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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, September 11, 2001 10:03 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 547
PUBYAC Digest 547
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Cliff's Notes Classification and Shelving
by "Sharon Dudeck" <sldudeck@hotmail.com>
2) Re: Program Enrollment
by Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
3) Responses "unattended children signs"
by nadine <booklover32@yahoo.com>
4) Re: homeschooled teens
by SandraK Lang <langsa@oplin.lib.oh.us>
5) Re: Building and Closing
by ILefkowitz@aol.com
6) Reading _around_ America
by "Laurie Rose" <lrose@orono.lib.me.us>
7) Re: Fall Celebration
by karp@tln.lib.mi.us
8) Re: homeschooled teens
by RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
9) Re: Homeschooled Teens
by lrogers@sdln.net
10) RE: Computers and Kids-any horns to toot? reply-Virtual CD
by "Rebecca Cohen" <storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>
11) story time
by "Nikeda Webb" <nfwebb@htls.lib.il.us>
12) Re: Cliff's Notes Classification and Shelving
by "Rebecca Higgerson" <rhiggerson@mail.sacramento.lib.ca.us>
13) Summer Reading Program Themes - Long!
by Christine Neirink <cneirink@vlc.lib.mi.us>
14) Father-Son Event
by "Hicks, Marcia" <MHicks@ci.greenville.tx.us>
15) Re: hispanic programming
by Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
16) Homework Help
by CRSUPCO@aol.com
17) book recommendation on personal space
by "Grace Greene" <grace.greene@dol.state.vt.us>
18) Stumper:Train set story
by Renee Wolford <rwolford@jefferson.lib.co.us>
19) Stumper
by Suzanne Dobbs <dobbss@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us>
20) reposting stumper loaves/break/paddle
by "kahern@selco.lib.mn.us"
<kahern@selco.lib.mn.us>
21) Safety Online report-"Arm the Child Rather than the
Computer"
by "Canosa-Albano, Jean" <JCanosa-Albano@spfldlibmus.org>
22) Stumper
by "Kim Flores" <kimf@mail.sgcl.org>
23) Stumper - Father/Son Fishing
by Moore <kmoore@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
24) Seeking: Library Web Pages for Teens
by "Tracey Firestone" <tfiresto@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
25) poem stumper
by Martha Link <martha@lfpl.org>
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From: "Sharon Dudeck" <sldudeck@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Cliff's Notes Classification and Shelving
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Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 10:52:38 CDT
Hi Doris,
We keep them in a separate freestanding rack, alphabetized by the title of
the work. I used to work in a library that kept them separated but on
the
regular stacks in 800 also alphabetical by title, but they are much easier
for people to flip through in the rack. the booklets face forward in a
rack
about 5 ft. tall.
Sharon Dudeck
Head of Youth Services
Frankfort Public Library District
Frankfort, IL
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From: Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
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Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 10:53:08 CDT
I definitely think you should go ahead with it, even with the small
enrollment.
Sandy Belfi wrote:
> Hi All:
>
> I am starting a new "Babytime" program at my library. I
have 3 sign ups
> so far, programming starts Tuesday. I am always uncertain if I
should
> cancel a program with such low enrollment, or give it a chance to grow?
> Does anyone have any suggestions for this situation?
>
> Thanks so much,
> Sandy
>
> --
> Sandy Belfi
> Sump Memorial Library
> Papillion, NE 68046
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From: nadine <booklover32@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Responses "unattended children signs"
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Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 10:53:32 CDT
I had many requests to share the information I
received on my request re the signs you have hanging
concerning unattended children. Hope this is as
helpful to all of you as it was to me. I have written
up a couple suggestions that will be presented to the
Board of Directors shortly...wish me luck!!!
Nadine
Responses***************
We had a problem, too, and it took much lobbying to
get the board to
change policy (in the past children age 8 and under
could be unattended). Now children 10 and under must
be attended by a "responsible" adult or
teen. We weren't able to set a limit for how long the
older children could remain unattended, but most of
the problems were being caused by young teens
using the computers in the children's room.
fortunately, they opened a teen
computer room and the majority of the problems
disappeared.
