
much.
>I plan on staying on PUBYAC for the multitude of advice/suggestions and
>YALSA-BK to keep up with YA books. I am hoping to help get a teen
summer
>reading program set up in our local small public library. Besides
which my
>oldest son is starting to read YA books, and I need to be able to keep
>finding and recommending books for him!
> My question is this...
Is there any book or material
>(fiction/nonfiction/reference) that you feel would be necessary for a
small
>elementary school library to have or get ahold of? I have not had
a chance
>to look into the collection and see what is owned yet. I have some
ideas
>of
>things I would like to see in there: Graeme Base's books, many
fractured
>fairy tales like Bubba, the Cowboy Prince and the Frog Prince Continued,
>some graphic novels, as well as the Schoolhouse Rocks videos and some
>fun/educational music cassettes and CDs. Any elementary teachers
out there
>who have something that they love to use, or that they wish their school
>library had? I will be sending a letter out to all the teachers in
the
>school asking them if there are any books/materials that they would like
to
>see in the school library.
> Any and all advice is
greatly appreciated.
> Thanks in advance.
Both these listservs are a tremendous resource
>for me.
>
Rosemarie
>
>Rosemarie Grainer, Reference/Young Adult Librarian
>Olean Public Library, 134 N 2nd St., Olean, NY 14760
>716-372-0200; Fax 716-372-8651; rgrainer@oleanlibrary.org
>"So many books, so little time." - unknown
>
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From: "Lane, David" <dlane@clearwater-fl.com>
To: 'PUBYAC' <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Shelving underrated
Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2001 15:05:45 CDT
Jennifer Baker had mentioned that she started as a shelver and is still not
above it. I did, as well, and I completely agree with her. In fact,
sometimes it can be therapeutic. In addition, I think that we will be able
to complete our collection development tasks better if we "get our
hands
dirty" on a regular basis. Finally, we will have a better appreciation
for
our shelvers if we shelve every now and then. I know they will respect us
more if we do not feel so "professional" that we can't shelve a
few books.
David Lane
Clearwater Public Library System, FL
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From: "Sarah Prielipp" <seprielipp@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: need teen craft ideas
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<html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>Dear Collective
Wisdom,</DIV>
<DIV>I am seeking your aid once again. I would like to do a
craft
night for teens (ages 12 to 17; I understand that mostly female middle
school students come to teen nights @ our library) in November.
Ideas
for crafts? I was thinking that it would be nice to do a craft
that
could be a Christmas gift for a friend or relative. We have
recently
done (prior to my time here) friendship bracelets and hemp jewelry
(I
think), so I need some new ideas. Please reply directly to me @ <A
href="mailto:seprielipp@hotmail.com">seprielipp@hotmail.com</A>
and I'll
post ideas to the list once compiled.</DIV>
<DIV>TIA,</DIV>
<DIV>Sarah :-)<BR><BR><BR>"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: Nicole Reader <nreader@snap.lib.ca.us>
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Subject: Re: Addressing Children
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Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2001 15:06:26 CDT
It doesn't come naturally to me to call children
(especially strange children) by sweet endearing
names, whether "honey," "sweetie," or whatever.
Maybe it's because I'm not the motherly type,
maybe it's because as a child I disliked those
names coming from strangers.
Instead I opt for polite respect: I call children
of all ages "Sir" or "Ma'am." (This can have
comic results; once a preschool-age girl
protested, "I'm not a ma'am...you're a ma'am!") I
address single-sex groups of children of all ages
as "Gentlemen" or "Ladies." It works for me.
N.
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Nicole Reader
Head Youth Services Librarian
Benicia (CA) Public Library
nreader@snap.lib.ca.us
http://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/library.html
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From: stai@vineland.lib.nj.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: question for school librarians
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Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2001 15:06:52 CDT
Hi. I have a questions for those of you who work in school libraries.
