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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"
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Sent: Monday, October 15, 2001 9:18 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 579
PUBYAC Digest 579
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: National Children's Book Week
by Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
2) RE: Teen Movie Night program, has anyone done this?
by "Jennifer Stencel" <jstencel@ascpl.lib.oh.us>
3) Re: Favorite Reference Tools for Kids
by children@wlaf.lib.in.us
4) Job posting - Temple, TX
by Theresa Faris <tfaris@round-rock.tx.us>
5) RE: 3 little pigs
by "P_Marie (Marie McDermed)" <P_Marie@KCLIBRARY.ORG>
6) Children's programming expectations
by Austin Debbie <daustin@scfl.lib.ca.us>
7) reading aloud non-fiction
by Aarene Storms <astorms@kcls.org>
8) Re: Non-fiction read-alouds
by espicer <espicer@triton.net>
9) Re: INTERNET FILTERS: A PUBLIC POLICY REPORT
by Becky Borup <bb1775@excite.com>
10) read aloud program
by karen mullins <kmullins2@yahoo.com>
11) Re: First Library Card
by "Susan Ungham" <susan.ungham@medina.lib.oh.us>
12) three little pigs aside
by Ann.Minner@ci.austin.tx.us
13) Re: Offering certain periodicals in the library
by Frances Easterling <machild@cmrls.lib.ms.us>
14) Re: Reading aloud nonfiction.
by Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
15) reading structures
by vanswolc@SLS.LIB.IL.US
16) Re: Reading aloud nonfiction.
by Connie Ward <mariewardd@yahoo.com>
17) Re: INTERNET FILTERS: A PUBLIC POLICY REPORT
by Connie Ward <mariewardd@yahoo.com>
18) Job Posting--OH
by Minero@aol.com
19) recommended sports magazine results
by "Andrea Clinkenbeard" <ACLINKEN@iowa-city.lib.ia.us>
20) ALSC Distinguished Service Award
by Jeanette Larson <larsonlibrary@yahoo.com>
21) book party help
by "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
22) melitte
by Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
23) Toddlertime Books
by Jennie Depakakibo <Jennie.Depakakibo@cityofcarrollton.com>
24) stumper answered
by CRyne <cryne@sierramadre.lib.ca.us>
25) Stumper
by Gail Moore <gailsuemoore@yahoo.com>
26) Re: Lemony Snicket read-alikes stumper
by Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
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From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: National Children's Book Week
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Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:01:03 CDT
Children's Literature students from nearby whitman College are doing an
all-day read-a-thon Saturday the 10th.
Walla Walla Public Library
Mary Ann Gilpatrick
Christina Johnson wrote:
> What is everyone doing for Nat'l Children's Bk Wk.
> C. Johnson
> Lebanon Pub Lib
>
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From: "Jennifer Stencel" <jstencel@ascpl.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Teen Movie Night program, has anyone done this?
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Thanks Wayne for compiling this for me, especially the alternatives you
mentioned like Criterion. I was interested in what you said about Swank's
questionable quality of the videos (though we have a respectable collection
here), it is something to keep in mind.
As with what you stated, my branch, though part of a large system, is out in
the middle of nowhere. I would like to see more entertainment
programs
such as a Teen Movie night which I am trying to get approval for, get
started.
I shall include your comments in my report.
Thanks for your time!
Jen Stencel
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From: children@wlaf.lib.in.us
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Subject: Re: Favorite Reference Tools for Kids
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Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:02:33 CDT
Quoting Janet Eckert <jcape52@yahoo.com>:
It has to be A to Zoo. It is so hard to find subjects for picture
books in
the
catalogue. Some have them, but most do not. This wonderful
resource gives
us
a starting place.
Pam Koehler
West Lafayette Indiana Public Library
>
> Dear Fellow PUBYACers,
> What is your favorite reference
tool - whether book or CD or video
> or
> website? I am compiling a list of "Librarians Favorite
Reference Tools
> for
> Kids (grades 1 to 12)". My goal is to feature this
compilation as a
> part of
> a workshop on basic reference for chidren. In addition, I will
include
> a
> summary of the compilation of this list within my regional library
> systems
> newsletter titled WRapper*. Please send me your recommended
title(s), a
> sentence or two about the title, and your name and library at
> jeckert@wmrls.org. I
promise to compile your recommendations and share
> them
> with this list. Many thanks for your help.
