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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, November 14, 2001 9:16 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 607
PUBYAC Digest 607
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Job opening in Littleton, CO
by "Phyllis Larison" <bemislib@earthlink.net>
2) Little Rabbit Foo Foo
by "Wanda Jones" <wjones98@hotmail.com>
3) RE: Touch a Truck
by "Adriane Juarez" <ajuarez@mail.slcpl.lib.ut.us>
4) Sno-Isle Regional Library Job Postings for the Week of November
13,
by Valerie Worrell <VWorrell@sno-isle.org>
5) RE: Favorite Preschool Storytime Craft -and/or book
by Jeanne O'Grady <OGRADYJ@santacruzpl.org>
6) Position Posting: Teen Team Leader
by "Rene Magary" <RMagary@wcpl.lib.oh.us>
7) Youth Services Manager, Eugene, OR
by MEUCHEL Aimee D <Aimee.D.Meuchel@ci.eugene.or.us>
8) runaway cherry story
by Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
9) Stumper
by Tracie Partridge <traciep@wichita.lib.ks.us>
10) thanks for answers
by "Henegar, Sharon" <SLHenegar@ocpl.org>
11) Stumper: Locations of Authors
by Carrie Silberman <csilberman@nysoclib.org>
12) stumper - angel
by "Robin Benoit" <rbenoit@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
13) Crafts for "Found Things"
by "Cathy Norman" <csn71650@hotmail.com>
14) Stumper Answer yawning boy
by Nancy Schleh <nschleh@yahoo.com>
15) RE: books for kids afraid to fly
by Theyer Hillary <HTheyer@TORRNET.COM>
16) two children's book weeks?
by "Christine L. Tyner" <tynercl@yahoo.com>
17) RE: stumper--Native American folktale
by "Ruhama J. Kordatzky" <rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us>
18) American Girls Website...
by "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
19) Muggles for Harry Potter Becomes kidSPEAK! Join Today!
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
20) Teen novels
by Gaewynne Hood <gaewynneh@ashburtondc.govt.nz>
21) stumper solved - angel
by "Robin Benoit" <rbenoit@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
22) theatre book help!
by Andrea Terry <cavgrads97@yahoo.com>
23) Seek reflections re: books
by Rileyfruean@cs.com
24) Summer reading clubs -- books vs. time?
by Sue Ridnour <SRidnour@flower-mound.com>
25) fire safety week (month?)
by "ldhodges" <ldhodges@cox-internet.com>
26) Re: Favorite Preschool Storytime Craft -and/or book
by Susan Fisher <sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org>
27) USBBY at NCTE
by "November, Sharyn" <SNOVEMBER@penguinputnam.com>
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From: "Phyllis Larison" <bemislib@earthlink.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job opening in Littleton, CO
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 14:51:41 CST
The Bemis Public Library, in beautiful Littleton, Colorado, has a
position open for a Children's Supervisor. If you are interested,
please see the following job announcement:
http://www.littletongov.org/jobs/jobtitles/libyouthsup_113001.htm
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From: "Wanda Jones" <wjones98@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Little Rabbit Foo Foo
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Greetings Collective Brain,
Does anyone have a dramatic for little Rabbit Foo Foo? I love and have the
song, a book with illustrations to small for story-time, I have a rabbit
puppet but few ideas ( if I use the rabbit puppet, should I buy a fairy
godmother puppet?). Help please? Flannel Board?
_________________________________________________________________
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From: "Adriane Juarez" <ajuarez@mail.slcpl.lib.ut.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Touch a Truck
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 14:52:20 CST
All the postings about Touch A Truck have been a lot of fun. What young=
child can resist all that cool machinery? In the Salt Lake City
Public=
Library system, in preparation for the opening of a new central
library in=
2003, we've done something similar. It's a great way to promote a new=
building and let the kids feel like they're a part of the project. To
each=
of our locations (there are 6 in all), we sent out construction
machinery,=
generally they just parked in our lots. Then kids each received their
own=
little hard hat, got cool hammer and saw bookmarks, and listened to=
construction stories read by a real-life construction worker! The
best=
part - climbing up onto those cool trucks!
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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 November 13,
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 14:52:37 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/employment>
or contact our Job
line at (360) 651-7040.
