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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and
Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2001 3:22 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 554
PUBYAC Digest 554
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: library mystery "scenarios"
by "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
2) homework web site
by "Henegar, Sharon" <SLHenegar@ocpl.org>
3) Library services and materials for ESL families
by "Trish Saylor" <tsaylor@ascpl.lib.oh.us>
4) parenting collections
by Ellen Braby <ebraby@pen.ci.santa-monica.ca.us>
5) Re: Programming on Jewish Holidays
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
6) RE: little things we can do
by Tina Hager <Tina.Hager@cityofcarrollton.com>
7) Re: library mystery "scenarios"
by "M. Mills" <mmills@stic.lib.tx.us>
8) Re: library mystery "scenarios"
by lisajo@ci.burlington.wa.us
(Lisa Anderson, Children's Librarian)
9) RE: YA listserv
by Tina Hager <Tina.Hager@cityofcarrollton.com>
10) Re: YA listserv
by "Suzanne Robinson" <srobinso@mail.state.tn.us>
11) RE: library mystery "scenarios"
by Tina Hager <Tina.Hager@cityofcarrollton.com>
12) Sno-Isle Job Postings for the Week of September 11th
by Valerie Worrell <VWorrell@sno-isle.org>
13) copyright restrictions on Halloween hand-outs?
by "Piowaty, Deanna" <DPiowaty@ci.west-linn.or.us>
14) Re: Junie B. Jones program?
by Jen Taggart <taggartj@metronet.lib.mi.us>
15) Re: library mystery "scenarios"
by AKTSMCAM@aol.com
16) Looking for best Cd Roms for Children
by "Susan Price-Stephens" <susan.price-stephens@lpl.london.on.ca>
17) Best Reference Materials?
by "Mark Skinner" <mskinner23@hotmail.com>
18) Cds
by Sandy Belfi <sbelfi@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
19) Balloon launch
by "Jennifer Lindsey" <jlindsey@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
20) Juvenile Detention Center Program
by "Mary Moody" <MMOODY@vigo.lib.in.us>
21) Spanish Language Materials
by "Christy Earp" <mrsearp@hotmail.com>
22) RE: YA Audiobooks
by "PJ CAPPS" <pjcapps@leavenworth.lib.ks.us>
23) McDonald's storytime
by susanna.holstein@kanawha.lib.wv.us
24) Random House latest Teen Read Week sponsor
by "Esther Murphy" <emurphy@ala.org>
25) Re: Programming on Jewish Holidays
by Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
26) Performer Query
by Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
27) working with kids after tragedy
by "Jennings, Kelly" <kjennin@tulsalibrary.org>
28) Compilation - Father/Son Event
by "Hicks, Marcia" <MHicks@ci.greenville.tx.us>
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From: "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: library mystery "scenarios"
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The site you are looking for is www.dbldog.com
(DoubleDog Press).
>>> Marya Kilbourne <loonlake14826@yahoo.com>
09/18/01 10:08AM >>>
Hello,
I am looking for a website that sells library mystery
scenarios for young adult programming. If I remember
correctly, one of the scenarios was something about
"Who killed the librarian?" and had you outline
the body with tape on the library floor. I believe
the scenarios cost around $40.00 and the url or name
of the website had the word "dog" in it.
Does this sound familiar to anyone? =20
Thanks for your help,
Marya Kilbourne
UB MLS Student
Buffalo, NY
__________________________________________________
Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help?
Donate cash, emergency relief information
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/=20
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From: "Henegar, Sharon" <SLHenegar@ocpl.org>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: homework web site
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Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of a web site called
Yourhomework.com (http://www.yourhomework.com/)?
It appears to be a free
service that lets teachers log in and post homework assignments, which
students can then look up on the web. There's a component to eeemail the
assignment to participating libraries (both school and public), making
homework alerts automatic. There's also a component for school fundraising,
where a commission goes to the school when you buy things via their web
site, but that doesn't seem intrusive into the actual homework part of the
site. If this is legit and useful I want to recommend it to my branches.
