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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: Wednesday, October 31, 2001 7:46 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 597
PUBYAC Digest 597
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) stumper answer
by "Nancy B." <nancyb@mt.net>
2) Re: Halloween complaint
by HFL_LISA@stls.org
3) National dress
by Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
4) Video Stumper
by Claire Isaac <cisaac@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
5) Monkeys
by Madden <maddenk@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
6) Sno-Isle Regional Library Job Postings for the Week of October 30,
by Valerie Worrell <VWorrell@sno-isle.org>
7) programs for kids 2nd-4th grade
by "Walsh, Theresa" <TAnton@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
8) Children's Publishers
by Sue Jones <sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
9) pancake day program
by Kristin Arnett <karnett@pcl.lib.wa.us>
10) thanks for monster stumper
by Brooke Compton <creekslip@yahoo.com>
11) Thanksgiving Craft
by Jennifer Iserman <Jennifer.Iserman@mcfls.org>
12) books on tape - how do you promote?
by Katie O'Dell <kodell@multcolib.org>
13) looking for places to visit
by "Amy Shelley" <AShelley@larm.lib.wy.us>
14) Teen Program Survey - Thank you
by "Sarah Prielipp" <seprielipp@hotmail.com>
15) RE: Page Staff
by Beverly Bixler <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
16) $1000 Baker & Taylor Grant to ALA Annual Conference
by "Roxy Ekstrom" <rekstrom@stdl.org>
17) Request For Library Cards
by conmail13@mln.lib.ma.us
18) Stumper--mystery w/basenjis
by linette@missoula.lib.mt.us
19) Re: African American history...for preschoolers
by Robin Shtulman <shtulman@erving.com>
20) Bring Frankenstein to your library!
by Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
21) Fundraising and Crafts Fair
by "Lewenstein, Esther" <E.Lewenstein@BrooklynPublicLibrary.org>
22) "book buddies"
by "Brendle Wells" <bwells@mail.sacramento.lib.ca.us>
23) non-fiction read-alouds, part 2 of 3
by Jill Patterson <jillpatterson@yahoo.com>
24) non-fiction read-alouds part 3 of 3
by Jill Patterson <jillpatterson@yahoo.com>
25) Training manuals for Youth Services
by Andrea Johnson <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
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From: "Nancy B." <nancyb@mt.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper answer
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:33:47 CST
Thank you for your suggestions for a story that told about the Day of =
the Dead festival. The story my patron was looking for was A Gift for
=
Abuelita by Nancy Luenn. =20
Nancy Bostrom, Youth Services Librarian
Lewistown Public Library
Lewistown, Montana=20
nancyb@lewistownlibrary.org
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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Halloween complaint
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:34:31 CST
While I appreciate your views Donna, I still believe this is not
a political forum to air our views about God and country, who
belongs here etc. I thought this was a listserve about children's
library services. As you know one must keep ones opinions to
oneself when waiting on the public...and in regards to such
topics I also believe that should be done here. If it does
not relate to the topic at hand that it serves no purpose here.
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From: Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: National dress
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:34:55 CST
Does anyone know of a good Reference Book dealing
specifically with National Dress of different
countries, or at least one that includes this
information on different countries?
Thanks,
Christina Johnson
Lebanon PL
Lebaonon IN
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From: Claire Isaac <cisaac@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Video Stumper
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:35:26 CST
I hope someone has some leads for this stumper. A patron remembers
seeing
a film on TV some years ago. It was a Cinderella type tale, probably
English, with magic coming out of walnuts. He also remembers the
Prince
going hunting with falcons. Probably live action not animated.
Any suggestions would be welcome. Please send them to me directly.
Claire Isaac
Regina Public Library
Regina, Saskatchewan
cisaac@rpl.regina.sk.ca
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From: Madden <maddenk@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Monkeys
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:35:53 CST
Hi all!
I'm hoping you can help- I'm doing a storytime about monkeys for two and
half to almost four year olds and I was wondering if you could recommend
any books- I'm probably going to use "Caps for Sale" and just
shorten it a
little. And I already looked for the book "I'm a Monkey" by
Kraus and we
don't have it (and I don't have time to interloan!)
Any suggestions would be much appreciated! Thank you in advance!
