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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: Friday, October 19, 2001 6:56 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 584
PUBYAC Digest 584
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: INTERNET FILTERS: A PUBLIC POLICY REPORT
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
2) Re: Appropriate touching
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
3) Re: Good current books on countries of the world
by Mary Gelb <mgelbus@yahoo.com>
4) Recipes for Holiday Program
by "Cathy Norman" <csn71650@hotmail.com>
5) HALLOWEEN DOOR HANGER
by JoAnne Dearin <dearin@noblenet.org>
6) Re: Children's Room Features
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
7) job posting - Cleveland Heights, Ohio
by Amy Switzer <aswitzer@heightslibrary.org>
8) RE: PC Plug-ins
by Jennie Depakakibo <Jennie.Depakakibo@cityofcarrollton.com>
9) RE: INTERNET FILTERS: A PUBLIC POLICY REPORT
by Sarah McGowan <smcgowan@ccs.nsls.lib.il.us>
10) Carol Marsh state books
by nadine <booklover32@yahoo.com>
11) Blanket storytime
by Tracy Thomas <tracy@lfpl.org>
12) Re: 3 little pigs
by Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
13) play groups
by "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
14) RE: 3 little pigs ...wolves eat them
by "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
15) Music Stumper
by "Sherry Durham" <sherryd@cclib.org>
16) Re: Good current books on countries of the world
by "M. Mills" <mmills@stic.lib.tx.us>
17) stumper
by Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
18) re: Current books on countries of the world
by Amy Blake <ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us>
19) Re: PC Plug-ins
by ILefkowitz@aol.com
20) Re: Good current books on countries of the world
by ILefkowitz@aol.com
21) stumper
by Paulalef@aol.com
22) invisible dog stumper
by "Arnett, Linda" <larnett@tulsalibrary.org>
23) Books for autistic boy?
by Nicole Reader <nreader@snap.lib.ca.us>
24) stumper solved
by Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
25) Titles needed
by "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
26) Stories from the Middle East/Isreal
by Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
27) Stumper: Official adoption of stepchild, father has always been i
by CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
28) Hispanic Heritage Books
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
29) Re: Craft Question
by "Mary Class" <classm@mediaone.net>
30) Responding to book challenges
by Mylee Joseph <myleej@ozemail.com.au>
31) Re: Craft Question
by Julie Linneman <juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us>
32) RE: Story Hour Kits for Distribution
by "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
33) Skeleton/Bones songs, rhymes, fingerplays...
by "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: INTERNET FILTERS: A PUBLIC POLICY REPORT
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Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:29:33 CDT
We have had problems with kids (as young as 10 I
think)searching for porn. We are filtered so for the
most part they are unsuccessful, but every now and
then they'll get a hit and probably less often they
get caught. Our room/computers serve kids 14 and
under. We don't technically have a policy regarding
porn for this age group that I'm aware of. In the
adult area people can pretty much do whatever they
like on the Internet as long as it's not disturbing to
other people. For this reason we have terminals with
privacy screens and in "out of the way" places where
they can still be monitored but are not in the direct
line of site of a casual library user.
blah-blah-blah...
Anyway, when it comes to the kids looking for stuff,
it's been my experience that the kids that get caught
doing this are usually the same kids that try to push
the envelope in every aspect of library use so you
usually know them and hopefully already have some sort
of relationship established. I just tell them I can't
tell them what they can and can't look at at home or
any other part of the library for that matter, but
they can't look at "that" here (Children's Room). If
they go to the adult area or the computer lab, that's
not my problem.
My point: It does happen.
Jennifer Baker
Fresno Co. Library
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Appropriate touching
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Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:30:06 CDT
--- Linda Goff <lgoff@lakeline.lib.fl.us>
wrote:
In storytimes, can we hug the children, put a hand on
their backs, hold their hands, and let them sit in our
laps. Can we put an arm around a parent or even hug
them?
--Gosh I hope so! I consider this a major job perk.
And more than half the time the kids initiate the
"contact" anyway. I even keep a little hand sanitizer
at my desk for wiping off kisses during flu & cold
season. :)
What if we're talking about a male children's
librarian? Can he be "touchy feely" with the kids and
parents....
--I say absolutely if he's comfortable and the kids
and parents are too. I think this is similar to the
discussion of a few months ago about addressing
children...it depends on the adult and the child.
