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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: Friday, August 17, 2001 12:25 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 524
PUBYAC Digest 524
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) PUBYAC Problems
by "Pyower" <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
2) Job Annoucement in Moscow, Idaho
by Betsy Bybell <bbybell@norby.latah.lib.id.us>
3) Lost my Pooh Notes!
by Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
4) re:addressing children
by "julie grice" <wjmldgrice@hotmail.com>
5) RE: How much is too much?
by "Mary Johnson" <mjohnson@westchesterlibraries.org>
6) RE: How much is too much?
by HFL_LISA@stls.org
7) RE: Click magazine
by Tina Hager <Tina.Hager@cityofcarrollton.com>
8) surveys
by "Barbara Blosveren" <bb@stratford.lib.ct.us>
9) Re: How much is too much?
by "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
10) Unattended Children policies
by nadine <booklover32@yahoo.com>
11) Re: library booth at children's fair
by "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
12) RE: How much is too much?
by Tia Jah Wynne <TWynne@imcpl.lib.in.us>
13) RE: Phonics-based Readers
by "Downs-Reid, Patricia" <PDowns-Reid@mplib.org>
14) RE: Phonics-based Readers
by "Downs-Reid, Patricia" <PDowns-Reid@mplib.org>
15) Battle of the Books
by "Lori Osmon" <loriosmon@hotmail.com>
16) Re: thoughts on storytime planning especially for new librarians
by "Karen Gardner" <kgardner@and.lib.in.us>
17) Travel guides for children
by Kerry Reed <kreed@wpld.alibrary.com>
18) Re: addressing children
by Patrick Jones <connectingya@yahoo.com>
19) Children's/YA Programs for Montana Conference
by Jamie Greco <jkgreco4@yahoo.com>
20) Re: library booth at children's fair
by Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
21) Betty Cavanna obituary
by Jeanette Larson <larsonlibrary@yahoo.com>
22) summer reading records
by "Ruhama J. Kordatzky" <rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us>
23) Science Fiction Magazine
by Colleen Swider <cswider@ci.keene.nh.us>
24) butterfly chair covers
by crortvedt@apl.org
25) Reporter seeking MIDWEST Libraries using "@ your
library*"
by Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
26) And the Batch Goes To...
by John Peters <cf071@bfn.org>
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From: "Pyower" <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
To: "PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: PUBYAC Problems
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 12:08:58 -0600
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The server has been having some problems the last few days, so wait for a
few days. You may find that messages come out of order. If you
don't see
your post, please resend it.
Shannon VanHemert
PUBYAC Moderator
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From: Betsy Bybell <bbybell@norby.latah.lib.id.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Job Annoucement in Moscow, Idaho
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:08:43 CDT
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Youth Services Librarian
Latah County Library District
The Latah County Library District (LCLD), headquartered in the culturally
rich community of Moscow, Idaho, is seeking a full-time Youth Services
Librarian who is committed to providing excellent library service to
children, young adults, and parents in a team-oriented environment.
LCLD
is a seven-branch rural library system located among the rolling hills of
the Palouse region, near the University of Idaho and Washington State
University. The Library District offers opportunities for professional
development as well as a generous benefits package. Minimum salary:
$28,500. Required qualifications: MLIS or masters degree in a related
field; knowledge of children's and young adult literature, standard
reference sources, and automated library systems; experience working with
children. Preferred: Public library experience. For a full job
description and application information, see our website at
http://norby.latah.lib.id.us or
contact the Latah County Library District,
110 S. Jefferson St., Moscow, ID 83843 (208)882-3925 or e-mail
csokol@norby.latah.lib.id.us.
Review of applications begins Sept. 14,
2001.
Branch and Outreach Coordinator
Latah County Library District
110 S. Jefferson, Moscow ID 83843
208-882-3925, fax 208-882-5098
email: bbybell@norby.latah.lib.id.us
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From: Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Lost my Pooh Notes!
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:10:27 CDT
Could anyone send me a compilation of the Pooh Party
ideas? I thought I saved them, but have since lost
them!
Is an idex to pubyac going to be available soon?
Thanks,
C. Johnson
Lebanon PL
Lebanon IN
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From: "julie grice" <wjmldgrice@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: re:addressing children
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:11:08 CDT
Another thought on addressing children...