Kathleen Madden
maddenk@suffolk.lib.us.ny
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From: Valerie Worrell <VWorrell@sno-isle.org>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Sno-Isle Regional Library Job Postings for the Week of October 30,
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:36:20 CST
Sno-Isle Regional Library System has a Managing Librarian I position at the
Arlington Library in Washington State. Job #0196 Closing 11/16/01. For more
information and to obtain an application on this employment opportunity,
please visit our website at www.sno-isle.org/jobs
<http://www.sno-isle.org/jobs>
or contact our Jobline at (360) 651-7040.
____________________________________________________________________________
______
Thank you
Valerie Worrell
Sno-Isle Regional Library System
Human Resources Department
360-651-7004
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From: "Walsh, Theresa" <TAnton@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: programs for kids 2nd-4th grade
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My library is considering implementing story/craft programs for kids in the
2nd-4th grade on a regular basis. I am hoping that you can share some ideas
and experiences (positive or negative). Has anyone done or know about
programs for kids in this age range? What type of activities do you do? What
is your turnout? How long does each program run? What frequency do you do
the programs?
Thanks,
Theresa Walsh
twalsh@city.newport-beach.ca.us
Newport Beach Public Library
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From: Sue Jones <sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Children's Publishers
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:37:17 CST
Esteemed Colleagues,
It's my fault that I didn't take note of the answers to the question posed a
few months earlier regarding various publishers for works written by
children.
If anyone saved those responses, would you please share to my direct e-mail?
Otherwise I must again appeal to the collective for the resources out there
which would welcome submissions by children.
I don't know what I'd do without you'all....Thanks in Advance!
Sue Jones
Pleasanton Public Library
(925) 931-3400 x 23
sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us
<mailto:sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
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From: Kristin Arnett <karnett@pcl.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: pancake day program
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Hello everyone! I've started planning my storytimes for winter and would
like to do a pancake day celebration. I remember reading some great ideas
for pancake programs on pubyac around that time last year...If anyone has
done this type of program before & would like to share ideas, that would
be
much appreciated!
I'm doing "If You Give a Pig a Pancake", "The Runaway
Pancake", "Pancakes!
Pancakes!" and "Pancakes for Breakfast." Any thoughts on
activities?
Thanks,
Kristin Arnett
Youth Services Librarian
University Place Library
University Place, WA
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From: Brooke Compton <creekslip@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: thanks for monster stumper
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:38:25 CST
To all who helped me out with the monster story here's
a great big THANKS!!! It turned out to be "Duffy's
Jacket" by Coville. I am a student in library school
and one of assignments was to observe a listserv. I
chose PUBYAC and am so impressed with everone's
ability to help each other.Thanks so much.
Brooke Compton
=====
Brooke Compton
Children's Services
Richland County Public Library
Columbia, S.C.
www.creekslip@yahoo.com
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From: Jennifer Iserman <Jennifer.Iserman@mcfls.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Thanksgiving Craft
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:38:56 CST
Hi all!
I'm having a really hard time finding a good craft to make at my
afterschool Thanksgiving craft program for ages 6 and older. I've looked
through all the Thanksgiving craft books I could locate, and found nothing
terribly appealing. I wanted to offer the kids a craft that might actually
be useful, like a table centerpiece or something similar. Like everyone
else who does crafts, I'm also hoping it'll be inexpensive, use common
supplies, and be fairly simple to construct. Has anybody discovered a
Thanksgiving craft they absolutely love and would like to share with the
rest of us?
Thanks in advance!
Jen Iserman
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Jennifer Iserman
Children's Services Librarian
Hales Corners Library
5885 South 116th Street
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 529-6150, ext. 15
jennifer.iserman@mcfls.org
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From: Katie O'Dell <kodell@multcolib.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults &
Children"
Subject: books on tape - how do you promote?
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:39:29 CST
We are doing a study on our spoken word collection and wondering what
techniques other libraries use to promote books on tape. Do you interfile
them with fiction and nonfiction? Are your youth and adult books on tape
shelved together or near each other? What are your circ rates on books on
tape? What percentage of your budget do you devote to purchasing books on
tape? Any info or thoughts are appreciated!
Katie O'Dell
kodell@multcolib.org
Reading Promotions Coordinator
www.multcolib.org/kids/
Multnomah County Library
phone: 503.988.6002
205 NE Russell
cell: 503.705.2824
Portland, OR 97212
fax: 503.988.5441
"A good detective is always in demand."
