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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: Saturday, September 29, 2001 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 563
PUBYAC Digest 563
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Needed: Sturdy head phones for libraries!
by "Minkel, Walter (Cahners -NYC)" <WMinkel@cahners.com>
2) Caldecott Contenders
by "Rebecca Cohen" <storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>
3) Trickster Tales program
by "Karen Gardner" <kgardner@and.lib.in.us>
4) EXTENSION SERVICES LIBRARIAN
by "Tina Roy" <tlroy@co.douglas.or.us>
5) RE: Two Job Postings
by Jenny Worth <jworth@jefferson.lib.co.us>
6) Online reference for kids?
by "Sheilah O'Connor" <soconnor@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
7) Re: Library BINGO program for Young Adults
by "Scott Mertz" <smertz@acpl.lib.in.us>
8) Using pictures of children on the web
by Bonnie Janssen <bjafrm@yahoo.com>
9) RE: Needed: Sturdy head phones for libraries!
by "Sharon Castanteen" <sharoncastanteen@hotmail.com>
10) Re: The Binch by Rob Suggs
by Shannan Sword <slsword2000@yahoo.ca>
11) Stumper
by Diane Bartels <dbartels@nslsilus.org>
12) storytime opening and closing rituals (long)
by "ldhodges" <ldhodges@cox-internet.com>
13) "Me and Caleb" & what do you remember hearing
read aloud?
by "Deborah Brightwell" <DBRIGHT@ci.coppell.tx.us>
14) Re: Disney Character X
by "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@midyork.lib.ny.us>
15) Books for children who are worried about 9/11
by Sandy Farmer <sfarmer@hpl.lib.tx.us>
16) STUMPER-book about invisible puppy who wishes to be adopted
by "Medford Children's Department" <medchild@jcls.org>
17) Stumper--Children's Holocaust Book
by "Baird, Jane H." <BairdJH@ci.anchorage.ak.us>
18) Hall. stumper solved
by Andrea Terry <cavgrads97@yahoo.com>
19) Manners rhyme or finger-play
by "Wanda Jones" <wjones98@hotmail.com>
20) Re[2]: little things we can do
by <Hedy_Harrison@ci.cerritos.ca.us>
21) RE: little things we can do
by Julie Darnall <jdarnall@ccls.org>
22) RE: little things we can do
by <pcarlson@lbpl.org>
23) RE: little things we can do
by Connie Ward <mariewardd@yahoo.com>
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From: "Minkel, Walter (Cahners -NYC)" <WMinkel@cahners.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Needed: Sturdy head phones for libraries!
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Folks-- When I wrote this piece and collected data from a bunch of
librarians, those with whom I corresponded agreed that particularly when
you're dealing with young kids--who will often grab the headphones away from
each other--"cheap & easy to replace" made more sense than
"sturdy." Thus
the recommendation for the Computergate headphones--from, ironically, a
college AV librarian who had more sets of headphones stolen than broken. As
far as longer-lasting headphones that were easier to clean if you worry
about lice & infections, I had the HA2 headphones from
www.classroomdirect.com
recommended to me. These are $5.39 a pair, or at
least they were last time I looked. -W
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Walter Minkel, Technology Editor, School Library Journal
wminkel@cahners.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Mary Jean Hartel [mailto:hartelm@mail.clarke.public.lib.ga.us]
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2001 3:01 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Needed: Sturdy head phones for libraries!
In the June 2001 issue of School Library Journal, Walter Minkel mentioned a
dealer called Computer Gate (www.computergate.com)
for inexpensive headsets
(I don't know if they're also sturdy). Price is 1.95 each, or five or
more
pairs for 1.45 each, plus shipping. Good luck.
MJ
Mary Jean Hartel The early bird gets the worm,
Young Adult/AV Librarian But the second mouse gets the cheese.
Athens Regional Library
2025 Baxter Street
Athens, GA 30606
hartelm@mail.clarke.public.lib.ga.us
706/613-3650, ext. 323
FAX 706/613-3660
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From: "Rebecca Cohen" <storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Caldecott Contenders
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My newest fave is "Let's get a pup," said Kate" written and
illustrated by
Bob Graham. I, too, wish to radiate Good Intention.
