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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: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 9:12 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 620
PUBYAC Digest 620
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Toddler storytime
by Lisa Bauer <lbauer@mail.owls.lib.wi.us>
2) Re: Toddler storytime
by Frances Easterling <machild@cmrls.lib.ms.us>
3) Re: library card workoffs
by Lisa Bauer <lbauer@mail.owls.lib.wi.us>
4) Job announcement - Children's Librarian
by "Wendy Rosenfeld" <rosenfeldw@pbclibrary.org>
5) Re: CD listening stations
by "Terri Bonow" <tbonow@ci.hurst.tx.us>
6) Re: time limit on computers
by "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
7) Re: Summer Reading Program Ideas
by RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
8) Re: unattended packs and parcels
by children@wlaf.lib.in.us
9) RE: outreach storytime/telling
by "Hiett, Debra" <DHiett@aps1.net>
10) Re: board books
by Brian Conway <bconway@nslsilus.org>
11) Summer Reading Themes 2002 (long)
by Cheryl McConnell <cheryl@dcl-lib.org>
12) Carnival Theme
by hunzigel@hhpl.on.ca (Lisa
Hunziger)
13) cookbook written with metric system measurements
by S Jadczak <sjadczak@mhs.sad59.k12.me.us>
14) Thank you! Was: Stumper: Wing-a-ding
by Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
15) Hooked on phonics
by Julia Aker <jaker@japl.lib.in.us>
16) christmas stumer
by "Ruth Shafer" <rshafer@fvrl.lib.wa.us>
17) Pilgrim's Progress Stumper
by Adrienne Furness <adge73@yahoo.com>
18) Stumper answer...thanks!!!
by "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
19) books with underlined words-where can i find some more?
by Bonnie Wright <bwright@aldus.northnet.org>
20) Two questions
by lrogers@sdln.net
21) Re: unattended packs and parcels
by Maggie Shanley <maggieshanley@yahoo.com>
22) Snow White
by Adrienne Furness <adge73@yahoo.com>
23) Re: DVD durability
by Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
24) Stumper Traveling Bear
by "Rebecca Higgerson" <rhiggerson@mail.saclibrary.net>
25) YS Full-time Job Opening in Joliet, IL
by Phyllis Davis <pdavis@htls.lib.il.us>
26) Rudolph Rhyme
by Abby Stapp <AStapp@flower-mound.com>
27) Counting Time vs. Books for Summer Reading -- Summary
by Sue Ridnour <SRidnour@flower-mound.com>
28) Free online activities & ideas for the holidays
by "Brian Puppa" <tcp@tcpnow.com>
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From: Lisa Bauer <lbauer@mail.owls.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Toddler storytime
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Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 09:58:52 CST
We do our preschool story hours in a small open area between children's
fiction and juvenile fiction and non-fiction. It's not very large,
approximately 8x12 and right next to our main entrance. Not the ideal
place but we make it work.
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From: Frances Easterling <machild@cmrls.lib.ms.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Toddler storytime
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Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 09:59:19 CST
Melissa,
I am surely blessed--I have a meeting room for my
story times. I can
remember one time that I did a story time in the children's section.
It was
very hard to get the children's focus on the book. I feel for all the
ones
who do not have access to a meeting room. Frances Easterling, Magee Public
Library
Melissa MacLeod wrote:
> Hi again - I need to add the more specific question here - in what
> physical environment do you hold your storytimes? Do you have a
seperate
> space set aside - if no access to a special room, do you designate
> special nook or corner. Does anyone have their storytime amid the bins
> and stacks? Thanks so much, I really need this info.! Melissa
> mmacleod@sailsinc.org
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From: Lisa Bauer <lbauer@mail.owls.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: library card workoffs
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Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 09:59:46 CST
We are a small library and if the child asks(depends on the age of the
child)we will have them do dusting and straightening of shelves,washing
windows, put labels on books, stamp papers, ect. Busy but simple work so
they can work the fine off.
victoria vannucci wrote:
>
> Dear Pubyac:
>
> I was wondering if anyone has encountered any creative solutions to
kids
> whose library cards are delinquent.