____________________________________________________________________________
_____
Join the Sno-Isle Regional Library System as a Public Services Assistant I
at the Granite Falls Library (15 hrs/week) in Washington State. Job #01100
Closes 11/30/01. For more information and to obtain an application on this
employment opportunity, please visit our website at
www.sno-isle.org/employment>
or contact our Job line at (360) 651-7040.
____________________________________________________________________________
________
Thank you
Valerie Worrell
Sno-Isle Regional Library System
Human Resources Department
360-651-7004
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From: Jeanne O'Grady <OGRADYJ@santacruzpl.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Favorite Preschool Storytime Craft -and/or book
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My most recent favorite was a storytime on food -- there are so many good
titles. The craft was a paper plate that the kids used to make their
best
meal using food pictures cut from magazines, catalogs, and newspaper grocery
ads that they glued to the plate. the key was having lots and lots of
pictures. Everyone had great fun picking out their favorite foods and
gluing and it was really easy for me.
Jeanne Kelly O'Grady
Youth Services Outreach Librarian
Santa Cruz Public Libraries
-----Original Message-----
From: Leigh Lambert [mailto:missleighlambert@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2001 10:13 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Favorite Preschool Storytime Craft -and/or book
Hi Everyone,
I am hoping that many of you would share your absolute
favorite Preschool Storytime Craft with me. Ofcourse,
I'm looking for developmentally appropriate ones, but
welcome all responses--especially if such are
accompanied by any book titles/themes to which you
connect these crafts. Also, I'm interested in finding
out what your favorite preschool storytime book to
share is---does not have to be related to said craft.
Thanks soooooooooooooo much,
Leigh Lambert
Richmond Public Library
East End Branch
Richmond, VA
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From: "Rene Magary" <RMagary@wcpl.lib.oh.us>
To: <Pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Position Posting: Teen Team Leader
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Position Posting: Teen Team Leader
Be a part of the Washington-Centerville Public Library as part of the teen =
team. Make a difference in teen's lives, help them learn and relate,
and =
use your creativity to touch their minds. This position is a full time
=
position, which includes both a teen specialty and some reference =
service.=20
The Library:
=B7 Twice ranked the best library in the nation for its size and rated =
2nd in the nation among all 9000 libraries in the American Public Library =
Rating Index
=B7 A fast-paced, rapidly growing organization where business has =
doubled and staff size has increased by 60% in the past 10 years.
=B7 An organization known for the following:
Outstanding service and high standards of productivity.
Vision-directed, with a focus on strategic planning.=20
Marketing-based, progressive business environment.
Customer and staff-oriented with beautiful facilities.
Warm, altruistic, professional employees with high education levels.=20
Dedicated to offering excellent library services that extend beyond the =
traditional, using new technologies and responsive services.
The Community:
=B7 Outstanding suburban community with nearby urban amenities.
=B7 Excellent schools, parks, medical services and retail establishment=
s.
=B7 Citizens are strong library supporters!
Responsibilities of the Position:
=B7 Specialize in Teen literature: developing, maintaining, and =
promoting the resources
=B7 Design and implement services to meet the educational, recreational=
, cultural and bibliographic needs of teens
=B7 Plan and present Teen programs; meet with and recruit Teen Board
=B7 Give direct reference help to teens, parents, children, teachers =
and special groups: research assistance, in-depth searching, and specialize=
d reader's advisory service
=B7 Actively promote Teen library services, programs, and materials to =
public and staff
=B7 Direct work of Teen Staff: educate and develop skills of staff
The Ideal Candidate:
=B7 Knowledge and experience in collection development for all teen =
media
=B7 Multi-tasking, able to successfully handle a broad range of tasks =
and planning duties
=B7 Relates well to a wide variety of people, both patrons and staff, =
and exhibits successful employee guidance skills
=B7 Administers methods/programs to achieve departmental goals in =
keeping with library mission; shows creativity
=B7 Excellent written and verbal communications skills
=B7 Collaborative, with a win-win disposition and a sense of humor
Qualifications:
=B7 MLS or comparable coursework from an ALA accredited institution
=B7 Strong experience or background working with teens
=B7 Demonstrated knowledge of teen resources and collection development=
=B7 Strong service orientation and interpersonal skills
=B7 Demonstrated knowledge of reference work; Internet and database =
searching experience
=B7 Ability to meet scheduling requirements
=B7 Supervisory experience a plus
Reporting, Pay Range and Benefits:
The position reports to the Library Manager. The pay range for the =
position is $31,429 - $44,512. An excellent benefit package is
provided =
which includes a net pay increase of 8.5% through an employer-paid =
contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System.