Thanks for any help.
Sharon Henegar
Coordinator of Children's Services
Orange County Public Library
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From: "Trish Saylor" <tsaylor@ascpl.lib.oh.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Library services and materials for ESL families
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:14:02 CDT
I have been asked to help present a program on foreign language materials
and services for families that speak English as a Second Language at a
statewide conference in October. I'd like to let people know what is
being
done nationally. What types of materials and services does your
library
provide for this population? Do you have any advice for libraries developing
services for immigrant populations? Do you have reliable sources you use to
order foreign language materials? Please send responses to me at
tsaylor@ascpl.lib.oh.us. This
seems to be a new area of service in many Ohio
libraries.
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From: Ellen Braby <ebraby@pen.ci.santa-monica.ca.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: parenting collections
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:14:21 CDT
I am asking the great PUBYAC resources for some help in developing our
parenting collection. While all of us assist parents during much of
our
workday in some way, our library is grappling with how much space and
expense should be spent on a special collection just for parents. So I
would appreciate if any of you with parenting collections could take a
few minutes to answer the following questions. Please respond to me
off-list at ebraby@pen.ci.santa-monica.ca.us
1. What is the size of the collection both in number of titles or
volumes and in space allotted?
2. Do you have a collection development policy for the collection and
could we have a copy? (If you preferred to fax it to me, my fax # is
(310) 394-8951.)
3. Who is the audience for the collection?
4. How has it been publicized or marketed?
5. Does it include materials besides books--AV, periodicals, toys,
special furniture?
6. Do you have any community partners and what is their contribution?
7. What are the future plans for the collection?
8. What selection aids do you use for collection development?
Thanks so much for taking the time to answer my questions. If there is
interest, I will post the answers to the list.
Ellen Braby
Coordinator of Youth Services
Santa Monica Public Library
(310) 458-8922
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Programming on Jewish Holidays
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:14:40 CDT
I guess that would depend on why school was closed. If
it was for a religious holiday that's one thing, but
some of my most successful programs have been held on
days when school was out for teacher inservice or
spring break.
--- GCPL Childrens Room <gcplcr@lilrc.org>
wrote:
> Not sure it really qualifies as help, but our policy
> has always been that we
> don't have programs/storytimes whenever the public
> schools are closed. The
> library's open on many holidays, but any
> regularly-scheduled storytime group
> just doesn't meet when school's out. Nancy
> Pirodsky, Garden City (NY) PL
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From: Tina Hager <Tina.Hager@cityofcarrollton.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: little things we can do
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:15:02 CDT
Another thing is to go to http://www.crayola.com
website where they have
some share and care cards that can be printed out, colored, and sent to the
crayola people and they will send them on to hospitals, rescue workers, and
others involved in the recent tragedies. These would be good
activities to
leave out for patrons to decorate then turn in for the library to mail.
Tina Hager
Youth Services Librarian
Carrollton Public Library
-----Original Message-----
From: susanna.holstein@kanawha.lib.wv.us
[mailto:susanna.holstein@kanawha.lib.wv.us]
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 10:10 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: little things we can do
Like a lot of folks, I've felt helpless, because I can't physically go
up there to New York and do something to help. I thought about it and
came up with a few things I can do right here:
1. Fly my flag at home. No one can see it but my family, our dogs and
chickens, but it makes us feel better, and we know why it's there.
2. Print out flags from clipart for library patrons to pick up. Many of
them have done just that and are grateful and pleased--they've looked
for flags and can't find them anywhere right now.
3. Cut red, white and blue curling ribbons into lengths for patrons to
pick up t make antenna ribbons for their cars. Another small things,
but people are so glad to get the ribbons, because like me, they want
to do something to show their support of New York and our country.
4. display books on the flag, patriotism, citizenship, coping with
grief, terrorism, and other related topics.
5. check that list of books sent in by Jennifer Baker against our
library holdings, and order copies of those we don't have.