That's why I let kids initiate unless I already know
them. Many would be offended if I backed off from a
good-bye hug.
Jennifer Baker
Fresno Co. Library
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From: Mary Gelb <mgelbus@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Good current books on countries of the world
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Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:30:46 CDT
Hi! I work in a middle school with a range of reading
abilities. We love anything from Lucent, UXL,
Greenhaven, Chelsea House. My advice is find a
publisher's rep and get them to come to you with their
"stuff". Some of the Gale Group companies have really
experienced folks who can be invaluable, and save you
lots of time.
Mary Gelb
Colorado
--- RGrainer@cattlv.wnyric.org
wrote:
>
> Dear all,
> It seems to be my day for requests.
As I am
> going through my card
> catalog, I find that all my books on foreign
> countries are c. 1960's -
> 1970's. What do you have that is a wonderful
> collection of books on
> foreign
> countries at a good price? I am looking at World
> Almanac's Enchantment of
> the World series. I can get Set 1 now, and maybe 2
> in a little bit, and
> Sets 3 & 4 next year. I want something for grades 4
> - 6 that gives info
> about places like Iraq, etc. (our copy is from
> 1962!)that is readable and
> interesting for my kids. I'm not asking for much, I
> know!! :-)
> Does anyone have any suggestions or
comments on
> this, or any other
> series of country books that you feel would be
> appropriate for my kids?
> Thanks in advance for all your help.
I love
> this list.
> Take care and have a great day.
>
Rosemarie Grainer
>
CLVCS - Little Valley
> Elementary School
>
rgrainer@cattlv.wnyric.org
>
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From: "Cathy Norman" <csn71650@hotmail.com>
To: "PUBYAC\\: PUBlic librarians servi" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Recipes for Holiday Program
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:31:13 CDT
Here is the Feasts Around the World program. Sorry it has taken so =
long!
Kwanzaa:
Caribbean Fruit Punch-
2 1/2 c. lemonade; 1 c. orange juice; 1 c. pineapple juice; 1 c. papaya =
juice; 1 c. guava juice. Blend in pitcher or punch bowl. Serve
with =
ice. (THE SEVEN DAYS OF KWANZAA by Angela Shelf Medearis)
Hannukah:
Banana Menorahs -
Each child needs 1/2 banana cut in half lengthwise. Give each child
1/2 =
banana, 9 pretzel sticks and 9 mini marshmallows (colored ones if you =
have 'em). The pretzel sticks are the candles, marshmallows the
flames, =
banana the base of the menorah. Child spears marshmallow on end of
each =
pretzel. Place center "candle" (shammash first) then place
four =
"candles" on either side. (Courtesy of Carol Janoff, Phoenix AZ)
Ramadan:
Melon and Peach Salad-
2 c. fresh peaches, peeled and sliced; 2 c. fresh cantelope, peeled and =
diced; 2 c. fresh honeydew, peeled and diced; 2 TBS. lemon juice; 2 TBS =
orange juice; 2 TBS sugar; 1/4 c. slivered almonds. Toss all =
ingredients in a large bowl. Chill before serving. (from =
www.recipezaar.com)
Christmas:
Candy Canes
Bibliography of stories: MAGID FASTS FOR RAMADAN (Matthews); LATKES, =
LATKES, GOOD TO EAT (Howland); IMANI'S GIFT AT KWANZAA (Burden-Patmon); =
THE LEGEND OF THE CANDY CANE (Walbury)
I have a couple of other Hannukah recipes if anyone wants them. Julie
=
Rines suggested jelly donuts as a special Hannukah treat in their =
family. Pam in Indiana actually makes potatoe latkes at her desk every
=
year. I have the secipe and her email if anyone wants them.
I also =
have another Menorah recipe from Carol. If you want these email me off
=
list and I will send them along to you. Have a joyous and peaceful =
holiday season, everyone!
Peace and Blessings,
Cathy Norman
Youth Services Librarian
Fairport Harbor Public Library
Fairport Harbor, OH 44077
*Of course my opinions are my own...