To Apply:
Send letter of application, resume & references to:
Personnel-TTL111301PUB,=
Washington-Centerville Public Library, 6060 Far Hills Avenue,
Centerville,=
OH 45459 or email to: personnel@wcpl.lib.oh.oh.
Please include =
TTL111301PUB in the subject line.
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From: MEUCHEL Aimee D <Aimee.D.Meuchel@ci.eugene.or.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Youth Services Manager, Eugene, OR
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 14:53:29 CST
> Eugene Public Library is searching for an outstanding librarian to lead
> its Youth Services Department into a new, 97,000 sq.ft.
state-of-the-art
> downtown library. If you have a vision of library service to
youth and
> the skill and passion to articulate it, we can offer you the
opportunity
> to realize your dreams. The Youth Services Department will expand
to 8.5
> FTE next year and will work in an 11,000 sq.ft. childrens area and an
area
> specifically designed for Young Adults (near the coffee shop) when the
new
> library opens in the winter of 2002/03.
> Eugene, a city of 130,000 residents, is located at the southern tip of
the
> Willamette Valley in western Oregon. It is a multi-faceted
community
> offering urban amenities ( opera, ballet, symphony, and theater )
within a
> beautiful rural context. It is less than two hours to Cascade ski
slopes,
> the Pacific Ocean, and a major west coast city ( Portland ).
Eugene is
> home to the University of Oregon and boasts excellent neighborhoods,
> schools, and recreational opportunities in a temperate, yet seasonal,
> climate. If you are interested in professional excellence and
personal
> fullfillment please read the posting below and let our future be a part
of
> yours.
>
Rob Everett
Public Services Librarian
Eugene Public Library
Eugene, OR
(541) 682-8314
YOUTH SERVICES MANAGER
(Senior Librarian)
Eugene Public Library
Posted: November 5, 2001
Closing Date: November 30, 2001
Salary Range: $42,390-$52,832 annually
Position No.: 1006
FY02084
In addition to the amount listed above, the City pays the entire PERS
retirement contribution (based on salary), including the employer
contribution and the 6% employee portion. This begins after six months of
employment.
General Statement of Duties
Plans, organizes, and supervises the operations in the Youth Services
Section of the Library system.
Examples of Duties Performed--Duties may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Plans and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes
methods for providing service; implements policies and procedures.
Plans, prioritizes, coordinates, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work
of staff.
Schedules and conducts sectional meetings and retreats.
Participates in budget preparation and administration; prepares cost
estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget
items; monitors and controls expenditures.
Serves as materials specialist for youth services, including service to
children and young adults.
Selects books and non-book materials for the children's collections and
oversees collection development for the section.
Responds to patron needs and complaints.
Provides reference and reading advisory service.
Represents the Library at professional and community meetings.
Keeps abreast of current trends in the areas of librarianship, library
technology, child development, and education.
Promotes an awareness of and support for meeting the library and information
needs of the entire community.
Supervises planning, implementation, and evaluation of library programs for
youth.
Writes and administers grants.
Serves on a variety of City committees and task teams.
Ensures departmental implementation of and adherence to the City's
Affirmative Action and Diversity Plan.
Facilitates staff development on such issues as diversity and creating a
respectful working and learning environment.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Principles and procedures of professional library work.
Policies, procedures, and functions of the library.
Standards and procedures of selecting age-appropriate library materials,
particularly for children and young adults.
Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance
evaluation.
Basic budgeting procedures and techniques.
Online search tools and strategies.
Resources beyond the library and how they can be utilized in augmenting
library services.
Ability to:
Develop, prioritize, implement, and evaluate Library programs and services
in accordance with community needs and the library's mission.
Match patrons with materials appropriate to their needs, interests, and
abilities.