>
> We very much want to give these kids a second chance to clear up their
> fines, yet still hold them accountable.
>
> Any solutions?
>
> vvannucci@hotmail.com
>
> _________________________________________________________________
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From: "Wendy Rosenfeld" <rosenfeldw@pbclibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job announcement - Children's Librarian
Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 10:00:11 CST
PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM NEW POSITION
Search extended until Dec. 14, 2001
Librarian I, Youth Services System Outreach: Plans and conducts
outreach services to child care centers, boys and girls clubs, migrant
and community centers. Duties include creative programming,
storytelling, collection development, family literacy workshops and
readers'' advisory for school age children. Promotes library services to
schools and the community. Assists System Youth Services department
support of 14 branch locations and their children''s programs.
Preferences: demonstrated knowledge of public library services and
children''s literature. Strong communication, organizational and time
management skills are desirable. Minimum qualifications: ALA accredited
MLS by date of hire. Starting salary: $32,760 annually plus generous
benefits. For more information call Wendy Rosenfeld at 561-233-2600,
email: rosenfeldw@pbclibrary.org
TO APPLY SEND APPLICATION/RESUME TO: PALM BEACH COUNTY PERSONNEL
50 SOUTH MILITARY TRAIL, SUITE 210
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415.
PHONE 561-616-6888, FAX 561-616-6893
Applications/resumes for this position must be received by 5PM, Friday,
December 14, 2001.
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From: "Terri Bonow" <tbonow@ci.hurst.tx.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: CD listening stations
Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 10:00:41 CST
Thanks Beverly for the information, and I suspect the listening
stations =
would be popular and appreciated but a chore to manage and organize. I =
still would like to see them here. We had walkmans and CD players that =
could be used individually anywhere in the library. I am not sure how the =
Children's Department managed their listening station for kids, but I know =
they were popular.=20
Another idea is that I saw a cute list of "monster" books listed
in the =
Star Telegram this last week, perhaps Saturday or Friday. Did you see that =
article? I inially thought they were so classic we may have them here
=
already...
>>> mellifur@tiac.net
12/02/01 12:08PM >>>
<snip>
Ours are 3-CD players, and we preload them. I wouldn't mind having one or
two be a "by request" station, but the area is not physically
attached to
our Children's Department, and there is a concern that we would have to go
back and forth too often to put in a CD. The teens have asked on occasion
if they can use their own, but on the whole, they seem to be okay with
listening to what's provided for them. I do try to group the CD's so that
boy bands are on one, hard rock is in another, and so on, so that they =
have a choice in type of music.
<snip>
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From: "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: time limit on computers
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Our policy is not official, but we generally limit turns on the computers to
1/2 hour. Exceptions are when a young person is working on a paper
(kids
type
slowly!) or when a tutor or parent is supervising their research. We
have
too
much of a waiting list for longer turns. We will have to adjust this
policy
soon with at least one of our computers when we begin offering an online
tutoring service for which kids may have to wait awhile for their turn to
come
up to connect with a tutor.
Jendy Murphy
Albany Public Library
debra Bailey wrote:
> Hello Pubyac,
> Here's hoping I can ask two questions in one day...
> Our Children's Department has a game computer lab. We have a one
hour
> time limit, whether others are waiting to play or not. Recently,
this
> policy has come under fire...why make people leave when no one is
waiting?
>
> We would love some input from you! Do you have a policy like
this? Or
> an opinion? Or some support ideas for why we want to keep this
policy?
> Please pass on your ideas.
> Thanks again for your time.
>
> Debra Bailey
> Children's Librarian
> APL-Anderson, IN
> dbailey@and.lib.in.us
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From: RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Summer Reading Program Ideas
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A great display would be photos of teens reading to children. Using a
digital
camera, you could make them full page size and insert text that says We got
caught reading! or something like that. You could make book
marks of the
photos on card stock too. You can do this with regular photos, but the
digital
makes sure you have a good shot while you still have the kids there.