I have storytimes that are large. I have 2 headstarts that come to one
storyhour for example. There is approximately 150 plus 2-4 year olds
in
this group. I can not possibly call them all by name. I can not
even
pronounce most of the names... Shauneekia, Demietriunce, Tyranell,
Shameikeandra, etc. These kids are precious to me, I call them many
names,
"Sugar", "Sugar-foot", "Angel",
"Buddy", "Darlin", "Honey-Lamb",
"Little Miss", and the list goes on... They don't like to be
called Baby
or Babyface but I have had them time they ask me to come up with a special
name just for them. I get a hug from almost every child as they leave.
I
have to make the kids wait until they are leaving because I have almost been
knocked over by kids trying to get their hugs first. I don't make the kids
give me a hug. But I am at the door as they leave and if they want to
give
me a hug I am all for it. Needless to say I am in a very open area
with
extra staff members and patrons all around. I love this time.
The kids
tell me thanks and they often tell me what they liked about storytime, that
they want to stay at the library, or that they will be back on Saturday.
Sometimes I just call them my "Library Angels" or my
"Storytime buddies". I
believe in endearments because it is a type of "warm fuzzie", a
way of
warming the heart. I want these kids to remember the library as a
warm, and
friendly place.
Julie
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From: "Mary Johnson" <mjohnson@westchesterlibraries.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: How much is too much?
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:11:42 CDT
Julie, I'm really sorry this happened. My sister, who's a children's
librarian, got spat at, too, but that little boy was barely two and in a
spitting stage he's since gotten out of - and he's become a big fan of hers.
What is comprehensible in a two-year-old is quite definitely out of bounds
in a four-year-old. Children need to learn that other people deserve
respect, that they can't always do in public what they can do at home (do
you suppose, though, that his mother lets him spit at her?!), and that their
actions have consequences. If an adult or older child acted in this way, he
would be barred from our library. This patron is still very young, granted,
but IMHO he's not too young to start learning these things. Would your
director back you up if you were to deny him library privileges for a week?
If someone does not start teaching this little boy kindness, thoughtfulness,
and the consequences of one's actions, I can't imagine what he'll be like as
a young teen!
Mary Johnson, YA librarian, North Castle Library, Armonk, NY
mjohnson@westchesterlibraries.org
> Julie Darnall <jdarnall@ccls.org>
"'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org> How
much is too much?Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:27:33
CDT
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>
>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: HFL_LISA@stls.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: How much is too much?
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:12:17 CDT
This is way to much. He SPIT on you? That is incredibly vulgar
and un-
acceptable. I cannot believe you did not have a co worker cover, or
say
excuse me and go speak with the mother. I really feel this is an
incident
that should not be let go and the parent whould be spoken with. You
are
under no obligation to tolerate that type of behaviour. It would not
be allowed in other situations, why a library? If you are not
comnfortable
speaking with the parent I feel this is serious enough for your supervisor
or director to write or call. Spitting is a truly disgusting action to
take
towards a person, very upsetting. No one should have it happen to
them, not
should patrons have to see it being done and tolerated.
------------------------------
From: Tina Hager <Tina.Hager@cityofcarrollton.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Click magazine
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:13:13 CDT
We subscribe to Click and I looked at it for the first time. It is
really
cool. It does the whole issue on one subject. For example, this
month is
fighting fires. Very good for younger grade levels and even parts could be
used with preschool. I would recommend.
Tina Hager
Youth Services Librarian
Carrollton Public Library
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From: "Barbara Blosveren" <bb@stratford.lib.ct.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org, ya-yaac@ala.org
Subject: surveys
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:15:48 CDT
As part of our library long range plan, we are looking to survey teens in a=
variety of areas including library class visits, programs,
volunteering,=
one on one reference assistance and selection of materials. We
are=
planning to have teens rate their satisfaction as very effective,=
effective, etc. We would appreciate any surveys or tools that you
have=
found useful. Thank you, barbara blosveren, stratford library=
association, stratford, ct.
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From: "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: How much is too much?
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:16:45 CDT
Yes, I think that's a bit much! If he were an adult and did that, he =
could be charged with a crime. Did the mother see him do it? If
not, and =
you feel you can speak to her about it, you might want to mention it to =
her next time she is in. At the very least, I would write up an
incident =
report and file it with my supervisor. It's not too late. =20
Cindy Rider
Young Peoples Associate Librarian.
Vigo Co. Public Library
Terre Haute, IN
crider@vigo.lib.in.us
http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/yp/yp.html
If you want your child to be brilliant, tell them fairytales.