Operate automated library systems. Proficient with PCs, software
applications, networks, and the Internet.
Evaluate material for collection development.
Administer a budget.
Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals
and agencies serving youth.
Ability to identify and address both underserved and unserved populations.
Minimum Requirements
Experience
Three years of increasingly responsible professional library experience.
Supervisory experience required.
Education
Possession of a Master of Library Science degree from an American Library
Association accredited college or university.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum
requirements may be substituted.
Salary and Benefits
The normal starting salary is the first step shown on the posting. Other
placement in the salary range may be considered depending on qualifications
and experience. Periodic advancement through the salary range may be
considered depending upon merit. The City provides a full range of benefits,
including holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement benefits, deferred
compensation (additional two percent), physical examination, life insurance,
and long-term disability. Health, dental, and vision benefits are available.
This insurance is paid in full or in part depending on number of hours
worked and plan selection.
Application Procedure
You must submit an official City of Eugene application form in order to be
considered for this position. Forms are available at Human Resource and Risk
Services. (Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday).
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED DURING THE POSTING PERIOD ONLY, AND MUST BE
SUBMITTED PRIOR TO 5 P.M. ON THE CLOSING DATE. In addition to the
application form, you are encouraged to submit a letter and/or resume with
any supplemental information pertinent to the position. Applications and
resumes cannot be returned; please keep a copy for yourself before
submitting. In order to be considered for future openings, you must submit a
new application for each position. Current information about job postings is
available by calling the Job Information Line (541-682-5061) or by accessing
the City of Eugene Job Opportunities web page at
<http://www.ci.eugene.or.us/jobs/default.htm>.
Selection Process
Applicants are screened based on their relevant knowledge, abilities,
skills, experience, and training. The selection process varies according to
the position and can include such things as: screening of supplemental
questionnaires, written or skill tests, agility or fitness tests,
interviews, and assessment processes. In addition, background investigations
and records checks may be required. Some positions also require applicants
to have a psychological evaluation and/or physical examination and drug test
prior to employment. Applicants selected to continue in the process will be
notified within two-three weeks after the position deadline. Due to the
volume of applications received by the City, individual contact with every
applicant is not possible. Anyone requesting information on a selection
process may contact Human Resource and Risk Services (541-682-5061) or may
check the status on the City of Eugene Position Status Update web page at
<http://www.ci.eugene.or.us/jobs/status.htm>.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City
of Eugene will request all eligible candidates who accept employment with
the City to provide documentation to prove they are eligible for employment
in the United States.
Alternative forms of job postings are available. Call (541) 682-5061, TDD
(541) 682-8824.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
YOUTH SERVICES MANAGER
November 5, 2001
PLEASE NOTE: This supplemental questionnaire is scored and will be used to
determine if you will proceed to the next phase of the selection process.
Provide detailed answers to each question and use additional sheets for your
answers. Your answers must be attached to a completed application form. You
may attach other relevant application materials if you wish. Please limit
your total responses to no more than four typed pages.
1. Please describe your work experience specifically in these areas?
a) budgetary responsibility:
b) supervisory experience;
c) program areas;
d) grant writing and administration; and
e) developing services and collections to minority populations.
2. Having received an introduction to City and Library staff and policies,
how will you go about setting the priorities you plan to concentrate on for
the first three months, and what might they be?
3. Detail your experience and training in diversity efforts related to staff
recruitment and retention. Please provide specifics in your answer.
4. The library will be opening a new, state-of-the-art downtown building
approximately 10 months after your arrival. Youth services are already a
focal point for community expectations at the new library. Describe for us
your vision of youth services that will meet or even exceed these
expectations.
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From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: runaway cherry story
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*Cherry Migration* by Bruce Balan, Green Tiger Press, is the answer to the
stumper
I posted about cherries in a jar who realize they are being eaten and escape
to
the country. Thanks to all who recognized this title. My patron was
delighted.
Yours,
Mary Ann Gilpatrick
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From: Tracie Partridge <traciep@wichita.lib.ks.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper
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Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 14:59:43 CST
Hi, everyone. I am looking for a book for a patron. She
remembers a
little boy in it. As he is walking through the village looking in shop
windows, the reader folds a piece of paper to look like the various things
he sees. At the end, the reader has made a boat. Please let me
know at
traciep@wichita.lib.ks.us if
this book sounds familiar to you. Thank you
for your help. This listserv is an indispensable resource for me.