My library has 2 children's computers for games and
one children's OPAC. Kids always go to the game
computers often with out an adult. our policy is a 15
minute time limit, a child cannot sign-up two times in
a row, and those 7 and under must have an adult sit
with them. Even for those kids coming in every week
that can play the games must have an adult in case
they damage the equipment in any way. We strictly
enforce this as too many parents leave the kids alone
(and the library staff the babysitters). Some parents
feel that the library staff should be watching the
children as they do adult activities .Also adults that
drop kids off and want a sitter are spoken to by our
director saying children must be monitored by adults,
it is not the staff's job. We feel that the adult is
responsible for the child's actions using library
equipment as the adult is responsible if the child
damages a book. If kids are unattended we tell the kid
to stop using the computer and then we tell the adult
the rule. For those repeat offenders (more for the
parents who ignore the rules) we are able to not allow
children to use the computers. When adults do not
follow the rules we often turn off the computer
monitors and bring the child to the adult to keep an
eye on the child's actions. Hope that this helps.
Our sign says "Unattended children will be towed at
parents' expense." It gets a lot of laughs (and it was
meant to be funny), but it also gives us a chance to
talk to parents about what problems we have to deal
with. We have a policy on unattended children that is
posted on our bulletin board and will give parents but
we have no other signs.
Our rules (posted on the back of our Welcome flyer
given out when a new children's card is issued, and
also handed out when necessary) and signs in the
children's room state: "Children under 9 may not be
left alone and must be supervised by a person 12 or
older" Age 9 is, I admit, somewhat arbitrary. .we
felt(and the Director and Board agreed) kids in third
grade might be able to stay in the children's room
alone if a parent was in another part of the building.
Age 12 is the age at which kids in our town can take
the babysitting courses offered at the local Y and
Neighborhood Center.
The sign posted in our Children's Room
reads as follows:
UNATTENDED CHILD POLICY IN EFFECT--PLEASE NOTE:
Children under age six may not be left unattended in
the library.
Parents are responsible for their children's behavior
in the library.
Children under six may only be supervised by
caregivers who are
thirteen years of age or older.
Disruptive children nine years or over will be asked
to leave after
receiving one warning.
Library Board of Trustees Policy
Note: Personally, I think kids should not be left
unattended before
age 8 or 9 but that is my opinion which is different
than the Public Library's stance)
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Although we dearly love your children, we must
ask that parents remain with children under age seven.
Thank you.
This sign reads kindly yet gets the point across. If
we find a young
child left alone, we have them come with us to find
their parent. If
that adult won't leave the computer (or whatever), we
let the child
bring a big pile of books and come sit beside the
adult. We were in
danger of becoming a babysitting service if we didn't
do this.
Our sign says" Children are Precious, Please do not
leave them unattended. "We post it in the children's
room in the picture book area.
Nadine, we also have some parents who like to
relinquish their
"parenting" responsibilities once they enter the
Children's Room so they can read
the newspaper in peace or visit with other moms....As
long as the child
is okay I don't say anything; if the child needs
assistance or can't
fine their parent I have no problem talking directly
with the parent or
babysitter and telling them that their child needs
their attention.
We have this sign in our picture book area. Children
are precious, Please do not leave Them unattended Hope
this helps. Of course, the adult has to read it first
but, at least, it is posted.
One of my coworkers suggested The Children's Room is
rated "PG" Parental Guidance is Appreciated. Lots of
patrons thought it clever and appropriate.