The
teens
and children could decide where they want to have their pictures taken, what
books to pose with, etc. They would love it and so would the parents.
Make
sure you give all participants model release forms and don't post last names
in
a public display just for safety's sake.
RoseMary Honnold
Coshocton Public Library
"DAWN PUCKETT (SHELLY)" wrote:
> Hi!,My name is Shelly, I am the YA Librarian at MCPL. I am
looking for a
> theme for our Summer reading program. We would like to use a
theme that
> will include both the Ya group and the children's group. I
thought about
> something to go along with the "Get Caught Reading Campaign', I
would
> appreciate any ideas. thanks
>
> Shelly
>
> _shellbells@excite.com
>
>
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From: children@wlaf.lib.in.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: unattended packs and parcels
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This is a great question. Our library is within walking distance of
Purdue
University. Purdue suffered through many bomb threats after Sept.
11th, so
we
are aware there could be a problem. Fortunately we haven't really had
one.
Last week we realized a bag had been left in the reference area for several
hours with no one coming to touch it. We put the bag behind the front
desk,
and immediately someone came to ask where their bag was. We were
slightly
concerned, but probably not as much as we should have been. I'll be
interested
to see what other libraries have to say on this subject.
Pam
West Lafayette Indiana Public Library
Quoting Andrea Terry <cavgrads97@yahoo.com>:
> Hello, all--
>
> Just out of curiosity, does anyone out there have a
> policy concerning the leaving of backpacks, parcels or
> other personal luggage in the library unattended while
> the owner is elsewhere?
>
> TIA for your answers.
>
> =====
> Andrea Terry
> Juvenile Services Librarian
> Libby Memorial Library
> Old Orchard Beach, Maine
> cavgrads97@yahoo.com
>
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From: "Hiett, Debra" <DHiett@aps1.net>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: outreach storytime/telling
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Hi Jill,
When I worked in the public libraries I did a couple of community outreach
storyhour programs which didn't cost much, just my time. During the
warmer
months I used to bring a blanket and a pile of books to the local park and
and hold a storyhour. Come to think of it I also brought along a
portable
tape recorder and Hap Palmer tapes and some cookies and juice. It was
unbelievable that the swings and see-saws stood empty during storytime, but
they did!
I also started up a program where I visited 5 different preschools and
Kindergartens each month. I read a couple of books to each class and
brought along a selection of 20-25 picture books which I had checked out to
the class. I left the books for a month and brought a new selection
each
time I visited. It was also good for circ stats!
Hope this helps,
Deb
-----Original Message-----
From: Jill Hinn [mailto:jhinn@amber2.jefferson.lib.co.us]
Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2001 11:30 AM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: outreach storytime/telling
Hi all!
I am currently a student at U of I and I wanted to see if I could get any
information from any of you concerning any outreach storytime programs any
of you may have. What I am looking for is any information you can give
me
but specifically budget, who this program serves, what if any benefits are
gained by such an endeavor. What I need to do is put together a
presentation to a board to facilitate this type of new program. Any
information at all would be helpful!
Thanks--I will compile results after the semester ends!
Jill Hinn
Belmar Children's Library
Jefferson County, CO
jhinn@jefferson.lib.co.us
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From: Brian Conway <bconway@nslsilus.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: board books
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Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 10:02:57 CST
Thanks to everyone who took the time to answer this survey. Response
was tremendous! I'm gathering the results to my web space on the
University of Illinois server, so I'll soon have a link to share with all
of you. Thanks again!
Brian Conway
Mount Prospect Public Library
Mount Prospect, Illinois
On Fri, 23 Nov 2001,
Brian Conway wrote:
>
> Greetings, PUBYACkers!
>
> I'm a library assistant and grad student working on a children's lit
paper.
> The topic is "A Selector's Guide to Board Books," so I'm
gathering data
> about libraries' attention to this heavily used and often
underemphasized
> collection. Since there's not a lot of research out there about board
books,
> I was hoping some of you selectors would contribute your opinions
and/or
> data through a short survey I've pasted below.
