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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, October 02, 2001 9:11 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 565
PUBYAC Digest 565
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Books for children who are worried about 9/11
by "Smith, Barbara" <BSmith@mail.sppl.net>
2) Vietnamese/English storytime ideas
by Mylee Joseph <myleej@ozemail.com.au>
3) Re: Using pictures of children on the web
by RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
4) RE: Needed: Sturdy head phones for libraries!
by "Shilling, Caren" <CShilling@QueensLibrary.org>
5) Re: Best time to hire children's librarians
by Eric Norton <enorton@scls.lib.wi.us>
6) re: Using pictures of children on the web
by "Sean P. S. George" <sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us>
7) re: Books for children worried about 9/11
by "Sean P. S. George" <sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us>
8) Summer Reading Trends
by Tracey Woodward <woodwatr@oplin.lib.oh.us>
9) RE: Best time to hire children's librarians
by "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
10) Homeschool Reference Workshop
by Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
11) RE: Using pictures of children on the web
by "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
12) Re: Online reference for kids?
by Elizabeth Fiene <fieneel@oplin.lib.oh.us>
13) Library Info Packages for Babies and New Moms
by "Valerie Dawson" <dawsonssmpl@hotmail.com>
14) Lewis Carroll Award
by Joan Stokes <jrstokes@yahoo.com>
15) Teen Advisory Boards
by "Carole Blossom" <CBlossom@countylibrary.org>
16) Re: Caldecott Contenders
by "Candace Deisley, Children's Librarian" <deisleyc@uhls.lib.ny.us>
17) Request for Information about Chapter Clubs
by "Webster, Lisa" <LisaW@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us>
18) thanks
by deb bodner <d_bodner@yahoo.com>
19) thank you for Wave answers
by VSolomon@CI.Cambridge.MA.US
(Victoria Solomon)
20) Meaningful cataloging projects
by "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
21) Stumper
by LorettaFrazer@att.net
22) Austin Public Library is Hiring!
by Jeanette Larson <larsonlibrary@yahoo.com>
23) Homeschooling bibliographies
by blanders <blanders@alexia.lis.uiuc.edu>
24) Humpty Dumpty Man Song
by "C. Sexton" <csexton@hyperaction.net>
25) ? Two Story IDs Needed
by "Shari Haber" <shaber@mcls.org>
26) Re: What do you remember hearing read aloud?
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
27) Re: What do you remember hearing read aloud?
by Cassie Wilson <cwilson2@kent.edu>
28) Re: "Me and Caleb" & what do you remember hearing
read aloud?
by "tasha righetti" <tasha104@hotmail.com>
29) Remembered Read Alouds
by Julie Ann Rines <jrines@ocln.org>
30) Me & Caleb and What Do You remember hearing read aloud
by "Cathy Norman" <csn71650@hotmail.com>
31) RE: What do you remember hearing read aloud?
by "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
32) What do you remember hearing read aloud
by Judy Looby <jrlooby@yahoo.com>
33) School read alouds
by Sandy Gillard <sgill@nioga.org>
34) RE: "Me and Caleb" & what do you remember
hearing read aloud?
by Beverly Bixler <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
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From: "Smith, Barbara" <BSmith@mail.sppl.net>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Books for children who are worried about 9/11
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The Children's Book Council has a good list of books about trauma, tragedy
and loss and also one about relationships and community-building. The
address is www.cbcbooks.org. The
lists are devided up into K-2, grades 3-5
and grades 6-8.
Barbara K. Smith
Southern Pines Public Library
170 W. Connecticut Ave.
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910)692-8235, Ext. 234
bsmith@mail.sppl.net
-----Original Message-----
From: Sandy Farmer [mailto:sfarmer@hpl.lib.tx.us]
Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2001 11:15 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Books for children who are worried about 9/11
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: Mylee Joseph <myleej@ozemail.com.au>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Vietnamese/English storytime ideas
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 09:58:51 CDT
Thanks to the people who sent ideas for a Vietnamese / English
storytime, their suggestions are clipped below:
regards, Mylee
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I did a bilingual Vietnamese storytime two years ago. I had a hard
time
finding material in both languages that I could use but I worked with a
wonderful translator and she translated several English language
Vietnamese
folktales back into Vietnamese and we used them. We used "Why the
Rooster
Crows at Sunrise" from Sky Legends of Vietnam by Lynette Dyer Vuong,
HarperCollins, 1993 as a felt board story (the pieces were easy to
make.)