Rebecca Cohen
Newport Public Library
Newport, Oregon
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Ginger Armstrong
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2001 12:02 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org; CHILD_LIT@EMAIL.RUTGERS.EDU
Subject: Caldecott Contenders
Hi everyone!
Well, it's that time of year again. Our library is searching for
titles
to supply our mock Caldecott election kits. Due to its popularity, our
mock Caldecott program has become an annual event. Here's how it
works. We provide kits for elementary schools to check out that
contain
our Caldecott contender titles, a master voting sheet, and information
about how to conduct a program with our kit. The students vote for
their top contenders and see how their choice matches up with the real
thing. So put on your thinking caps, and if you have any suggestions
of
Caldecott contenders for the year, just let me know. I will post a
list
of all suggestions that I receive to the list. To start people
thinking, here are a couple of my personal favorites from this year:
The Three Pigs by David Wiesner
The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins by Barbara Kerley, illustrated by
Brian
Selznick
Olivia Saves the Circus by Ian Falconer
Baloney (Henry P.) by Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Lane Smith
Thanks for any suggestions!
Ginger Armstrong
Chesterfield County Public Library
P.O. Box 297
Chesterfield, VA 23832
armstrongg@co.chesterfield.va.us
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From: "Karen Gardner" <kgardner@and.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Trickster Tales program
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 10:04:40 CDT
Dear PUBYAC Brain,
I am wanting to create a program of trickster tales. I have a few
books
I really enjoy, now I need a craft or game and a couple of songs. This
program would be for ages 5-7 (approximately).
Any ideas??
TIA
Karen C. Gardner
Anderson Public Library
Anderson, IN 46012
kgardner@and.lib.in.us
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From: "Tina Roy" <tlroy@co.douglas.or.us>
To: libsor <libs-or@sparkie.osl.state.or.us>
Subject: EXTENSION SERVICES LIBRARIAN
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 10:05:13 CDT
CLOSES: October 19, 2001
The Douglas County Library System in Roseburg, Oregon is seeking an
Extension Services Librarian (Librarian 2) to join our Team.
THE PLACE:
Douglas County is a recreational wonderland which includes over 60
public parks, miles of navigable rivers with public boat ramps, mountain
lakes and streams, excellent fishing, ocean beaches, hiking and biking
rails, picnicking, rafting, golfing and many other leisure sports and
activities.
THE JOB:
Perform professional librarian duties in support of the library's
extension services to Douglas County residents, including supervision of
10 paraprofessional staff, liaison with cities, educational
institutions, and community groups. Position as a member of the library
management team includes participation in development of system goals as
well as integrating extension services into the library system.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's of Library Science Degree and two years of public library
experience which includes supervisory experience OR seven years
progressively responsible library education, experience and/or training
which includes two years in a public library with supervisory
experience.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills are required.
Experience in branch and extension services , knowledge of electronic
library resources (including web-based library services), and public
relations experience and knowledge are desirable.
THE SALARY:
$2868.67 - $3787.33/MONTH plus a generous benefit package including PERS
retirement.
MORE INFORMATION:
Douglas County Human Resources
Douglas County Library System
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From: Jenny Worth <jworth@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Two Job Postings
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Two Job Postings
Please excuse cross postings. Thank you.
POSITION: Collection Development Manager #21-442
Jefferson
County Public Library, Lakewood Colorado
Located between the city of Denver and the foothills of the Rocky Mountains,
the Jefferson County Public Library is one of the most progressive suburban
systems in the nation with a materials budget of $3 million dollars. We are
seeking a Collection Development Manager who will share the library's
commitment to building and maintaining a quality collection of materials to
meet the needs of our community.
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a MLS or MLIS and 3-5 years of supervisory
experience in a library setting. Must be flexible to work occasional
evenings, weekends, and minor holidays.
DUTIES: Responsible for supporting staff in all locations with
collection
development; manages substantial assigned materials budget; works closely
with Acquisitions unit facilitating order processes; analyzes collection
needs; makes presentations to public on collections and collection issues;
designs and presents training to staff on collection issues such as
censorship, selection and weeding; participates in decision making process
for system-wide services and procedures; supervises projects involving
collections, including the evaluation of donations; oversees operation of
Collection Development Office and Interlibrary Loan Unit. Reports to the
Associate Director for Public Services.