>
> If you don't have time to dig up circulation stats or budget amounts,
feel
> free to estimate or skip the quantitative questions. I'll really
appreciate
> any feedback you can offer. Please respond to bcconway@email.msn.com
by
> Friday, Nov. 30 if possible, and I'll post the paper for everyone to
> review in December.
>
> Thanks in advance!
> Brian Conway
>
>
> 1. Please assess the quality of board books you've seen. Include
favorite
> titles and authors, also any notable failures in this format.
> >
> >
> 2. What do you look for in a board book, and what criteria or
review
> sources are used in your board book selection process?
> >
> >
> 3. How would you describe patron demand for board books in your
community
> (High, Moderate, Low, with recent circ stats if they're readily
available)?
> Have you seen it increase or decrease recently?
> >
> >
> 4. About how long ago did your library add board books to its
collection?
> >
> 5. Number of board books in your collection now:
> >
> 6. What's your library's annual board book budget, and/or the %
allotted
to
> board books in your youth collection budget?
> >
> >
> Name (optional):
> Library (optional):
>
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From: Cheryl McConnell <cheryl@dcl-lib.org>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Summer Reading Themes 2002 (long)
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About a month ago I asked the list what theme they were going to use for
their summer reading program this year. Here's a list of the answers I
received. A big thanks to everyone who responded.
Cheryl Gendron
YA Services
Dickinson County Library
Pierce County (Washington) Library System's SRP theme for 2002 is
"Paws,
Claws & Tales". Pets!
Massachusetts is using an Americana theme with a slogan Star Spangled
Summer. I haven't seen the manual yet but it should be out soon as the
committe planned 2002 in 6 months while beginning work on 2003 (Arts
theme) so that we could get manuals earlier for planning.
I am in Michigan and also have the Join the Winning Team-Read
theme. I am planning to use Gardner's theory of multiple
intelligences to plan my summer reading program. Instead of using
his terminology though, I am going to use Thomas Armstrong's
Seven Kinds of Smart. I am still going to use the same kind of
theme, that everyone is a winner, but focusing on different
strengths that kids have. The Armstrong book puts the multiple
intelligences terminology into understandable language. He talks
about being people smart, art smart, music smart, number smart,
etc. I hope this helps some.
The San Antonio Public Library will be using our own theme: "Be an
American
Hero -- Read" for which our library system will design and print all
the
materials.
Minnesota's 2002 theme is "Discover a Hoppin' Place @ Your
Library" with
illustrations by Peggy Rathmann. If your Children's Librarian would like
me
to fax copies of the artwork let me know. The illustrations are base on
her
book, 10 Minutes Till Bedtime. They are full of energy, hamsters and
library fun.
Illinois is using Reading Rocks in 2002. You can go
with a rock, geology, archeology theme or with a rock
'n' roll theme.
We are going to do Read-USA. This is in the very first stages of
development, but we are thinking of featuring 6-7 states each week, with
programs about the history, products and people of each of the states.
An example would be Vermont and maple syrup, Wisconsin and dairy
products, Washington and apples, Hawaii and pineapple. I know those
are
all food products but like I said this is pre-lunch and we haven't given
it much thought, yet.
My department wasn't too crazy about the theme either. We are going
with something like "reading across the centuries."
Haven't
finalized the exact name but it will along those lines.
First thought that comes to my mind is some sort of Book Olympics.
W/it
being summer, do a decathlon or something like that depending on how
many
weeks your program will be. Everyone who finishes gets a "gold
medal".
We're using the Illinois State Theme: Reading Rocks! It incorporates
anthropology (posters of dinosaur digs, etc.) and also music.
New Mexico's theme will be "READiculous". We can also use
"OutREADgeous"
if we want. I know "Groucho" glasses and silly hats will be
involved!
Rhode Island will be using "Once Upon a Summertime" as its 2002
Summer
Reading Program theme. Fantasy, fairy and folk tales, and
old-fashioned
summer fun.
NYS will use "Splish Splash Read"
Our State is doing "Read Across Texas" and a lot of Texas
Libraries will
use
that theme.