Who else would want them?*
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From: JoAnne Dearin <dearin@noblenet.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: HALLOWEEN DOOR HANGER
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Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:31:39 CDT
Hi
A while back there was a suggestion on a Halloween Craft
that you
color cut out Halloween shapes and glue them to yarn to make a door
hanger. THe person who posted the craft said it was easy and very
popular
with the kids. WELL I am hoping to do the craft next Saturday
(Oct
27) and have done all the cut outs on the Ellison machine....printed out
the craft (then deleted it from my e-mail) and gave the directions to my
assistant as she will be working that Saturday. In the meantime she
lost
the directions. If anyone out there has saved them and could forward
them
to me I would appreciate it or if the original poster can repost I would
be most appreciative. I have an idea of what should be done, but would
like the reassurance.
Thanks in advance
JoAnne
--
JoAnne Dearin, Children's Librarian
Peabody Institute Library, Danvers Massachusetts
dearin@noblenet.org
North of Boston Library Exchange
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From: karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Children's Room Features
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Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:32:06 CDT
Our library was renovated several years w/out input
from the children's staff so you are very lucky. 1. I
would have the librarians desks in such a position
that they were the first people the patrons saw upon
entering the room. We have a big clerical area facing
the archway to our room & since the whole
world--except library staff, of course-- thinks that
anyone working in a library is a librarian, they are
the first people approached by patrons. Our 2
children's librarians are further back in the room on
the side; although there are big signs hanging over
our desks that say "librarian", they are not the first
thing that catches a patron's eye. 2. We use our "easy
room" which is not a closed room but really an alcove
for storytimes. I would have a separate room with a
door so that children would not be distracted by
seeing their parents in the main room & they couldn't
run out to them in the middle of storytime which is
very distracting to everyone. Hope this helps. Good
luck.
--- Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> Hello Everyone!
>
> I have a fun project for anyone who's willing to
> participate.
>
> My library is in the *very* beginning stages of
> planning a new Central facility. At this point in
> the
> game the sky's the limit. We are suppose to throw
> any
> and all possibilities at the consultants and then
> they
> will determine what is actually doable.
>
> I would like to know what your top 3 features would
> be
> for a library Children's Room if you could have
> anything you wanted. If you have a newer facility
> I'd
> really like to hear about new trends and ideas, but
> I'll take ideas from anybody with a wild imagination
> (I might finally get my chocolate bridge!).
>
> Also if you have anything that you absolutely HATE
> and
> would remove/change if you could, I'd like to know
> that too.
>
> If any of you high-tech people have pictures of
> existing features you love/hate that you could email
> I'd love to see them.
>
> Thanks in advance! If I get anything that seems
> worth
> sharing, I'll post it.
>
> Jennifer Baker
> Fresno Co. Library
> jbaker93711@yahoo.com
>
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From: Amy Switzer <aswitzer@heightslibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: job posting - Cleveland Heights, Ohio
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Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:32:35 CDT
Library Assistant Children's Services - Part Time
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library, open seven days a
week, has a permanent part time position available at the Main Library. We
are looking for an energetic, innovative team player that loves children and
is dedicated to customer service. The position includes answering reference
questions, locating materials, creative children's programming, and using
the online catalog and Internet.
A four-year college degree and experience working with children required;
public library experience preferred. Familiarity with children's literature
and good computer skills preferred. Schedule will be 12-15 hours per week
and will be a variety of daytime, evening and weekend hours. $13.3774 per
hour, some benefits.
Send resume, postmarked no later than November 2, 2001 to:
Human Resources Department
Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library
2345 Lee Road
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
No telephone calls, please.
Equal Opportunity Employer
------------------------------
From: Jennie Depakakibo <Jennie.Depakakibo@cityofcarrollton.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: PC Plug-ins
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Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:33:04 CDT
Hi Steven,
I believe the "authorized" plug-ins at our library are Flash and
Shockwave.
These are the only 2 I remember right now. I want to say that there is
at
least one more, but for some reason I can't think of it.
I hope this helps!
Jennie A. Depakakibo
Youth Services Library Assistant
Carrollton Public Library at Hebron and Josey
Jennie.Depakakibo@cityofcarrollton.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Steven Engelfried [mailto:sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us]
Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 9:49 PM
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults &
Children"
Subject: PC Plug-ins
At our library we're trying to get some control and consistency over our
Internet stations for kids. We'll be disabling patrons' ability to
download
plug-ins onto individual machines, so we want to have the most common
plug-ins pre-installed. Does anyone have an already produced list of
the
most common plug-ins required for kids? We'll be looking at what
they're
using in our library, but it would be great to have a basic list to start
with, if anyone has...