We used to post our four paragraph unattended children
policy years ago on a big poster, but it was never
read, and, I felt, kinda chilling as an entry sign. I
have a copy of the policy for staff to remember under
the Children's desk blotter; they are empowered to
enforce, or not, as each individual case arises, and
come and get me or the LIC to help them out with
problems. We're very lucky with almost no
latchkey/dropoff/afterschool hang out ills to harass
us, but we do gently, and with tact, enforce the
policy ,which follows :Not enforced all the time, nor
to the letter, but useful to fall back on to remind
parents that we do have rules about taking care of
their kids while they play backgammon on the Adult
Services Internet computers, or when they ask us to
keep an eye on 'em while they pop over to Safeway to
catch the Mountain Dew sale! Unattended Child Policy
3/01 To provide for the general welfare of all persons
and to ensure the safety of children using the Public
Library, the policy of the Public Library is :a) The
Library cannot be responsible for children left
unattended in the Library .b) Children aged 5 and
younger shall, at all times, be attended and
adequately supervised by a responsible caregiver at
least 12 years old who shall be responsible for the
child's activity and behavior .c) Children aged 6 to 9
may be left unattended in the Library, but their
parents or caregivers must remain in the building. d)
If a child is left in the Library, or outside the
Library after closing hours, an attempt will be made
to reach the child's parents or caregivers. If they
cannot be reached, the Police Department will be
called after 15 minutes. The Oregon Revised Statutes
(163.545) state: "A person having custody or control
of a child under 10 years of age commits the crime of
child neglect in the second degree if, with criminal
negligence, the person leaves the child unattended in
or at any place for such period of time as may be
likelyto endanger the health or welfare of such child
=====
***********************************************************
Nadine Lipman
Head of Children's Services
Waterford Public Library
Waterford, CT 06385
email: booklover32@yahoo.com
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From: SandraK Lang <langsa@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: homeschooled teens
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Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 10:54:04 CDT
Hi Maureen,
At Louisville, I have two home schooled teens on the teen advisory
board. They both signed up because of in-house posters about TAB.
Sandi
Sandra K. Lang
Louisville Public Library
700 Lincoln Ave.
Louisville, Ohio 44641
(330)875-1696
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From: ILefkowitz@aol.com
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Building and Closing
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Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 10:54:24 CDT
The library that I work in now was closed for 22 months while the building
was renovated. Staff were placed in a library in the next town
(children's
librarian, circ staff, tech services and reference). A "Reference
Room" was
set up in the temp. Municipal Building (the municipal building was being
redone at the same time). The reference room had computers for word
processing, internet access and our research databases. Periodicals
were
kept here too. All of our children's programs continued in various
locations around town. Patrons weren't thrilled at first, but they got
used
to it and now that we are back in our building they are very happy once
again. If you need more information, feel free to email me off list.
Ilene Lefkowitz
ILefkowitz@aol.com
Reference/YA Librarian
Kinnelon Library (NJ)
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From: "Laurie Rose" <lrose@orono.lib.me.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org, Alsc-l@ala1.ala.org
Subject: Reading _around_ America
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Please excuse the cross-posting.
I wanted to let you know of a great experience that our library had
last week. We were contacted via e-mail a few weeks ago by a
man named Justin Kristan. He is riding his bike _around_ America
(not across - which makes his trip about 12,000 miles) and is
hoping to read to kids along the way. He e-mailed asking if we
might like him to come to the library to do a reading. This seemed
a bit strange and unsolicited readings are not something we do on
a regular basis - but he wanted us to choose the books and since I
personally have a fondness for biking I thought we might as well
give it a try. We scheduled a reading on Saturday during our
town's annual "Festival Day" and since the festivites were taking
place in our downtown area (the library is not located there) we
decided to ask the local bicycle shop to host the reading.
Meanwhile the elem. school librarian heard about this opportunity
and asked if he could read there for two sessions on the Friday
before. To make a long story short - he was great! The kids
loved
him - he is an animated reader - and they were incredibly intrigued
by his bicycle odyssey.
I encourage anyone who hears from him to take him up on his offer -
he's not asking for $$ - he is a simply looking to read books to
kids, visit libraries throughout the country and ride his bike. He
says on his web site, "There is something powerful about books
and bicycles. They both have potential to take us to incredicle
places." You can read more about him on his site:
http://www.readingaroundamerica.com
Laurie Rose
Youth Services Librarian
Orono Public Library
Orono, Maine 04473
lrose@orono.lib.me.us
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From: karp@tln.lib.mi.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Fall Celebration
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Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 10:55:15 CDT
Hi Kim. Thanks for your very informative Fall Festival
information. Sounds like so much fun. You had mentioned sharing
the actions to the "Little Old Woman Who Wasn't Afraid of
Anything." I hope you don't get bombarded with a zillion
requests....but I would love to receive the information.Thanks very
much in advance for your time in forwarding that. Margi.
