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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and
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To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
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Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2001 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 606
PUBYAC Digest 606
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) craft ideas for things I found in a storage cabinet
by Mildred Bernstein <tomildred@yahoo.com>
2) Re: Favorite Preschool Storytime Craft -and/or book
by "Carol Tassielli" <ctassielli@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
3) ramadan storytime
by "Kristin Hawksworth" <khawksworth@roselle.lib.il.us>
4) Accelerated Reader
by Brooke Compton <creekslip@yahoo.com>
5) Re: touch a truck
by "Amy Shelley" <AShelley@larm.lib.wy.us>
6) RE: similies and metaphores
by "Davis, Ann" <ADAVIS2@co.napa.ca.us>
7) Job Opportunity, Bartlesville Public Library
by Beth DeGeer <bdeg@bartlesville.lib.ok.us>
8) Re: ramadan storytime
by "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
9) books on respect
by "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
10) Kids Vote!
by "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
11) Stumper solved
by "Ramarie Beaver" <ramarieb@plano.gov>
12) re: summer reading themes
by "ali jenkins" <ajenkins@mad.lib.ms.us>
13) harry potter
by diane maroon <starlibrarian_2000@yahoo.com>
14) Re: Guitar chords needed
by HFL_LISA@stls.org
15) Stumper answer: Gregory who hollers
by Mary Kuehner <mkuehner@jefferson.lib.co.us>
16) Stumper
by heather mcneil <heatherm@dpls.lib.or.us>
17) Re: American Girl website list
by HFL_LISA@stls.org
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From: Mildred Bernstein <tomildred@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: craft ideas for things I found in a storage cabinet
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Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 12:31:44 CST
While cleaning out storage cabinets, I found some
items that I don't know what to do with. Does anyone
have a craft for the metal tops to frozen juice
containers, laundry soap scoops and glue stick covers?
Any age would be acceptable.
Thank you in advance.
Mildred Bernstein
Children's Librarian
Smithtown Library - Commack Branch
Commack, NY
tomildred@yahoo.com
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From: "Carol Tassielli" <ctassielli@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Favorite Preschool Storytime Craft -and/or book
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 12:31:48 CST
Leigh:
One of the easiest, least messy & fun crafts I've done with
3 & 4 yr =
olds is stringing fruitloops for bracelets and necklaces. It provides
a =
challenge for little fingers but they generally succeed with little =
assistance and are quite proud of their creations. You can tie it in
with =
Valentine's Day, Friendship, Colours, or Food themes.
Carol
Maryvale Library
Toronto, Ont=20
Canada
>>> missleighlambert@yahoo.com
11/11/01 01:13PM >>>
Hi Everyone,=20
I am hoping that many of you would share your absolute
favorite Preschool Storytime Craft with me
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From: "Kristin Hawksworth" <khawksworth@roselle.lib.il.us>
To: <murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>,
Subject: ramadan storytime
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I completely understand that idea that "not every holiday translates
into a
preschool storytime," but for so many years we have avoided
christmas/hannukah storytimes in order to be PC, while there are so many
wonderful picture books on these topics that we are dying to share.
And why
not expose kids to all the winter holidays to be fair to all traditions?
I
feel that it is always a good time to expose kids to diversity and cultivate
an understanding of other cultures. I have found some great books
about
Ramadan and arabic tradition for kids, and in the process have decided to
add the festival of Diwali (India) to the mix. Whats wrong with trying
to
use storytime to share these topics?
Kristin Hawksworth
Roselle Public Library
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From: Brooke Compton <creekslip@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Accelerated Reader
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Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 12:31:58 CST
Hello everyone,
I am a library school student taking my first class
this semester. I have been given an assignment which
asks us to discuss a dilemma facing libraries(public
or school). I realize that Internet filtering and
copyright issues are really creating a stir, but so
many others in my class are choosing those topics. I
want to discuss AR because I work in the children's
area of a public library and I deal with AR every day.
Because the assignment asks for a dilemma, I need to
have TWO sides to this issue and also suggest a
solution. Does anyone have any information/opinions
they would like to share with me? I've answered some
stumpers and earned my keep!?!!? Thanks
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Brooke Compton
Children's Services
Richland County Public Library
Columbia, S.C.
www.creekslip@yahoo.com
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From: "Amy Shelley" <AShelley@larm.lib.wy.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: touch a truck
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Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 12:32:04 CST
Actually, we held it off site at the community college. We usually do =
several "On the Road" programs during the summer and this one
really fit =
the theme. They actually closed a lot for us so we could control traffic. =
We set aside part of the lot for parking and then the rest for trucks. We =
had about 8 trucks in all.
>>> elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca
11/10/01 09:06AM >>>
You must have a very large staff parking lot?
>>> AShelley@larm.lib.wy.us
11/08/01 10:23pm >>>
We hosted a big rig rodeo. Invited big trucks from the public utilities, =
=3D
street sweepers, garbage trucks, etc and the kids had a blast. Of course, =
=3D
our bookmobile was there, too.