We also used the felt board story "The Rabbit and the Tiger" from
Multicultural Folktales for the Feltboard and Readers' Theater by Judy
Sierra, Oryx Press, 1996. Both of these could have been storytelling
without the feltboard pieces but we were both comfortable using the
visuals
with the stories.
Then we used "Chu Ech On" from the CD Multicultural Rhythm Stick
Fun,
Kimbo
Educational, 1992
Lastly, we did a variation on Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes in both
English and Vietnamese. This was a nice bridge for children at home in
either language.
Since then, I have found another good resource, A Treasury of Asian
Stories
and Activities for Schools and Libraries by Cathy Spagnoli, Alleyside
Press,
1998. Chapter 12 is on Vietnam and includes the story Dinh Tien Hoang
and
several activity ideas.
Jenifer Wagner jenifer.wagner@co.dakota.mn.us
------------------------------------
I learned two folktales (in English) from a Vietnamese colleague, which
I
presented with flannelboard and creative dramatics. The stories were
"The
New Pants" and "Eggs for Dinner." I'd be happy to share
these with you
if
they would be helpful. Doris Hicks DHICKS@ci.albany.or.us
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Here are a few resources that may help:
Travel the Globe; Multicultural Storytimes by Desiree Webber, et al.
ISBN:
1563085011 Has a section called "Let's Visit Vietnam" with
books,
fingerplays, songs, games, crafts, etc. for pre-k through third grade.
Venture into Cultures by Carla Hayden ISBN: 083890579X Has a
chapter
on
Asian culture with some good ideas for Tet (Vietnamese New Year).
A Treasury of Asian Stories and Activities for Schools and Libraries by
Cathy Spagnoli, Alleyside Press (sorry, can't find a copy right now to
list
the ISBN) Has neat ideas, book suggestions and stories to tell.
Valerie L. Poust vpoust@bcpls.org
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From: RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Using pictures of children on the web
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Our library uses model release forms for everyone. The children's
forms
must be signed by a parent or guardian. We post photos either with no
names or first name only. When having a program, we pass these forms
out if we are planning to take photos that we may use in publicity.
RoseMary Honnold
Coshocton Public Library
Bonnie Janssen wrote:
> 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: "Shilling, Caren" <CShilling@QueensLibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Needed: Sturdy head phones for libraries!
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I would like to add add that if you have sturdy headphones, there will be
more risk of spreading lice, as more people will be using them. I for
one
agree that cheap is better in this case.
Caren Shilling, Children's Materials Specialist
Programs and Services Department
Queens Borough Public Library
89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11432
Tel: (718) 990-5101 Fax: (718) 297-3404
Email: cshilling@queenslibrary.org
Opinions are my own and not necessarily those of Queens Borough Public
Library.
>From Walter Minkel:
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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From: Eric Norton <enorton@scls.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Best time to hire children's librarians
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 09:59:51 CDT
Lu:
If someone is seriously looking for a job they will be paying attention no
matter what the season is.
At 04:34 PM 9/30/01 -0500, you wrote:
>PUBYAC Collective Brain,
>
>what do you think is the best time to post for a professional children's
>position? One of our children's librarians is retiring and giving a
three
>month notice that would allow us to post before or after the December
>holiday break. In some ways I would like to post before the holiday so
>that we are ready to go come January, but I am worried about not
reaching
>a lot of good candidates who find that time of year too
>busy/distracting/disjointed. What do you think?