6.listen when children talk, really listen to what they are saying and
how they are feeling.
7. Learn some stories to tell about compassion, tolerance, freedom and
other related topics. (Freedom Bird is a great one for right now.)
8. put out some flag crafts (like the little clipart flags, sticks and
tape so kids can make their own, or stuff to make flag magnets or pins,
flag coloring sheets, etc).
9. Wear red, white and blue on Tuesdays in remembrance of those lost in
NY and DC.
10. Value life, and our way of life, take time to enjoy it more.
Susanna Holstein
Elk Valley Branch Library
Charleston, WV
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From: "M. Mills" <mmills@stic.lib.tx.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: library mystery "scenarios"
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:15:21 CDT
Here it is:
http://dbldog.com/mysplan.htm
Marya Kilbourne wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am looking for a website that sells library mystery
> scenarios for young adult programming. If I remember
> correctly, one of the scenarios was something about
> "Who killed the librarian?" and had you outline
> the body with tape on the library floor. I believe
> the scenarios cost around $40.00 and the url or name
> of the website had the word "dog" in it.
>
> Does this sound familiar to anyone?
>
> Thanks for your help,
>
> Marya Kilbourne
> UB MLS Student
> Buffalo, NY
>
> __________________________________________________
> Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help?
> Donate cash, emergency relief information
> http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/
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From: lisajo@ci.burlington.wa.us
(Lisa Anderson, Children's Librarian)
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: library mystery "scenarios"
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:15:40 CDT
Marya-
Our library has purchased all of their kits for young adults. They
also
have kits for younger children as well. Their web address is
doubledog@core.com Http:/dbldog.com.
Their mailing address is Double Dog
Press P.O. Box 46826 Bedford, OH 44146.
The kits are of high quality and the service is excellent. And their
inexpensive at $40.00 considering how much tell a librarian saves.
Lisa
>Hello,
>
>I am looking for a website that sells library mystery
>scenarios for young adult programming. If I remember
>correctly, one of the scenarios was something about
>"Who killed the librarian?" and had you outline
>the body with tape on the library floor. I believe
>the scenarios cost around $40.00 and the url or name
>of the website had the word "dog" in it.
>
>Does this sound familiar to anyone?
>
>Thanks for your help,
>
>Marya Kilbourne
>UB MLS Student
>Buffalo, NY
>
>__________________________________________________
>Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help?
>Donate cash, emergency relief information
>http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/
>
>
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From: Tina Hager <Tina.Hager@cityofcarrollton.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: YA listserv
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:16:03 CDT
Try sending a message to...
tagad-l@topica.com
I have gotten some great information from this listserv. If you have a
problem, let me know.
Tina Hager
Youth Services Librarian
Carrollton Public Library
-----Original Message-----
From: Frannie Savel [mailto:savelf@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 10:14 AM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: YA listserv
Does anyone know of a listserv for YA librarians?
Thanks,
Frannie
fsavel@bcfls.org
__________________________________________________
Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help?
Donate cash, emergency relief information
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From: "Suzanne Robinson" <srobinso@mail.state.tn.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: YA listserv
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:16:21 CDT
There are two that I get. One is YALSA-L. The other is TAGAD-L.
To subscribe to YALSA-L, send an email to:
listproc@ala1.ala.org. =20
(leave subject line blank)
Type this command in the text box:
subscribe YALSA-L
To subscribe to TAGAD-L, send a blank email to:
tagad-l-subscribe@topica.com
>>> savelf@yahoo.com=20
Does anyone know of a listserv for YA librarians?
=20
Thanks,
Frannie
fsavel@bcfls.org
__________________________________________________
Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help?
Donate cash, emergency relief information
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/
------------------------------
From: Tina Hager <Tina.Hager@cityofcarrollton.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: library mystery "scenarios"
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:16:40 CDT
DoubleDog Press? Their
web site is http:/dbldog.com/.