> Sincerely,
> Janet Eckert
> Youth Services Consultant
> Western Massachusetts Regional Library System
> jeckert@wmrls.org
> WRapper is available via the web at
> http://www.wmrls.org/wrapper/index.html
>
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From: Theresa Faris <tfaris@round-rock.tx.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Job posting - Temple, TX
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This is my previous position. I worked for the Temple Public Library
for
the past two years and loved the library and the people with whom I worked.
The primary reason I left was to be at a job closer to my home. If
anyone
has questions about this job, please feel free to e-mail me.
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Theresa Faris
tfaris@ev1.net
Position: Children's Librarian
Institution: Temple Public Library
Job Available: August, 2001
Contact Person: Judy Duer, Library Director
Address: 100 W. Adams Ave.
City: Temple State: TX Zip: 76501
Email: jduer@ci.temple.tx.us
Phone: 254-298-5707
Fax: 254-298-5328
URL: http://www.ci.temple.tx.us
Job Description:
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN: Plans and executes programming, develops children's
and young adult collections, prepares department reports and statistics,
makes budget recommendations, markets program to the community, supervises
full-time Assistant Children's Librarian. ALA MLS/MLIS or equivalent
required.
This is a great opportunity to get experience in all areas of children's
work. We enjoy a very positive relationship with our community, and
especially our Friends group. Temple is a community of 55,000 located on
IH-35 and is within commuting distance of Austin or Waco areas. Salary
starts at mid- to upper-$20's depending on experience, with 5% raise at 6
months. A 2.5% COLA is scheduled for February.
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From: "P_Marie (Marie McDermed)" <P_Marie@KCLIBRARY.ORG>
To: 'PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children '
Subject: RE: 3 little pigs
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Then just dont read it!!!
I dont mean to <flame> anyone, but it burns me when adults who
should know
better, want to change traditional literature. OK for parodies, etc. but if
a story is upsetting to a child of a certain age, wait until the child is
ready for the story. DONT make the story fit the child!
I blame a great deal of this on Disney, but it is not completely his
fault. Even Disney is shown to children who are too young and are upset by
witches, scary scenes, etc. This does not mean we should change the movie
and make it easier yet. Disney films were intended for children about
8 yrs
and up. They were for those children who could go to the movies on Saturday
and sit through 2-3 hours alone. It is not Disney's fault that parents of
today equate Disney with cuddly stuff.
We loose so much when the pigs who behave stupidly survive; when the
evil
stepmother does not dance to her death in red-hot shoes made of iron at Snow
White's wedding, when Chicken Licken survives to reach the King, and on and
on.
previous message:
A pre-K teacher came in asking for a version of The
Three Little Pigs that is as close as possible to the
original (i.e. no major variations, additional
details, or parodies, etc.) but doesn't have the wolf
eating the first two pigs. David McPhail wrote a nice
one a few years back, but it seems to be out of print.
I was hoping someone might be able to recommend
another well-written version. In the pig tales <grin>
by Galdone, Marshall, Ziefert, and others, only the
third pig survives, and the teacher is worried that
some of the children might be a little disturbed by
that.
Thanks in advance!
=====
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: Austin Debbie <daustin@scfl.lib.ca.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Children's programming expectations
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The Stanislaus County Library system located in California's central valley
serves a community of 444,99 people. It has a central library in
Modesto(population 180,000) and 12 branches throughout the rest of
Stanislaus
County. The branches range in size from small to mid-size. Four branches are
managed by a librarian, the rest by a library assistant. We are trying to
establish programming standards for the branches. One standard we have
set
is
that each branch will offer a preschool storytime 40 weeks each year. We are
wondering what other kinds of programming standards other library systems
have
established, i.e. how often programs are expected in each branch, what
amount
of those are for children, what kinds of children's programs are branches
expected to provide? We would like to hear what type of program expectations
libraries with five of more small to mid-size branches have. Thanks
Sharon Arpoika
Acting Head of Children's Services
daustin@scfl.lib.ca.us
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From: Aarene Storms <astorms@kcls.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: reading aloud non-fiction
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Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:04:17 CDT
I make a point of booktalking non-fiction whenever I visit a school.
