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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: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 12:37 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 522
PUBYAC Digest 522
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Your assistance appreciated
by "Karen Gardner" <kgardner@and.lib.in.us>
2) RE: Service Survey
by Tina Hager <Tina.Hager@cityofcarrollton.com>
3) DOWNLOAD: Harry Potter Typeface and more..
by Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
4) re:addressing children
by "Shilling, Caren" <CShilling@QueensLibrary.org>
5) Re: Sesame Street & Franklin fingerplays
by "Dale Buck" <DBUCK@cml.lib.oh.us>
6) Who-dun-it Wednesdays
by "Susan Zimmerman" <susanzm2@hotmail.com>
7) butterfly chair covers
by "PAT MARTIN, RED WING PUBLIC LIBRARY, MINNESOTA"
8) Re: Babies n' Books
by Cara Kirchoefer <kirchoef@boo.net>
9) job description for Children &/or Young Adult Librarian
by "Susan S. Smith" <ssmith@connect.bedlib.org>
10) How much is too much?
by Julie Darnall <jdarnall@ccls.org>
11) RE: Grade-Level Breakdowns for Storytimes
by "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
12) thoughts on storytime planning especially for new librarians
by "JANET AKE" <akejl@ci.farmers-branch.tx.us>
13) RE: summer reading program incentives
by "Steffi Smith" <ssmith@zblibrary.org>
14) RE: shelving underrated
by "Steffi Smith" <ssmith@zblibrary.org>
15) Re: sweetie
by BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
16) RE: Grade-Level Breakdowns for Storytimes
by "Barron, Stacie" <StacieB@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us>
17) shelving again
by "JANET AKE" <akejl@ci.farmers-branch.tx.us>
18) Re: Addressing children
by Cassie Wilson <cwilson2@kent.edu>
19) Re: Addressing Children
by ILefkowitz@aol.com
20) Re: Shelving underrated
by ILefkowitz@aol.com
21) Re: Lapsit/Parent Toddler Booklist
by Cathryn Clark-Dawe <cathryncdlib@yahoo.com>
22) library booth at children's fair
by Genie DuPell <egdupell@yahoo.com>
23) Homework Center
by Amy Blake <ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us>
24) Re: Shelving underrated
by Julie Linneman <juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us>
25) RE: New York Standardized Tests Online?
by "Conkin, Barbra" <BConkin@QueensLibrary.org>
26) storytime grades 3-5
by Pamela Stack <pstack@vlc.lib.mi.us>
27) addressing children
by "Audra D. Osorio, Washington Twsp. Free Public Library"
28) Suggestions for internet filter for IMAC
by "Pamela Comello" <pcomello@sedonalibrary.org>
29) Children's library expansion resources
by "Pamela Comello" <pcomello@sedonalibrary.org>
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From: "Karen Gardner" <kgardner@and.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Your assistance appreciated
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:23:17 CDT
Dear PUBYAC brain,
I am trying to revamp my programming for 6-8 year olds.
My latest incarnation is "Play With Your Food". This will
take place
right after school, for those who would like to snack.
The one book I've come up with (The inspiration) is
SHAPE UP! FUN WITH TRIANGLES AND OTHER POLYGONS by David A. Adler.
This book uses cheese, bread, and pretzels as the shapes, (and thus, the
snack)!
Has anyone tried this before? What other sources for that age exist?
The idea is to have fun learning in a different way -- feed the belly and
the brain at the same time!
Please answer off list.
TIA!
Karen C. Gardner
Anderson Public Library
Anderson, IN 46016
kgardner@and.lib.in.us
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From: Tina Hager <Tina.Hager@cityofcarrollton.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Service Survey
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Whenever I meet with schools, teachers, school librarians, etc. I give
them
my card and let them know that I can do a program for their class, grade
level, or whole school assembly on whatever topic they need. I have
done
programs for up to 900 before. Once you get your foot in the door, it
is a
lot easier to make contacts. I also do after school program outreaches
and
programs for the esl/bilingual classes. Believe it or not I do most of
it
in English and the teachers translate when they think they should.
During the summer, our school library connection committee (our public
librarians and library assistants) give out flyers to all the schools in our
area about the summer reading club.
During the school year, the same committee give out information about what
we can do for them including an assignment alert sheet which encourages them
to let us know what assignments they are giving out so we can have items
available for their students.