----Nancy Drew, "The Hidden Staircase" (1930).
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From: "Amy Shelley" <AShelley@larm.lib.wy.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: looking for places to visit
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:39:58 CST
The Laramie County Library in Cheyenne, Wyoming is looking for libraries =
willing to host a traveling mascot this winter. We are kicking off a =
winter reading program called "Read Across America" on November
12th in =
conjunction with National Children's Book Week. We are asking participants =
in grades 4-9 to read up to 50 books (one from each state) by March 2nd. =
Our mascot, Jack the Jackalope, is looking for host libraries to visit =
during our program. If you and your library are interested (especially if =
you've never heard of a jackalope) please contact me off list at ashelley@l=
arm.lib.wy.us=20
Thanks! Amelia
Amelia J. Shelley
Manager, Children's/Young Adult Services
Laramie County Library System
2800 Central Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307)634-3561, ext. 151
ashelley@larm.lib.wy.us
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From: "Sarah Prielipp" <seprielipp@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Teen Program Survey - Thank you
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:40:30 CST
Thank you to all who responded to my brief survey. The results suggest
that
most programs are for teens age 12 to 18, with mostly the 12 to 15 or 16
crowd participating in the programs. The number of programs per month
varies greatly, with some libraries doing one or two programs per week and
others doing one or two programs per month! I appreciate the input.
:-),
Sarah
P.S. If you would like the "complete" results (cut-and-pasted
emails!),
please email me at seprielipp@hotmail.com
and I will send it to you as an
attachment.
*********************************************************************
Sarah Prielipp
Youth Services Associate
Veterans Memorial Library
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
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"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it is
hard
to read." -- Groucho Marx
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From: Beverly Bixler <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>,
Youthnet
Subject: RE: Page Staff
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:40:56 CST
In our branch library, we have one of those little silver service bells, the
ones where you hit the button on top and it makes a short ringing noise.
When a library aide (or page) hears that ring, they know they are to report
to the front desk.
Beverly Bixler
San Antonio Public Library, TX
-----Original Message-----
From: Michelle Lopez [mailto:mlopez@suffolk.lib.ny.us]
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 10:10 AM
To: Pubyac; Youthnet
Subject: Re: Page Staff
Hello All,
Please excuse the cross posting...
I need your collective mind to assist me with this slight dilemma.
How do you call your page staff when you need them at the reference /
circulation desk. In the past we have just intercommed them using our phone.
Recently we went to a beeper system. Unfortunately, the beepers keep
breaking and they are expensive to replace. Using the intercom is effective
but noisy. I would like to know how other libraries handle this issue.
Michelle Lopez
Youth Services Librarian
Commack Public Library
mlopez@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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From: "Roxy Ekstrom" <rekstrom@stdl.org>
To: "Pubyac (E-mail 2)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: $1000 Baker & Taylor Grant to ALA Annual Conference
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:41:23 CST
Win $1,000 to attend the Annual ALA Conference in Atlanta, Georgia!
Two grants of $1,000 each will be awarded to librarians who work
directly
with young adults in either a public or school library to enable them to
attend the conference for the first time.
=20
Former Baker & Taylor Grant recipient Amber Tongate had this to say
about her good fortune: "Winning the Baker & Taylor Conference
Grant,
enabled me to attend the 2000 ALA
Conference in Chicago. It was truly an opportunity of a lifetime!! It
was overwhelming to walk in the exhibit hall with over 1,400 exhibitors.
The
freebies were fabulous! I attended wonderful sessions and learned
exciting
new ideas and strategies to help both students and teachers in reading
for
grades 6-12."=20
This grant is funded by the Baker & Taylor Company. Applications and
more information are available at:
www.ala.org/yalsa/awards/bakertaylor.html
and must be received in the
YALSA office by December 1, 2001.