Many KY libraries used Wild About Reading last summer
and we had everything from Wild Animals and Zoos, Wild
Ky Animals, Wildflowers and even - teen programs which
included Wild art or wild hair...it lends itself well
to all age groups from Honey Bunnies which is what the
toddler group was called to teens. If you wish I will
send more info.
We are working on the 2002 Manual for Celebrate
Books!--featuring all kinds of book and party themes
and characters.
I like the saying but not the fact that it is a sports theme and we just
used sports 2 years ago. So I'll probably keep the saying but not use
the
sports.
Louisiana's 2002 themes will be:
"Silly Chilly Summer at the Library" for kids
and, conversely,
"Seriously HOT Reads" for teens
The Florida State theme is Color your world with books. If you are
interested, I'll tell you what each color represents. Ex. Pink = food
stories
Our 2002 summer reading program will either "Crawl into a Good
Book" or
"Get
carried Away With Books." I haven't really decided which
title to use
yet...it will depend on what promotional items are available ( stickers,
Bookmarks, and Book Bags). Theme is centered around "Bugs".
Tacoma Public is doing "Wild About Reading" (or "Wild About
Books"
we're not sure which yet) and using it as a spring board for wild
ideas and imagination. Our mascot will probably be a dragon.
This year, our theme is "Americana" and our program is
called "A
Star*Spangled Summer At Your Library!" - we have been working with our
team
of Massachusetts librarians to plan this program for over a year!
New Hampshire's 2002 SRP theme is "Lions and Tigers and Books...Oh
My!"
I am just catching up on some past PUBYACs...I wanted to let you know
that the Massachusetts summer reading program 2002 theme is "Star
Spangled Summer". I actually like it better than last year which
was
"First of All...READ!" it just seems more versatile but not as
vague.
And we are already getting information from performers/entertainers who
are tailoring their programs to fit the theme. It also ties in with
the
recent rise in nationalism though that was unintentional since it was
chosen last summer. Hope this helps, April Mazza
Wayland Free Public Library
Wayland, MA
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From: hunzigel@hhpl.on.ca (Lisa
Hunziger)
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Carnival Theme
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We are planning our March Break activities, and need ideas. Our theme
is going to be "Carnival". If you have any ideas for school
aged
children, could you send them to me off list?
Thank you in advance.
Lisa Hunziger
Halton Hills Public Library
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From: S Jadczak <sjadczak@mhs.sad59.k12.me.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: cookbook written with metric system measurements
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I have a book request for a teenager who likes to cook who will be going to
England. He is looking for cookbooks that use the metric system for
measuring
ingredients. Thanks for your suggestions.
Sylvia Jadczak
Madison Area Memorial HS Library
RR 1 Box 229
Madison, ME 04950
sjadczak@mhs.sad59.k12.me.us
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From: Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Thank you! Was: Stumper: Wing-a-ding
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I'd like to thank everyone who knew immediately that the book my patron
was looking for is "Wing-a-Ding" by Lyn Littlefield Hoopes,
illustred by
Stephen Gammell. It's out of print, so we'll be trying ILL. I
appreciate the help!
--
Becky Ann Smith
Youth Services Librarian
Logan Library, Logan, UT
bsmith@loganutah.org
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
Original Message:
I have a patron looking for a book she read about 10 years ago.
Children are playing and they throw a toy - when it doesn't come back,
they say "Wing-a-ding, you dumb thing" or something similar to
that.
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From: Julia Aker <jaker@japl.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Hooked on phonics
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Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 10:05:17 CST
We have had Hooked on Phonics circulating in our library for about 10
years; however, we now need to replace it.
Has anyone purchased the Hooked on Phonics Deluxe? If so, how did you
handle processing? Do you circulate the entire package at once or each
level? We let our current HOP circulate for 3 weeks. Should that
continue
with this product?
Is this even worth purchasing?
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Julia Aker, Library Director
Jackson Co. Public Library
303 W. Second St.
Seymour, IN 47274-2147
812-522-3412 x223 (voice)
812-522-5456 (fax)
http://www.japl.lib.in.us
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From: "Ruth Shafer" <rshafer@fvrl.lib.wa.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: christmas stumer
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I am hoping someone out there can help us "name that book."