I
work in a public library, but supervise a family literacy coordinator in one
of the area schools. We are undergoing some changes and I just had a
few
questions for those of you w
o do this all the time.
1. How many classes do you see each day? Each week? How
long are these
sessions?
2. How much prep time do you allow for yourself?
3. Do you see each class every week? And if you do, do you see
them more
than once a week. If you don't see them once a week, on average, how
often
do you see each class?
Thats all for now. I really appreciate your responses. Please respond
off
the list at stai@vineland.lib.nj.us
Thanks.
Samantha Tai
Children's Outreach Librarian
Vineland Public Library
stai@vineland.lib.nj.us
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From: Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Training a Young Adult Librarian
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Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2001 15:07:40 CDT
Sue-Ellen,
Please post responses to the list. I'd be very interested in the
answers,
as
I have experience being a children's librarian, but am just now doing more
and
more with teens.
Toni
Toni Reese
Youth Services Librarian
Sump Memorial Library
222 N. Jefferson St.
Papillion, NE 60846
treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
Sue-Ellen Jones wrote:
> Dear fellow PUBYACers,
> My library system has just hired a second Young Adult Librarian for our
> brance library. I took over my current job three years ago as a fill-in
> Young Adult Librarian because of my programming experience and ended up
> "falling in love" with the teen population in general and my
job in
> particular. Nobody "trained" me to do this job and I will be
in charge of
> training this new librarian--she's already had one year of young adult
> experience in a public library.
> So, if I could (gasp!) clone something from your experiences, I would
like
> to ask: what sorts of things do you consider essential to your job as a
> Young Adult librarian? What should I spend my training time doing with
our
> new YA librarian specifically? (Others will be covering general
procedures
> training). What do you wish people had taught you while you were
learning
> the job? Our Young Adult librarians work with 7th-12th graders. When
and
> if you were trained, did you attend any classes or workshops that were
> especially helpful to you?
> I realize that I'm asking for a lot, so if you have time, please reply
> directly to me.
> Thanks,
> Sue-Ellen Jones
> Programming Coordinator for Adult/Young Adult services
> Fort Collins Public Library
> Fort Collins, CO
> jones@julip.fcgov.com
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From: CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
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Subject: Lapsit/Parent Toddler Booklist
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Thanks to all who sent their ideas on what books are great starters! I
thought that insetad of compiling a list I will also add the comments as
they might spark some
other ideas. Thank you so much for your time!
I've been trying to get some fresh material into my toddler programs as
well. Yesterday, I did a "What to Wear?" program that the kids
really seemed
to enjoy. We did _A Fox Got My Socks_ by Linda Offen and _Good Thing
You're
Not an Octopus_ by Julie Markes, both of which made them laugh. I made
_Jennie's Hat_ by Ezra Jack Keats into a flannel board story, and I used my
_Jacket I Wear in the Snow_ kit. I got some nice ideas for this one from
_Story Times for Two Year Olds_ by Judy Nichols (ALA Graphics).
In general, I'm trying to use more and more flannel board stories with this
age group. They really seem to respond well to them, at least the ones I
see.
Hope this helps!
Adrienne Furness
Maplewood Community Library
Rochester, NY
adge73@yahoo.com
Anything by Denise Fleming, "Bark, George" by Jules Feiffer,
anything by
Lois Ehlert, "I don't want to take a bath" by Julie Sykes. Current
themes
we're working on are flies, spiders, transportation, and food. Please share
the new ideas with me.
Gladys Seaman
South Georgia Regional Library
Valdosta, Ga.
gseaman@sgrl.org
I came across a really cute one recently that I haven't had a chance to use
yet:
"The Caterpillar that Roared" by Michael Lawrence
My plan is to pair it with some Eric Carle insect
books & a few spider books...then you could do "The
Itsy Bitsy Spider" & "Shoo Fly" & some butterly
fingerplays to round out a great "Creepy Crawly Toddlertime"
Jennifer Baker [jbaker93711@yahoo.com
I've found the book LITERATE BEGINNINGS by Debby Ann Jeffery (ALA, 1995) to
be very helpful in preparing for Toddlertime. It has many programs for
2-yr.-olds listed by theme which include books, fingerplays, songs and a
craft idea to go with the theme. If you don't have this in your
professional collection you should try to get a copy.