Roxy Ekstrom
Youth Services Reference Librarian
Schaumburg Township District Library
Schaumburg, IL=20
rekstrom@stdl.org
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From: conmail13@mln.lib.ma.us
To: PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.ORG
Subject: Request For Library Cards
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:42:00 CST
We are decorarating a tree for the Concord Museum's annual Family Trees
Exhibit. the holiday exhibit features over 40 trees decorated to represent
classic and contemporary children's books. This year's exhibit will feature
many popular titles including: the Cat in the Hat, The Borrowers, Mr.
willowby's Christmas Tree, The Bad Beginning-Lemonny Snicket, Squarehead,
Officer Buckle and Gloria, and many more titles. An author book signing
day will be held on Sunday, Dec. 2nd. Scheduled to attend are: Nancy
Poydar (Mailbox Magic) Rose Lewis and Jane Dyer (I Love You LIke Crazy
Cakes)
Robert Barry (Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree), Ann Turner and Sally Mavor (In
the Heart), Deborah Bruss (Book! Book! Book!), Harriet Zieffert
(Squarehead), and
Leslie EVans (Summer: An Acrostic Poem).
The Concord Museum is located in Concord, Massachusetts. 200 Lexington
Road. For further information call (978) 369-9763. or visit their
site at concordmuseum.org.
Finally, we are decorating a tree for the picture book- Book! Book! Book!
by Deborah Bruss. this funny tale features animals visiting the library.
the children are making origami books for decorations. We'd also like
to hang library cards on the tree. If you'd like to help us out-
please mail a library card to : Children's Room
Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street Concord, MA 01742
thank you, Fayth Chamberland Concord Library
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From: linette@missoula.lib.mt.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper--mystery w/basenjis
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Hello, all. I have a stumper that is driving me to distraction.
I can
ALMOST remember the title. Please HELP me before I pull out all
of my hair.
Here is what my patron and I remember:
--Written in the 60's or 70's for YA or older elementary audience.
Patron read this book in the late 70's or early 80's.
--Protagonist is named Gail (or Gayle?), a young teen.
--Gail is going to go live with her uncle, whom she fears and/or
distrusts. Her mother either died or is otherwise unable to care for
her.
--There is some sort of car accident due to bad weather, perhaps.
Gail's uncle is unconscious and Gail decided to flee.
--Gail ends up at a house hidden away, with an older couple,
brother and sister maybe?
--The couple has a pair of basenji dogs named Isis and Osiris.
--The house has a fabulous garden with a fountain--maybe hidden
away in its center, perhaps overgrown?
--There is some sort of mystery about the couple/garden/fountain.
--One version of the paperback cover is dark greenish and black
--Patron seems to recall reading many other books by the same
(female?) author, mainly mystery and suspense. Seems like there
was another title (with a hot pink cover, I'm told) about twins with
some sort of psychic connection.
Like I said, this one is driving me crazy because I KNOW I read it,
too and I just can't quite remember the title.
Thanks in advance!
Linette Ivanovitch
YA Librarian
Missoula Public Library
Missoula, MT
linette@missoula.lib.mt.us
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From: Robin Shtulman <shtulman@erving.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: African American history...for preschoolers
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:43:01 CST
on 10/3/01 5:54 PM, Lynne Miller at LMILLER@cml.lib.oh.us
wrote:
> I am gathering ideas for programming during African American/Black
History
> Month. I have plenty of information on programming for school age
children
> and young adults but I'm in need of programs/storytimes for preschool
children
> that have to do with African American history. Each February, I
get a
request
> to offer something especially for preschoolers.
>
> If you have great ideas about how to celebrate the month with young
children,
> please send them to me at: lmiller@cml.lib.oh.us.
>
> Many thanks!
> Lynne Miller
> Columbus (OH) Metropolitan Library
>
What about reading books about peace or about kids around the world?
Adler has a very young bio of MLK
Ringgold has a very short Rosa Parks book
I'm blanking on titles, but the idea would be to talk about people ho
envision a better world in which everyone has what they need. Even
preschoolers can brainstorm about what is necessary for a comfortable life.
Then they could draw, paint, or make collages of what they envision as a
better world.
or
Do something which focuses on music. Many instruments originated in
Africa.
Many musicians who changed the face of music were African American.
You
could read aloud _Charlie Parker Played Be-Bop_ or some other very rhythmic
picture book and have kids play instruments.
Hope that helps.
--
Robin Shtulman
Librarian
Erving Elementary School, Erving MA
shtulman@erving.com
http://www.erving.com/library/erving_library.htm
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From: Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Bring Frankenstein to your library!
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:43:33 CST
Bring Frankenstein to your library!