Patron is looking for a book (my guess is that it is a picture book) about
a man who cuts down a tree for Christmas put the tree is too tall to fit in
his house. He cuts of the top and discards it. An animal of some
kind
finds
the tree top and brings it home, but it is too big for the house, so the top
is cut
off and discarded. Another animal (maybe a mouse) finds and brings it
home.
The
mouse (?) might live in the man's house, though we're not too clear on that
point.
Any thoughts?
thanks so much,
Ruth Shafer
Vancouver, Washington
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From: Adrienne Furness <adge73@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Pilgrim's Progress Stumper
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Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 10:06:14 CST
Hello all! I had a patron in last night who is looking
for a version of the Pilgrim's Progress that she read
as a child in the '50s. It was a version illustrated
with woodcuts and one she believes was edited for
children, perhaps even in a picture-book format. We
looked at all the versions of Pilgrim's Progress we
had in the library, and I tried some Internet searches
to no avail. I'm hoping this rings a bell for someone
out there.
Thank you so much!
Adrienne Furness
Maplewood Community Library
Rochester, NY
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From: "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
To: OPLINLIST@EPICURUS.OPLIN.LIB.OH.US,
PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper answer...thanks!!!
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The overwhelming (99.9%) majority of my responses to this question have
indicated that the stumper about the family who lives forever is Tuck
Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. It was made into a movie in the 1980s
and
is soon to be redone.
I expect to see my patron today and will relay the information to her.
A big THANK YOU to everyone who responded!!!
Barbara Scott
Children's Librarian, Bucyrus Public Library
Ohio Reading Program Manual Editor
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From: Bonnie Wright <bwright@aldus.northnet.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: books with underlined words-where can i find some more?
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I have an old version of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and the neatest
thing is
that the words to "stress" when reading aloud are underlined! The
book
came that way-this is not the result of someone's "doodling in the
book."
I really love that and wonder if anyone knows where I can buy stories or
story anthologies where the words or syllables to emphasize in oral
reading are also underlined. I have looked in books on drama and
storytelling and find mostly generalities, but nothing specific to a
certain story. I want stories that specifically come that way-so much
easier to read, I think!
Bonnie Wright
bwright@aldus.northnet.org
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From: lrogers@sdln.net
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Two questions
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Your suggestions please!
Dear Collective Brain,
Question #1 Networkable Software:
We have networked computers for our YA area. We need suggestions for
networkable software for middle-high school ages. There is alot of software
available, but much of it is not networkable by design. If you have games
(math, science, roller coaster tycoon, sims, etc.)which work on your
network,
please let me know. (lrogers@sdln.net)
Lala Rogers
Rapid City Public library
Rapid City, SD 57702
Questions #2
What,in your opinion, are the ten most successful anime films for YA"s?
We
are
considering anime movie events and would like some suggestions of what
titles
have worked for other libraries.
Lala Rogers (lrogers@sdln.net)
Rapid City Public library
Rapid City, SD 57702
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From: Maggie Shanley <maggieshanley@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: unattended packs and parcels
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Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 10:08:13 CST
We cannot be held responsible for personal items lost
or stolen in the public library.
--- Andrea Terry <cavgrads97@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> Hello, all--
>
> Just out of curiosity, does anyone out there have a
> policy concerning the leaving of backpacks, parcels
> or
> other personal luggage in the library unattended
> while
> the owner is elsewhere?
>
> TIA for your answers.
>
> =====
> Andrea Terry
> Juvenile Services Librarian
> Libby Memorial Library
> Old Orchard Beach, Maine
> cavgrads97@yahoo.com
>
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From: Adrienne Furness <adge73@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Snow White
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Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 10:08:42 CST
Some of you may recall my question a couple weeks ago
regarding good Snow White read-alouds and fractured
versions for a family story time I was planning. Many
people e-mailed with interest in hearing my results,
but no one e-mailed with any suggestions. I ended up
using a classic Grimm version translated by Paul Heins
and illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. I was suprised
at how attentive even the small children in the
audience were. We followed the reading with a
discussion of the differences between this and the
Disney version and then made magic mirrors. The kids
loved the magic mirrors, which were pieces of
cardboard covered with tin foil upon which we glued
rhinestones and spangles.