-Steven Engelfried, Children's Librarian
Beaverton City Library
12375 SW 5th Street
Beaverton, OR 97005
ph: 503-526-2599
fax: 503-526-2636
e-mail: sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us
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From: Sarah McGowan <smcgowan@ccs.nsls.lib.il.us>
To: "Minkel, Walter (Cahners -NYC)" <WMinkel@cahners.com>
Subject: RE: INTERNET FILTERS: A PUBLIC POLICY REPORT
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Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:33:30 CDT
I agree that adults are usually the ones looking at pornography on the
Internet. However, privacy screens aren't necessarily a solution for
two
reasons. One is that they make the library an attractive destination
for
perverts (not to sound harsh, but it's true). The other is that with
privacy screens, these people can leave obscene and disturbing images on
the screen for the next person, who may be a child, to see.
Just my opinion.
Sarah McGowan
Lincolnwood Public Library
Lincolnwood, Illinois
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From: nadine <booklover32@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Carol Marsh state books
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Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:33:52 CDT
Hi,
Are any of you familiar with the state books written
by Carol Marsh published by Gallopade? Some school
librarians I have spoken with were not impressed with
them for school libraries, but do you think they are
more suited more public libraries? Important for kids
doing state reports, or an optional purchase?
Thanks for your comments; if you respond directly to
me, I will gladly share them with the list, if there
is a demand.
Nadine
=====
***********************************************************
Nadine Lipman
Head of Children's Services
Waterford Public Library
Waterford, CT 06385
email: booklover32@yahoo.com
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From: Tracy Thomas <tracy@lfpl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Blanket storytime
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Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:34:19 CDT
Hello all,
I am doing a storytime on blankets and quilts soon and I need some songs,
fingerplays or flannelboard story ideas. I have some great books, but I need
some fun dance around stuff too!
THANKS,
Tracy Thomas
Tracy@lfpl.org
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From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: 3 little pigs
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Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:34:43 CDT
If your library buys adapted fairy tales, then you provide them when asked.
If
your selection policy is not to buy greatly simplified versions, they are
not
there to provide..
I do not buy or add Disney versions of classic fairy tales, as the children
would never, ever, read the many beautiful versions of these stories we
have.
The Disney Version is in the video collection, where it belongs.
Mary Ann Gilpatrick
> Marie, I understand your point, but is it our job to criticize
what the
> patrons are asking for? I think not. It is our job to
provide the best
> possible service in the most timely manner. This patron is asking
for
> something very specific, and we are here to help provide it if at all
> possible.To teach is to learn again. -H. Jackson Brown
>
> 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!
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From: "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: play groups
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Our Youth Services department is considering offering a play group to the =
public. We are curious if any libraries have done this in the past or
are =
currently offering them. Could you please share what age groups the
play =
groups are geared towards, the size of the groups, registration processes, =
and the level of staff involvement with the group. Thanks in advance!
Alison Troy
*****************************************
Youth Services
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715)839-5007 - voice
(715)833-5310 - fax
www.eauclaire.lib.wi.us
ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us
*****************************************
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From: "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: 3 little pigs ...wolves eat them
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:35:41 CDT
I had the opposite problem. I had a baby and me class and a
patron
constantly complained that the books I read were too babyish! She said I
should read fairytales like Snow White etc. This was a class for 1 and 2
year olds. She finally let lose during class and the other mothers set her
straight. They liked the material I chose and told her that fairy tales were
too long for babies. When she pointed out that her daughter must
be very
gifted for sitting through fairy tales at age 1, this did not go over well.
I am glad though, because afterwards I did not hear any complaints.
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From: "Sherry Durham" <sherryd@cclib.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Music Stumper
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:36:00 CDT
During a recent story hour program, I had the sad experience of losing part
of one of my favorite taped songs when a toddler pressed the
"play" and '"
record" buttons at the same time on my tape player.
I don't have the original recording any more and I would like very much to
replace it if I can, but with the scanty information that I have and the age
of the recording, I'm not having any luck.
I'm fairly certain that the song is entitled "MY BEST FRIEND" and
I know it
was performed by a female duo. I also know that the opening lines of
the
song are:
Everybody needs somebody who
's special in their life,
Someone you can count on to
make you feel all right.
A friend you can talk to and
one who will listen too...
I'm guessing that it was recorded in the early 1990s and that the two
women
's first names are in the title of the tape.