If you want them to be even more brilliant, tell them even more fairytales.=
-- Albert Einstein
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From: nadine <booklover32@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Unattended Children policies
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:17:27 CDT
Hi All,
I received permission to post a sign reminding
parents/babysitters that their young children should
not be left unsupervised in the Children's Room.
Of course, we want it worded "just"
right. I
would truly appreciate getting an idea of the signs
others have posted. (Please feel free to share what
hasn't worked, also!)
Please send your responses directly to me at
booklover32@yahoo.com and I
would be more than
willing to compile your responses.
Thanks greatly!
Nadine
=====
***********************************************************
Nadine Lipman
Head of Children's Services
Waterford Public Library
Waterford, CT 06385
email: booklover32@yahoo.com
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From: "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: library booth at children's fair
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:17:56 CDT
We take coloring and activity sheets or very simple coloring or gluing =
crafts, usually ones left over from storytimes or programs, and which are =
so pre-prepared that they are practically finished. Things like stick
=
puppets or big bookmarks are good. Some parents, unfortunately, do not
=
allow their children to actually spend time at booths, but tell them to =
"get the stuff and put in their bag and come on." =20
One time I took white paper plates with yarn for hangers, precut tissue =
paper shapes, and white glue. The kids glued the tissue on,
overlapping =
as much as they wanted, to cover the plate. Someone at a nearby booth
had =
a spray bottle of water and one of the kids sprayed his creation with it.
=
The colors bled and it looked quite pretty, so pretty soon everyone wanted =
to spray theirs! This wouldn't work in every situation, but it was fun
=
for all ages.
Another time, when I was teaching preschool, I took play dough (flour, =
salt, water, and a little veg. oil), rollers, spools, plastic knives, =
cookie cutters, and other objects they could manipulate the dough with or =
stick into it. Baby wipes help with hand clean up. You could
provide =
baggies so they can take home a small amount of dough (and the recipe!).
Good luck and have fun!
=20
Cindy Rider
Young Peoples Associate Librarian.
Vigo Co. Public Library
Terre Haute, IN
crider@vigo.lib.in.us
http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/yp/yp.html
If you want your child to be brilliant, tell them fairytales.
If you want them to be even more brilliant, tell them even more fairytales.=
-- Albert Einstein
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From: Tia Jah Wynne <TWynne@imcpl.lib.in.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: How much is too much?
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:18:21 CDT
Having spent the whole day playing computer cop and/or gatekeeper with the
hordes of children who will be showing up every day for the next seven days
to use our computers to play games and chat to each other across the room,
I'm feeling myself quickly slipping into the "MOTHER" mode.
I've already
asked one group of children (ranging in age from 8 months to 14/15 years) to
take themselves to a park (somewhere, anywhere--it's a nice day, and they
had been here for at least 3 hours), and am close to slashing our computer
time limits for the remainder of the summer. Given my present frame of
mind, I probably would have loudly told the child (see below) that it is
very rude to spit at people. Of course, the mom would have then
started
screaming at me about correcting her child, and things would escalate from
there.
BUT...after taking a deep breath, and glancing at the young boy who is
trying to do things to help me out today (picking up puzzles and books off
the floor, etc.) I would try to deal with the situation by either
1)calling the mother back and trying to express my concern that if her son
spits at someone else, maybe the wrong person, he could get hurt
or
2)if possible, discovering who the patron is, being on the lookout for her,
and on her next visit, expess my concern that her son could get hurt, etc.
By showing your concern for the child's safety, you may be able to alert her
to the fact that her son spits at people while deflecting her irritation
that someone else is criticizing her little darling.
If you can't do either, you CAN feel sorry for the mom if she's trying to
correct a behavior her son has picked up, or sorry for the child who has a
parent who allows such rudeness. (I realize there are other scenarios,
but
I'm too pooped to think through all of them right now.)
Good Luck!
Tia Jah Wynne
Branch Manager & Juvenile Librarian
Fountain Square Branch
Indianapolis, IN
twynne@imcpl.lib.in.us
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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: "Downs-Reid, Patricia" <PDowns-Reid@mplib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Phonics-based Readers
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:18:51 CDT
Thanks for the suggestion, Richard. These are nice readers, but no
matter
what they say, they are not strictly phonetically-based. See level #
1's My
Camp Out. For instance, when did the readers learn the 'ou' for out?