My
biggest challenge wasn't the students--it was the teachers!
It took a lot of convincing to get them to accept that "Into Thin
Air"
and "Maiden Voyage" were just as wonderful as "Hatchet"
and "Jason's Gold"
for
their survival-genre assignment. I read excerpts from each book during my
visit, and actually (finally) got a teacher to read one (Into Thin Air).
After
that, it was easy: SHE convinced the other teachers to allow non-fiction
books
for the assignment.
<grin>
--Aarene
Most of my life I've spent reading books and riding horses.
The rest, I've just wasted.
Aarene Storms astorms@kcls.org
Richmond Beach and Kenmore Libraries
King County Library System
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From: espicer <espicer@triton.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Non-fiction read-alouds
Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:04:39 CDT
(Thanks Jill) I think an important fact to keep in mind is that it is often
not necessary to read nonfiction in the same way that one would read
fiction. One does not always have to read the entire book from cover to
cover. It is OK to skip portions and read the items of interest to the
audience. I know that I read books about bats and we stop to talk about
what we read, share stories, share experiences. We may not finish the
entire book, but everyone seems to be extremely well satisfied. Maybe
we
will continue with the book later and maybe we've taken it as far as we
should. Depends. I also know that when I turn around and follow the book
about bats with Stellaluna, even my non-fiction lovers pay attention. Books
by Patricia Lauber are popular, especially her fabulous Volcanoes book. The
Big Storm by Hiscock is a book that I've used in fourth grade that was
extremely well received (both these books lend themselves to extremely
interesting projects too). We read books about Extremely Weird____.
We may be missing the boat a bit when we try to compile the same type of
list for nonfiction that we do with fiction. Nonfiction is popular but it
may not be YOUR nonfiction that is popular; you must know the audience. The
reading requirements are different and I don't know that it lends itself to
list compilation in quite the same way that fiction does??
Ed
Jill Patterson wrote:
> Ed Spicer makes an excellent point about non-fiction read-alouds.
I
> confess that the closest I've come to reading aloud non-fiction is when
> I read poetry. What suggestions do people have for good
non-fiction
> read-alouds? I'd like to know about books for older readers as well as
> books we could use in preschool story times. Yes, I'll compile the list
> of responses!
>
> Jill
>
> =====
> Jill Patterson, Manager
> La Habra Branch Library, OCPL
> 221 E. La Habra Blvd. California
> e-mail: jillpatterson@yahoo.com
> TEL: 562/694-0078 FAX: 562/691-8043
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From: Becky Borup <bb1775@excite.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: INTERNET FILTERS: A PUBLIC POLICY REPORT
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Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:05:01 CDT
I, too, have questions along the lines of Ms. Easterling. I have seen the
postings about some libraries carrying PlayGirl and PlayBoy, but that isn't
my question. I understand why internet filtering does not work. My
questions have to do with acceptable use policies for children. What
kinds
of internet access policies do you all have? Who enforces them?
Are
children allowed to access pornography because of their intellectual
freedom? Do libraries just say that they are not the parents and leave
it
at that?
I have just started library school, and I'm trying to learn all I can.
This
is an issue I am concerned with, and I want to see what librarians in the
field are doing with this issue? I would sure appreciate your ideas
and
experiences.
Thank you,
Becky Borup
bb1775@excite.com
> Mr. Wood,
> I have never seen a library with
"Playboy", "Playgirl", "Penthouse"
or anything along that line of magazines on a library shelf. Why would
we
want to offer it off the internet? I would not use them as a reference
material in the first place. So why not block that kind of material
out?