We speak to classes about the library profession, this works well with
middle and high schools.
We also do programs at the school and at the library about specialized
programs that the district or PTA might do each year, like Science Fair and
Reflections (Arts in Education).
Good luck
Tina Hager
Youth Services Librarian
Carrollton Public Library
-----Original Message-----
From: Mary Moody [mailto:MMOODY@vigo.lib.in.us]
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 2:43 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Service Survey
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: Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: DOWNLOAD: Harry Potter Typeface and more..
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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:24:05 CDT
Hi PUBYAC
Everyone probably already knows about these Web sites.
I 'just' found them. Anyway here goes for anyone else
living under a rock lately ;->
I know lots of FOL's who are booking a screening
of Harry Potter and/or The Hobbit at the local movie
theater for 'friendraising' or 'fundraising'.
Here are goodies for those making their own tickets
and flyers for promoting the events. Zzzing!
Great fonts that look nice and Wizardy to show your
library's magical side! 14 different fonts for the taking.
http://www.geocities.com/thewizardworld/fonts.html
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Create your own Harry Potter fun!
Just download and print, and voila!
Your own bookmarks and colouring pages.
http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/diagonalley/fb_download.html
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Stephanie Stokes
"Library Media & PR"
http://www.ssdesign.com/librarypr/
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From: "Shilling, Caren" <CShilling@QueensLibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: re:addressing children
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Hi, everyone.
Concerning addressing children, let me start off by stating that I think all
of the recent contributions on this subject are thoughtful and appropriate.
Just remember, the best way, at least in my mind, to address children is by
their names. It's definitely worth the effort to learn the names of as
many
of your young customers as possible and to use them (not an easy task -- I
personally do have trouble remembering names, and there are so many to
learn!). This more than anything will make them feel comfortable and
at
home in the library.
Caren Shilling, Children's Materials Specialist
Programs and Services Department
Queens Borough Public Library
89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11432
Tel: (718) 990-5101 Fax: (718) 297-3404
Email: cshilling@queenslibrary.org
Opinions are my own and not necessarily those of Queens Borough Public
Library.
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From: "Dale Buck" <DBUCK@cml.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Sesame Street & Franklin fingerplays
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I made up my own song, sung to the tune of "I Went to the Animal
Fair". =
Here's how it goes!
I went to the friendly beast fair,
Grover, Cookie and Elmo were there.
They all were singing, the bells were ringing.
There were cookies and cupcakes to share.
Now Grover and Cookie are blue,
And Harry Monster is, too.
But Elmo is red from the top of his head,
And sharing is what they do,
they do, they do, they do.
Sharing is what they do!
It's a bit corny but I was desprate for a short song for 2 yr. olds that =
had Sesame Street Characters in it.
We also played color match. Match the character with the right color.
=
Big Bird - Yellow , Elmo- Red, The Count - Black, Grouch - Green,
Cookie =
- Blue, etc.
Dale Buck
Youth Services
Southwest Public Libraries
Glays, flannelboards, or activities that go with
Sesame Street or Franklin. Has anyone every done either of
these as a party or storyhour who could help us out? We would
greatly appreciate it!
Thanks so much!
Chris Mallo
chrism@grrl.lib.mn.us=20
Great River Regional Library
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Phone (320) 650-2500
Fax (320) 650-2501
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From: "Susan Zimmerman" <susanzm2@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Who-dun-it Wednesdays
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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:25:38 CDT
Dear PUBYAC'ers,
Thanks to everyone who sent me ideas for my Who-dun-it Wednesdays. It was a
big hit with the kids. Here is a list of the things we did-- some ideas were
mine, my staff's and many were yours. I have also listed other ideas we did
not use, but received from PUBYAC respondents. This program was for ages 7
and up.
Things we did:
-- I read them one chapter each week from: The Statue Walks at Night, a
Disney Casebusters book by Nixon.
--Showed them a short mystery video or film ea. week.
--A reference librarian dressed in a trench coat and fedora came in and
"stole" the film one week. We over-acted so that the kids would
not be
scared. After he ran out of the room we wrote on a white board what we
thought he looked like, then we had him come back in and we saw how close
our description had been--it was not very close. It was the best thing we
did. They loved it. Make this happen as a total surprise, but don't make it
real scary. He burst in during our craft time.