Tina Hager
Youth Services Librarian
Carrollton Public Library
-----Original Message-----
From: Marya Kilbourne [mailto:loonlake14826@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 10:09 AM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: library mystery "scenarios"
Hello,
I am looking for a website that sells library mystery
scenarios for young adult programming. If I remember
correctly, one of the scenarios was something about
"Who killed the librarian?" and had you outline
the body with tape on the library floor. I believe
the scenarios cost around $40.00 and the url or name
of the website had the word "dog" in it.
Does this sound familiar to anyone?
Thanks for your help,
Marya Kilbourne
UB MLS Student
Buffalo, NY
__________________________________________________
Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help?
Donate cash, emergency relief information
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/
------------------------------
From: Valerie Worrell <VWorrell@sno-isle.org>
To: Greg Yorba <gyorba@Exchange.FULLERTON.EDU>,
Linda Frederiksen
Subject: Sno-Isle Job Postings for the Week of September 11th
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:17:00 CDT
Remove Job Posting #'s 0190 (Public Services Assistant I - Mountlake Terrace
Library), 0183 (Public Services Assistant I - South Region Libraries ) and
0191 (Public Services Assistant I - East Region Libraries) from last week.
Carry over all jobs remaining that are Librarian positions, job #'s 0181,
0157, & 1067.
Thank You.
Valerie Worrell
Human Resources
360-651-7004
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From: "Piowaty, Deanna" <DPiowaty@ci.west-linn.or.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: copyright restrictions on Halloween hand-outs?
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:17:19 CDT
Hello All!
We want to give away (at the checkout desk) photocopied directions for
simple Halloween tricks, Halloween jokes, crafts, and the like.
Would a simple source citation be sufficient? Or do you think more extensive
legal hoops be called for?
-Deanna Piowaty
Youth Services Librarian
West Linn Public Library
West Linn, OR
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From: Jen Taggart <taggartj@metronet.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Junie B. Jones program?
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:17:37 CDT
At the library I previously worked at, we did a series night that included
Junie B. Jones. For her station, we did a Junie bean bag toss. We drew 3
Junie faces (in different sizes) and cut out her "big mouth" in
various
sizes. Kids then had to try to toss the bean bags into a Junie mouth. You
could even have each mouth be worth a certain number of points. We did the
faces on laminated paper, but you might want to draw them on something a
little stronger, because some of those kiddies toss a little harder than
you think!
Jennifer Taggart
Youth Services Librarian
Bloomfield Township Public Library
1099 Lone Pine Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
taggartj@btpl.org
On Tue, 18 Sep 2001, Laurel Sharp wrote:
> Greetings, O Collective Intelligence,
> We want to do a Junie B. Jones program on Columbus Day. Has
anyone done
> this before? We can play JBJ Bingo, but I want some other ideas
as well.
> thanks,
> Laurel
> Liverpool Public Library in New York
>
> Laurel Sharp
> Liverpool Public Library
> 310 Tulip Street
> Liverpool, NY 13088
> 315 457-0310 x123
> Fax 315 453-7867
> lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org
>
>
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From: AKTSMCAM@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: library mystery "scenarios"
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:17:56 CDT
Our library just sponsored a wonderful "performance" of Death Gets
a Red
Card
, complete with student actors and a real police detective. I can't
recommend
the kits enough! I just placed an order for the rest of the kits!
The website for Double Dog Press is: www.dbldog.com
Have Fun!!
Anne Campbell
Young Adult Librarian
Groton Public Library
Groton, CT
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From: "Susan Price-Stephens" <susan.price-stephens@lpl.london.on.ca>
To: <Pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Looking for best Cd Roms for Children
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Hi,
Our Friends of the Library group has kindly given us a tidy sum of money =
to purchase Cd ROMs for our children's area. I would appreciate it you
=
you would let me know programs you would recommend that we buy. We are
=
looking at reviews etc. but I would also like to gather information from =
you out there. Thanks for your time. Susan
susan.price-stephens@lpl.london.on.ca
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From: "Mark Skinner" <mskinner23@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Best Reference Materials?