SALARY: $44,600 Annually (40hpw)
BENEFITS:
* Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision and
retirement.
* Vacation, holiday, sick leave, and personal days.
* Training Opportunities.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10/11/01.
APPLY: A Jefferson County application form must be completed along with a
list of 3 references. Applications are available by fax (303) 271-8411 or at
http://jefferson.lib.co.us, under
"Join Our Team." Please return to
Jefferson County Human Resources Dept., 800 Jefferson Pkwy, Suite 140,
Golden, CO 80401; 303-271-8400.
POSITION: Library Assistant/Circulation Clerk #21-441
Jefferson County Public Library, Columbine Branch,
Littleton Colorado
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma and a minimum of 1 year customer
service experience, preferably in a library setting. You must be able
to
work some evenings, minor holidays and weekends.
DUTIES: Work involves using a computer, assisting with questions and
problems, checking items in and out, sorting and shelving books, answering
phones, filing and determining status of overdue materials.
SALARY: $12,036 Annually (20hpw)
BENEFITS:
* Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision and
retirement.
* Vacation, holiday, sick leave, and personal days.
* Training Opportunities.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10/11/01.
APPLY: A Jefferson County application form must be completed along with a
list of 3 references. Applications are available by fax (303) 271-8411 or at
http://jefferson.lib.co.us, under
"Join Our Team." Please return to
Jefferson County Human Resources Dept., 800 Jefferson Pkwy, Suite 140,
Golden, CO 80401; 303-271-8400.
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From: "Sheilah O'Connor" <soconnor@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Online reference for kids?
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For those libraries who offer an online reference service (via email, =
chat, whatever), how many of you divide it by Adult/Children?
That is, =
right up at the front, rather than once the query is received? Who =
handles the kids' questions?
Thanks
Sheilah O'Connor
soconnor@tpl.toronto.on.ca
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From: "Scott Mertz" <smertz@acpl.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Library BINGO program for Young Adults
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We have used a game that was sold by Upstart called READO. It was
bingo =
with Dewey Decimal system. It gives titles and the kids work out the =
Dewey hundreds catagory for their cards. You can make it hard or easy.
=
We gave out left over books from the reading program and other trinkets =
that sometimes came with books and the posters out of the centers of =
magazines that they would have ripped out anyway.
Scott Mertz @ Sawnee Branch / Allen Co. Pub. Library
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From: Bonnie Janssen <bjafrm@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Using pictures of children on the web
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Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 10:10:50 CDT
I hope this hasn't been discussed here recently - if
it has I did not keep track of the responses. How do
those of you who do put children's pictures on your
web pages handle it? Do you have a special form you
use to get a parent's permission? If so how long to
you hang on this form? Do you just verbally ask them?
Or do you just put them up without worrying about it?
Does it make a difference if you use or don't use the
child's name?
Is this something you checked with your legal folks?
And if you do get permission, what about large group
shots? do you just avoid those?
Thanks for your help with this question!
Bonnie Janssen bjanssen@aclibrary.org
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From: "Sharon Castanteen" <sharoncastanteen@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Needed: Sturdy head phones for libraries!
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Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 10:11:38 CDT
Where can I get cheap cheap headphones? or ones with disposable tips
or
something to that effect? Thanks a lot in advance!
Sharon Castanteen
Livingston Public Library
Children's Department
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From: Shannan Sword <slsword2000@yahoo.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: The Binch by Rob Suggs
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Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 10:12:20 CDT
Hello,
I usually only lurk in here, but I wanted to comment
on this. I have received this story several times and
most of it is quite moving. However, I find it
difficult to get past the reference to his 'turban'. I
understand that the author used it to rhyme with
'urban', however, it is my understanding that the
headress bin Laden wears is not called a turban. I
cannot remember the name I have heard in the past for
it though. I think that the turban is a head covering
used by followers of the Sikh religion. A small
distinction to some, quite a big distinction to
others, and in light of a few rotten apples, driving
cars through houses of worship, or murdering a man
because he wore a turban I have to say the perhaps
innocent error for the sake of a rhyme at the
beginning upset me. Can anyone else think of a better
word to use to improve this lovely adaptation of the
'Grinch'?