If anyone is able to supply the artists' name, it would be a great help, I
know.
Thank you very much.
Sherry Durham
Citrus County Library System
sherryd@cclib.org
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From: "M. Mills" <mmills@stic.lib.tx.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Good current books on countries of the world
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Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:36:21 CDT
Try contacting BWI, Inc. (Book Wholesalers, Inc.), for instance. Ask
for
Catalog of Nonfiction Series available on Standing Order. Set up S.O.
plan
for 1 or 2 of two or three different series (for different age levels of Gr.
1
to Gr. 6 or so). Budget for cost of these series at beginning of
budget
year,
and titles arrive in timely manner throughout budget year. You can
update/change S.O. plan once a year. I like this program because I
received
timely editions that are on ARP lists in timely manner, and I don't have
gaps
in series when I am low on budget as year progresses.
RGrainer@cattlv.wnyric.org
wrote:
> Dear all,
> It seems to be my day for requests.
As I am going through my card
> catalog, I find that all my books on foreign countries are c. 1960's -
> 1970's. What do you have that is a wonderful collection of books
on
> foreign
> countries at a good price? I am looking at World Almanac's
Enchantment of
> the World series. I can get Set 1 now, and maybe 2 in a little
bit, and
> Sets 3 & 4 next year. I want something for grades 4 - 6 that
gives info
> about places like Iraq, etc. (our copy is from 1962!)that is readable
and
> interesting for my kids. I'm not asking for much, I know!!
:-)
> Does anyone have any suggestions or
comments on this, or any other
> series of country books that you feel would be appropriate for my kids?
> Thanks in advance for all your help.
I love this list.
> Take care and have a great day.
>
Rosemarie Grainer
>
CLVCS - Little Valley Elementary School
>
rgrainer@cattlv.wnyric.org
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From: Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper
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Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:36:47 CDT
Patron is looking for a picture book about billy goats invited
to dinner who end up eating everything in the house.
Christine M. Hill
Willingboro Public Library
One Salem Road
Willingboro NJ 08046
chill@willingboro.org
My new book! Ten Terrific Authors for Teens, Enslow, 2000
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From: Amy Blake <ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: re: Current books on countries of the world
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:37:11 CDT
Rosemarie,
What about Enchantment of the World series by Children's Press.
And if they just need some general information CULTURGRAMS which are two
page
duplex information on the different countries of the world. Their
website
is:
www.culturgram.com
Amy Blake
ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us
************************** Original Message *************************
From: RGrainer@cattlv.wnyric.org
Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2001 21:58:22 CDT
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Good current books on countries of the world
Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Dear all,
It seems to be my day for requests. As I am
going through my card
catalog, I find that all my books on foreign countries are c. 1960's -
1970's. What do you have that is a wonderful collection of books on
foreign
countries at a good price? I am looking at World Almanac's Enchantment
of
the World series. I can get Set 1 now, and maybe 2 in a little bit,
and
Sets 3 & 4 next year. I want something for grades 4 - 6 that gives
info
about places like Iraq, etc. (our copy is from 1962!)that is readable and
interesting for my kids. I'm not asking for much, I know!! :-)
Does anyone have any suggestions or comments on
this, or any other
series of country books that you feel would be appropriate for my kids?
Thanks in advance for all your help. I love
this list.
Take care and have a great day.
Rosemarie Grainer
CLVCS - Little Valley Elementary School
rgrainer@cattlv.wnyric.org
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From: ILefkowitz@aol.com
To: <sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us>,
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: PC Plug-ins
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==Does anyone have an already produced list of the most common plug-ins
required for kids? ==
I don't have a list produced, but the most common ones here are:
Shockwave
Methodus
Ilene Lefkowitz
Reference Department Head
Kinnelon Library
ILefkowitz@aol.com
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From: ILefkowitz@aol.com
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Good current books on countries of the world
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Marshall Cavendish's Cultures of the World are pretty good and are updated
in a somewhat timely fashion. I've used them with middle schoolers and
even
high schoolers who just need some basic information about the countries.
If you are looking for snapshots of a country, try Culturegrams.
Ilene Lefkowitz
Reference Department Head
Kinnelon Library
ILefkowitz@aol.com
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From: Paulalef@aol.com
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper
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Hi, All!
I told my patron that one of you was sure to recognize this book; I hope I
was right. She's tried Amazon and I tried our local catalogs using a variety
of keywords, but came up blank.