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:18:34 CDT
I'm in a new position as High School Librarian with a student body of 600.
We are in dire need of updating our reference materials. I would love
any
tips on what are the most essential paper and/or electronic reference
materials for young adults.
Thanks for your help.
Mark Skinner
Alamosa High School
805 Craft Drive
Alamosa, CO 81101
719-587-6014
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From: Sandy Belfi <sbelfi@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Cds
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:18:50 CDT
Hi All:
Can anyone recommend CDs to use with 12-24 month olds? I am muscially
challenged, but we have some very nice musical instruments and bean bags
I would like to use during storytime.
Thanks for your help,
Sandy Belfi
sbelfi@monarch.papillion.ne.us
--
Sandy Belfi
Sump Memorial Library
Papillion, NE 68046
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From: "Jennifer Lindsey" <jlindsey@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
To: "Pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Balloon launch
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:19:06 CDT
Hi all,
I had a question regarding balloon launches. I was planning on doing a =
balloon launch in connection with the theme "Get Carried Away" for
=
National Children's Book Week. I was hoping to hear from anyone who had =
done something like this before. Has anyone ever received any negative =
feedback from the public regarding the effect the balloons have on the =
environment? Our library board is all for this event, but they wanted to =
prepare me for the possibility that I may get complaints.=20
Thanks in advance,
Jenn Lindsey
Jennifer L. Lindsey
Children's Services Librarian
Seymour Library
Brockport, New York 14420
(716) 637-1050 Fax (716) 637-1051
jlindsey@libraryweb.org
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From: "Mary Moody" <MMOODY@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Juvenile Detention Center Program
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Greetings,=20
I'm going to be doing some programs for a boy's in a detention center.
I =
would really like to have some Reader's Theatre scripts that would work =
well with these young people. Any suggestions? Or does anyone have any =
other ideas of books or activities to do with these young people. They
=
are in 3rd grade to high school. The third grade designation is
reading =
level they are all middle school to high school aged.
Mary Moody
School Liaison Librarian
Vigo County Public Library
\0/\0/\0/ "Let everything that hath breath Praise the Lord!"
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From: "Christy Earp" <mrsearp@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Spanish Language Materials
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:19:42 CDT
I work at the Wilkes County, NC Public Library, and we are getting ready to
separate our Spanish language materials from the rest of the collection.
Since this collection includes materials in Spanish and ESL materials which
may be used by any non-English-speaking person, we are not sure what to name
this collection. Does anyone have any ideas? Or is anyone
willing to share
how you have handled a similar situation. FYI, this is for the Adult
Services Collection, not the Youth Services.
Thanks in advance!
===========================================================
Christy Earp
Wilkes County Public Library
215 Tenth Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838 - 2818/www.arlibrary.org
mrsearp@hotmail.com
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From: "PJ CAPPS" <pjcapps@leavenworth.lib.ks.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: YA Audiobooks
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:20:01 CDT
we put a label on books that says "available on audio"
pj
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Kim
Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2001 7:27 PM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: YA Audiobooks
Hi Everyone,
Our library has a small collection of YA audiobooks that, historically,
have not been popular. Currently, they are located in a revolving
rack,
and when we begin working on the YA area and adding new shelving and
furniture, I would like to get these audiobooks circulating. Any
suggestions as to how to do this would be appreciated. What we have
thought of so far includes the following: interfiling next to the same
book (e.g., audio book Catcher in the Rye next to a print Catcher in the
Rye); getting rid of the revolving rack and placing them on regular
shelves; placing new audio books in the "new materials" area with
new
books (we currently do not designate audio books as "new."); or
adding
books on CD.
Thanks in advance--Please send your much-appreciated brainstorms to me
and I'll post back suggestions.
Kim Olson-Kopp
Youth Services Librarian
La Crosse Public Library
La Crosse, Wisconsin
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From: susanna.holstein@kanawha.lib.wv.us
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: McDonald's storytime
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Thank you to everyone who sent in suggestions for books, songs,
fingerplays and other activities for our preschool storytime at
McDonalds.We had our storytime this morning, and it was so much fun!