Respectfully, Frances Easterling
>
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From: karen mullins <kmullins2@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: read aloud program
Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:05:27 CDT
John,
How about "Reading Is Radical"
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From: "Susan Ungham" <susan.ungham@medina.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: First Library Card
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Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:05:53 CDT
When a child gets his or her first library card at our Circulation Desk,
the Circulation Staff sends the child over to Children's Services. The
Children's Staff then gets to meet the child and learn their name, and
the child learns that librarians are friendly, safe people to approach
and how to recognize staff members by our name tags which look similar
to the child's library card.
We complete a special certificate called "The Day I Got My First
Library
Card" with each child. It has blank spaces for the child's name,
the
date, branch library, who accompanied the child, the first book checked
out, and favorite books. The question on the certificate about
favorite
books gives us an opportunity to show the child how to find their
favorite books in our branch.
Along with the certificate, we give each child several stickers,
bookmarks about children's services, homework tips and puzzle books, and
the latest program flyer. We ask the child how old he or she is and
then point out programs that may be interesting to them.
All this may sound like it keeps us pretty busy, but I find it very
worthwhile. The children enjoy all of this attention and many children
greet us librarians very warmly the next time they visit. Many
children
sign up for our programs on the spot. The parents and caregivers often
tell us that they did not know that the library had so many types of
books, videos, DVDs, PCs, etc. and ran so many children's programs.
Susan Ungham
Brunswick Community Library
Medina County District Library
3647 Center Road
Brunswick, Ohio 44212
330-273-4150
susan.ungham@medina.lib.oh.us
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From: Ann.Minner@ci.austin.tx.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: three little pigs aside
Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:06:26 CDT
I read the James Marshall version to preschoolers. It has the pigs
being
eaten and the last pig going through all the motions with the wolf (planning
to meet at the apple tree, meeting at the fair, rolling in a butter churn,
etc). The parents made audible gasps and tsks when the wolf
"gobbled the
little pigs up" but the kids took it right in stride. go figure.
This is not a judgement...just an interesting aside.
ann
Ann Minner
Youth Librarian *
Pleasant Hill Branch
Austin Public Library
ann.minner@ci.austin.tx.us
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From: Frances Easterling <machild@cmrls.lib.ms.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Offering certain periodicals in the library
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Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:06:51 CDT
Did they keep the magazines behind the reference desk? Did they allow
them
to be check out? When I get the chance I plan on looking to see if
EBSCO
has any of the Play mags. Thanks for sharing, Frances Easterling
Traci Moritz wrote:
> Ms. Easterling,
>
> When I attended a small Mennonite college in Ohio in the mid 80's, we
> often turned to Playboy for articles dealing with current events. In
> this case we did read just the articles. The interviews were often
> compelling and were needed for our papers. I realize this is a college
> library and not a public library, but I was always greatful to have
that
> resource available to me. Granted I had to ask for it at the reference
> desk, but it was no big thing.
>
> Traci Welch Moritz
> Youth Services Coordinator
> Putnam County District Library
> Ottawa, OH
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From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Reading aloud nonfiction.
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Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:07:26 CDT
Hi all,
I love the response and the vote for non-fiction. Just read
Russell Freedman's Newbery acceptance speech for Lincoln to see some
really good arguments for recognizing and using nonfiction with children.
Don't forget the preschool set. No matter what topic you are covering
in
preschool story time, be sure to encorporate nonfiction items as
well--either as read-alouds or book talk them so the kids take them home.
A theme of pockets deserves a couple of marsupial nonfiction titles; our
next story time is Pizza. You can be sure we will include cookbooks as
well! - jeri
On Thu, 11 Oct 2001, Donna Slaton wrote:
> Ed Spicer made a very valid point about the tendency
> to suggest fiction titles in reader's advisory and to
> read them aloud or promote them without fair chance
> for nonfiction quite often.
>
> In my first stint as librarian, from 1974-1984, I was
> fresh out of college and had no children of my own and
> not a lot of experience with little boys. I was
> blessed with twin sons in 1986 and my education about
> books and children continued in a much more personal
> way than in college.