From: Kim Patton
<kpatton@lawrence.lib.ks.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Fall Celebration
Date sent: Sun, 9 Sep 2001 16:25:31 CDT
Send reply to: pubyac@prairienet.org
Elaine,
We do a Fall Fesitval every year at our elementary school. We do this
instead of dressing up and having a Halloween Party. We paint faces on
mini pumpkins with Tempera paint or paint markers, wheat weaving (if we
have someone available to volunteer to demonstate) otherwise we use wheat,
glue and construction paper to make collages, make pumpkin pancakes (add
1/2 can of pumpkin pie mix and 1 teaspon of cinnamon to the largest
Bisquick recipe on the box, & serve w/butter and syrup or a sugar and
cinnamon sprinkle) sorry, I don't have the box in front of me right now,
but that's the jist of it, and of course read our favorite Fall stories
like The Little old woman who wasn't Afraid of Anything (Let me know if you
want the actions that go along with it I learned the many years ago and
it's still a favorite)
Have fun
Kim
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From: "Elaine Moustakas" <elainem9@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Fall Celebration
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:45:00 CDT
Dear Pubyac-
I was thinking of possibly having an fall celebration time for my children's
department as a program. I'd want to read some fall
stories/feltboards,
play some games, crafts, and possibly have a snack (apples or something else
fall related). I have never done a theme program like this other than
story
times...this would be for the primary grades (K-2/3). Has anyone ever
done
a program like this? If so, how long was it and what ages did you
have? I'm
exploring other programming ideas for children other than my ongoing story
times and holiday craft sessions. Any input would be appreciated.
Please
send replies to elainem9@hotmail.com.
I will be happy to compile the list if
I get enough responses. Thank you!
Elaine
Kim Patton
YA Specialist
Lawrence public Library
707 Vermont St
Lawrence, KS 66044
785-843-3833 785-843-3368 fax
kpatton@lawrence.lib.ks.us
Marjorie Karp-Opperer, Head of Youth Services
Novi Public Library, Novi, MI.
karp@tln.lib.mi.us
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From: RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: homeschooled teens
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Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 10:55:35 CDT
Coshocton has had home schooled teens on the board several years. They
find out about the board from in house posters and applications
available in the YA room.
RoseMary Honnold
Coshocton Public Library
Maureen Lerch wrote:
> Hello,
> This message is being cross-posted on various
> listservs, so please forgive the duplication.
> I am posting this message for a colleague who
> is not a subscriber to children's / young adult
> listservs. If you reply to the list (which will
> probably generate interesting discussions), I
> will forward your responses to her. Or, please
> feel free to respond directly to Janet at
> jwelch@apk.net. Thanks!
Maureen Lerch
>
> >From Janet Welch:
>
> Friends:
> I watched a family of homeschoolers in our
> children's department today and took note of the
> age of the oldest child. She looked to be about
> 12 or so, and I got to thinking that perhaps the
> children's department was no longer the right
> place for her. With this idea in mind, and with
> the rumble of the bulldozer shaking the walls
> (the official start of our addition/renovation
> project which will include a special place for
> teens), I thought I'd throw out a few questions:
>
> 1. What services, programs, or materials does
> your library provide that are specifically
> intended for homeschooled teens?
> 2. Do you include homeschooled teens when
> soliciting members for teen advisory boards and
> other volunteer work?
> 3. How do you get the word out to homeschooled
> teens? Obviously you must reach them in ways
> other than announcements on the school PA. Have
> you found ways to include them in things like
> college nights?
> Thanks, in advance, for any ideas or tales
> from the trenches...
> Janet
>
> Janet Welch
> Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator
> Wadsworth Public Library
> 132 Broad St.