Adrienne Furness
Maplewood Community Library
Rochester, NY
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From: Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: DVD durability
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Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 10:09:11 CST
We too have had problems with DVDs being badly scratched or broken after
only a few uses. We also don't have many CDs damaged. I think
the main
difference between the damage level for CDs and DVDs is the *cases.*
Everyone knows how to get a CD out of its case, and the cases are very
standardized. With DVDs, it's nearly impossible to figure out how to
spring them from some of the cases, and it's a real temptation to just
grab them by the edges and pull. Thus the scratches and the broken
discs.
We're trying to minimize the damage by purchasing cases that have fairly
easy releases (just push down on the middle latch, and the disc pops
free) and putting all of our DVDs in these cases. It's too soon to
know
if this will make a difference, but we're hoping.
--
Becky Ann Smith
Youth Services Librarian
Logan Library, Logan, UT
bsmith@loganutah.org
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
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From: "Rebecca Higgerson" <rhiggerson@mail.saclibrary.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper Traveling Bear
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Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 10:09:41 CST
One of my colleagues asked the following:
"A teacher asked me if I knew of any picture books about a class that
sends
out a teddy bear to travel around the country (world?). She thought the
bear's name was Fuzzy, but she wasn't sure."
I actually sent a stuffed bear on a travel adventure around the state of CA
a few years ago and I remember coming across a title in which the classroom
left the traveling animal with a sick child in the hospital because they
thought the animal was needed more by this child. Of course, now I
can't
locate the story. I've done an exhaustive search on our online catalog
and
used A to Zoo.
If you know of any titles that fit the above criteria, please let us know.
TIA!
--
Rebecca Higgerson
Youth Services Librarian
Sacramento Public Library
828 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916)264-2845 ext.1
(916)264-2854 (fax)
--
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From: Phyllis Davis <pdavis@htls.lib.il.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: YS Full-time Job Opening in Joliet, IL
Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 10:10:15 CST
Children's Librarian, Full-time Joliet Public Library
The Joliet Public Library is looking for a creative energetic individual to
join our active Youth Department Team. Joliet is a diverse community
that
offers the best of urban and suburban settings. Duties include
participation in providing family literacy services, reference/reader's
advisory services, and collection development, as well as an active role in
the planning and implementation of programs for preschool through 8th
grade. Requirements: ALA/MLS, a good knowledge of Children's
Literature,
good oral and written communication skills, good computer skills, and
experience working with children. Spanish fluency a plus. Salary
starting
at $30,160+, depending on experience. Position available beginning
Jan.
1st, 2002. Mail or e-mail resume and 3 professional references
to:
Phyllis Davis, Youth Services Lead Professional, Joliet Public Library, 150
N. Ottawa St., Joliet, IL, 60432, pdavis@htls.lib.il.us.
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From: Abby Stapp <AStapp@flower-mound.com>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Rudolph Rhyme
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Many thanks to Arika for providing the Rudolph Rhyme.
Rudolph! Rudolph!
Rudolph! Rudolph!
What will you do?
You can't guide Santa
If your nose is blue!
Rudolph! Rudolph!
You're such a silly fellow.
Who will know it's you
If your nose is yellow?
Rudolph! Rudolph!
Your way cannot be seen
Through the wintry weather
If your nose is green!
Rudolph! Rudolph!
Santa gave a wink,
But what do you think he'll say
If your nose is pink?
Rudolph! Rudolph!
It's time to fly at night
You can't get through the snow
If your nose is white!
Rudolph! Rudolph!
It's time to go to town
But you can't help Santa
If your nose is brown!
Rudolph! Rudolph!
Santa has his sack.
But you're not ready
If your nose is black!
Rudolph! Rudolph!
The children are in bed.