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=20
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From: "Davis, Ann" <ADAVIS2@co.napa.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: similies and metaphores
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FYI,
Oryx Press is now part of Greenwood Publishing Group at www.greenwood.com.
A
new edition of Using Picture Storybooks to Teach Literary Devices in
scheduled for December 30, 2001 (I've been waiting hoping that it covers
newer titles.) It is by Susan Hall and covers not only similie and
metaphore, but irony and alliteration and more. ISBN is 1-57356-350-1 and
their web page shows it at $32.50.
Ann L. Davis
Children's Services Librarian
Napa City-County Library
580 Coombs St.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-4070
adavis2@co.napa.ca.us
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From: girardk@SLS.LIB.IL.US
[mailto:girardk@SLS.LIB.IL.US]
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2001 8:18 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: similies and metaphores
We've got a book in our Parent/Teacher collection titled Using Picture
Storybooks to Teach Literary Devices: recommended books for children and
young
adults (Oryx Press, 1990, 1994). I checked for books that had
both similie
and metaphore listed in their descriptions, and here are a few titles:
Hide and Seek Fog - Alvin Tresselt
White Snow Bright Snow - Alvin Tresselt
Up North at the Cabin - Marsha Wilson Chall
Over Back - Beverly Major
Through the Mickle Woods - Valiska Gregory
Little Island - Golden MacDonald
High in the Mountains - Ruth Yaffe Radin
Hope this helps!
Kelly Girard
Asst. Head / Children's Dept.
Woodridge Public Library
3 Plaza Dr. / Woodridge, IL / 60517
(630) 964-7899
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From: Beth DeGeer <bdeg@bartlesville.lib.ok.us>
To: "Pubyac@Prairienet.
Org" <pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Job Opportunity, Bartlesville Public Library
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 12:32:15 CST
YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN
Bartlesville Public Library, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma is in need of a
creative, inspired Youth Services Librarian. This position primarily
serves
children and teens aged 0 to 18, parents and caregivers. Duties
include
collection development, programming, reader's advisory, reference, outreach,
and supervising and mentoring part-time staff.
Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited college or
university in Library Science; and one to two years of progressively
responsible related experience, or any combination of education, training
and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
to perform essential functions of the job. Must be able to obtain
public
library certification (administration track) through the Oklahoma Department
of Libraries.
Salary range $25,459--$35,796. This is an entry-level position.
Bartlesville, Oklahoma is a "small city" in the northeast corner
of the
state. Population is about 35,000 people. Bartlesville has a
small-town,
family-oriented atmosphere, with big-city cultural opportunities.
Housing
and energy costs are low and the area enjoys a mild climate and beautiful
seasons.
The Bartlesville Public Library is one of the most progressive libraries in
Oklahoma. A healthy budget, an active Friends group and Library Trust
monies ensure the path to continued excellence. Come join our fun,
creative
team.
The City of Bartlesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are
interested in applying for this position, please send resume & cover
letter
to:
Beth DeGeer, Assistant Director
Bartlesville Public Library
600 S. Johnstone
Bartlesville, OK 74003
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Beth DeGeer
Assistant Director/PC Administrator
Bartlesville Public Library, Bartlesville OK
bdeg@bartlesville.lib.ok.us
http://www.bartlesville.lib.ok.us
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From: "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: khawksworth@roselle.lib.il.us
Subject: Re: ramadan storytime
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Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 12:32:19 CST
Hi Kristen,
I meant no criticism whatsoever of your efforts! In fact, if you do
find
some
good stories to use, let us all know. Perhaps TELLING stories rather
than
reading them would make them "work" with preschoolers?
--Jendy
Kristin Hawksworth wrote:
> I completely understand that idea that "not every holiday
translates into
a
> preschool storytime," but for so many years we have avoided
> christmas/hannukah storytimes in order to be PC, while there are so
many
> wonderful picture books on these topics that we are dying to share.
And
why
> not expose kids to all the winter holidays to be fair to all
traditions?
I
> feel that it is always a good time to expose kids to diversity and
cultivate
> an understanding of other cultures. I have found some great books
about
> Ramadan and arabic tradition for kids, and in the process have decided
to
> add the festival of Diwali (India) to the mix. Whats wrong with
trying to
> use storytime to share these topics?
>
> Kristin Hawksworth
> Roselle Public Library
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From: "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: books on respect
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Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 12:32:23 CST
Hello, again! A woman was in last week looking for books that her 4th
grade
daughter could read. She's going through a period of being very
disrespectful to her parents & other adults. The mom was looking
for books
that showed characters respecting each other or ones that dealt with respect
being an admirable thing. We looked at the Children's Book of Virtues,
and
she took it, but is looking for more substantial stuff. Any ideas?
You can respond to me directly & I'll post any answers I get. TIA.
Have a
great week.
Richard :)
Richard Bryce
Senior Children's Librarian
West Milford Township Library
973-728-2823
bryce@palsplus.org
"To want in one's head to do a thing, for it's own sake; to enjoy doing
it;
to concentrate all of one's energies upon it- - that is not only the surest
guarantee of it's success. It is also being true to oneself."