>
>Lu Benke email: lubenke@julip.ci.fort-collins.co.us
>Lead Librarian phone: 970.221.6678
>Children's Services fax: 970.221.6398
>Fort Collins Public Library
>201 Peterson
>Fort Collins, CO 80524
>
>
Eric Norton
Head of Children's Services
McMillan Memorial Library
Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494
enorton@scls.lib.wi.us
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From: "Sean P. S. George" <sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
<bjafrm@yahoo.com>
Subject: re: Using pictures of children on the web
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:00:12 CDT
I don't have any personal experience to share with you, but Walter Minkel
had a good article on this topic in a supplement to the February 2001 issue
of _School Library Journal_. The article is called "A Picture Is Worth
...," on page 38 of the supplement, but I don't recall the exact title
of
the supplement issue ('Net something, I think). It includes, among other
things, a sample release form that I have used as Webmaster for my church.
I handed this to our electronic services librarian a few months back, and
discussed it at one of our librarians' meetings, but unfortunately we
haven't acted on it yet.
Hope this helps.
<><><><><><><>
Sean P. S. George
Youth Services Librarian
St. Charles Parish Library (La.)
sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us
985-785-8464
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From: "Sean P. S. George" <sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us>
To: <sfarmer@hpl.lib.tx.us>
Subject: re: Books for children worried about 9/11
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:00:38 CDT
I know it has recently been mentioned on this list but, in case you missed
it, various ALA divisions have put together resource lists at:
Resources for Children and Their Parents and Educators Dealing with the
Tragic Events of Sep. 11
http://www.ala.org/alsc/dealing_with_tragedy.html
Books on Terrorism for teens
http://www.ala.org/pio/crisis/teens.html
These two and other ALA responses are collected at "ALA Responds to
National Crisis"
http://www.ala.org/pio/crisis/index.html
<><><><><><><>
Sean P. S. George
Youth Services Librarian
St. Charles Parish Library (La.)
sgeorge@stcharles.lib.la.us
985-785-8464
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From: Tracey Woodward <woodwatr@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Summer Reading Trends
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:00:58 CDT
Hello fellow pubyacers,
We recently finished gathering all of the summer reading statistics
together for this year's program and have seen a drop in our K-2
participation. In fact, for the past three years, our K-2 is our
lowest
percentage of patrons reached through our summer reading program.
My question is, do you see a similar phenomenon in your statistics? If
so, what will you do to reach these patrons? Any ideas and feedback
would be greatly appreciated! You may email me at
woodwatr@oplin.lib.oh.us.
Thanks in advance!
--
Tracey Woodward
Public Services Assistant
Clermont County Public Library
326 Broadway Street
Batavia, Ohio 45103
Phone: (513) 732-2736
Fax: 732-3177
Email: woodwatr@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From: "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Best time to hire children's librarians
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:01:17 CDT
Lu,
If you have enough time to post the ad, interview, hire and train before
Thanksgiving, I would probably do it now. However, trying to interview
and/or train during December might be difficult for the new person and you.
Between programming, people off for vacation at the end of the year and
library holiday closings (not to mention, people's personal schedules),
December is a challenging month of the year for everyone.
Just my opinion,
Susan Dailey
librarian and author of A Storytime Year (www.susanmdailey.com)
Ossian Branch Library, Ossian, Indiana
219-622-4691
<mailto:obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
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From: Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
Subject: Homeschool Reference Workshop
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I am planning on having a reference workshop for homeschool families in
my area. The plans aren't finalized, but I'm thinking about 40 minutes
per age group (i.e. grades K-3, 4-6, 7-12).
Has anybody done this? If so, I'd sure love to hear any
ideas/suggestions.
Thanks a lot,
Toni
Toni Reese
Youth Services Librarian
Sump Memorial Library
222 N. Jefferson St.
Papillion, NE 68046
treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
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From: "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Using pictures of children on the web
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Bonnie,
I am in charge of our web page and have used pictures of children (and
adults). I have not gotten permission in the past and have wondered
about
this also. I do not identify the kids. (I don't know if that
makes a
difference or not.) I do not think newspapers have people sign forms
before
running pictures. (At least I've never signed a form when my children
appeared in the paper for various events.) I'll be curious to see if
someone has a definitive answer for us.