>
> We of course had bedtime stories just before bed every
> night and as soon as one of the twins was big enough
> he would crawl away and do something else if I was
> reading anything except trains, trucks or fire
> engines. He tolerates fiction in class assignments
> and is on the honor roll but except for Harry Potter
> had not picked up a recreational fiction book in
> years...since the summer reading program after 4th
> grade... and I pretty much made that mandatory at my
> house.
>
> His twin brother never did like fiction much and asked
> for a World Almanac for Christmas by second
> grade...which he still gets updated every Christmas.
> The second twin cannot stand Accelerated Reader
> because the teachers he has only promote fiction. He
> is a straight A student and his hardest work is
> getting what message they want him to from fiction to
> do those "tests" which he thinks are a waste of his
> time. But if they could read history or how to books
> it would be different.
>
> So from those two very personal examples I would say
> that there is a strong audience out there for
> non-fiction...and I was one of those librarians 20
> years ago who really did not understand it.
>
> I do after school programs now in which I usually read
> one picture book, then I book talk a non fiction
> book with it such as The Eagle and the Wren, then a
> true book about eagles. I have plans for an upcoming
> progam with a new book about how crayons are made to
> be the read aloud and then book talk some fiction
> titles about drawing and coloring.
>
> We should encourage young people to explore the whole
> library not just one part of it and I am sure most of
> us try, but these kind of discussions help us fix
> things we haven't done. Good luck sharing
> non-fiction.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> =====
> Donna Slaton
> Children's Programmer II
> Muhlenberg Co. Public Libraries
> Central City Public Library
> 108 E. Broad St.
> Central City, KY 42330
> misspockets3@yahoo.com
>
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Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@gcfn.org
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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From: vanswolc@SLS.LIB.IL.US
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: reading structures
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I am wondering if any of you have "reading structures" in your
children's
area. (This, to me, means a structure in which children can sit to
read.)
I
have been looking at one which looks a little like a castle.
If you have a reading structure, please tell me:
1. What does it look like? What is it made of?
2. Where did you get it?
3. What do you like or not like about it?
4. Do the kids like it and use it?
5. Have you had any problems with it? If so, what kind of
problems?
6. If you could keep/get rid of it, what would you do? and why?
Thank you for your help.
Constance VanSwol
vanswolc@sls.lib.il.us
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From: Connie Ward <mariewardd@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Reading aloud nonfiction.
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Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:12:30 CDT
--- Donna Slaton <misspockets3@yahoo.com>
wrote:
...
> We should encourage young people to explore the
whole library not just one part of it and I am sure
most of us try, but these kind of discussions help us
fix things we haven't done. Good luck sharing
non-fiction.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Our summer reading program is set up to introduce the
kids to the great books in the nonfiction area of the
library.
The child has to read 5 books from each of the
hundreds in the DDC. If we go for 10 weeks, he reads
something from each hundred. If we go longer, I add
in extra 920s.
A child who asks about the fiction section is told
that fiction is in the 800s. When I take them there,
they always say, 'wow. i didn't know these were
here.'
Kids are also told that nonfiction is not read like
fiction. You don't start at page 1 and go to the end.
It's more like a Choose Your Own Adventure. You
browse through the book, maybe look at the table of
contents for something that looks good...Read the
captions under the pictures...a little here...a little
there.
At our yearly kindergarten and 1st graders tours of
the library, I take the kids through fiction picture
books first and then through nonfiction because
nonfiction takes so much longer.
Before they walk through nonfiction, I tell them, "I
know where all the good books are. Ask me anything
and I'll get it for you. Look for books with the ABC
sticker. Those are especially for you. Take the
books off the shelves and look at them. When you're
done, put them on a table or on top of the shelf.
We'll put them away later."
Then as we walk between the shelves I mention the
books we are passing, "I've got everything here,
computers, trains, fairy tales, volcanoes, tornadoes,
sharks. I've got spiders, butterflies, penguins,..."