(Amelia Earhart, in Sky Pioneer)
"So many things have made living and learning easier. But the
real things
haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the
most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures and to be cheerful
and have courage when things go wrong"- Laura Ingalls Wilder
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From: "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Kids Vote!
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Hello, all! Happy Children's Book Week. We just had the kids
vote
(10/29-11/9) for their favorite books & authors. We told them that
the
favorite book did not have to be by their favorite author. I explained
that
A Christmas Carol is my favorite book, but Beverly Cleary is my favorite
author. :O) 88 kids took us up on it & these were the
results. I thought
you'd be interested:
1- JK Rowling was voted the favorite author for 9-12 year olds
2- Marc Brown was the favorite author for 5-8s
1- R.L. Stine was the 2nd favorite author for 9-12s
2- Dr. Seuss was the 2nd favorite author for the 5-8 year olds
1- EB White was voted the 3rd favortie author for 9-12 year olds
2- Else Minarik was voted the 3rd favorite author for 5-8s
1- Harry Potter won the vote for favorite books for 9-12 year olds
2- Clifford was the big winner as the favorite book for 5-8 year olds
1- Charlotte's Web took 2nd for favorite book for 9-12 year olds
2- Mary Kate & Ashley won 2nd place for favorite book for 5-8 year olds
We made a display of the winners books with ribbons on them. We'll
also
have a certificate printed up for each of the first place winners & will
be
mailing them out to the appropriate authors. On Saturday there will be
a
program for the kids with readings from these authors/books.
Have a great week! Let me know if you have any questions about the
above.
Take care,
Richard :O)
Richard Bryce
Senior Children's Librarian
West Milford Township Library
973-728-2823
bryce@palsplus.org
"To want in one's head to do a thing, for it's own sake; to enjoy doing
it;
to concentrate all of one's energies upon it- - that is not only the surest
guarantee of it's success. It is also being true to oneself."
(Amelia Earhart, in Sky Pioneer)
"So many things have made living and learning easier. But the
real things
haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the
most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures and to be cheerful
and have courage when things go wrong"- Laura Ingalls Wilder
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From: "Ramarie Beaver" <ramarieb@plano.gov>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper solved
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Thanks for the replies to my stumper about a character named Camilla
Cream. She is a character in the book A Bad Case of Stripes by David
Shannon.
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Ramarie Beaver
Public Services Librarian--Children's=20
C.A. Parr Library
6200 Windhaven Pkwy.
Plano, TX 75093
972.964.4300
www.planolibrary.org
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From: "ali jenkins" <ajenkins@mad.lib.ms.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: re: summer reading themes
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 12:32:35 CST
I know central mississippi is having "Reading is a Picnic."I'm
excited =
about the "bugs, ants and other picnic programs will be doing. Feel
free =
to forward ideas if you have any to me. Thanks.
Ali J.
Children's Librarian
ajenkins@mad.lib.ms.us
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From: diane maroon <starlibrarian_2000@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: harry potter
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Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 12:32:39 CST
Thank you to the lovely ladies who sent me the
harry potter information.
Happy Thanksgiving to all
diane maroon
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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Guitar chords needed
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 12:32:43 CST
The music to Over the River? Every child and possibly adult in this
country
could hum it for you...we have 3-4 books alone that contain the music to
this and it is easily available at any music store and probably on line.
SOmetimes it seems as if we turn to the list serv for the easiest answers
when a few minutes will find it for us.
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From: Mary Kuehner <mkuehner@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Stumper answer: Gregory who hollers
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Thanks to Marie, Donna, Connie and Patricia who all thought that the book
about Gregory who hollers a lot on his Grandmother's farm was Gregory, the
Noisiest and Strongest Boy in Granger's Grove by Robert Bright. I have
spoken with the patron and she thinks its the right one!
Thanks again!
Mary
Mary Kuehner
Children's Reference Librarian
Lakewood Library
Jefferson County Public Library
mkuehner@jefferson.lib.co.us
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From: heather mcneil <heatherm@dpls.lib.or.us>
To: "PUBYAC (E-mail)" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper
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I have a patron who is trying to teach symmetry to 3rd grade students.
She
is looking for picture books that clearly illustrate that concept. Any
recommendations of titles?
Heather McNeil
Youth Services Manager
Deschutes Public Libraries
601 N. W. Wall St.
Bend, OR 97701
541-617-7099
heatherm@dpls.lib.or.us
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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: American Girl website list
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 12:32:56 CST
Perhaps the next time someone hears a rumor like this they could check
it out BEFORE posting it on the Web. Then we are not part of damaging
a company/publication by spreading this type of this. It is not a big
leap for someone to mention it to a patron and then the publisher has
a large PR problem on their hands. Meanwhile dozens of librarians
across the country have heard it from this list serv, many will not
check it themselves and we are part of the problem. Lin is the first
person in all this discussion to point out that the website is not
THERE! But hey, now we all know about puppy love!
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