--Give kids a box of "junk" puzzle pieces, feathers, yarn, jiggly
eyes,
scrap paper etc. the mystery is what picture can you create from this stuff.
These turned out wonderful.
--One week focus on codes and ciphers, give them historical facts, booktalk
several code books, and then make a couple of decoders, then post a code or
two for them to decipher.
--Create a hidden picture page-- use hexagon templates to cut out magazine
pictures, some with tiny "hidden" things some just with busy
backgrounds
glue the hexagons side by side like a quilt on to construction paper. Then
write up the objects your friends are supposed to find in the collage
"quilt".
--Make detective supplies such as a scrap paper note pad, a file folder
briefcase, and decoders.
--The first week we made detective ID badges which we all wore each week. I
did too.
--Booktalk lots of mystery books.
--Read them a picture book mystery each week.
--Show the film The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, and then show them the
book. Choose a few of the pictures to use this way: Read the caption to
them, and then they tell the story little by little each child adding to it
in someway. They loved this.
--Invisible writing.
--Create crazy "Wanted" posters with a magazine collage and a
silly crime.
--The last week we finished the chapter book, and ended with a treasure hunt
in the library. I hid paper clues throughout the library earlier in the day.
I made a treasure chest, which we hunted for. They were told the hunt ENDS
if: you are loud, run, or do not stay together. They behaved very well. Each
clue led them to the next clue; they were all silly riddles that I wrote.
The last clue led them to the treasure chest, hidden back in the meeting
room where we began. Inside I had little goodie bags for them: pencil,
bookmarks, and a few things that I purchased myself like squirting frogs and
gel pens. They were so thrilled. This ended our program. It ran for 8 weeks,
one hour each week. I plan to do it again in 2002--with different
activities.
--I made them a graduation certificate to take home the last day, too.
These were other great ideas that I just did not get time to use:
--Reader's theatre
--Memorize objects on a tray; try to see how many you can recall.
--Create a maze.
--Read Bunnicula.
--Use the book One Hour Mysteries.
--Use the book The Mysteries of Research.
--Use tangrams.
Hope I did not forget anything. E-mail me personally if you have any
questions. Good luck, the kids loved this program and I had a great time
too. Thanks for your ideas. Since I plan to offer this again next year, if
you have anything else to send me that would be appreciated too.
Susan Zimmerman
susanzm2@hotmail.com
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From: "PAT MARTIN, RED WING PUBLIC LIBRARY, MINNESOTA"
To: PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.ORG
Subject: butterfly chair covers
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:26:09 CDT
We have six butterfly chairs in our teen area, and they have been a great
addition. However, after less than a year, the covers are wearing out,
particularly on the bottom where it goes over the metal chair part.
Does
anyone know of super-sturdy covers, or any other solutions. I had a
few
repaired last week, but they are already worse than they were. Is
library
wear and tear just too rough on these? Thank you for your answers.
Pat Martin
patm@selco.lib.mn.us
Red Wing Public Library
Red Wing, MN
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From: Cara Kirchoefer <kirchoef@boo.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Babies n' Books
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To everyone interested in my training packet for Babies Into Books--
I've been overwhelmed with responses. As a result, I will be
creating a webpage for any and all interested to access. I'll let
you know when it's up--hopefully by the end of the coming week.
Thanks!
Kathy Kirchoefer
Prince George's County Memorial Library System
Maryland
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From: "Susan S. Smith" <ssmith@connect.bedlib.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: job description for Children &/or Young Adult Librarian
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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:27:07 CDT
I would like to request copies of job descriptions for children and/or
young adult librarians.
If you can help with this, please send information to:
Thank you - - -
Susan S. Smith
Children & Young Adult Services Librarian
Bedford Public Library
1323 K Street
Bedford, IN 47421
812-279-4824 voice 304
812-277-1145 fax
ssmith@bedlib.org
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From: Julie Darnall <jdarnall@ccls.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: How much is too much?
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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:27:33 CDT
Hello everyone-
I had an incident occur the other day that just won't stop bothering me.
I
wanted to see if it was discussion-worthy, and what others might have done
in my place. I gently spoke to a child of about 4 who was peeling away
a
sign I had just finished putting up. I said something like.. I'd
rather it
stay on the wall, and would he kindly let it alone... in a nice manner.