Kids stop along the way and choose books. As soon as
a child asks me, "Do you have x?" I say yup and take
him to that area. I pull off all the books for that
subject and hand them to him or spread them on the
floor for him to look through. His friends gather
around and they all go through the books together.
Another child asks for y. I say yup and head off in
another direction. It is so much fun!! I wander from
child to child making sure they find what they want.
Anyone without a book in his hand is asked what he
likes. Anyone who asks for fiction is taken to the
800s. Usually they notice the Shel Silverstein poetry
books and freak out.
These kids are k and 1st. They can't read yet. They
are just discovering that they don't have to read to
enjoy nonfiction.
Just thinking about it makes me want May to be here so
I can do the tours again! One year we had the entire
2nd grade come all at once. 200 kids asking for
everything you can think of. What a day that was!
Connie Ward
Syracuse Public Library
P.S. Yes, it takes us hours and hours to reshelve
those books. Isn't it wonderful? How else can I know
where to find the books if I don't shelve them once in
a while?
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From: Connie Ward <mariewardd@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: INTERNET FILTERS: A PUBLIC POLICY REPORT
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Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:13:16 CDT
Porn sites on the internet make Playboy look like Time
and Newsweek. To make a true comparison, you have to
mention harcore porn magazines and videos. How many
libraries have rated x videos for little kids to check
out?
One boy here mispelled 'rappers'. Go check out that
site if you dare: www.rapers.com
Not the sort of
thing an 8yo should see.
We had a warning about a children's author's site
being bought by porn. When I went there to see if it
was still bad, I had to close the windows that kept
popping up--each worse than the one before it.
I am very protective of the kids who come here and am
looking forward to filters. All the kids want to do
is chat or play games or use email. Once in a while
they watch videos or go to kid sites. When they want
to explore the global village, I don't want them
accidentally walking into an adult bookstore. They
aren't adults yet. They're just kids.
If we had put filters on the kids' computers from the
beginning instead of being so adamant about free
access to porn 'because the kids aren't going to those
places,' Congress would not have made this law.
[When I say 'kids', I include high school ages. They
aren't adults yet. They aren't allowed to go to R
rated movies alone, why let them go to x rated sites?]
I believe that filters on adult computers are
unnecessary because adults can handle an occasional
'accident' and if they want to purposely go to porn
sites, well, they pay taxes just like everyone else.
The library isn't paying extra for the porn, so what
does it matter? If the library starts paying $4.99 a
minute for folks to watch live sex, then that's a
different argument! As far as I know, no library pays
for those 900 number phone calls to the psychic
hotline or phone sex, so I wouldn't expect them to pay
for online sex. But many libraries do have phones for
patrons to use and we don't listen to make sure they
aren't making 800 number calls to phone sex.
Connie Ward
Syracuse Public Library
--- Frances Easterling <machild@cmrls.lib.ms.us>
wrote:
> Mr. Wood,
> I have never seen a library with
"Playboy",
> "Playgirl", "Penthouse" or anything along that line
> of magazines on a library shelf. Why would we want
> to offer it off the internet? I would not use them
> as a reference material in the first place. So why
> not block that kind of material out?
> Respectfully, Frances Easterling
>
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From: Minero@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Job Posting--OH
Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:13:41 CDT
DIRECTORSHIP
New Carlisle, Ohio, Public Library
Challenging and rewarding position available as Director of the New
Carlisle, Ohio, Public Library, a medium-sized association library located
20
miles north of Dayton in Clark County, which prides
itself in extraordinary customer service.
The Library holds approximately 47,000 items and is a member of the
Southeastern Ohio Library Center and Miami Valley Libraries.
Director will direct a staff of 14 and in 2002 manage a budget of $593,000.
Circulation currently stands at 94,500 and is expected
to reach 100,000 before year's end.
The successful candidate must have an ALA-accredited MLS and excellent
managerial, people, and computer skills. Candidate must be
committed to providing dynamite customer and community service. Previous
managerial experience in a library setting preferred.