My concerns offered in friendship.
Shannan
--- R Smith <read2yourbunny@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> Good morning, PUBYACers,
>
> I'm a bit behind in my listserv mail, but I've
> scanned
> my in box and don't think anyone has posted the
> following yet. My mother received it in a recent
> e-mail, so I think "The Binch" is probably making
> the
> rounds on the Internet. It moved me to tears, and I
> thought it worth sharing among this group (which I
> suspect includes some Seuss fans).
>
> I found it on this Website:
> http://www.daveandgeri.com/thebinch.txt
>
> About the author:
> Rob Suggs, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a freelance
> writer and cartoonist. He is the author of several
> humor books and (seriously, now) two LifeGuideŽ
> Bible
> Studies.
>
> =====
> Rebecca Smith, recent MLS grad
> read2yourbunny@yahoo.com
>
> "It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly
> are,
> far more than our abilities."
> --Albus Dumbledore ( J.K. Rowling)
>
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From: Diane Bartels <dbartels@nslsilus.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 10:13:05 CDT
I have a patron looking for an easy reader or possibly a picture book
about a little boy named Horace. Horace and his family live in a high
rise in NYC. The apartment is haunted by ghosts. The text reads
something like "Boris, cousin of Horace who came to dinner" and
"Doris
mother of Horace". A new relative comes to dinner on each page.
Probably the book was read in the early 70s.
TIA for any assistance.
Please reply directly to me.
Di Bartels
Gail Borden Public Library
200 N. Grove Ave.
Elgin, IL 60120
847/742-2411
dbartels@nslsilus.org
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From: "ldhodges" <ldhodges@cox-internet.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: storytime opening and closing rituals (long)
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Thanks again to all the generous and creative people who sent their
suggestions for opening and closing rituals. Here is what I received:
Openings:
My favorite beginning for storytime is this action rhyme:
"I have two little eyes (touch eyes) to look around.
I have two little ears (touch ears) to hear each sound.
I have one little nose (touch nose) to smell what's sweet,
and one little mouth (touch mouth) that likes to eat.
Then I say, "Today we're going to use our eyes to look and our ears to
listen to stories about ..." It's an attention getting start.
I do a really long opening for storytime because I think it helps
the kiddoes and if I have late arrivals, they don't miss the
stories.
First we get all our wiggles out by wiggling different body parts
from eyebrows to toes and everything in between (including our
bottoms and finally our whole bodies at once).
Next I play the song Fingerpoppin' or Wake Up Hands and we do the
movements.
Then we sit on our carpet squares and turn on our watching eyes,
turn on our listening ears and zip our lips.
Then we do Open Them, Shut Them (have kids hold up their hands and
do the motions)which goes like this.
Open them, shut them
Open them, shut them
Give a little clap.
Open them, shut them
Open them, shut them
Put them in your lap.
Creep them, crawl them
Creep them, crawl them
Right Up to your chin.
Creep them, crawl them,
Creep them, crawl them
Do not let them in.
I love doing my storytimes and I would be happy to share with you my opening
and closing songs. I do one story time for ages 3, 4, and 5; and
another
one for 2 year olds. Here are the songs I use:
"to the tune If You're Happy and you Know It"
I'm ready for story time, how about you?
I'm ready for story time, how about you?
We have fun stories to tell and songs to sing too.
I'm ready for story time, how about you?
(then I do some silly stuff like:)
I'm ready to wiggle my fingers, how about you?...
I'm ready to shake my arms, how abut you?...
Opening--I only do this with a small group, as otherwise it takes too long.
To the tune of "Goodnight Ladies," sing "Hello, [name], hello
[name],
hello [name], we're glad that you are here," and we go around the
circle
from child to child. The children clap as I sing. At the end, I
reverse
it and sing "Goodbye [name], goodbye [name], goodbye [name], it's time
to say goodbye." The children wave their hands and as I call out
each
name they hand me their nametags.
I always open with the same song, the More We Get Together. We sing it
in english and in sign language, which I teach them the first week.
They absolutely love it and it requires their full attention.