They
may have nice notes to caregivers, but these books do not have the
controlled vocabulary found in true phonics-based readers. These are
attractive and very popular-- we have some, too--, but I think they are only
a little better than the rest of the newer reader sets. Thanks,
anyway.
I'm investigating a few other leads and will get back to the list when we
decide what we will purchase. Pat
-----Original Message-----
From: Bryce, Richard [mailto:bryce@palsplus.org]
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2001 10:56 AM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: RE: Phonics-based Readers
Hi! Have you tried the fairly new, but really great, series "Real
Kids
Readers"? They are phonics based, come in 3 reading levels, are
available
in both hardcover & paperback, have a note to parents in the front &
a page
of phonics guidelines in the back. They use photos to tell the story,
hence
the series name. Our patrons love it. Hope this helps.
Good luck & have a great week.
Richard :o)
Richard Bryce
Senior Children's Librarian
West Milford Township Library
973-728-2823
bryce@palsplus.org
"To want in one's head to do a thing, for it's own sake; to enjoy doing
it; to concentrate all of one's energies upon it- - that is not only the
surest guarantee of it's success. It is also being true to
oneself."
(Amelia Earhart, in Sky Pioneer)
"So many things have made living and learning easier. But the
real
things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to
make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures and to
be cheerful and have courage when things go wrong"- Laura Ingalls
Wilder
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From: "Downs-Reid, Patricia" <PDowns-Reid@mplib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Phonics-based Readers
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:19:17 CDT
Thank you for your suggestion, Lisa. I have seen them and they don't
have
the controlled vocabulary I'm looking for. They are good for phonemic
awareness, but the whole structure of them is wrong, in my opinion.
For
example, at the end of the M book, after having learned the sound of M and
what it looks like, the pictures of the M objects are displayed with the
written words. Children are asked to read the words with Little M.
Since
the only sequence these books seem to have is alphabetical, why would we
expect a child to be able to decode words like moccasins and marbles?
The
only reason they will be able to read them is because they know the
beginning sound and see the picture next to the word. Without the
pictures,
the words are undecipherable to someone who have sequenced through, a-m.
This method is more akin to sight-word learning, which is very much
different than phonics pedagogy.
I appreciate your time. Take care.
Pat
-----Original Message-----
From: Smith [mailto:lsmith@suffolk.lib.ny.us]
Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2001 10:31 AM
To: Downs-Reid, Patricia
Subject: Re: Phonics-based Readers
Try the Child's World catalog: 1-800-599-READ
www.childsworld.com
They have a couple of nice hardcover, phonics based series.
Lisa Smith
lsmith@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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From: "Lori Osmon" <loriosmon@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Battle of the Books
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:19:44 CDT
I would like to start a Battle of the Books in my area. I am unsure of
how
to go about it. What guidelines I would need to set up, what size of
teams,
what ages to involve and what if any award to give out. How to set it
up.
Would the best way to start this be to pitch it to the kids, or pitch it to
the teacher? I don't want to add work to the teachers and some may not
be
willing to be the "coach" of the team. Do I meet with each
team to discuss
the books, check out the books to the classroom teacher or the individual
child.
I was thinking of starting with just 2 of the 4 public elementary schools
for the first time. I was also thinking of trying with the 6th
graders.
Has anyone done this? If so would you please respond to me at
loriosmon@hotmail.com. I
would be happy to post any info. I receive to the
list.
Thanks ahead of time for all the wonderful and helpful responses I know all
of you are likely to give.
Lori Osmon
Carnegie Public Library
Washington, IN
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From: "Karen Gardner" <kgardner@and.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: thoughts on storytime planning especially for new librarians
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:20:12 CDT
Janet,
Wow! You are so where I want to be!
I do have several storytimes for each age group at my fingertips, but not
all went over with the kids as well as I had hoped. The computer has
been a godsend to me, since I had a lot of planning done with books that
are no longer in print. I still use the file folders for the extra
goodies that don't go in the computer.
Buying the paperbacks would be such a great idea! I am going to
consider
doing that. There's nothing more frustrating to me than to pull a book
off the shelf and find it has been ruined on the inside. The card idea
is a really good one, too.
Thanks for the great advice!