Tracie
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From: "Henegar, Sharon" <SLHenegar@ocpl.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: thanks for answers
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A couple of weeks ago I posted a query, for a patron who wanted books on
being assertive with friends. Recommended titles were A bad case of stripes
/ by David Shannon (this came from more than one person); Bootsie Barker
Bites by Barbara Bottner; Stephanie's Ponytail by Robert Munsch; The Library
Card and Wringer by Jerry Spinelli; and items in the Free
Spirit
Publishing catalog.
Thanks for all your help!
Sharon Henegar
Orange County Public Library
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From: Carrie Silberman <csilberman@nysoclib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper: Locations of Authors
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Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 15:00:18 CST
Greetings!
I have a patron who is looking for a list of children's authors who live in
the New York City area. I've been searching a lot of literary websites
and
have tried keyword searching, but I have not come up with any such list.
Although I've given her some authors who I know live here, I was wondering
if anyone has ever come across a list of children's authors arranged
geographically--by city, state or region.
Thank you in advance.
Carrie Silberman, Children's Librarian
New York Society Library
carrie@nysoclib.org
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From: "Robin Benoit" <rbenoit@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper - angel
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I have a patron who is 47 years old who is looking for a story which she
remembers from her childhood about a an angel who gives up her wings, her
halo, and her harp. She remembers the title as being "The
Littlest Angel"
but it is not the story by Charles Tazewell. It may have been a Little
Golden Book. If this rings a bell with anyone, please contact me
directly.
Thank you!
Robin Benoit
Children's Librarian
Fairport Public Library
1 Village Landing
Fairport, New York 14450
716-223-9091
rbenoit@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us
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From: "Cathy Norman" <csn71650@hotmail.com>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians servi" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Crafts for "Found Things"
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 15:00:52 CST
You could make Tree decorations from the juice can lids. Before story
=
hour hot glue ribbon hangers on each (or punch holes in 'em with a =
hammer and nail and let the children string ribbon through the hole.) =
Allow children to decorate with stickers, glitter, beads, etc.
I can't wait to see where this thread goes. This is a group of people
=
after my own heart. We love children, books and odd assortments of =
stuff. How cool!
Peace and Blessings,
Cathy Norman, Youth Services Librarian
Fairport Harbor Public Library
Fairport Harbor, OH
440-354-8191 ext 23
csn71650@hotmail.com
*Of course my opinions are my own.
Who else would want them?*
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From: Nancy Schleh <nschleh@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper Answer yawning boy
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Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 15:01:07 CST
Many thanks to Diane Bartels for the answer to the stumper about the
yawning boy who visits the zoo and puts the animals to sleep as he passes.
The title is Ho Hum and the author's name is Patricia Lynn. It was a
Tell-a-Tale book. Although we don't have the book, our patron is
thrilled
and is planning to acquire a copy through Amazon.com's used book service.
Thanks again; our patron would have gone "answer-less" without
you.
Nancy Schleh
Prince William Public Library System
Prince William, Virginia
nschleh@pwcgov.org
nschleh@yahoo.com
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From: Theyer Hillary <HTheyer@TORRNET.COM>
To: 'PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children'
Subject: RE: books for kids afraid to fly
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 15:01:24 CST
Am I the only one whose first reaction was =93Don=92t make the kid =
fly!=94
Many adults are simply driving now. I have a problem with an 8 year =
old
flying unaccompanied in the first place, but if this parent thinks a =
book
about a hijacked plane for an 8 year old (if there is such a thing) is =
going
to make it OK, I wonder what that parent will do when the kid doesn=92t =
want
to get on the plane.
Can the parent say =85 =93Road Trip!=94 and make a game of it?
Does every specific fear have to be addressed in a picture book for
little kids? Is that even appropriate to a very serious situation like
this?
Hillary Theyer
(who is driving to Phoenix for PLA)
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From: "Christine L. Tyner" <tynercl@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: two children's book weeks?