Later his mom came over to the desk where I was and asked about upcoming
programs and such. As the pair turned to go, with mom slightly ahead,
he
turned around and spit across the desk at me. All in full view of the
next
adult and child patrons I was starting to help. It was too late to run
after the spitter and mom, so I let it go. Wiped myself off and went
about
my business. But I still am bothered by it. Is this behavior
happening
elsewhere?
BTW, I later heard from a coworker who had this little fellow in storytime,
and he had not behaved in a nice manner there either.
Well, just wanted to hear from others.
Thanks!
julie
Julie Darnall
Youth Services Librarian
Chester County Library System
jdarnall@ccls.org
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From: "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Grade-Level Breakdowns for Storytimes
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I have tried this arrangemnet several times and parents do not want to come
at different times with different children. I gave up because they will
"miss" a storytime and come to a different one with all the
children. I have
one storytime for 3-5. I do insist on the craft program either 2-5 or 6-12
(we tried breaking it down more but the same thing that happened in
storyhour happened). We have preschool and "regular" crafts at the
same time
so children can come at the same time. Does any other library have this
problem?
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Lorie J. O'Donnell
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2001 11:05 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Grade-Level Breakdowns for Storytimes
At our library we have the following classes:
Mother Goose Time (birth - non-walking toddlers)
Toddler Time (walking toddlers - age 3)
Preschool Story Time (ages 3 - 5)
K - 2 Club (grades k - 2)
The Writing Box (grades 3 - 6)
Works for me, and the parents and kids love it.
Lorie J. O'Donnell
Jervis Public Library Children's Room
Rome, NY 13440
All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost
- - - -J. R. R. Tolkien "Lord of the Rings"
>
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From: "JANET AKE" <akejl@ci.farmers-branch.tx.us>
To: <Pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: thoughts on storytime planning especially for new librarians
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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:28:25 CDT
Hello All,
I know there have been some really great posts about storytime planning =
time and I don't know if I have anything new to add, but here are some =
tips that I have found work for me after 15 years in this biz.
Save your planning sheets, make sure they have the date and the year that =
you used that storytime. After each storytime, make a few notes about
=
what worked and what did not on the planning sheet.
If you can, invest in a cheap filing cabinet and hanging file folders.
=
Organize your storytimes by theme and keep your planning sheets, copies of =
fingerplays, flannelboards you have made, copies of crafts and any other =
ideas in the file folders.
Over the years I have gradually bought paperback copies of books that I =
know I will continue to use in storytimes. This means that I do not
have =
to worry about finding a copy of the book in the collection and I don't =
have to worry about it being checked out, missing or out of print.
Also =
if I change jobs I will still have my materials available to me.
Keep a list of new books that you add to your collection that would be =
suitable for storytimes. I used to write them on small notecards and
file =
it in each folder, now I keep a list on the computer. This is
especially =
helpful with 2 year old storytimes because the books need to be large, =
colorful and with a short story.
By using these ideas I have built my collection of storytime materials =
until I now have four drawers full of theme units that are ready to be =
picked up and used. I can pull together a storytime with just a few =
minutes warning.
I know this has gotten a bit long, hope some of these ideas can be of =
help.
Janet Ake
Farmers Branch Manske Library
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From: "Steffi Smith" <ssmith@zblibrary.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: summer reading program incentives
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We give our "best" prize first, because we want to get books into
the hands
of all the kids that we can. So, after reading for 1/2 hour for five
days
(it doesn't all have to be in the same week) the kid gets to choose a free
paperback book from our six-shelf cart. We have everything from board
books
to YA. We let the parents of the toddlers choose books each time after
that, because our prizes weren't made for the under-3 set. After the
book,
we gave out metal yo-yo's, pencils, stickers, foam gliders, and hi-bounce
balls. Our older kids also get in a drawing for weekly prizes for each
day
they read or listen to books for 1/2 hour.