> Wadsworth, OH 44281
> (330) 334-5761
> fax: (330) 334-6605
>
>
>
> Maureen T. Lerch
> Reference / Outreach Librarian
> University of Akron Wayne College Library
> 1901 Smucker Road
> Orrville, Ohio 44667
> Phone: (330)684-8951 Fax: (330)683-1381
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From: lrogers@sdln.net
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Homeschooled Teens
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Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 10:55:54 CDT
We send all Youth Services Information to contacts we have made in local
Home
School Groups. They distribute the information to their members.
Our Young Friends of the Library (grades 6-12) is open to all and we do have
one member who is homeschooled. We do not target home schooled children
specifically any more than we target public and private school children.
We
try to get our information to all of them through mailing to home school
groups, daycares, public and private schools as well as using media
coverage.
Hope this helps, lala in Rapid City
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From: "Rebecca Cohen" <storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Computers and Kids-any horns to toot? reply-Virtual CD
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Hi Carol,
We recently installed 3 computers in the children's room that are game only,
no internet access. We've loaded them with a dozen educational
software
CD's (English and Spanish). This presented a huge hurdle at first
because I
wanted all the games accessible all the time without messing around with a
CD tower. (We've had first hand experience there and don't need to try
it
again.) I queried PUBYAC and was steered to a German product called
"Virtual CD" (http://www.virtualcd-online.com/).
Once loaded, it provided a
jukebox that holds 21 CD's that are accessible at all times. Once we
got
past a few installation glitches brought on by our security software,
"Fortres", we have had NO problems with these computers other than
an
occasional need for rebooting. They are busy constantly and are the
most
trouble free computers in the library.
Best of luck,
Rebecca Cohen
Newport Public Library
Newport, Oregon
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From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Carol Lo
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2001 2:31 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Computers and Kids-any horns to toot?
I am looking for information about setting up a computer station for kids
that has pazazz, ergonomics, and just plain WORKS! So far, I've not gotten
many encouraging words. Is anyone doing a great job out there, with a story
they'd like to tell? Let us know what's working for you.
Carol Lo
Student Librarian
Seattle Public Library
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From: "Nikeda Webb" <nfwebb@htls.lib.il.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: story time
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Hi, All
I am a new children's librarian and need some ideas for setting up story
time and after school programs for children. Any and all ideas are
welcome.
Nikeda F. Webb
Youth Services Coordinator
Wilmington Public Library District
201 S. Kankakee St
Wilmington IL 60481
815-476-2834
815-476-7805 fax
mailto:nfwebb@htls.lib.il.us
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From: "Rebecca Higgerson" <rhiggerson@mail.sacramento.lib.ca.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Cliff's Notes Classification and Shelving
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Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 10:57:05 CDT
>Libraries that carry circulating copies of Cliff's Notes:
>How do you classify them?
>Where do you shelve them?
>
>Doris Hicks, Young Adult Services Librarian
>Albany, Oregon Public Library
>dhicks@ci.albany.or.us
>
>
Our collection of over 50 titles is shelved in alphabetical order (by title)
next to our collection of classic high school reading list materials.
The
call number on the OPAC is simply listed as: Cliffs Notes KP (The KP
is a
floor location.) There is a separate adult collection and the
Cliffs Notes
are classified in the 800s.
Hope this helps!
--
Rebecca Higgerson
Youth Services Librarian
Sacramento Public Library
828 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916)264-2845
(916)264-2854 (fax)
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From: Christine Neirink <cneirink@vlc.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Summer Reading Program Themes - Long!
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Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 10:57:34 CDT
A month (or two) ago, I asked PUBYACers to share 2002 Summer Reading
Program themes. Some people responded with 2002 themes, and others
responded with previous years' themes with which they had
success. So, here are the responses I received - in no particular
order:
Incredible Reading Machine
Book-a-Trip - Great skit and gameboard with international flair. Gave
out
foreign currency as a bonus prize.
Reading is Out of This World - Outer Space
Thrills and Chills at the Library - Amusement park/roller coaster
theme. Used some Upstart materials to flesh out program.