Thanks for posting this question,
Susan Dailey
librarian and author of A Storytime Year (www.susanmdailey.com)
Ossian Branch Library, Ossian, Indiana
219-622-4691
<mailto:obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
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From: Elizabeth Fiene <fieneel@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Online reference for kids?
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:02:23 CDT
At Clermont County Public Library, we do not distinguish between adult
and children's questions. All questions are answered by whoever
receives them. Of course, staff may consult with one another if a
question proves to be a "stumper."
Liz Fiene
Clermont Co. Public Library
Owensville, OH
Sheilah O'Connor wrote:
>
> 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: "Valerie Dawson" <dawsonssmpl@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Library Info Packages for Babies and New Moms
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:02:52 CDT
We are hoping to start a program of distributing library information
packages emphasizing the importance of reading to babies and young children
to new mothers in the hospital. Since this is certainly not a new idea, I
would appreciate any input from those more experienced with this type of
outreach, including what you include in the packages and who is responsible
for distributing them to the mothers in the hospital.
Thanks in advance. Please reply to the list or directly to me.
Valerie Dawson
Assistant Director
Sault Ste. Marie Public Library
50 East Street
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Canada P6A 3C3
1-705-759-5275
Fax 1-705-759-8752
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From: Joan Stokes <jrstokes@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Lewis Carroll Award
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:03:11 CDT
Dear Yakkers,
I have a patron who is looking for the criteria for the Lewis Carroll Shelf
Award. After searching appropriate reference books and internet sites, I can
only find books that have won the award, not what the award is - Any info
would be greatly appreciated. Please e-mail me at jrstokes@yahoo.com.
Many thanks,
Joan Stokes
Southbury Public Library, Southbury, CT.
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From: "Carole Blossom" <CBlossom@countylibrary.org>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Teen Advisory Boards
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:03:30 CDT
Hello All,
Does anyone out there have a written step by step document detailing the =
creation of a Teen Advisory Board at a public library? I have found
bits =
and pieces relevant to the process in the professional books, but not =
enough details to actually feel comfortable saying yes this is how you =
accomplish the task. Any input will be appreciated.
Carole Blossom
Young Adult Librarian
Montgomery County Public Library
cblossom@countylibrary.org
=20
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From: "Candace Deisley, Children's Librarian" <deisleyc@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: storyweaver@newportlibrary.org
Subject: Re: Caldecott Contenders
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As far as I know, Bob Graham is still in Australia, which disqualifies him
from this honor.
Candy
Rebecca Cohen wrote:
> 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
--
"When in doubt, go to the library."
Ron Weasley ~ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
by J. K. Rowling
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From: "Webster, Lisa" <LisaW@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Request for Information about Chapter Clubs
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I would like to get advise from those of you who have done a Chapter Club
for school-agers.
What grades work best?
What time works best?
What books have you read that have gone over well?
Do you use registration or is it drop-in?
What does each session look like and how long does it last?
We plan to offer the program on Thursday evenings from 7-8 pm. We
welcome
any and all suggestions! Please respond directly to me.
Thank you,
Lisa Webster
Youth Services Librarian
Mount Vernon City Library
lisaw@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us
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From: deb bodner <d_bodner@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: thanks
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:04:41 CDT
Many thanks to one and all who responded to my request
for patriotic titles for younger kids. The teacher and
I appreicate having such a great selection to choose
from. As promised the titles are listed below.
deb
Bateman, Teresa RED WHITE AND BLUE AND UNCLE WHO?
