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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and
Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2001 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 623
PUBYAC Digest 623
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Planned Listproc downtime this weekend will affect PUBYAC
by "PUBYAC Moderator" <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
2) booklist
by Gaewynne Hood <gaewynneh@ashburtondc.govt.nz>
3) Re: showing Movies in the library
by annehall@mail.iclub.org
4) HP #5
by "Marty Staton" <mstaton@ci.poquoson.va.us>
5) homeschooling books
by Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
6) RE: name tags in storytime
by Pamela Stamper <pstamper@nols.org>
7) Re: name tags in storytime
by "Terry Lambert, Youth Services Coordinator"
<lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us>
8) RE: name tags in storytime
by "Lisa Mulak" <lmulak@nssc.library.ns.ca>
9) Re: name tags in storytime
by holnb <holnb@llcoop.org>
10) Re: Pubs: American Girl Magazine
by x o <gabeny13@yahoo.com>
11) Stumper
by bkworm@mindspring.com
12) RE: Toddler storytime
by "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
13) Re: Library Card Drive
by Lisa Bauer <lbauer@mail.owls.lib.wi.us>
14) Re: name tags in storytime
by Irene Gavasso <ireneg@krl.org>
15) Children's Librarian Job - Albany, NY
by "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
16) RE: Harry Potter Parties
by "Jennifer Stencel" <jstencel@ascpl.lib.oh.us>
17) RE: name tags in storytime
by "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
18) Books for 3rd grade girls
by "Kathy Graham" <grahamka@sls.lib.il.us>
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From: "PUBYAC Moderator" <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
To: "pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Planned Listproc downtime this weekend will affect PUBYAC
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 09:03:47 -0700
Hi, all -- please allow for intermittent Listproc downtime and
unpredictable mail delivery this weekend as Prairienet is migrating their
mailserver to new hardware. They hope that everything will be up and
running
normally by Monday, but there may be a shakedown period while they work out
details of the new configuration.
Thanks for your patience!
Shannon VanHemert
PUBYAC Moderator
pyowner@pallasinc.com
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From: Gaewynne Hood <gaewynneh@ashburtondc.govt.nz>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: booklist
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 10:05:26 CST
Can anyone suggest any authors similar to Tamora Pierce, so I can make up a
booklist titled "If you enjoyed Tamora Pierce you might like
these". TIA
Gaewynne Hood
Ashburton Public Library
New Zealand
gaewynneh@ashburtondc.govt.nz
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From: annehall@mail.iclub.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: showing Movies in the library
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 10:05:52 CST
I had been following along the discussion about showing movies in the
library
and had thought that I had copied the responses and emailed them to myself.
Of
course,I delete the pubyac digests that had the 1-800 # on it. Could
someone
please send me the name and phone number for the company that you can
purchase
public performance rights? Thank you so much.
Anne Hall
annehall@iclub.org
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From: "Marty Staton" <mstaton@ci.poquoson.va.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: HP #5
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Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 10:06:16 CST
Does anyone know the exact date of the 5th Harry Potter book release???
Thought it would be fun to plan a drawing for a book around that date ... I
heard a rumor for Feb. ... anyone know for sure??
Thanks,
Marty Staton
Poquoson Public Library
500 City Hall Ave.
Poquoson, VA 23662
mstaton@ci.poquoson.va.us
757-868-3063
757-868-3106 FAX
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From: Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: homeschooling books
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Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 10:06:42 CST
I bought the first 8 A Beka readers, since we have a general
demand for phonics based materials. The first 3 circulate very
well, the others less so. They're cataloged in non-fiction.
Christine M. Hill
Willingboro Public Library
One Salem Road
Willingboro NJ 08046
chill@willingboro.org
Coming in February! Ten Hispanic American Authors, Enslow, 2002
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From: Pamela Stamper <pstamper@nols.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: name tags in storytime
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Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 10:07:11 CST
Hi,
I use nametags for our storytimes. We use slips of zeroxed paper
about
2x3.
the kids(or parents) print their name and attach to the childs shirt with
tape.
At the end of the storyhour they are tossed. I try to put a picture of
something related
to the theme then at the beginning the kids get to guess what the storytime
is
about. It works out fine for kids just learning to spell their name since
they
get to show me how they have improved each week.
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From: "Terry Lambert, Youth Services Coordinator" <lamberte@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
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Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 10:07:42 CST
Hi Jennifer,
I use name tags for my preschool storytime. I don't have the large number of
children you do, smaller library/community, but I may borrow some of your
ideas! I laminate the kids name tags, and lay them out on a table each week.
When the kids come to storytime, they find their name tag and put it on the
ledge of the white board that is in the room. The kids love to find their
names, and we often talk about who is here, how many are here etc. I like
your
idea of posting the names, unfortunately we have our storytime downstairs in
a
meeting room that the public has no access to. Luckily that will change
soon!!
Terry Lambert
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From: "Lisa Mulak" <lmulak@nssc.library.ns.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: name tags in storytime
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Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 10:08:16 CST
We hold preschool story time 4 times a year for four sessions at a time.
The children's name tags usually have something to do with the program.