Celeste Fong
Librarian
South Ontario Branch Library
2403-D Vineyard Ave.
Ontario, CA 91761
(909) 395-2251
Fax: (909) 930-0836
cmfong@ci.ontario.ca.us
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I would be interested in the titles suggested for this age group too.
One author that sticks out in my mind that works well with this group is
Shigeo Watanabe. Some of the titles are : How Do I Put It On?,
What A Good
Lunch!, Get Set! Go!, I'm The King of the Castle, I Can Ride It!, Where's My
Daddy?, I Can Build A House.
Hope this helps.
Amy Blake
ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us
There's a great new book by Laura E. Richards called Jiggle Joggle Gee.
A
baby rides a train and instead of the train going Chugga Chugga it goes
jiggle joggle and Loky moky poky stoky smoky choky chee! i can't wait
to
share it with my toddlers. I have a question for you. What time
do you
think works best for your lapsit program? We had a hard time deciding
when
tohave ours.
=====
Suzanne Kirk
Henry County Public Library
172 Eminence Terrace
Eminence KY 40019
Ph 502-845-5682
Fax 502-845-4807
e-mail Suzie_q_40011@yahoo.com
Hope this is useful to all!
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Crystal Kehoe
Bettendorf Public Library
2950 Learning Campus Dr
Bettendorf IA 52722
319-344-4178
Any opinions stated herein are mine only, and do not necessarily reflect the
opinions or policies of the Bettendorf Public Library.
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From: "Kim Jones" <ccplkids@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Addressing Children
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Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2001 15:09:09 CDT
I have found when addressing children that taking a formal approach makes
them feel more grown-up, so I use "miss" or "sir".
For our regulars I use
their first names. I personally like to use "Buckaroo".
I avoid using
"cute" names because school age children dislike it so much.
I hope this
helps.
Kim
<br><br><br>ccplkids@hotmail.com
----Original Message Follows----
From: betty zinsmaster <bettyzinsmaster@yahoo.com>
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To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Addressing Children
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: Denise Brooks <dbrooks@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: storytime help
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Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2001 15:09:48 CDT
Hello all,
I would like to do a storytime for toddlers- preschoolers with a theme of
black and white.
I have" Dylan's day off" by catalanotto , "Black and
white" by patent,
"Round trip" by jonas and "Black and white" by
crisp.Thanks so much for any
help. I'll post my list for all to share.
Denise Brooks
Standley Lake Library
Jefferson County Library System
Arvada, Co 80005
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From: "Goff, Joan" <JGoff@roseville.ca.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Murder Mystery Night
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Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2001 15:10:33 CDT
A small teen advisory group and I will be doing our first murder =
mystery
night at the library.=A0 Since I can't search the PUBYAC archives for =
all the
great ideas I've seen over the years, could you give some ideas that =
worked
for you.=A0 The staff will be small, the library is medium small; the =
budget
is small.=A0 You may email me directly at jgoff@roseville.ca.us
<mailto:jgoff@roseville.ca.us>
=A0 Thanks, Joan Goff
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From: Regan Defranza <defranza@northnet.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: New York Standardized Tests Online?
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Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2001 15:11:30 CDT
Barbara-
I don't know about tests online but I did come across a series of board
games
that parents can use to help their kids prepare. They are called
"Master
Guru"
and are being marketed by Harbor Town Games, Inc. The phone number is
1-800-515-1845 and there is a website (although I haven't been there...)
www.mastergurugames.com
I saw them displayed at a PTA event, but don't know anymore about them than
what is on the brochure I picked up.