Bates, Katharine AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
Bates, Katharine O BEAUTIFUL FOR SPACIOUS SKIES
Borden, Louise SLEDS ON BOSTON COMMON
Brown, Marc ARTHUR MEETS THE PRESIDENT
Emberley, Barbara DRUMMER HOFF
Galdone, Paul STAR-SPANGLED BANNER
Graham-Barber, Lynda DOODLE DANDY
Gutherie, Woody THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND
Hopkins, Lee Bennet HAND IN HAND
Johnson, linda OUR NATIONAL SYMBOLS
Jones, Rebecca BIGGEST AND BEST FLAG THAT EVER FLEW
Keller, Laurie SCRAMBLED STATES
King, Martin Luther I HAVE A DREAM
Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth PAUL REVERE'S RIDE
McKinley, Robin MY FATHER IS IN THE NAVY
Panzer, Nora (ed) CELEBRATE AMERICA: IN POETRY & ART
Ryan, Pam FLAG WE LOVE
Small, David GEORGE WASHINGTON'S COWS
Spier, Peter STAR SPANGLED BANNER
St. George, Judith SO YOU WANT TO BE PRESIDENT
West, Delno UNCLE SAM AND OLD GLORY
Whipple, Laura (comp) CELEBRATING AMERICA
also biographies by Jean Fritz and the community
helpers series by Bridgestone Press
=====
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And the forge creates things of great strength and beauty."from
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From: VSolomon@CI.Cambridge.MA.US
(Victoria Solomon)
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: thank you for Wave answers
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:05:03 CDT
This is a very belated thank you to so so many of you folks who
responded to my question about the book with the wave (which was
"My Life with the Wave). The patron was quite delighted to have
the
book.
Thanks so much for your help.
Vicki Solomon
Cambridge Public Library
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From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Meaningful cataloging projects
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:05:21 CDT
I have a library school student wishing to do a class project at my
library for a cataloging class. I spoke with our Manager of Technical
Services, and he said we probably wouldn't want to give her access to
our cataloging module in Dynix, our Public Access
Catalog. However, I was thinking perhaps I could have her do something
with the Juv. or YA books that might qualify for
her assignment.
Can any of you suggest meaningful projects you have had volunteers or
students or summer help accomplish, that have made
a difference in patrons accessing the collection?
I was thinking perhaps genre labelling, reorganizing our YA series
books, etc. I also have a few collection code changes I
could have her assist with.
Thanks,
Laura Gruninger, Young Adult Librarian
Mercer County Library System, Lawrence HQ
2751 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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From: LorettaFrazer@att.net
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:05:41 CDT
I have a patron who wants a book, either easy or
juvenile fiction, about a father's sacrificial love for
his child. She would especially prefer if the father's
love involved forgiving his child for wrongs done by the
child.
I have searched the usual resources, but am at a loss to
find a book to match her requirements. If anyone
remembers a book like this, I would appreciate the help.
Thank you.
Loretta Frazer
LorettaFrazer@att.net
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From: Jeanette Larson <larsonlibrary@yahoo.com>
To: ALSC <alsc-l@ala1.ala.org>,
txyac <tx-yac@link.tsl.state.tx.us>,
List SYSCON-TX list <syscon-tx@link.tsl.state.tx.us>,
Pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Austin Public Library is Hiring!
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:05:58 CDT
I apologize for any duplication. Feel free to pass
this information on to others who might be interested.
Join the dynamic staff at Austin Public Library's
Wired for Youth Centers! Work with youth ages 8-18 as
the discover the world of library technology and the
Internet. This is cutting edge librarianship in a
center that allows a lot of latitude for motivated
people to develop their own exciting programs. The
positions are called Technical Information Librarian.
Description and information is available at
http://malford.ci.austin.tx.us/cityjobs/jobs_list.cfm.
You may download the application and email it (I
recommend that you also send a resume to further
outline your qualifications and experience, including
volunteer work) or send it via snail mail.
Information about the Wired for Youth Centers is
available at www.wiredforyouth.com.
These are regular
city funded positions with full city benefits. There
are currently two positions open but I anticipate that
there will be two more within the next month. We can
also interview December library school graduates.
Please contact me if you are interested and have any
questions or would like additional information!
Jeanette Larson
Youth Services Manager
Austin Public Library
P.O. Box 2287
Austin, TX 78768
512-974-7405 (phone)
512-974-7403 (fax)
jeanette.larson@ci.austin.tx.us
larsonlibrary@yahoo.com
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From: blanders <blanders@alexia.lis.uiuc.edu>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Homeschooling bibliographies
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:06:19 CDT
I am trying to develop two bibliographies about homeschooling. The
first is
to be a list for parents interested in homeschooling their children.