We were very glad we had a sound system with us, because the noise
level in a place like
that can get pretty high even if there are not many people present
(equipment, etc).(Thanks a hundred times to the person on this list who
suggested this!)
Some of the activities that went very well: The story Hamburger on a
Bun from Annette Harrison's Storytelling Activity Kit, Sam's Sandwich
(which we did as a mini-drama, with a giant "sandwich"), If I Only
Had
a Pickle fingerplay, Ketchup fingerplay, The Fast Food Song (which I
sent to this list a few weeks ago), and the book Pete's a Pizza.
Everything went well, but these stood out for me.
We had 35 children and parents present and several very interested and
entertained construction workers looking on. My partner prepared a
handout with words of all the songs and fingerplays, and a coloring
sheet. We also had calendars of upcoming events and a flyer for our
fall storytime series there to give out. We did not do a craft, since
the Happy Meal (free for every child who attended, courtesy of McD's)
was our planned activity.
The good PR alone was worth the effort. About half of the group were
our regular patrons, but the others were all new to us, and that was
our intended goal.
Susanna Holstein
Elk Valley Branch Library
Charleston WV
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From: "Esther Murphy" <emurphy@ala.org>
To: <Lm_net@listserv.syr.edu>,<Pubyac@prairienet.org>,
Subject: Random House latest Teen Read Week sponsor
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:20:39 CDT
NEWS =20
For Immediate Release
September 14, 2001 =20
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Contact: Linda Waddle
312-280-4391
lwaddle@ala.org=20
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RANDOM HOUSE INC. IS LATEST 2001 TEEN READ WEEK SPONSOR
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Random House Inc. is the latest corporate sponsor for Teen Read Week, =
2001. Random House Inc. was founded in 1925 and is the world's largest
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English-language general trade book publisher. It includes an array of
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prestigious imprints that publish some of the foremost writers of our =
time=AFin hardcover, trade paperback, mass-market paperback, audio, =
multimedia, and other formats.
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"Random House has always been one of YALSA's biggest supporters,"
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commented YALSA President, Bonnie Kunzel. "They have encouraged authors
to =
publish for the teen market. Even when teens and their reading
interests =
were ignored or given little credence by the adults in their lives, Random =
House stood by their beliefs. We are fortunate indeed to have them as
=
sponsors this year," she continued.=20
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Teen Read Week, now in its fourth year, is a national literacy initiative =
of the Young Adult Library Service (YALSA), a division of the American =
Library Association (ALA). The initiative is aimed at teens, their =
parents, librarians, educators, booksellers, and other concerned adults.
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Its goals are:
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Give teens time to read for the fun of it.
Allow teens to select their own reading material.
Help teens get in the habit of reading regularly and often.
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Teen Read Week 2001 will be celebrated in hundreds of schools, bookstores, =
and libraries across the country, October 14-20. Teens will be
encouraged =
to "Read For The Fun Of It," so their reading skills will stay
sharp and =
to "Make Reading A Hobbit," to encourage the habit of reading
throughout =
their lives. =20
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Teen Read Week nonprofit partners include: American Association of School =
Administrators, American Booksellers Association, International Reading =
Association, KIDSNET, National Association of Secondary School Principals, =
National Council of Teachers of English, National Education Association, =
National School Boards Association, SmartGirl.org, Speak Up Press and =
TeenInk.
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Other corporate sponsors include Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Harcourt, =
Inc., New Line Cinema, Seventeen, and World Wrestling Federation Entertainm=
ent, Inc. Corporate friends of Teen Read Week are Houghton Mifflin, =
Penguin Putnam Inc., and Scholastic Inc. Pamela Spencer Holley is an =
individual friend of Teen Read Week.
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For more information contact YALSA: phone: 312-280-4391; e-mail: YALSA@ala.=
org. The Teen Read Week direct web site is www.ala.org/teenread.