And now we can get on our way
Because your nose is red!
Abby D. Stapp, Youth Services Librarian
Flower Mound Public Library
3030 Broadmore, TX 75022
(972) 874-6156
astapp@flower-mound.com
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From: Sue Ridnour <SRidnour@flower-mound.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Counting Time vs. Books for Summer Reading -- Summary
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Thanks everyone who responded -- I got over 30 replies! In the
interest of
brevity, I will summarize here:
Overall, respondents who make the switch were pleased with the results, for
one or more of the following reasons:
Removes the problem of older kids reading short books below their reading
level. There is less temptation to "cheat" by reading lots of
short, easy
books, so your picture book section is not decimated. Also, an older sibling
can read to a younger one and count the time on both reading logs, without
having the older child's log fill up with short titles.
Encouraging to kids who are slow or reluctant readers -- they get credit for
every little bit of reading they do. Several respondents said parents
of
kids with reading disabilities loved it.
More fair to kids who choose to read a few long books over the summer rather
than lots of short ones, for example Harry Potter.
Encourages participation by kids who prefer to read nonfiction, especially
if they "skim" rather than read cover-to-cover.
Allows all types of reading to count, including nonfiction, magazines,
newspapers, etc. etc.
Variations:
Allow participants to choose: books, time read, pages read. Giving the
choice is important if the local schools have a summer reading incentive, so
that they can count the same way for both the school program and yours.
Counting books for the "read-to-me" participants and time for the
readers.
Increments of 15, 20 or 30 minutes were most common; some libraries used
hour increments for teen programs.
Measure INCHES read; stack up books and measure with a ruler.
Giving credit for number of VISITS to the library.
Complaints:
Some parents of preschoolers find it easier to write down titles of books
checked out all at once, rather than keep track of lots of short reading
sessions over the course of a week.
Problems deciding at what level to award recognition or prizes -- some
libraries set the time required too low their first year and ran out
or
prizes or went over budget.
Some parents got hung up on counting very precisely; thought they needed to
use a stopwatch. One librarian felt people overestimate time spent
reading,
and there is really no way to verify.
Some parents or kids still want to keep track of titles read, for a variety
of reasons -- they don't mind counting time but want a reading log
that
also gives them a space to record titles.
If anyone wants to see ALL the replies, please respond and I will forward
them to you. Please let me know whether you can open an attachment.
Thanks!!
Sue
Sue Ridnour
Children's Services Manager
Flower Mound (TX) Public Library
972.874.6153
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From: "Brian Puppa" <tcp@tcpnow.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Free online activities & ideas for the holidays
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Hello Everyone!
I just wanted to let you all know about a new, national, nonprofit project.
It's web-based and offers librarians quality information, ideas, and
activities to reach out to their local communities, and encourage children
and their families to read, write, and enjoy books. Access to all the
information is free on the project website
www.somethingtoremembermeby.org.
The "Something to Remember Me By" Legacy Project is an initiative
under the
Parenting Coalition and Generations United in Washington, DC. Online
activity kits are offered as a public service. The free online Holiday
Activity Kit has reading links, storytelling activities, crafts, creative
gift ideas, scrapbooking projects, peace building activities to celebrate
the spirit of the season, reproducibles, and a complete resource listing.
There's a Holiday Essay Contest for children 8 years and up. They write
about a special keepsake in their family. The Grand Prize is a Lane Cedar
Chest filled with handcrafted keepsakes made by older adult artisans across
the country.
It would also be great for libraries across the country to participate in
the special Intergenerational Peace Chain. Young and old in your community
make a holiday paper chain decoration of remembrance, healing, and hope.
Decorate your library once they're done! You can submit the number of links
in your chain to the project website to receive a free certificate with a
gold world seal and an inspiring poem of hope by Australian writer John
Marsden.
The Legacy Project also offers other free online kits, including a complete
planning guide for a community Grandparents Day event.
Take a look at the project website http://www.somethingtoremembermeby.org.
You can also give me a call if you have any questions.
Brian Puppa
tcp@tcpnow.com
(800) 772-7765
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