The
second is a bibliography for librarians interested in helping homeschoolers.
Books, articles, and websites are all welcome. What would you include
as
your
best picks?
Please e-mail your answers to:
blanders@wayne.lib.oh.us
I would also be interested in any other ideas that would be of interest to a
librarian starting an outreach program for homeschoolers.
I will post a summary to the board.
Barb Landers
Wayne County Public Library
Wooster, Ohio
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From: "C. Sexton" <csexton@hyperaction.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Humpty Dumpty Man Song
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:06:53 CDT
Help!
I have a Headstart Teacher looking for the song
"Humpty Dumpty Man" it is in a book.
Anyone know the song or the book
Thanks so much!
Carol Sexton
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From: "Shari Haber" <shaber@mcls.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
Subject: ? Two Story IDs Needed
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(1) Our patron is looking for a "series book for girls" in which
"Julie
and Erica" are the main characters. Unfortunately, we do not have any
more information than this.
(2) A different patron is looking for a "children's chapter
book" that
was around in the 1950s. It was about a dog who traveled around the
US,
meeting a Florida Key deer and a Montana Grizzly bear. He said that the
author might be Rutherford Montgomery.
My note: Most of Montgomery's books seem to follow
a
pattern. Some animal roams
around and makes
contact with other animals. We
don't think that it is
"Husky", which, I
believe, takes place in Alaska, and
the only other Montgomery story
that we've seen that
has a dog as one of the main
characters is "Gray
Wolf", but neither Florida
nor Montana were named.
I am wondering if it could be one
of Jim Kjelgaard
books. (I've only been able to
check a couple.)
Another possibility is a book
called "Stormy", by
Chipperfield.
If anybody thinks they know the answer to either of these stumpers,
please let me know at shaber@mcls.org.
TIA.
Shari Haber
MCLS Reference
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: What do you remember hearing read aloud?
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:07:38 CDT
My three favorite books were read to me in fifth grade
by Mrs. Anderson. She would read to us every day after
recess while she ate Bugles and drank Diet Dr. Pepper.
She was one of my all-time favorite teachers!
Charlotte's Web
The Mouse & the Motorcycle
Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH
Jennifer Baker
Fresno Co. Library
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From: Cassie Wilson <cwilson2@kent.edu>
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Subject: Re: What do you remember hearing read aloud?
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:08:03 CDT
My mother read to me so much when I was a child, even
after I
learned to read because it was an activity we both loved and the time we
felt closest, I think. She read "Five Little Peppers,"
"Mother West
Wind Stories," (all of them, I think), a book about a boy named Ned who
lived on a farm but did nothing very exceptional, and fairy tales. For
many, many years, the voice I heard saying the words in my mind as I
read silently was my mother's. I can vaguely remember a teacher
reading
"Happy Hollisters" to us, but mostly, I read to the class.
Now, the voice I'm most likely to hear is C.J. Critt's or
Barbara
Rosenblatt's (from Recorded Books---they're my favorites, next to my
mother).
I do think this is an interesting question and one that I
intend to
ask my colleagues. Does it amaze you that there are so many librarians
who do not love books and who order for their collection solely on the
basis of reviews and Wilson's catalogs? It truly amazes me.
Cassie Wilson
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From: "tasha righetti" <tasha104@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: "Me and Caleb" & what do you remember hearing
read aloud?
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:08:34 CDT
I remember my one teacher reading "Where the Red Fern Grows"
Tasha Righetti
Library Technician Student
Edmonton Canada
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From: Julie Ann Rines <jrines@ocln.org>
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Subject: Remembered Read Alouds
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:08:56 CDT
I just wanted to say that I agree that people remember what was read
to
them. A couple of years ago when my daughter was still in
preschool/daycare we had a 10-15 minute bus ride each way so my husband
or I would read aloud (woe betide the pickup parent who had no book!) and
on more than one occasion when we were reading an old favorite Ralph S.