Steffi Smith
Zion-Benton Public Library
Zion, IL 60099
serving 40,000
ssmith@zblibrary.org
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Jeff and Marcie Barnett
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2001 11:04 AM
To: Steffi Smith
Subject: summer reading program incentives
I'm interested in hearing about how other libraries out there have their
summer reading clubs set up in relation to what has to be done in order for
a child to receive a prize. Is there a stair-step method, where once
you
read 10 books you get a prize; another 10 books, another but better prize,
etc. I'm also interested in how this works in relation to the
different age
groupings for the summer reading club. At the library where I work,
there
is incentive for the 1st graders and younger to continue once they
"officially" finish the club because they can return books and
collect a
sticker. There is incentive for 6th-8th graders to read as many books
as
they want because for each book they read they get an entry into the weekly
prize drawing. But for the 2nd/3rd and 4th/5th grade groupings, once
they
read 20 books, there is no incentive to continue but I think if there was
something to work towards that they would continue to read throughout the
summer. Any ideas? Please send your responses directly to me.
Thanks!
Marcie Barnett
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From: "Steffi Smith" <ssmith@zblibrary.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: shelving underrated
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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:29:24 CDT
I *was* being flippant, or rather echoing our director who thinks in terms
of what someone is paid as a salary, doing the job. I personally love
shelving because you find all kinds of neat stuff you wouldn't probably come
across. This goes for working the circ desk, also. When I was
doing my
practicum in our local junior college library, I would beg to shelve books
(little did I know the prejudice of most people against shelving) rather
than work the circ desk where I had to be a meanie and charge fines. I
had
a husband and 4 kids who were all voracious readers. My cart would
have one
full shelf when I brought it back after all the returned books had been put
away!
By the way, our director pitches in and does everything, including clean
toilets if the janitor is sick, in the library. She just likes us to
think
about the cost of doing business on a regular basis.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Jennifer Baker
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2001 5:03 PM
To: Steffi Smith
Subject: shelving underrated
--- Steffi Smith <ssmith@zblibrary.org>
wrote:
"We have gone from 1 volunteer...to about 18 (doing
everything from shelving to all the odds and ends you
don't want to do because you get paid too much...."
I know this was meant to be flippant and I'm not
criticizing but I'd just like to say that I enjoy
shelving and I'm not above it. I started out as a
shelver 11 years ago and now I'm a supervising
librarian. My staff appreciates that I'm willing to
jump in and help when necessary and it can help you
get to know your collection and what is and isn't
getting checked out. Everything I know about dewey
decimal I learned from shelving books for three years
not library school. I don't think I get paid too much
to shelve...I think my shelvers get paid too little. I
also enjoy pasting (the old fashion kind) and making
copies every now and then too. :)
Jennifer Baker
Fresno Co. Library
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From: BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
To: brownk@ci.monterey.ca.us, pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: sweetie
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ok, I have to chime in again. We do not use "sweetie" or
"honey" to 'greet'
kids. However, those are the names that come out "in a hurry" as
in
"Sweetie,
get down from there right now before you fall" or "sorry
honey, didn't see
you behind me!"; when we really don't have a second to think about it.
That
probably goes for all the other librarians here who "admit" to
using terms
of
endearment also. It certainly doesn't mean that we do not make an effort to
learn names!
>From the list, however, my current favorites are Sir and Maam-
Debra
Debra Bogart, M.L.S.
dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us
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
>>> Karen Brown 08/10/01 08:12AM >>>
I like to use "my friend". As in, "How nice to see you
again, my friend".
This shows that the child is familiar and special to me, even though I
almost
never remember her name. I also ask the parents' cooperation,
encouraging
them to use their child's name around me alot, so that I will be more likely
to learn it.
Karen Brown
Monterey Public Library
California
brownk@ci.monterey.ca.us
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From: "Barron, Stacie" <StacieB@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: Grade-Level Breakdowns for Storytimes
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I am new to being a children's librarian. I noticed that one of the
breakdowns was for children in grades 3 to 6. I'm looking for ideas
for
children of these ages. Do you do a regular storytime? Or maybe
you do
something a little different since these children are older? I feel
that
these children are often left out and would like to include them in more
activities in my library.
Stacie Barron
Children's Librarian
East Bank Regional Library
4747 W. Napoleon
Metairie, LA 70001
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From: "JANET AKE" <akejl@ci.farmers-branch.tx.us>
To: <Pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: shelving again
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Hello all,
I am laughing out loud right here in the library after reading Laurie's =
comment on shelving with bifocals!!!! I too have found reading the =
shelves becoming harder and harder as the eyes are getting older. I
agree =
though that shelving the books or reading the shelves is the best way to =
get to know the collection and see what is checking out and getting used.