Where in the County is Howard - A play on the name of our library system -
the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library. Howard was a fuzzy teddy bear
that we photographed in some well know - and some lesser known locations
around town. Of course he appeared at each of our sponsors'
locations. It was a mystery theme that involved following the trail
through some of the local landmarks and ending at the spot where we have
our final party. We generated a lot of community support as a result
of
this theme, and our patrons - adults as well as children - praised it
highly.
Start Your Engines - Read - Race course. Fun game board with pit stops
for prize gathering.
Summer of Mystery - 10 units: History mysteries, mysteries of nature,
etc
... This is Alabama's theme. The state coordinator is Maureen
Womack. She can be reached by email at mwomack@apls.state.al.us
Your Library: The Greatest Show in Town - Circus theme. This is
Ohio's
theme; contact the State Library of Ohio - Cheryl Wilkes - for more
information: cwilks@sloma.state.oh.us
Reading Rocks! - Archaeology, geology, and music. This is Illinois'
theme
with the artwork/clipart designed by Kate Duke. Material can be
purchased
by librarians from other states with the order form available in the
fall. If interested in having an order form sent, contact ila.@ila.org.
Wolfin' Down Books @ Your Library
Discover the Fun @ Your Library - Minnesota's 2002 theme with artwork
designed by P. Rathmann. Manual will explore library fun from every
angle. Kathleen James is Minnesota's Summer Reading Program
Coordinator. Her e-mail: kathleen@melsa.lib.mn.us
Read to the future
Once Upon a Summertime - Medieval
Search for Treasure/Read for Pleasure - Buried tresure
Reading Rhythms
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From: "Hicks, Marcia" <MHicks@ci.greenville.tx.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Father-Son Event
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Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 10:57:54 CDT
Dear Pubyaccers:
Since our library has a Mother-Daughter Tea each March in honor of Women's
History (it's been quite successful), we would like to develop an annual
event for Fathers & Sons. We're really drawing a blank on this
one. The
only month we really have free for this is January, so it will probably need
to be an indoor event. Does anyone out there have any suggestions?
Any and
all help will be greatly appreciated. TIA
Marcia Hicks
Children's Librarian
W. W. Harrison Pubic Library
#1 Lou Finney Ln.
Greenville, TX 75401
mhicks@ci.greenville.tx.us
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From: Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
To: Debbie Allen <dallen@rla.lib.il.us>
Subject: Re: hispanic programming
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Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 10:58:22 CDT
Debbie,
We had some dancers from Peru that drew 19 people from the Hispanic
community with very little publicity.
On Sun, 9 Sep 2001, Debbie Allen
wrote:
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> Hi Collective Mind,
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> I am doing a project for one of my Library and Information classes and
also
> need it for my work at my library. My question to all of you is :
what
> types of programs have been successful for you in attracting the
Hispanic
> population of your library district? Any ideas or ideas that did
not
work?
> Thanks! Let me know at dallen@rla.lib.il.us
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>
> Debbie Allen
> Youth Services
> Round Lake Area Library
> 906 Hart Road
> Round Lake, IL 60073
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Rosalie Olds, Young Adult Librarian
King County Library System
Fairwood Library
Renton, WA
Life's too short to read bad books or drink bad wine!
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From: CRSUPCO@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Homework Help
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 10:58:48 CDT
We are considering a Homework Help Program and would like to hear from
public
libraries that are offering various homework help services. Other than
providing students with library materials to complete assignments, what
kinds
of services do you offer? Do you provide tutors? Who pays for
the tutor?
Who does the tutoring? Do you have a special area set up with homework
help
materials? Does your website have a section devoted to homework help?
If
so, include your webpage address. Do you provide e-mail reference
services
to children? If so, what are your policies.
Thank you in advance for your responses.
Please do not reply directly to this message. REPLY TO MY WORK E-MAIL
ADDRESS: cspahr@ci.westminster.co.us.