The patron's sister, who is 62, read this book when she was a child. The
patron thinks it may have been around the same vintage as the early Boxcar
Children books. She thinks it is a chapter book but it may be a picture
book. It is a story of a little girl with very curly hair. The child's name
begins with a T, is long and unusual, and is part of the title. In the book,
birds pull ribbons out of the little girl's hair. This is all she remembers.
The words "curls" and/or "ribbons" may be in the title.
Assuming anybody recognizes this and she is able to get a copy from
somewhere, she would like to give the book to her sister soon as a present.
If anybody remembers this book, please let me know at paulalef@aol.com.
Thanks very much!
Paula Lefkowitz
Parsippany (NJ) PL
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From: "Arnett, Linda" <larnett@tulsalibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: invisible dog stumper
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Sorry I didn't copy name of person inquiring about "Invisible
Puppy".
Deleted original before light dawned that she must be looking for reprint of
Wanda Gag's Nothing At All, Smithmark Publishers, 1998. Left alone when his
two visible brothers are chosen as pets by a little girl & boy, an
invisible
puppy tries to find a way to become a dog that everyone can see &
love.Still
hoping someone in the Great Collective Brain will remember the story about
crippled girl named November saved by forest animals!
larnett@tulsalibrary.org
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From: Nicole Reader <nreader@snap.lib.ca.us>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Books for autistic boy?
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Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:39:27 CDT
Can anyone recommend books for a tutor to read
aloud to a 6-year-old autistic boy? The tutor
does not need books about autism, but rather books
that are compatible with the boy's special needs
so he can enjoy them (and perhaps even learn from
them).
Also, is there a source to locate books for
purposes like this? Most recommend titles *about*
disabilities rather than books for use by people
with disabilities. I have requested two titles I
hope might provide guidance: "Understanding
abilities, disabilities and capabilities: a guide
to children's books" (Carlin, 1991) and "An early
childhood curriculum for multiply handicapped
children" (Schattner, 1971).
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Please reply
to me; I'll post if there's interest.
N.
------------
Nicole Reader
Head Youth Services Librarian
Benicia (CA) Public Library
nreader@snap.lib.ca.us
www.ci.benicia.ca.us/library.html
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From: Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper solved
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Stumper was: "A patron is looking for a poem by Shel Silverstein called
"Bubba
Fats." She's sure Silverstein is the author, though not sure Fats is
spelled Fats or Phats."
Thanks to Dawn Weiman, the poem by Shel Silverstein was found, and it's
called Baba Fats. It's found on this web site:
http://www.banned-width.com/shel/works/high.html
Great to have your help!
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From: "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Titles needed
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:41:17 CDT
Can anyone recommend any books that would address the topic of a parent =
in the military being called to go overseas or a parent in the reseves =
being called to duty? If not, we need someone to write it. Also, have =
had many requests for books on the army for very young children (4 years =
old) and can find nothing in my collection that lacks discussion of =
combat and weapons. Reply to me personally and I will post list. Thanks =
in advance, Melissa mmacleod@sailsinc.org=20
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From: Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stories from the Middle East/Isreal
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Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:41:45 CDT
I have had a request for a list of books/stories that
take place in the Middle East or Israel.
Does anyone have any suggestions or know a good source
to find books based on their setting?
Thanks,
Christina Johnson
Lebanon PL
Lebanon IN
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From: CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Official adoption of stepchild, father has always been i
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I was wondering if anyone had knowledge of any great titles of the official
adoption of a young stepson. The stepfather has been in the role of dad
since the child was one and the parents are having a hard time explaining
what this all means. I gave them a book called "I Can Be a Father"
by
Clinton Father which talked briefly about the dad's role and that sometimes
men are fathers not through birth. I also gave them a book by Fred Rogers on
Adoption. Does anyone know of THE book perfect for this topic?
Thanks for your time,
Crystal Kehoe
Bettendorf Public Library
Bettendorf, IA
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Hispanic Heritage Books
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Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 00:42:35 CDT
Hello all!
I'm helping to update our Hispanic Heritage
Bibliography and am looking for suggestions. Any
books--fiction or nonfiction--for children ages 12 and
under. We haven't updated since 1998 so I'm especially
interested in newer titles: folktales, hispanic
authors, hispanic themes, characters, culture, etc.
If you have any favorites or must-adds, please let me
know. I'll be happy to compile/post suggestions.