=
It is just getting harder to do!!
Janet Ake
Farmers Branch Manske Library
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From: Cassie Wilson <cwilson2@kent.edu>
To: lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us
Subject: Re: Addressing children
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I think Terri's opion, given below, is correct: a lot depends on the
situation as to whether or not calling a child "honey" or
"sweetie"
might be offensive to a child. I can't think of any term that could
not
be used in such a condescending or sarcastic manner that it would never
be offensive. Consider "young lady," "miss," etc.
So much depends not
only on the personality of the librarian but also on her tone and
expression. I use "love pat" terms when the child seems to
need them or
if I know them and their parents fairly well.
But sometimes, not using any term at all is best, or
using a silly
moniker such as, "kiddo," "squirt,"
"guy," "little missy" (this must be
used in a good John Wayne voice, with an explanation of who John Wayne
is), "killer" (maybe no longer p.c.), or "hot dog."
Again, it all
depends on the situation, but I refuse to swear off using pet names
forever. Anything you say to the child with genuine respect is likely
to be received as such. Don't you think?
Cassie Wilson
Terry Lambert so insightfully wrote:
"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."
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From: ILefkowitz@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Addressing Children
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:32:04 CDT
Count in another vote for "Ladies and Gentlemen". Especially
when dealing
with young adults. I think if you treat the children and the teens
with
respect they will in turn treat you with respect. I had great success
with
Ladies and Gents rather than sweetie or any other cutsey names.
Ilene Lefkowitz
Reference/YA Librarian
Kinnelon Public Library (NJ)
ILefkowitz@aol.com
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From: ILefkowitz@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Shelving underrated
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:32:34 CDT
I had to respond to Sue's comments about how she would rather work with
someone who "exhibited some flexibility and showed compassion to their
fellow
employees by offering a hand now and then" I couldn't agree more.
At the
library I work in now, we are very short staffed. Lunches need to be
carefully orchestrated so that we have coverage at all times. It is
not
unusual for our director to work the reference desk, the juvenile
reference/circulation desk and even the circulation desk to help cover.
Working with someone like that is a pleasure and the public loves it too.
They like the fact that our director doesn't live in an "ivory
tower".
Ilene Lefkowitz
Reference Librarian
Happily Employed by the Kinnelon Library
ILefkowitz@aol.com
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From: Cathryn Clark-Dawe <cathryncdlib@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Lapsit/Parent Toddler Booklist
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I noticed that someone listed "Bark, George" as a
suggestion, and I wanted to pass on the wonderful job
a mother/daughter volunteer team did with this at our
summer reading program last year:
--Mom read the story while the daughter, dressed as a
vet in a white lab jacket, held on to a large stuffed
dog, and "pulled" beanie babies out of its mouth at
the appropriate passages in the story. It was
hilarious, and the young audience loved it.
Cathryn/Webster (NH) Free Public Library
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From: Genie DuPell <egdupell@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: library booth at children's fair
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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:33:41 CDT
Hello all,
I have been asked to be in charge of a library booth
at a children's fair in our community. I would like to
pass out fliers and also have a simple craft or game
for children to do as they stop by. Has anyone done
something like this in the past? I would love to hear
your ideas.
Please e-mail me at egdupell@yahoo.com
and I will post
a summary to the list.
Thank you!
Genie DuPell,
Youth Services Librarian
Fayetteville Free Library
Fayetteville, NY
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From: Amy Blake <ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Homework Center
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:34:04 CDT
Dear Collective Mind,
We are at the beginning stages of organizing a homework center. We
thought
to
start small and target the middle school children who come from two blocks
away after school. Our tutors would be volunteers from the retirement
community and high school junior and seniors. My questions for now
are:
What are your procedures in assisting children with learning disabilities?
Do you have special tutors? How do you deal with the situation of not
having
a tutor for these children? Thank you in advance for your shared
experiences.
Amy Blake
Knox County Public Library
502 N. 7th Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us
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From: Julie Linneman <juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Shelving underrated
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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:34:34 CDT
Before being too harsh with the person who mentioned that her job didn't
include shelving, please remember that everyone's situation is different.