Colleen R. Spahr
Youth Services Librarian
Westminster Public Library
Westminster, CO
303-430-2400 ext. 2306
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From: "Grace Greene" <grace.greene@dol.state.vt.us>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: book recommendation on personal space
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Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 10:59:08 CDT
Hello, great minds: I have a request from a teacher for a book that can be
used with a third grader about "personal space." I don't have
details, but
it appears to be for a child who doesn't understand boundaries and does not
give his peers enough space. I have tried various sources like A to Zoo and
Bookfinder under all the synonyms I could think of, but haven't come up with
anything. The only possiblity anyone has thought of is the story in George
and Martha about him peeking in the window when she is taking a bath, but
the guidance couselor thinks that's too young. Any suggestions would be
greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Grace Worcester Greene
Children's Services Consultant
Vermont Department of Libraries
109 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05609
802-828-3261
email: grace.greene@dol.state.vt.us
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From: Renee Wolford <rwolford@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults &
Children"
Subject: Stumper:Train set story
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Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 10:59:40 CDT
I have a patron looking for a book published @ 1950 about a boy who builds a
train set that takes on a life of its own. The train travels all over the
world. According to the patron, it is a picture book. He would appreciate
the title very much.
Thanks,
Renee Wolford
Golden Library
1019 Tenth St.
Golden, CO. 80401
rwolford@jefferson.lib.co.us
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From: Suzanne Dobbs <dobbss@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper
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Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 11:00:00 CDT
A customer is looking for a book about 30yrs. old about a dad who buys his
children a kangeroo rat. This all she remembers--anybody familiar with
it? It is supposed to be a fiction title.
Suzanne Dobbs
Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library
3910 S. Manhattan Ave.
Tampa, FL. 33611
(813) 272-6067
dobbss@thpl.org
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From: "kahern@selco.lib.mn.us"
<kahern@selco.lib.mn.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: reposting stumper loaves/break/paddle
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 11:00:20 CDT
I sent this last week, but haven't seen it posted, so forgive if this
does end up as a duplicate posting:
Parts of this stumper sound vaguely familiar to me, but I can't come up
with a title. Our patron says she read the juvenile chapter book 5
years ago. She does not have any idea how old the book was when she
read it. She believes it has the word(s) "Bread, Loaf/Loaves
and/or
Wheat" in the title. Here is her synopsis:
She believes it started out with a young girl living in her aunt's (?)
house. The house burns down and all that remains is a paddle in the
fireplace. This paddle what the aunt (?) used to take bread out of the
oven/fireplace. She believes the story develops into a love story and
perhaps someone in the story gets caught under the snow?
If this sounds familiar - email me directly and I'll post the answer(s).
Thanks in advance!
Kathleen Ahern
Children's Librarian
Buckham Memorial Library
11 East Division
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-2089
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From: "Canosa-Albano, Jean" <JCanosa-Albano@spfldlibmus.org>
To: "PUBYAC (E-mail)" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>,
"WMRLS list (E-mail)"
Subject: Safety Online report-"Arm the Child Rather than the
Computer"
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Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 11:00:51 CDT
++This has been crossposted++Please forgive any duplication++
Friends, just came across this information in my weekly Benton Foundation
"Connect for Kids" e-newsletter. (If you don't subscribe, I
highly
recommend it for links to interesting articles and webpages on all things
concerning the welfare of children. Lots of stuff pertinent to
librarians.
Subscription info below.)
"**Arm the Child Rather Than the Computer
Few parents fail to warn their children about the dangers of giving personal
information to strangers, but many do not caution their children about
giving out such information online. To protect children from harm, schools
and parents concerned about violent or sexually inappropriate
online content must "arm the child rather than the computer."
These are some
of the ideas embraced in "Nontechnical Strategies to Reduce Children's
Exposure to Inappropriate Material on the Internet," a workshop
summarized
in this National Academy Press publication.
http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10168.html
SUBSCRIBE
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Jean Canosa Albano, M.L.I.S.
jcanosa-albano@spfldlibmus.org
Head of Youth and Outreach Services
Springfield Library
220 State Street
Springfield MA 01103
voice: 413-263-6800, ext. 291
fax: 413-263-6825
TTY: 413-263-6835
Springfield is the home of the Dr. Seuss National Memorial! Coming June 2002
http://www.catinthehat.org
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From: "Kim Flores" <kimf@mail.sgcl.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper
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Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 11:01:17 CDT
Hi everyone,
A young patron is looking for a book he read a couple of years
ago. It's about a boy named Billy and his dog, who comes back to
life after he's put to sleep. At one point, the ghost dog bites a
neighbor. Billy has a friend whose mother believes that all cats
and dogs can come back to life. This is all the information I
have. I have searched our catalog and all the dog books I can
think of. I also tried some keyword searches on the internet to
no avail. Does anyone know this one? Please reply directly to me
and thanks in advance.