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Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 15:01:42 CST
Hi. This has been bothering me all week. We are
celebrating Children's Book Week this week (Nov 12-18)
according to the Childrens Book Council (www.cbc.org).
However, I have children coming in telling me that it
was last week. I noticed someone posted the results of
their CBW polls from last week on PUBYAC. Are there
two different sponsors (two weeks?) or one for school
libraries and one for public? I know if anyone can
clear this up for me, you guys can. Thanks.
Christine
=====
Christine L. Tyner
Betty Warmack Branch Library
Grand Prairie, TX
972-237-5773
972-237-5779 fax
tynercl@yahoo.com
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From: "Ruhama J. Kordatzky" <rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us>
To: "'pubyac'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: stumper--Native American folktale
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Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 15:01:59 CST
Hi everyone--
Thanks for the answers! It seems that the book isn't actually Native
American, but C.L.O.U.D.S. by Pat Cummings is the one my patron was
thinking of.
:) ruhama
-----Original Message-----
From: Ruhama J. Kordatzky [SMTP:rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us]
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2001 10:21 AM
To: 'pubyac'
Subject: stumper--Native American folktale
Anyway, a patron came in looking for a Native American tale about cloud
makers--they had secret identities--they couldn't reveal to anyone that
they painted the clouds in the skies. One paints "hello" to
some children
one day, and gets in trouble for it.
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From: "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: American Girls Website...
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Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 15:02:15 CST
I could not agree more with the poster on the last issue of Pubyac who said
that before flying off the handle, the poster might have wanted to check out
the information a little more thoroughly.
The day it appeared on our state listserv, our library's
reference/ILL/geneology librarian came flying into my room, literally
grabbed the magazine from the display shelf and was frantically leafing
through it. She never told me what was up (I continued to work calmly
away). She leafed through it several more times, and then proceeded to
put
it away, walking out of the room.
Sensing something was up, I logged into my hotmail account where my listserv
mail is accessible through "pop" mail. Upon reading the post about
the site,
I calmly went and got the magazine from the shelf and proceeded to leaf
through it myself, several times. I even noted each website listed,
and
typed them in just to see where they took me.
It seems that the listing of the website was an "isolated
incident" in only
a few markets, and that different areas of the country might receive
slightly different versions of the same magazine (this is common practice).
Unfortunately, a few did make it to the shelves.
I am sure that the American Girl/Pleasant Company did not appreciate the
negative publicity that this generated. It was calls to the front the
practice of porno sites waiting until licenses have expired on seemingly
harmless web addresses, snatching them up and putting their own brand of
filth on for everyone to view. This has happened with author websites,
as
we've read posted here on Pubyac.
Let's be vigilant, but not at the cost of reputations.
Barbara Scott
Children's Librarian, Bucyrus Public Library
Ohio Reading Program Manual Editor
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Muggles for Harry Potter Becomes kidSPEAK! Join Today!
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 15:02:33 CST
Volume 1, Number 1 November 12, 2001
kidSPEAK! UPDATE
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Harry Potter still has enemies--and we're not talking about the=20
villainous V---. The latest effort to ban the use of Harry Potter=20
books in the schools occurred in Jacksonville, Florida, last month.
In June, the Oskaloosa, Kansas, library board cancelled a Harry Potter=20
reading program after it received complaints. In March, several
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Muggles for Harry Potter was launched last year to fight
efforts to censor the Harry Potter books. More than 18,000 kids,
parents and grandparents joined. The outpouring of support for author
J.K. Rowling and her books has played an important role in reducing
the number of attacks on the Potter books. It also showed that
kids are eager to fight efforts to restrict their right to free speech,
which includes the right to read, see and hear any work to which they
are legally entitled.
To continue the fight for the First Amendment rights of kids,
the sponsors of Muggles for Harry Potter have launched kidSPEAK!=20
www.kidspeakonline.org To
receive the latest news about challenges=20
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Was the company right? The five first-place winners will receive a=20
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We are still selling Muggles for Harry Potter buttons in
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From: Gaewynne Hood <gaewynneh@ashburtondc.govt.nz>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Teen novels
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 22:13:41 CST
Has anyone any suggestions for someone (a mature young teen) who has
read
John Marsden's tomorrow series and wants something similar? TIA
Gaewynne Hood
Ashburton Public Library
New Zealand
gaewynneh@ashburtondc.govt.nz
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From: "Robin Benoit" <rbenoit@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper solved - angel
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Thank you for the response to my stumper about the angel who gives away her
wings, halo, and harp. It is Little Angel Lost by Janet Field Heath,
published by Rand McNally in 1953. My patron is thrilled to have this
information.