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From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
To: GCPL Childrens Room <gcplcr@lilrc.org>
Subject: Re: Programming on Jewish Holidays
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:21:00 CDT
Hi all,
Just a question--if you don't schedule programs on
days that schools
are closed, what do you do with all the kids who come into the library?
We do a lot of programming on off-school days because it is a good way of
crowd control. We do try to be sensitive to religious holiday closings
and might possibly tailor our program to educate and celebrate the
diversity of our patronage. But, we are really busy with kids and it
is a
wonderful opportunity to make everyone aware of how special some days are
to others. - jeri
On Tue, 18 Sep 2001, GCPL Childrens Room wrote:
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> Not sure it really qualifies as help, but our policy has always been
that
we
> don't have programs/storytimes whenever the public schools are closed.
The
> library's open on many holidays, but any regularly-scheduled storytime
group
> just doesn't meet when school's out. Nancy Pirodsky, Garden City
(NY) PL
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
> To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
> Sent: Friday, September 14, 2001 10:54 AM
> Subject: Programming on Jewish Holidays
>
>
> > Our Fall storytime sessions were delayed due to some staff changes
in
> > late summer. Along with another staff member, I am going to
host most
> > of the juvenile programs starting next week on the 18th. I
received an
> > anonymous complaint via another staff member from a woman
who was
> > incensed that we are beginning our program on Rosh Hashanah, when
the
> > schools are closed. We have never cancelled programs on days
the
> > library is open, due to religious holidays before.
Registration for all
> > programs that day are full...She announced that she
> > would be bringing her son the next day on Wednesday's program and
wants
> > us to address this next year.
> > I feel that, unlike in school, a student is not going to be behind
in
> > any way by not attending that particular program.
> >
> > What help can you offer?
> >
> >
> > Laura Gruninger, Young Adult Librarian
> > Mercer County Library System, Lawrence HQ
> > 2751 Brunswick Pike
> > Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
> >
> >
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@gcfn.org
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
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Subject: Performer Query
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:21:19 CDT
Hi all,
Has anybody in the group seen the performer Angela Bates-Tompkins
from Nicodemus, Kansas? She does a 1-woman show titled Black Women In
The
Old West. We were thinking of hiring her for Black History Month for a
Sunday performance (CML is open on Sundays year round now). What was
audience reaction? How would you describe her
performance--entertainment,
educational, theatrical, storyteller style...? What age range is best
for
her presentation style? Anything else you can think of that will help
us
decide if she is the performer for us and how best to present her in our
publicity.
I appreciate any guidance you can offer. Please e-mail me
directly at jkladder@gcfn.org or jkladder@cml.lib.oh.us.
Thanx, Jeri
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@gcfn.org
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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From: "Jennings, Kelly" <kjennin@tulsalibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:21:36 CDT
Last week I posted some titles to ALSC and Pubyac that could be used with
children and families after tragedies. This was in response to a request
from a librarian friend in NYC who wanted to know what we used after the OKC
bombing. I am seeing some questions on various lists about continuing
programs during this period, the use of books to use or not to use.
Delete
at this point if you don't want/need. This is from my experience in
Oklahoma.
I did that list in a hurry to send the info to my friend and didn't explain
very well how the materials were used. OKC happened on a Thursday and
we
normally do not have much programming on for the rest of the week.
There
was probably some concern in people coming to the Central Library because it
is across from the Federal building in Tulsa, but the next week we did keep
regular program schedules because parents wanted to keep some sense of
normalcy for their kids. Also, the way we act in working with kids, talking
to them and listening, gives parents behavior they can model.
The bombing happened during the Week of the Young Child. The community
organizations involved in a weekend health fair went ahead with this because
the fair involved immunizations etc for the kids and they decided it was a
good time to offer info and support to families during this time. We were
all so numb.
The list we put together was to help families and friends who lost someone -
not necessarily a list for kids but to be used with kids. The memorial
services and funerals started the next week and parents did have to talk
about God, death, heaven, fear, etc.