Kim Flores
kimf@mail.sgcl.org
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Sent via the Springfield-Greene County Library system at
mail.sgcl.org
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From: Moore <kmoore@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper - Father/Son Fishing
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Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 11:01:50 CDT
Thank you to all who responded to my request for the book
about a father and son fishing on the beach discussing how
pollution has changed the woods and wildlife around them.
A few of you suggested Where the Forest Meets the Sea, by
Jeannie Baker. My patron feels this sounds right and we
are ILL'ing the title since we do not own it. Thanks
again for your help. My patron was thrilled!
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Kristine M. Moore
Children's Librarian
Huntington Public Library
338 Main Street
Huntington, NY 11743
631 - 427-5165
email: kmoore@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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From: "Tracey Firestone" <tfiresto@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>,
"YALSA-L" <yalsa-l@ala.org>,
"YALSA-BK" <yalsa-bk@ala.org>
Subject: Seeking: Library Web Pages for Teens
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Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 11:02:17 CDT
Apologies for cross-posting but we want to be sure everyone knows that YALSA
's Teen Web Advisory Committee (TWAC), the group who brings you the Teen
Hoopla site, has begun work on a conference program for the 2002 ALA Annual
Conference and we need your help!
We are currently seeking submissions of library web sites for teens that
will be reviewed by teens. This review is not to seek what's wrong
with a
site but rather to see what it is exactly that teens find useful, necessary
and just plain cool in library web sites.
Twenty-five sites will be featured on the Teen Hoopla site this fall, where
we will be seeking general comments from teens across the country and then,
this winter, a pre-selected panel of teen web reviewers will review five of
those sites. Library staff representing the five sites will be invited
to
speak briefly at the ALA program (to be held in Atlanta, GA) but attendance
will not be necessary for a site's inclusion in this project.
If you have a site you'd like to have considered for review:
please send the following information to teenhoopla@hotmail.com
(Subject:
2002 Conference)
***We will need this information by Friday, October 12***
Library Name:
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone Number:
E-mail:
Site URL:
How was your site created?
A - Solely created by library's YA staff person (selection of
information/links to include and visual design)
B - Solely created by teen(s) (selection of information/links to include
and visual design)
C - Combined effort - library's YA staff with professional web designer's
input
D - Combined effort - library's YA staff with teen(s) input
E - Other (please describe) - examples include but are not limited to:
Teen/professional collaboration (no staff involved)
Amateur web designer, not library staff (such as spouse, relative, friend)
Library staff member, not YA
Thanks very much!
~Tracey Firestone
TWAC Chair
tfiresto@suffolk.lib.ny.us
<mailto:tfiresto@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
AKA: Tracey A. Firestone, MLS
Young Adult Specialist
Suffolk Cooperative Library System
627 North Sunrise Service Rd
Bellport, NY 11713
Phone - 631-286-1600 x1352
FAX - 631-286-1647
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From: Martha Link <martha@lfpl.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: poem stumper
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Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 11:02:44 CDT
A patron remembers a poem from his teen years (early 1970s) that he
would
like to see again. As he remembers it, it goes something like this:
Don't think, you might learn
Don't look, you might see
Don't listen, you might hear
Don't walk, you might stumble
Don't run, you might fall
Don't live, you might die.
Does this ring any bells for anyone? I've checked poetry indexes with
little luck, so I thought I'd try the BRAIN.
Thanks in advance...
Martha
Martha Link
Program Coordinator
Children's and Young Adult Services
Louisville Free Public Library
301 York St.
Louisville KY 40203
502-574-1684
502-574-1833 (fax)
martha@lfpl.org
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