____________________________________________________________
Regan DeFranza, MLS
Youth Services / Consultant
North Country Library System
22072 County Route 190, P.O. Box 99 Watertown, New York 13601-0099
Phone: 315-782-5540 Fax: 315-782-6883 Email: defranza@northnet.org
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From: "G Byrne" <gbyrne@killingworthla.libraryofconnecticut.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: summary : Pooh's 75th anniversary party ideas
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Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2001 15:12:12 CDT
Beth - Pooh's 75th absolutely can't go by without a celebration!!!!
Would
you
be willing to share the ideas, advice, etc. that comes your way thru GNM?
I'd
love a jump start on my preparation. Thanks in advance.
Gayle Byrne
Killingworth Library
email ---- gbyrne@killingworthlibraryla.libct.org
Beth Zambito wrote:
> Hi all,
> We'll also be putting on a Pooh Party at our library, and these
suggestions
> are sure to help. We'd like read a few Pooh stories to children 3-7
> years-old, and I am hoping some of you may respond to bzambito@poklib.org
> with examples of good storyhour titles for this age group. Thanks!
>
> Beth Zambito
> Children's Librarian
> Adriance Memorial Library
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From: "G Byrne" <gbyrne@killingworthla.libraryofconnecticut.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Babies n' Books
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Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2001 15:12:54 CDT
Betsy- I'd love more of the specifics about "Mother Goose is on the
Loose".
I
am in the process of starting up a toddler group and could use all the
expert
advice that I can get!!!! Thanks in advance.
Gayle Byrne
Killingworth Library
email -- gbyrne@killingworthlibraryla.libct.org
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From: Terry Lambert <lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Addressing children
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Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2001 15:13:35 CDT
I think that how we address the children in our libraries depends a few very
important things. The community that you are in, the child being addressed
and
the personality of the Librarian being the most important. I use those terms
of endearment occasionally, and I promise you I offend no one. But, I live
in
a small community where I know most of the children on a first name basis
and
vice versa. Personally I feel that addressing a child as sweetie or honey
makes the child feel comfortable and accepted. Do I call the fifth grade
boys
that? No. Do I think every one who works in the library should do that? No.
It
depends on the librarian, child and community. I think it's one of those
things that make us each unique and indivudual. Just my personal opinion.
Terry Lambert
Youth Services Coordinator
Bluffton Public Library
Bluffton Ohio
Jamie Watson wrote:
> I have nothing to offer except my
commisseration. I too find the use =
> of "sweetie" etc. to be condescending. (Think about how
you would feel =
> as an adult female if an adult male insisted on using such terms - and
=
> some have!)=20
> I think "young man" or "Young
lady" would work if it is absolutely =
> necessary to address someone whose name you don't know. Generally, I =
> find terms of address unnecessary. Just a friendly smile and
looking =
> directly in the eye is better.=20
> Jamie Watson
> Enoch Pratt Free Library
> Baltimore, MD=20
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From: Helen Moore <helen.moore@yourlibrary.ca>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper solved
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Hello everyone,
Thank you to everyone who responded to my stumper query. The title of
the
book that I was looking for is "How to live forever" by Colin
Thompson.
Here is my description of the book:
It is a sophisticated picture book, where a young person goes on a
journey through a wierd and wonderful library to find a book that holds the
key
to immortality. The young person tours through the library and reads
all
the wonderful book titles, however is not able to find the
"immortality"
book.Finally he/she meets a young boy, who had read the book once and is now
doomed to live forever, while everyone he knows grows old and dies. He
doesn't want anyone to repeat his own sad life, therefore he has hidden
the book so that no one else will stumble across it.
Helen Moore
Acting Head, Youth Services Department
Richmond Public Library
100-7700 Minoru Gate
Richmond, British Columbia
Canada V6Y 1R9
E-mail: helen.moore@yourlibrary.ca
Phone: (604) 278-9811, ext. 629
Fax: (604) 273-0459
Award-winning Web site: www.yourlibrary.ca
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