Karen Gardner (3 yrs. experience)
Anderson Public Library
Anderson, IN 46016
kgardner@and.lib.in.us
-----Original Message-----
From: "JANET AKE" <akejl@ci.farmers-branch.tx.us>
Subject: thoughts on storytime planning especially for new librarians
> 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: Kerry Reed <kreed@wpld.alibrary.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Travel guides for children
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:20:50 CDT
Hello all ye of the collective brain,
After many summers listening to the various locations my well traveled
community takes their children, I've decided that it's time for the
non-fiction collection to reflect these national and world
destinations. Our adult travel guide collection is extensive and
includes a fair number of titles addressing the issue of traveling with
children. What I would like to know is whether any of you have a
series
of travel guides that speak directly to the kids (at, at least, a 3rd
grade level)?
We do have a handful of titles from the "Kidding Around" series.
However, it seems that many of these titles (the series by my count
includes 26 cities around the world) are out of print. The series
"Kids
Explore" and "DK Kids" only have 3 and 2 titles respectively.
A quick
search on Amazon produced a series by Carole Marsh, The (Illinois)
Experience Pocket Guide but gave no information about the books.
Any experiences, recommendations, or suggestions would be much
appreciated. I'll be sure to post all ideas received as well as the
next chapter in my quest to the list.
Thank you all,
Kerry Reed
Youth Services Librarian
Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District
KReed@wpld.alibrary.com
847/446-7220
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From: Patrick Jones <connectingya@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: addressing children
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:21:16 CDT
I'm getting in on this discussion late so I apologize
if this has been brought up but learning kids names is
essential, and we have research to back this up.
Research on youth development by the Search Institute
(http://www.search-institute.org)
is clear on the
power of relationships which begin with knowing kids.
Dr. Peter Benson, the search head guru, is big on "to
know and to name". As relationships are the key to
success in asset building, and asset building is the
key to success in healthy youth development, learn
those names isn't just good library practice or
customer service practice for the librarian, it
actually has positive outcome on the life of young
people -
pj
--- "Audra D. Osorio, Washington Twsp. Free Public
Library"@yahoo.com wrote:
> 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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612-861-3795http://www.connectingya.com
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From: Jamie Greco <jkgreco4@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Children's/YA Programs for Montana Conference
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:21:46 CDT
We are looking for children's/YA author and also other
presenters for our 2002 state conference. The
conference will be held in April in Great Falls,
Montana. Perhaps there are authors and presenters out
there who would welcome the chance to come explore our
"Big Sky Country" and an area which is rich in Lewis
and Clark history. Does anyone know of anyone in the
northwest or midwest area who does a great
presentation in the Children/YA area? Thanks for any
suggestions you may have! Please e-mail me directly at
jkgreco4@yahoo.com
Jamie Greco
Children's Librarian
MLA Children/YA Interest Group
Glacier County Library
21 First Ave. SE
Cut Bank, MT 59427
e-mail: jkgreco4@yahoo.com
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From: Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: library booth at children's fair
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:22:16 CDT
We had a musical book walk that was extremely
successful. PLay music as children march around. We
had rubber alphabet mats but anything will do. Music
stops.
You pick a letter or color out of a box. The person
standing on the match received a free book.
Sushila Mertens
--- Genie DuPell <egdupell@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> 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: Jeanette Larson <larsonlibrary@yahoo.com>
To: Pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Betty Cavanna obituary
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:22:42 CDT
Tuesday, August 14, 2001
Elizabeth Cavanna Harrison, 92, an American who wrote
more than 80 romances,
mysteries and children's books in a 45-year career,
died Monday in Paris.
Most of her books were written under her maiden name,
Betty Cavanna. She also
used the pen names Betsy Allen and Elizabeth Headley.
Her stories depicted
the difficulties of adolescence and appealed to
generations of teenage girls.
In early works such as "Going on Sixteen" (1945) and
"A Girl Can Dream"
(1947), characters confronted loneliness, sibling
rivalries and tense
mother-daughter relationships. Harrison also wrote a
nonfiction series
called, "Around the World," based on young people she
met during travel in
the Caribbean, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa.
In the 1970s, Harrison turned to mystery writing. Two
of her mysteries --
"Spice Island Mystery (1970) and "The Ghost of
Ballyhooly" (1972) -- were
runners-up for the Edgar Allan Poe Award. Her last
book, "Banner Year," was
published in 1987.
=====
Jeanette Larson
Youth Services Manager
Austin Public Library
P.O. Box 2287
Austin, TX 78768-2287
512-499-7405
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From: "Ruhama J. Kordatzky" <rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us>
To: "'pubyac'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: summer reading records
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:23:09 CDT
Hi everyone--
We're contemplating a new look for our reader records for next summer, and
I would like to know what others do to keep track of what your kids have
read.