I've found an opening ritual that preschoolers love. I have a little
box that was decorated long ago by my grandmother with shells, beads,
macaroni, etc. It has a lid that comes off and on. I tell the
children
that this is the "Magic Box" and when I open the lid at the
beginning of
StoryTime, the magic of stories will come out. I pick up the box, say
a
nonsense magic word, and then with a grand flourish, remove the lid and
tell the kids that now the magic of stories is filling up the whole
room. Some kids say, "There's nothing in there." And I
say, "Sure
there is. It's just invisible." Usually even the most
cynical ones
become enthusiastic about this.
At the end of StoryTime I say the nonsense magic word backwards (that
took some practicing!) and the magic goes back into the box. After a
few weeks, the kids started 'helping' me put the magic in the box.
Then
after all little fingers are out of the way, I put the lid back on the
box, and say, "Now the magic is safely in the box again for next
week."
I've also used chiimes to signal time for StoryTime to begin.
Lori, in the spring we would open with "Comma looka see"
Comma looka see
heres my mama, comma looka see heres my papa, comma looka see brother tall,
baby sister, love them all... this is saw at a workshop, it has a
reggae
type of tune. It is a finger play with mama as the thumb and so forth.
This fall we are using a Girl Scout song - "Make new
friends" Make new
friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold. A
ring is
round, it has no end. That's how long I want to be your friend.
Both of
these have gone over very well. Good luck - Jennifer
I wiggle my fingers,
I wiggle my toes,
I wiggle my shoulders,
I wiggle my nose.
(Wiggle all the appropriate body parts.)
Now all my wiggles are out of me,
and I'm as quiet as I can be!
I got this one form Caroline Feller Bauer and have been using it for about 3
years. I ring a small, very tinkly bell and light a candle before we begin.
I am always amazed that even the rowdiest 2 year old stops and sits down and
waits expectantly. (They don't always stay that way!) At the close of the
time we blow out the candle together on the count of three.
Yes, the candle was an administrative battle which I fought and won with the
support of various scholars and parents. I will go into greater detail if
you need it.
Peace and blessings,
Cathy Norman
Youth Services Librarian
Fairport Harbor Public Library
335 Vine St. Fairport Harbor, OH 44077
*Of course my opinions are my own.
Who else would want them.*
csn71650@hotmail.com
440-354-8191
Let your hands go clap, clap, clap
Let your feet go tap, tap, tap
then fold your arms
and close your eyes
and quiet be for storytime
Closings:
I am a children's librarian who does storytime and
have for the past 4 years, so I'm still sort of a
newbie. One thing that a veteran librarian gave me
idea of was stamping the children's hand at the end of
storytime. I have bought a variety of stamps over the
past few years and try to stamp the children with a
stamp that corresponds with the theme of the books we
have just read. The kids love the stamps!!! It's
something they get to take with them, but can wash off
later. It really works well as a way for the children
to know that storytime is over and they get to walk
away with something also!
Julie Grace
Cedar Bluff Branch, Knox County Public Library
Knoxville, TN
At the end of storytime I do Reach for the Ceiling
Reach for the ceiling
Reach for the floor
Reach up high
Let's do some more.
Reach for the floor
Reach for the sky
Wiggle your ____ (could be nose, ears, whatever)
And wave goodbye!
Then for closing I have them stand up and I do:
Boys and girls, boys and girls turn around
Boys and girls, boys and girls touch the ground.
"
"
touch your toes,
touch your nose.
reach way up high,
touch the sky,
wave bye, bye!
And depending on the theme, I sometimes have them be an animal:
Alligators, alligators turn around....
I always end my storytime with "Wave Goodbye." It can be
found in the
book "Family Storyime: 24 Creative Programs for All Ages" by Rob
Reid. It
is also available as a picture book illustrated by Lorraine Williams.
To close
I use an idea I got from this list some time ago. I use a guessing bag.
I have a brightly colored gift bag that I fill with 1 or 2 items having
to do with the theme of my storytime. I give them clues and they guess
what I have in the bag.This is their favorite part of storytime and
they never let me forget it. Usually I put at least one puppet in and
the children are invited to come up and make friends. I also always put
in either a stamp or a sticker for their hands.