Some libraries hire a librarian and expect them to perform all of the
duties within the library. Other libraries structure the job duties so
that they are not paying librarian wages to someone who shelves.
It is widely recognized that shelving is a clerical task that commands a
much lower salary than that required by a librarian. (If that were not
true, many of us could have had a career as a shelver.) In many
libraries, shelving is done by high school students and volunteers. If a
library is small, the structure may not allow for specialization, so they
hire at the highest level required, and that person does it all. In
other
libraries, specialization is part of the job, and any librarian who is
spending time regularly doing shelving is not attending to their proper
function.
It does not necessarily follow that a person who "isn't paid to
shelve" is
being snobby--we need to remember that some libraries truly don't pay us
to shelve, no matter how therapeutic we may find it.
Julie Linneman
juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us
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From: "Conkin, Barbra" <BConkin@QueensLibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: New York Standardized Tests Online?
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Thank-you! I will look into them. Several people have suggested
www.learnatest.com which I am
looking into as well.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Regan Defranza [mailto:defranza@northnet.org]
> Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2001 4:12 PM
> To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Subject: Re: New York Standardized Tests Online?
>
>
> 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: Pamela Stack <pstack@vlc.lib.mi.us>
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Subject: storytime grades 3-5
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Hi everyone,
I have been asked to start a storytime for grades 3-5. I would like to
incorporate a book discussion plus have them read on the side. My idea
was to introduce them to the different genres. If anyone has any help
it
would be greatly appreciated!! I have been asked to have an outline
ready
by next week!!! Thanks!!!!
Pamela C. Stack
pstack@vlc.lib.mi.us
Children's Librarian
St. Charles District Library
St. Charles, Michigan
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From: "Audra D. Osorio, Washington Twsp. Free Public Library"
To: PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.ORG
Subject: addressing children
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:35:57 CDT
Hi,
I agree that it really depends on the community you're in and what type
of librarian you are.
My kids know that I am very easygoing and that I try to remember their
names.
The parents and staff are often amazed that I can remember a kid's name even
when I haven't seen them in a while. But that's the luck of having a good
memory and repeat customers. Can I remember where my car keys are?
If the people who come into your library are repeat visitors, it's easier
to become familiar with their names. If it's a kid I remember, I call them
by name. If it's a new person, I try to learn their name.
If the kid is a toddler who's going to fall off a chair and crack his skull
open, it's "sweetheart!"
And on a really stressful day, I have been known to call the whole group
"Children of the Corn"
Audra Osorio
Head of Children's Services
Washington Township Public Library
Long Valley, NJ
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From: "Pamela Comello" <pcomello@sedonalibrary.org>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Suggestions for internet filter for IMAC
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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:36:24 CDT
Dear PUBYAC users,
Does anyone have a good suggestion for a cheap internet filter to use on an
IMAC? We only have one machine in the children's room, and all our
other
computers for the general public are PC and the filter is not compatible
with Macintosh.
Thanks,
Pam Comello, Youth Services Librarian
Sedona Public Library
3250 White Bear Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
1-520-282-7714
FAX: 1-520-2825789
pcomello@sedonalibrary.org
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From: "Pamela Comello" <pcomello@sedonalibrary.org>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Children's library expansion resources
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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:36:56 CDT
Hello Youth Services Librarians,
I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for current or recently
published resources that would be useful for gathering information and
formulating ideas for the expansion of an existing small children's room in
our library. We are a small town (current census POP.is 12,000
full-time
residents), but we have a large tourist population of over 3 million
visitors a year, and many part-time residents besides.
Also, if any of your libraries currently have in your children's an area
that is a "story pit"---
a carpeted pit that is one or two steps down with seating where children can
read and/or listen to stories, I am curious how beneficial it is to the
overall needs for space? Our architect is suggesting this...and I want
to
think of the pros and cons of such an idea....we are in GREAT need for any
additional space for movement, reading, etc. now.
Please send any responses to my personal email address:
pcomello@sedonalibrary.org
If there is interest, I will post a summary of responses on the PUBYAC
listserv.
Thanks,
Pamela Comello
Sedona Public Library
3250 White Bear Road
Sedona, AZ. 86336
1-520-282-7714
FAX: 1-520-282-5789
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