TIA!
Jennifer Baker
Fresno Co. Library
jbaker93711@yahoo.com
P.S. I'm already getting loads of ideas on Children's
Room Features. I'll probably compile and post
something in a couple of weeks. I tossed my chocolate
bridge idea at the consultants today and they were
intrigued. :) I'm getting so excited it's a little
depressing to think we have to wait 5-12 years for the
end product. Thanks to everyone for all the input.
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From: "Mary Class" <classm@mediaone.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Craft Question
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Here is an astonishing website which I have not used yet, but looking at the
various offerings is like eating peanuts....
http://www.papermart.com/bag_welcome.htm
Click on Total bag index, grocery bags, WHITE BAGS.
Mary P. Class
Children's Librarian
William Fogg Library
P.O. Box 359, Eliot, ME 03903
207-439-9437
classm@william-fogg.lib.me.us
HOME: classm@mediaone.net
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----- Original Message -----
From: Sandy Belfi <sbelfi@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 1:17 AM
Subject: Craft Question
> Hi All:
>
> Does anyone know where I can purchase white paper lunch bags? I
have
> checked our craft stores, but to no avail.
>
> Thanks
> Sandy belfi
>
> --
> Sandy Belfi
> Sump Memorial Library
> Papillion, NE 68046
>
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From: Mylee Joseph <myleej@ozemail.com.au>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Responding to book challenges
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Hi all,
I'm helping to prepare a one day seminar for children's librarians on
collection development. One aspect we'll be looking at is responding
to
book challenges. If anyone has a letter that they use in response to a
customer complaint, I'd be very interested to see it.
regards, Mylee
Mylee Joseph
Manager, Outreach Services
Willoughby City Library
myleej@ozemail.com.au
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From: Julie Linneman <juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
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Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 19:55:10 CDT
We buy ours from American Fun Foods, a local business which supplies
carnival/festival type supplies. They rent (and sell) popcorn
machines,
cotton candy, and snowcone machines and fixings for school carnivals,
community events, etc.
Julie Linneman
juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us
On Fri, 19 Oct 2001, Sandy Belfi wrote:
> Hi All:
>
> Does anyone know where I can purchase white paper lunch bags? I
have
> checked our craft stores, but to no avail.
>
> Thanks
> Sandy belfi
>
> --
> Sandy Belfi
> Sump Memorial Library
> Papillion, NE 68046
>
>
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From: "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Story Hour Kits for Distribution
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Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 19:55:47 CDT
Hi, Barbara. Our library has those kits and sound very similar to what
you
have described. If you like, I have a file with all of their items
&
Barcodes for a crude circulation system I use. I could send you the
file.
They were not being requested heavily. Recently, however, I chose to
just
start dropping them off with our deposit collections and hope to see that
since they are there they are being used. Most are preschool kits,
some are
infant/toddler kits.
Denise M. Pulgino Stout
Youth Services Outreach Librarian
Chester County Library
610-280-2672
dpstout@ccls.org
Why do dragons have long tails? They can't remember short stories!
"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a
dog, it's too
dark to read." Groucho Marx
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Barbara Beckett [SMTP:b_beckett@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 10:15 PM
> To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Subject: Re:Story Hour Kits for Distribution
>
> Hello
> I have enjoyed reading all your comments over the last year.
> This is my first request for help.
> Our library system would like to put together Story Hour Kits for ages
3-5
> to loan out to the public and organizations such as nursery schools and
> outreach programs. Each kit would include books and instruction
booklet
> with: songs and fingerplays, activity and craft ideas. Has anyone
tried
> doing anything similar? I would appreciate any suggestions you
could
> offer.
> Some questions I have are: How was the program promoted, what was
included
> in the kits, and who did you loan them to?
> Thank You
> Barbara Beckett
> Children's Services
> Lambton County Library
> Wyoming, Ontario
> e-mail b_beckett@hotmail.com
>
>
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From: "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
To: OPLINLIST@EPICURUS.OPLIN.LIB.OH.US,
PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Skeleton/Bones songs, rhymes, fingerplays...
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Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 19:56:12 CDT
I am planning a story hour in a week or so on skeletons. Any great
fingerplays, songs, rhymes, etc. out there?
Barbara Scott
Children's Librarian, Bucyrus Public Library
Ohio Reading Program Manual Editor
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