Wave high,
Wave low,
I think it's time,
We gotta go.
Wave your elbows,
Wave your toes,
Wave your tongue
And wave your nose.
Wave your knees,
Wave your lips,
Blow a kiss
With fingertips.
Wave your ears,
Wave your hair,
Wave your belly
And derriere.
Wave your chin,
Wave your eye,
Wave your hand
And say goodbye.
5 library books, I wish there were more
one was taken out, then there were 4
4 library books, what a treat
one was in a bookbag, then there were 3
3 library books, green, red & blue
one was re-read, then there were 2
2 library books, oh what fun
one was picked up and then there were 1
1 library book, and storytime is done
time to go home, and then there were none
I probably should change 4 to 4 library books, all for me or under a tree
or something that rhymes better --
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Lori H. Fritz
Reference/Youth Services Librarian
College Station Public Library
1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. South
College Station, TX 77845
ldhodges@cox-internet.com
Phone: 979-764-3416
Fax: 979-764-6379
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From: "Deborah Brightwell" <DBRIGHT@ci.coppell.tx.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: "Me and Caleb" & what do you remember hearing
read aloud?
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Thanks to all for the answer to my question about the book called "Me
and =
Caleb." My patron does believe it is the book that several people
sent me =
information. The title was "Me and Caleb," written by
Franklyn E. Meyer =
in 1962. The book is out of print now so my patron is going to try to
get =
it through ILL. She wants to read it to her children because she
enjoyed =
it so much when her 4th grade teacher read it aloud to the class. =20
This patron's question has led to discussion around the ref. desk here =
about what we remember being read to in school. I remember loving
during =
my 4th grade year hearing my teacher read "A Wrinkle In Time."
She would =
only read a few pages a day during the afternoon and we all would beg for =
her to read more. We wanted to know what was going to happen! My
aunt =
who taught school for 30 years (mostly 3rd grade) always read aloud
"Tom =
Sawyer" each year. She said years later when she would see her
former =
students they would all say they remembered her reading "Tom
Sawyer." =
What do you guys remember from childhood? =20
Debbie Brightwell
Youth Services Librarian Supervisor
Coppell Public Library
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From: "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@midyork.lib.ny.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Disney Character X
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Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 10:14:55 CDT
You could try "Disney A to Z: the official encyclopedia" by Dave
Smith. I'd
look it up for you, but we don't own.
Lorie
Lorie J. O'Donnell
Jervis Public Library Children's Room
Rome, NY 13440
The best is yet to be.
The last of life, for which the first was made.
- - - -Robert Browning "'Rabbi Ben Ezra"
> From: Frannie Savel <savelf@yahoo.com>
> Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 14:53:48 CDT
> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
> Subject: Disney Character X
>
> First thanks to all that told me about the YA
> listserv.
>
> A patron asked us about a Disney Character that
> begins with the letter X. Yes X. We have no idea.
> Any ideas?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Frannie Savel
> Cranberry Public Library
>
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From: Sandy Farmer <sfarmer@hpl.lib.tx.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Books for children who are worried about 9/11
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Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 10:15:28 CDT
I got a call today from a customer who works for a
major oil company. They have many families working
overseas. The children of these families like many
others across the U.S. are very upset and worried
about the events of Sept. 11. She would like a
list of suggested titles to help these children
cope. I am looking at resources here but wanted
any input you may have for the list.
Sandy Farmer, Manager
Houston Public Library
Children's Room
"all opinions expressed here are my own and not
those of the Houston Public Library"
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From: "Medford Children's Department" <medchild@jcls.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: STUMPER-book about invisible puppy who wishes to be adopted
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Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 10:16:07 CDT
STUMPER- picture book about invisible puppy who sees his visible
littermates being adopted. He goes through various antics trying to find a
home; but how can someone adopt him if they can not see him? Humorous
book
from the '80's. TIA
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From: "Baird, Jane H." <BairdJH@ci.anchorage.ak.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>,
Subject: Stumper--Children's Holocaust Book
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Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 10:16:35 CDT
I hope the brilliant minds of pubyac can help with this stumper. A
patron
is looking for a book she read approximately 10 years ago. She thinks
it
was new at the time. She believes that the book is Young Adult and
fairly
thick.