Booklists were just one type of info. I always tell parents when I do parent
programs about library services: you may decide not to use a book
directly
with your child, but a children's book may help you find the words that you
need when talking with your child. Parents were very appreciative and didn't
realize some of these resources - not just books -existed.
Have seen questions on listserv from librarians asking about using
books
that are humorous or have funny passages. Yes, use them. You need to be
sensitive with each particular group, but laughter or just a chuckle is
sometimes part of the comfort, release and healing. Sounds strange, but we
would start to laugh about something, then would feel guilty, then realize
that we felt somehow better and would resume with the work that needed to be
done.
In relation to what to use in programs, I am one of those librarians that do
not follow a strict plan or order when doing my story times. I take a stack
of books, introduce them (commercials) and then ask the kids which they want
to hear, even preschoolers. If you are not sure what the kids may want
to
hear, just say: this one has a cat and his friend dog; here is one
that is
about a frog who is sad; here's one where we can make lots of funny sounds;
and so forth.
The idea is to let the children know what they could hear and go from there.
They always appreciate the choice. Parents at story time or teachers in the
classroom can help with these decisions. You can always quietly query
parents before you start your story time. They will also appreciate your
concern and realize the time we take in preparing these programs. Hope this
clarifies my post and helps someone with these concerns.
Kelly Jennings
Children's Coordinator
Tulsa City-County Library
400 Civic Center
Tulsa OK 74103-3830
918-596-7970 (office)
918-596-7913 (fax)
kjennin@tulsalibrary.org
<www.tulsalibrary.org>
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From: "Hicks, Marcia" <MHicks@ci.greenville.tx.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Compilation - Father/Son Event
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 16:21:54 CDT
Thanks again to all who responded to my request for ideas. Here is what I
received.
>From Melissa McLeod:
How about a sport related theme? Something like the BrainBowl (a trivia
contest for father-son teams) since the Super Bowl is in January? If not,
maybe a craft night - like building birdhouses or something. Just a few
thoughts.
>From Tina Hager:
What about some type of camping, fishing expo in the library.
Have the
fathers share their expertise on different venues of fishing and/or camping.
Rolling up sleeping bags then have a sleeping bag roll up contest.
Show how
to make newspaper firestarters then see how many can be made in a 5 minute
time limit...etc.
Just some ideas.
Tina
>From Pat Link:
How about donuts with Dad?
Pat Link
Children's Department
Northborough Free Library
Northborough, MA 01532
>From Cindy Christin:
Marcia: I do a monthly "Dad's Night" that is quite popular among
some of my
preschoolers because they get to bring their dads to the library and show
them around their territory. I usually read aloud several books, often
funny ones because everyone enjoys those, and then have dozens of good
read-alouds chosen for kids to pick one to read with their dad. While
they're reading aloud, I get out cookies and juice. Very comfy,
fuzzy-feeling evening. You might be able to craft something similar for a
father and son evening. . .
>From Ann Minner:
Marcia
The first thing I think of is
paper airplanes.
You could have contests for longest flight, accuracy tests (bullseye or a
hole in a box).
Colored paper and different thicknesses would make this fun.
Simple refreshments like punch and popcorn would probably do it.
origami might work well too.
good luck
ann
>From Julie Rines:
Marcia,
I may be wrong but isn't January "Learn Something
New" or "Hobby" Month
or something like that? I don't have Chase's Annual Events handy but I
vaguely recall setting up a hobby related bulletin board one year for
this. Anyway the idea is to have fathers demonstrate their hobbys. Other
ideas that I can think of that would echo the Tea idea would be a chili
party (maybe have a wide screen T.V. in the auditorium for Super Bowl
Sunday?) or some kind of BBQ or cookout (that probably wouldn't work if it
has to be in January. Although, come to think about it my father in law
has been known to stand with snowflakes hissing into the grill in January
all for "a good steak".)
Julie Rines
jrines@ocln.org
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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