The ALA Public Programs Office is now accepting applications for
"Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature", a new traveling
exhibition. The "Frankenstein" exhibit examines the intent
of Mary
Shelley's novel, "Frankenstein", and encourages audiences to
discuss
Shelley's and their own views about personal and societal responsibility as
it relates to science and other areas of life.
If your library is interested in hosting the "Frankenstein"
exhibition
between October 2002 and December 2005, please visit
http://www.ala.org/publicprograms/frankenstein/
for more information and to
download a grant application and guidelines. Applications must be
postmarked by December 14, 2001.
In addition to the exhibition, participating libraries will receive
interpretive and educational materials that help audiences examine Mary
Shelley's novel and how it uses scientific experimentation as a metaphor to
comment on cultural values, especially the importance of exercising
responsibility toward individuals and the community in all areas of human
activity, including science.
The exhibition and related materials were developed by the National Library
of Medicine (NLM) of the U.S.
National Institutes of Health and the ALA and funded by a major grant from
the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
If you have any additional questions, please contact Susan Brandehoff at
sbrandeh@ala.org.
Posted By
Stephanie Stokes
"Library Media & PR Online"
http://www.ssdesign.com/librarypr/
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From: "Lewenstein, Esther" <E.Lewenstein@BrooklynPublicLibrary.org>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Fundraising and Crafts Fair
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I need to pick some brains from the collective wisdom. Due to the WTC
disaster our budget is being cut. This will definitely have a big
impact on
our materials budget. Therefore, I'm looking for other ways to raise
money
for our branch. We have never had a friends group at this branch.
My
supervisor - who's been here for over 10 years - told me that there has been
no interest from the public. I was thinking of starting a Teen's Friends
Group. Has anyone done this before?
What are some of the positives and negatives?
How did you recruit teens?
Who handles the money, since teens usually cannot open up a bank account?
What are some of the fundraising activities that you did?
I was thinking of a read-a-thon, where kids and teens would get others to
pledge money for every page, or number of minutes they read? Anyone do
this? Any information on how it worked would be helpful. I was
also
considering a bake sale. Any other ideas? Any tips you can offer
on what
I've suggested?
On another topic: Has anyone done a craft fair, where Teens had the
opportunity to show his or her work? If so, how did it work? We
have a
medium sized meeting room that we could use. But any information would
be a
real plus.
Thanks in advance. Please reply to me off list at
e.lewenstein@brooklynpubliclibrary.org.
I will compile the answers if
people are interested.
Thanks again.
Esther
Esther Lewenstein
Young Adult Librarian
Brooklyn Public Library
Kings Highway Branch
2115 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11229
Phone. 718.375.3037
Fax. 718.376.3111
e.lewenstein@brooklynpubliclibrary.org
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From: "Brendle Wells" <bwells@mail.sacramento.lib.ca.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: "book buddies"
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:44:32 CST
I wanted to thank those who replied to my query
about "book buddy"
programs. I got a few good ideas for how to improve my program come
November. I am posting them to the list here in case anyone else is
interested in doing this type of program.
Thanks again!
>From Clare in Carol Stream, IL
We've done book buddies for several years as part
of the summer and
winter reading programs. We have both the "big buddies" and
"little
buddies" sign up. Little buddies can be in kindergarten up to
fifth grade;
big buddies in 6th and up. The person in charge pairs them to insure
that
everyone has at least one buddy and that the age difference is reasonable.
Our program runs once per week for four or five weeks.
>From Lisa in Rome, NY
Here in Rome we had the same problem.
Teens were crazy for the idea,
but the kids just weren't. After making changes to the program for a
couple
of years, I decided something drastic had to be done. There was so
much
offered at the library that kids just weren't coming in for the program.
So
I decided to take the program to the kids. We now run the program over
the
summer only in conjunction with the summer program run with parks and
recreation. We chose two parks to start with. We also sent
delegations to
the YMCA summer kids and the Boys and Girls Club. This summer we hope
to
add a housing project that has its own summer youth program...
>From Julie in Chester County
...Instead of teens doing the reading we had them
doing the
listening...We would admit only beginning readers to the program to read
with teens. We held registration and admitted kids in grades k,1,or 2
who
had some reading on their own experience and who needed more practice.
We
have to be very strong about not letting little ones in with no experience,
no matter how hard it is. It just brings down what we're trying to do.