Mouse, for example an adult on the bus would say how much they had enjoyed
that bbok as a child. The best example of the power of read aloud came on
the day our short ride turned into a half hour marathon by a sleety snow
storm. I was reading Mr. Popper's Penguins, apparently in my best carrying
storyhour voice, all through the part about the penguins and seals
fighting and Mr. Popper being thrown in jail and having to decide between
the Arctic and Hollywood. We pulled up to the stop at last and I said to
Emily, "We'll just have to find out what Mr. popper decides on the way
home." When I looked up there was a wall of strap hanging adults
staring
at me and a plaintive voice called out "But we won't be here on the way
home!" I showed them the picture and told them the title and author. I
still wonder how many of them picked up copies the next time they were at
the library.
Julie Rines
jrines@ocln.org
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From: "Cathy Norman" <csn71650@hotmail.com>
To: "PUBYAC\\: PUBlic librarians servi" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Me & Caleb and What Do You remember hearing read aloud
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:09:22 CDT
I am sure a teacher read Henry huggins to our 2nd or 3rd grade class.
=
But the book I remember best was read to me by my mother when I was home =
sick from school. FOLLOW MY LEADER - the story of a boy, blinded by a
=
firecracker, who gets a guide dog. I still LOVE that book.
What a =
great question to ask. What good memories! Thanks.
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
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From: "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: What do you remember hearing read aloud?
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:09:48 CDT
My third grade teacher Miss Biggs read to us every day (I think she might
have been the only one who did) and I remember several stories she read--Mr.
Popper's Penguins, The Wizard of Oz and The Wind in the Willows.
Unfortunately, she didn't have time to finish The Wind in the Willows and
when I finally tried to read it myself, (I was probably in Jr. High by then)
I did NOT like it. (Just shows the power of having someone read to
you.) I
also remember her reading O'Henry's The Gift of the Magi at Christmas and
being incredibly touched. This wonderful teacher is still working and
two
of my children were fortunate to have her also.
Susan Dailey
librarian and author of A Storytime Year (www.susanmdailey.com)
Ossian Branch Library, Ossian, Indiana
219-622-4691
<mailto:obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
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From: Judy Looby <jrlooby@yahoo.com>
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Subject: What do you remember hearing read aloud
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Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:10:16 CDT
In 3rd grade my teacher read the Little House books
aloud. She lit one of those candles that drips
different colors and probably read about 30 minutes
each afternoon. (This would have been about 1960.) It
was a peaceful time. My teacher had met Rose Wilder
Lane, so she also shared storie about her and Laura
Ingalls Wilder.
Judy Looby
Charleston Public Library
Charleston, IL
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From: Sandy Gillard <sgill@nioga.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: School read alouds
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:10:40 CDT
Debbie,
I remember having library class when I was in third grade and the
librarian (Mrs. Kirsh) read to us. One book stuck in my mind - it was
called Nancy and Plum and was about two orphans. Looking back I am
sure
it was quite melodramatic and not nearly as wonderful as I remember it
being. However, as an adult, after I had become a librarian, I wanted
to track it down. It was not owned by our lirary system and I did not
know the author. One day I ran into Mrs. Kirsh in the grocery store
and
mentioned the book. She knew immediately what I was talking about and
that the author was Betty MacDonald (Mrs. Piggle Wiggle fame). This
was
probably 30 years after she had read the book to my class! Librarians
are like elephant when it comes to books - they never forget. I was
never able to get the book to reread but it touched my heart knowing
Mrs. Kirsh remembered this book as well. My experience as a librarian
shows memories of childhood books are the most lasting. It always
gives
me pleasure to track down a book that someone remembers and wants to
share with their child. Sandy Gillard Richmond Memorial Library
Batavia, NY sgill@nioga.org
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From: Beverly Bixler <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: "Me and Caleb" & what do you remember
hearing read aloud?
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I remember our 6th grade teacher reading "The Wolves of Willoughby
Chase" by
Jane Aiken. I loved it. She also went on to read to us from one or more of
the "Alfred Hitchcock's Three Investigators" series. I also loved
those
books. I went on later in life to find and read those books on my own.
Beverly Bixler
San Antonio Public Library, TX
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