Robin Benoit
Children's Librarian
Fairport Public Library
1 Village Landing
Fairport, New York 14450
716-223-9091
rbenoit@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us
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From: Andrea Terry <cavgrads97@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: theatre book help!
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Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 22:14:33 CST
I have a patron who is looking for a book to help him
learn how to be an actor ("on tv"). He is 12 and is
frustrated with the games and skits approach and would
really like a book on How to Be an Actor. Any
suggestions? Thanks a lot in advance.
=====
Andrea Terry
Juvenile Services Librarian
Libby Memorial Library
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
cavgrads97@yahoo.com
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From: Rileyfruean@cs.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Seek reflections re: books
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 22:14:57 CST
Hello to all from a "non-traditional"
(OLD!) student who will someday
have a master's in library science. For now, however, I am concerned
with a
paper I'm writing.
One of my premises is that "possessing books
is a form of power" (and
that those with limited access to books are affected in their
self-actualization, among other things).
I've been communicating with a few people that I
feel can reflect on
the
experience that owning books or not owning books can make on one's life.
I'd
appreciate any reflections you might have.
Many thanks, Maureen
Rileyfruean@cs.com
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From: Sue Ridnour <SRidnour@flower-mound.com>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Summer reading clubs -- books vs. time?
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Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 22:15:17 CST
Please forgive me for bringing this up already, but we're in the middle of
getting our holiday decorations installed, and it sort of got my brain going
on fast forward. Anyway, we're contemplating switching from a
"books read"
method of measuring summer reading progress to one using "amount of
time
read" and I would be interested in hearing how it went at other
libraries
that have done this. Please reply to me directly.
thanks!
Sue
Sue Ridnour
Youth Services Manager
Flower Mound Public Library
Flower Mound, TX
972.874.6153
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From: "ldhodges" <ldhodges@cox-internet.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: fire safety week (month?)
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Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 22:15:37 CST
Could someone please remind me of the dates for this week/month? I
know it
has been discussed, but I didn't write it down at the time. While
we're on
the subject, does anyone have a favorite website/book where you go to find
this type of info?
Thanks, Lori
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Lori H. Fritz
Reference/Youth Services Librarian
College Station Public Library
1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. South
College Station, TX 77845
ldhodges@cox-internet.com
Phone: 979-764-3416
Fax: 979-764-6379
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From: Susan Fisher <sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Favorite Preschool Storytime Craft -and/or book
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Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 22:16:01 CST
My favorite was "Silly Day", when everyone (including library
staff)
dressed in mismatched colors and patterns, crazy sunglasses, funny hats,
etc. I read Underwear by Mary Elise Monsell, we sang silly songs like
Boom,Chicka Boom by the Allards and Tooty Ta by Jean Feldman. For our
craft, we had cut-outs of both "shorts" and "bloomer"
styles of
underwear that the children colored and then hung on
"clotheslines"
stretched across the library.
--
Susan Fisher
Bethesda Public Library
4905 Bethesda Road
Thompson Station, TN 37179
615.790.1887
fax: 615.760.8426
sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org
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From: "November, Sharyn" <SNOVEMBER@penguinputnam.com>
To: "'alsc-l@ala.org'" <alsc-l@ala.org>,
"'yalsa-l@ala.org'"
Subject: USBBY at NCTE
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Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 22:16:22 CST
A little heads-up to everyone attending NCTE, just a reminder:
Jane Kurtz will speak at the USBBY session in Baltimore at NCTE. Her title
is "Word Power: Laughing and Weeping Our Way to Cultural
Connections." The
session is Sunday, Nov. 18 , 12:15-1:30.
See you there? sdn
Sharyn November
Senior Editor
Viking Children's Books/Puffin Books
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SNovember@penguinputnam.com
http://www.sharyn.org
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> Permaximam posco ad legendum solitudinem
>
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>
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