I
sign up teens first if possible, then the same number of kids or slightly
more, to ensure a match. Kids break off in pairs and teens listen and
guide
while the little ones read to them.
>From Danielle at Patchogue-Medford Library
I think the best way to get the
younger children as listeners is to
preregister them. We advertise the program in advance through flyers
in our
library and our newsletter, then ask the parents to sign up their children
starting on a particular date. It doesn't always work out perfectly, but
when it DOES work, it is very rewarding to all involved. The listeners
know
what to expect, and look forward to their sessions with the teens.
My thanks also to the person who suggested the give-aways. I lost the
printout so I can't thank you by name!
Brendle Wells
Youth Services Librarian
Carmichael Regional Library
Sacramento Public Library
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From: Jill Patterson <jillpatterson@yahoo.com>
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Here is the middle section:
FROM: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
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 incorporate 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
Donna Slaton, Children's Programmer II <misspockets3@yahoo.com>
Muhlenberg Co. Public Libraries, Central City Public Library
Central City, KY 42330
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
program 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.
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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: Jill Patterson <jillpatterson@yahoo.com>
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And, finally, the last part with the title list at the end!
FROM: Connie Ward <mariewardd@yahoo.com>
Syracuse Public Library
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!
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?
Connie's non-fiction suggestions :
Capstone's Pebble Books has a *lot* of short nonfiction books. Some
have only 1 word on a page with a photo facing it. Some have a
sentence. Some have 2 or 3 sentences. I buy just about
everything
they sell.
The little kids really like them. They are about 5x5in. only. So
easy
for the little ones to handle. Homeschool moms like them because we
used to have nonfiction mostly for 3-8th grade, but now we have stuff
for all their children.
Children's Press has a bunch of series called Rookie Readers. More
detail than Pebble Books but still short. Closer to 3rd grade.
For older kids, just get a large [not thick] book with lots of cool
pictures. Especially lions eating antelope or disgusting bedbugs under
a microscope. Don't forget how-to-draw books and books on dogs or
horses. Disaster books are good. Kids here are always asking for
stuff about the Titanic. Girls think it is romantic, boys like the
destruction. Think of what kids ask for in your library that is not
school related.
Don't read the book as if it was fiction. Just read the captions as
you turn the pages. Show the kids that nonfiction books don't have to
be read from front to back.
FROM: Ann-Marie Biden, <ambiden@ci.upland.ca.us>,
Children's Librarian
Upland Public Library, Upland, California
I have a few suggestions for the list: Although Mailing May is a
fictionalized account, the kids are always amazed that this little girl
actually got "mailed" by the Postal Service way back when. I
love
reading that one aloud. Folk tales are obvious choices and some of my
favorites which the kids love are the Anansi stories retold by Kimmel.
Very funny! I recently did a fire safety preschool storytime for Fire
Safety Week. Our firefighters were generous enough to come and read the
stories--they were wonderful and had a great time! One of them was The
Bravest Cat by Driscoll. It's the story of Scarlet who braved a fire
in New York to rescue her kittens. It is true and the story ends with
a photo of the real Scarlet and her owner. Even though they were only
3-5 year-olds, they were fascinated by Scarlet's story! I try to
incorporate non-fic. titles whenever possible and always include them
in the book display we put out for the storytime of the day. I look
forward to the compiled list!
Specific Titles:
Older Kids
Bodies in the Bog (James M. Deem)
The Tarantula in My Purse and 172 other wild pets (Jean C. George)
Into Thin Air (Krakauer)
Maiden Voyage (Tania Aebi)
The Big Storm (Hiscock)
Volcano (Patricia Lauber, and other books by her)
Younger Kids
Hungry, Hungry Sharks (Cole)
Spooky Magic (Kettelkamp)
Nest Full of Eggs (Jenkins)
Look Who's Hatching! (World Wildlife Fund)
Chickens Aren't the Only Ones (Heller)
The Bravest Cat (Driscoll)
What's Faster than a Speeding Cheetah? (Wells)
Hold the Anchovies (Rotner)
Sharks, Sharks, Sharks (Anton)
The Emperor's Egg (Jenkins)
Booby Hatch (Lewin)
Mouse Views (McMillan)
Many others from the Let's Read and Find Out series and by these same
authors
non-fiction bat books paired with Stellaluna
Capstone's non-fiction Pebble Books (pre-k - 2nd grade)
Children's
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Jill Patterson, Manager
La Habra Branch Library, OCPL
221 E. La Habra Blvd. California
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From: Andrea Johnson <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
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Hi all,
A couple of weeks ago, I asked if anyone had a training manual to share.