Currently we have sheets that say "read-to-me" or
"reader" on the top, and
then spaces to record the title and time read.
If any of you can share your styles, I'd really appreciate it!
:) ruhama
Ruhama Kordatzky
Youth Services Librarian
Burlington Public Library
Burlington, WI
rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us
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From: Colleen Swider <cswider@ci.keene.nh.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Science Fiction Magazine
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:23:38 CDT
Hi everyone, I'm looking for a suggestion for a children's science
fiction
magazine for a patron who would like to subscribe for her 10 year old.
He's
not into sports, but is a big time reader. Any suggestions?
She's not
interested in Odyssey or any other "educational" magazine, more
like a Star
Wars thing. I've tried Children's Magazine Guide and looked all over
the
net and can only find e-zines. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks.
Colleen Swider
cswider@ci.keene.nh.us/library
Keene Public Library
Keene, NH
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From: crortvedt@apl.org
To: PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.ORG
Subject: butterfly chair covers
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:24:02 CDT
We have had the same butterfly chairs for about a year and they have not
needed any repair yet. We purchased ours from crate and barrel catalog
and
they were fairly inexpensive. Our logic was that we didn't necessarily
want
chairs that would last forever because teen trends change so frequently.
Even though this isn't necessarily the answer to your question about wear
and tear, I saw on target.com that they have butterfly chairs covers for
$17.99. When you consider how much it costs to repair them it may be
cheaper just to buy new covers.
Like I said, ours have stood up well for the past year. Where did you
get
yours from? Maybe they weren't as sturdy as ours. Maybe your
teen area
gets more use (a good thing - obviously they like sitting in them).
That's
just my two cents.
Colleen Rortvedt
Young Adult Services Assistant
Appleton Public Library
225 North Oneida Street
Appleton WI 54911
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From: Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Reporter seeking MIDWEST Libraries using "@ your
library*"
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:24:29 CDT
MIDWEST PUBYACers
Are you using @ your library? Is your library located in the Midwest
(Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota)? The
Campaign
for America's Libraries is looking to hear from you!
A reporter on a tight deadline is looking for examples of how libraries in
the Midwest are using @ your library. PLEASE E-MAIL mhumphrey@ala.org
and
let them know how you're involved with the campaign. Please respond by
early afternoon tomorrow, Aug. 15.
Stephanie Stokes
"Library Media & PR"
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From: John Peters <cf071@bfn.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: And the Batch Goes To...
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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:24:51 CDT
Friends:
This announcement is being posted hither and yon; please excuse the
duplicates in your Inboxes. As a member of this year's Mildred L.
Batchelder Award committee, I have been deputed to solicit your
suggestions for qualifying books to consider. Any member of the
Association for Library Service to Children of the American Library
Association can send in recommendations, so if you are not a member, this
is a chance to join, or to make a new friend.
For those who may be unfamiliar with this award, or a bit vague about its
criteria, here are extracts from the committee's manual:
"The Batchelder Award was established in 1966 by the Children's
Services
Division (now the Association for Library Service to Children) of the
American Library Association [to] honor a U.S. publisher for the best
translated children's book...originally published in a foreign language in
a foreign country and subsequently published in English in the United
States during the preceding year."
and for a list of general criteria, see
http://www.ala.org/alsc/batchelder_terms.html.
Folklore is not eligible, and though picture books do qualify for
consideration, the Batchelder is an award for text, not art. If you have a
question about a particular book's eligibility, contact ALSC's Executive
Director, Malore I. Brown, email: mbrown@ala.org,
fax: 312/944-7671.
The winning book and its publisher, as well as runners-up, should we opt
to have some, will be selected (behind closed doors, sorry) at the
American Library Association's Midwinter Conference, announced at the ALSC
awards press conference on Monday, January 21, 2002, and posted at
www.ala.org/alsc shortly thereafter.
In order to give the committee time to get and to read the books that you
think we should see, please send title, author, publisher and publication
date information NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2001 to the committee's Chair:
Judith Rovenger, Westchester Library System, 410 Saw Mill River Road,
Ardsley, NY 10502, FAX: (914) 674-4185, email: rovenger@wlsmail.org.
Thank you for your interest.
John Peters
Central Children's Room
New York Public Library
cf071@bfn.org
** My esteemed institution asserts its right to disavow
any of the preceding comments or opinions **
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