Set in Germany, a Jewish girl takes ballet. During the war, she hides
in
the countryside. At the end of the war, she comes to America.
She may also
have a dog who is cruelly injured at some point in the story.
Thanks in advance
Jane Baird
Anchorage Municipal Libraries
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From: Andrea Terry <cavgrads97@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Hall. stumper solved
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Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 10:17:03 CDT
The poem book I was looking for yesterday (It's
Halloween, It's Halloween, the moon is full and
bright!...) is certainly _It's Halloween_ by Jack
Prelutsky. Thank you to Jennifer and Deirdre for
answering me so quickly!
=====
Andrea Terry
Juvenile Services Librarian
Libby Memorial Library
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
cavgrads97@yahoo.com
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From: "Wanda Jones" <wjones98@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Manners rhyme or finger-play
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Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 10:17:43 CDT
Desperately seeking a finger play or rhyme re-enforcing storytime etiquette.
No rhyme too small or big. I'm having trouble with the parents and care
providers socializing during the stories. Please help. Any suggestions you
make will be appreciated and valued.
I've only been able to come up with an ending line:" . . . but when I'm
in
the library, I'm as quiet as a mouse."
Thanks.
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From: <Hedy_Harrison@ci.cerritos.ca.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re[2]: little things we can do
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Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 10:18:18 CDT
I know Pam Carlson. She was not maligning "professionalism"
but the
soap box of political rhetoric.
Hedy L. Harrison
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From: Julie Darnall <jdarnall@ccls.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: little things we can do
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Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 10:18:42 CDT
> > I agree wholeheartedly that this venue should not be used for
discussion
> other than library related activities, but I disagree that this thread
is
> doing that.
> >
> > I ask the moderator to continue publishing replies to this
> > thread.
>
>
I am writing again, not to retract any statements, but to explain
them.
I was told privately that one of the posts did have some severe
political statements, and I missed it. Like many readers, I skimmed
the
post quickly, got what I needed from it, and deleted it. And now of
course,
I have nothing to go back and check. If the objectionable material had
been
explained further in the original reply, I would not have written at all.
Ms Carlson, I apologize for assuming something you may not have
intended to write. I do have a sense of humor, but I didn't
"get" your
joke, I guess. It wasn't clear to me what exactly you were objecting
to.
Perhaps I and others are a little too sensitive, but maybe everyone
is these days.
> > Julie Darnall
> > Youth Librarian
> > Chester County Library, PA
> > jdarnall@ccls.org
> >
> > ----------
> > From: pcarlson@lbpl.org[SMTP:pcarlson@lbpl.org]
> > Reply To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2001 3:59 PM
> > To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> > Subject: RE: little things we can do
> >
> >
> > Sorry, but I thought that the purpose of this listserv was to
discuss
> > issues that pertain to libraries and the services we provide as
> > professionals, not to air personal political views. Correct me if
I'm
> > wrong, though, and I'll be happy to share mine.
> > Pam Carlson
> >
>
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From: <pcarlson@lbpl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: little things we can do
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Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 10:19:04 CDT
Ms Darnall:
I knew this might open a can of worms. I also am a professional with
17
years experience in the field and also a masters in library science. I also
find this listserv very helpful. So - I'm not quite sure how you took my
comments to be denigrating to professionals of any sort. I believe the
information shared since September 11 - books, websites, etc. - is
tremendously useful. However, I think the line is crossed into personal
political views when someone adds comments like join the ACLU or contact
the President to tell him where the money should come from to the general
commentary on Little Things We Can Do. Again, please correct me if that's
wrong. I don't want this to turn into a public fight, but I really don't
appreciate being considered "robotic" because I don't agree with
everyone
else.
Pam Carlson
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From: Connie Ward <mariewardd@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: little things we can do
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Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 10:19:35 CDT
Ms. Carlson was replying to a blatantly political
email about how the federal government spends tax
money. It gave an opinion about missle shields and
social security which have nothing to do with
children's and young adult services in a library.
I was tempted to reply to that message with my own
opinion, but Ms. Carlson reminded me that this is not
a proper place to discuss these things.
Thank you, Ms. Carlson, for the reminder.
Connie Ward
Syracuse Public Library
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