I
promised to share responses with the list, so here's what I got (listed at
the end of the message). I'll also tell you about a couple of
wonderful
publications I've been using. They are:
Fellows, Mary J., ed. "Smart Training, Smart Librarians:
Competency-Based
Training for Youth Services." Chicago, Ill. : Association for Library
Service to Children, 1998.
McDaniel, Julie Ann. "Training Paraprofessionals for Reference
Service: a
How-To-Do-It Manual For Librarians." New York : Neal-Schuman
Publishers,
c1993.
Thanks for all your input!
Andrea Johnson
Cook Memorial Public Library
ajohnson@cooklib.org
And here are your comments:
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The Ohio Library Council has a Youth Services Handbook put together by the
Children's Services Division. It has general information needed by
most
Youth Services librarians. It comes as a loose leaf format, so you can
add
material specific to your library. The ordering information can be
found on
http://www.olc.org under publications.
Deborah L. Dubois
Children's Outreach Librarian
Mansfield/Richland County Public Library
Dear Andrea,
We're getting ready to revamp our own training in this area, we are planning
to start with the ALA Publication: Bare Bones Children's Services wich does
an excellent job of giving an overview of library work with children.
We
plan to develop a supplemental notebook of articles related to the sections
of the book, and information on our systems internal procedures. Good
luck
with your own process.
Leslie Massey
Clermont County Public Library
Batavia OH
Dear Andrea,
I have been Youth Services Coordinator for Lake County
Library System in
central Florida since mid-February. This is a brand new position and
need I
tell you there is no training manual here? BUT...I think writing
one is a
great idea. May I offer some suggestions along the way? May I
also have a
copy of the ideas people send you? In our 9 children's departments,
only
one other children's librarian and myself have MLS degrees. Most of
the
others have never worked in a library before and need the most basic of
library information. Have you thought about creating a manual to look
like
a big FAQ file? It could have an index to help you locate the page
your
question is answered on.
Examples of frequently asked questions:
How do I choose what books to
order? How do I plan a half hour preschool storytime? How
do I help
someone find an accelerated reader book?
Good luck with your project and I hope to hear from
you.
Linda
Andrea,
One of the many things on my To Do List (for the last few years
actually)
but one part of it that we do have in place is a check list of computer
functions. This lets someone who has gone through training run through a
series of exercises to see if they remember how do do all of the different
things, i.e. registration for both child and adult, renewals, bills, holds,
etc. Since I have just spent the morning with a new employee I have a few
ideas about what should be on your list.
1. Have a fill in the blanks sheet for any security codes. Our exterior
doors have one code and the interior doors to keep patrons out of places
like Tech Services have another. Use a fill in the blanks form so when they
change you just fill it in for the new person.
2. . Sample copies of how to fill out a time card, if you use them,
including how to deal with nights and weekends if they are considered
overtime or involve a differential.
3. Be sure you know what paper work a new employee needs to fill out to
get on the payroll so that you can be sure that it has all been completed.
4. A copy of the contract if you are unionized, this may be given to
new employees by the union steward.
5. Information on procedures for such things as requesting time off.
6. Dress code if you have one.
7. A cheatsheet of all the computer log on and off codes.
8. Directions on how to answer the telephone, i.e Children's
Department, Youth Services or library name.
9. Make sure they know the most inmportant people by name, sight,
telephone number and where to find them. This should always include the
director, assistant director, direct supervisor, and a custodian for
emergencies.
10. Introduce them to security if you have it as well as passing on
information on thier car if security tags in your lot.
Julie Rines
jrines@ocln.org
P.S. After writing this novel I just remembered I think there is one of
those Neal Schuman How to DO it Manuals on the topic.
ALSC has Competencies for Youth Librarians on the webpage. ALSC is the
Association for Library Service to Children. The competencies show
what
librarians who work with children should know to be able to provide good
service to children. This may apply more to the professional staff
than to
library assistants or clerical staff.
http://www.ala.org/alsc/competencies.html
Stacey Irish
Youth Services Librarian
Denton Public Library
Denton, TX 76201
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