Salary range: $35,000 - $40,000, depending upon qualifications and
experience. Generous benefit package. Send resume to: New
Carlisle Library Board of Trustees, P.O. Box 179, New Carlisle, OH 45344; or
fax to 937-845-0311. The position will remain open
until filled.
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From: "Andrea Clinkenbeard" <ACLINKEN@iowa-city.lib.ia.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: recommended sports magazine results
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Dear All,
In response to my query for sports magazines geared toward participants =
rather than spectators, the one sports magazine which was recommended was =
Soccer Jr. The sample we looked at was quite focused on Major League =
Soccer. In light of the replies, we are going to find another issue to =
examine.
Thanks for your help everyone.
Andrea Clinkenbeard
Iowa City Public Library
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From: Jeanette Larson <larsonlibrary@yahoo.com>
To: ALSC <alsc-l@ala1.ala.org>,
Pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: ALSC Distinguished Service Award
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Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:14:50 CDT
The Association for Library Service to Children's
Distinguished Service Award honors an individual
member of the Association for Library Service to
Children who has made significant contributions to,
and an impact on, library services to children and/or
ALSC. The recipient receives $1,000 and an engraved
pin at the ALSC Membership Meeting during the ALA
Annual Conference.
Please consider nominating a colleague, mentor,
co-worker, or other person who has distinguished
herself or himself in service to ALSC. Individuals
nominated may be chosen from any facet of library
services to children. The designee may be a practicing
librarian in a public or school library, a library or
information science educator, a member of the library
press, or an editor or other employee of a publishing
house. The individual may be active or retired.
The nominee should be an individual who has made an
immediate or sustained contribution to the
understanding or expansion of library services to
children or to ALSC. Both the nominee and the
individual making the nomination must be members of
ALSC. I'm sending this to several listservs to reach
as many ALSC members as possible. Also, if you
receive this and are not an ALSC member, consider
becoming one or as a colleague who is an ALSC member
to make the nomination. If you are not certain that a
potential nominee is an ALSC member, I can check for
you.
Past recipients include Maggie Kimmel (2001), Zena
Sutherland (1997), Bill Morris (1992) and other very
worthy individuals. Think of who you would add to
this distinguished list! Nomination information and
the application are available at
http://www.ala.org/alsc/dsa.html.
Nominations are due
by December 3, 2001.
=====
Jeanette Larson
Youth Services Manager
Austin Public Library
P.O. Box 2287
Austin, TX 78768-2287
512-499-7405
larsonlibrary@yahoo.com
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From: "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: book party help
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Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:15:25 CDT
Hello, all! I am preparing my next 3 book parties for the winter &
wanted
to use the theme of "Grossed Out". I already have How To Eat
Fried Worms as
well as Nasty Stinky Sneakers. I'm stuck for a third, though.
I had considered Beware Of Kissing Lizard Lips, but it's a bit long.
Beetles Lightly Toasted was another possibility, but it's kind of similar to
Worms & hasn't circed that well. I certainly couldn't justify
buying 5 more
copies. Someone else had suggested The BFG, but that, too, is kind of
long
& I'm not sure how that fits into the theme.
I try to keep my books to around 150 pages or less. The kids are so
busy...
Does anybody there have ideas for books between a 4th & 6th grade
reading
level that could fit into my theme? Any help is greatly appreciated.
I
need a 3rd book by next Thursday.
TIA. I'll post a list of answers. You can reply to me at
bryce@palsplus.org.
Richard :O)
Richard Bryce
Senior Children's Librarian
West Milford Township Library
973-728-2823
bryce@palsplus.org
"GOD BLESS AMERICA!"
"So many things have made living & learning easier. But the
real things
haven't changed. It is still best to be honest & truthful; to make
the most
of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and to be cheerful &
have courage when things go wrong."- Laura Ingalls Wilder
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From: Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: melitte
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Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:15:54 CDT
Does anyone have discussion questions or a lesson plan they
would share for Melitte by Fatima Shaik?
Christine M. Hill
Willingboro Public Library
One Salem Road
Willingboro NJ 08046
My new book! Ten Terrific Authors for Teens, Enslow, 2000
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From: Jennie Depakakibo <Jennie.Depakakibo@cityofcarrollton.com>
To: "Pubyac (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Toddlertime Books
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Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:16:28 CDT
Hello all you wonderful Pubyackers,
I need your help once again, this time for a school assignment. Here
it
goes:
For my Collection Development class, I'm working on the Storytime
collection. For my assignment, the purpose of the Storytime collection
is
to ensure that there are always copies of "popular" titles
available. For
example, you really want to read "I Went Walking" to your
toddlers, but all
your copies area checked out. Ideally there would be a back up copy in
the
Storytime collection. This collection will also include jumbo/oversize
books when possible.
If there is extra money in the budget, additional Storytime resources may
also be purchased. This includes books like "I'm a Little
Teapot" that have
Storytime ideas in them.
My question for you is, what books you consider core parts of this type of
Storytime collection. The library provides 3 types of regular
programming:
Mother Goose Time for pre walkers, Toddlertime for 1-2 year olds, and
Storytime for 3-6 year olds. Right now I'm focusing on books that are
primarily read during MGT and Toddlertime, books that have bright, colorful
illustrations, are simple to read, and easy to interact with. I'm also
looking for tapes/CDs that you love to use in your programs. This can
include intro songs, farewell songs, and anything else that you may want to
use during Storytime but is always checked out.
I've already checked and am continuing to look at several sources, but would
love to get professional opinions as well. =)
PHEW! I hope all this makes sense. If you have any questions please
let me
know. I'll compile all the suggestions and e-mail the list once the
project
is turned in in November. Please e-mail your suggestions to me
directly:
Jennie.Depakakibo@cityofcarrollton.com
I appreciate ALL YOUR HELP!!
Jennie A. Depakakibo
Youth Services Library Assistant
Carrollton Public Library at Hebron and Josey
Jennie.Depakakibo@cityofcarrollton.com
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From: CRyne <cryne@sierramadre.lib.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper answered
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Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:17:02 CDT
Thank you all very much for answering my stumper so promptly.
The name of
the book is:
ITLE The perfect orange : a tale
from Ethiopia / illustrated by
Xiao
Jun Li.
IMPRINT Windsor, CA : Rayve Productions,
1994.
DESCRIPT [32] p. : col. ill. ; 24 x 28 cm.
SERIES Toucan tales.
SUBJECT Folklore -- Ethiopia -- Juvenile
literature.
ADD AUTHOR Araujo, Frank P.
Li, Hsiao-chun.
ISBN 1877810940.
My patron was thrilled - thank you so much!
Cathy Ryne
Associate Librarian - Children's/Young Adult Services
Sierra Madre Public Library
440 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-7186
cryne@sierramadre.lib.ca.us
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From: Gail Moore <gailsuemoore@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper
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Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:17:49 CDT
I've been trying to do this one on my own but no luck.
A patron wants a book about two children (boy and
girl) who are driven from their home into the woods.
They find a stone building that turns out to be a
special school or training area. This turns out to be
evil. They thought the name was something like Silver
Moon or Quarter Moon. It's a chapter book.
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From: Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
To: L&N Shacklette <shacklet@eclipse.net>
Subject: Re: Lemony Snicket read-alikes stumper
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Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:18:13 CDT
Hi - a few suggestions - some of them lower reading levels,
but still of interest. Have either dark humor, twisted bits or biting
tones.
- Gregory Maguire - particulary SEVEN SPIDERS SPINNING
- Eva Ibbotson's books
- Holes by Sachar if they haven't read it yet.
- Daniel Pinkwater
- Jon Scieszka's Time Warp Trio series - really all of his titles.
- Kay Thompson's ELOISE books.
* # @ * # @ * # @ * # @ * # @ * # @
Erin V. Helmrich, M.L.S.
Youth/Young Adult Services Librarian
Royal Oak Public Library
222 E. 11 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak MI 48067
Phone: 248.246.3734
Fax: 248.246.3704
Email: helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us
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