For
instance, during our fall session we used the shape of a pumpkin. We
use a
name tag holder for these- we get them at our local office store. They
are
basically a plastic pocket with string attached- the children call them
necklaces. Every week the children add another sticker and at the end
of
the four weeks they can take their name tag home- we keep the plastic holder
to reuse the next time. We usually have to replace these every couple
of
years. The children really love their name tags. I usually line
them up on
a table so they can spot their own- it's really fun to watch their
expressions when they locate their name.
Lisa Mulak-MacPhee
Children's Librarian
CBRL, Nova Scotia
Canada
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From: holnb <holnb@llcoop.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: name tags in storytime
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Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 10:08:46 CST
After using cardboard cutout name tags (in a variety of shapes depending on
the
season) we made the switch to the peel off type. The cardboard ones
were on
yarn that the kids put around their neck. But they were often chewed
on a
some
were really slobbery by the end of the storytime. (the cardboard as well as
the
string!). They were also labor intensive- although they looked cute.
One
advantage to that type was that WE wrote the names on them- so we ended up
with
large first name only- which is want we want.
The peel off name tags also become attractive to
fidgety kids. Usually
there is at least one very young 3 year old in my group who will play and
play
with their name tag and/or take it off and give it to me in the middle of a
story. Another disadvantage is that we leave out markers each week so the
name
will be written on. Some parents let the kids do it- and yep, we can't
read
their writing. I guess there is not a perfect soulution!!
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From: x o <gabeny13@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Pubs: American Girl Magazine
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Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 10:09:17 CST
Doing research with no known address is one thing.
But how amazingly time consuming to spend all that
time on search engines when you have a web address in
front of you. I would never tell someone not to go to
the NYTIMES.com etc., use a search engine. If someone
had the specific address I show them how to access it.
To send them off on the search engine tangent to me
is total misdirection if they have a known address.
These instances of web sites kicking over into
ponrnography sites are so few and far between as to be
almost laughable. The only reason I have ever even
encountered one is because of learning through Pubyac.
I have never in 8 years on the internet and with 4
other people in my house on it and at work, gone to a
web site that had become pornographic in the meantime.
We are all a bit more aware of things then the general
public at times and need to temper that with common
sense.
>
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From: bkworm@mindspring.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 10:09:54 CST
Please help, collective mind! I'm not even sure where to begin to find
the
answer to this one. A patron is looking for a picture book her
grandmother
had about 30 years ago that is very similar to the story of The Fool of the
World and the Flying Ship. However, this is an older book, with line
drawings and pastel colors. The story is about 7? brothers or friends
who
are on a journey. They are imprisoned by a king and forced to pass
several
tests. For the first test, the king puts an enormous amount of food on
a
table that they must eat. One of the 7, who has big, carroty red hair,
turns into fire and burns up all the food. The second test involves
drinking all the water in many barrels. The next character, who has
large
ears, turns into an elephant and drinks all the water. My patron does
not
remember the other tests. She does remember the book being a picture
book
and not part of an anthology. She thinks that the cover may have had a
picture of the 7 people on a j!
!
ourney across a mountain. I thought of looking in Margaret Read
Macdonald's
The Storytellers Sourcebook, but I do not have access to it at this time.
If you remember this book, or have it in your collection, please email me at
bkworm@mindspring.com.
Thank you in advance.
Mary Jones
Huntsville, AL
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From: "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Toddler storytime
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Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 10:10:29 CST
Yes I had the same problem. I hold storytime in are meeting room. It may not
be the most colorful place, but the chidren's rrom just had too many
distractions. Also older children were apt to walk up during the story and
ask for homework help.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Frances Easterling
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 10:59 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Toddler storytime
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 Drive
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Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 10:10:59 CST
We are a small library (population 1200). Every year we do First Grade
Roundup. We take the registration cards and a letter to the school that
the teachers hand out. We also give them library cards for the children
to sign. When all the registration cards are returned to the teachers
we pick them up and process them. The classes then come to the Library
where we do a short program with a tour of the library, library rules, a
skit or read a book and they are allowed to check out 1 or 2 books. We
give them a bag filled with bookmarks, library info and hours, and a
cookie to eat on their walk back to school. This year we had 60 kids and
we have done this for 5 years now.
Lisa Bauer
lucia musilli wrote:
>
> Hi I was wondering if anyone out there has ever done a library card
drive.
> We we would love if every kid in our school system had a library card,
but
> we are trying to figure out the logistics of the drive. Currently
a child
> obtains a card when his/her parent or guardian brings in 2 forms of id
with
> their name and current address but obviously if we are doing the drive
> during school hours the parents will not be present. Has anyone
ever
tried
> this and if so how successful was it?
>
> thanks!
>
> _________________________________________________________________
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From: Irene Gavasso <ireneg@krl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: name tags in storytime
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Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 10:11:33 CST
I have used name tags for my regular story times for 20 plus years. We
have boxes of different shapes, animals, objects etc. that are laminated
with yarn the appropriate length for youngsters. I have found that two
holes work better than one, they don't turn around as easily. I make
lots
on card stock or poster board so they won't curl. We then affix a thin
strip of masking tape, write the child's first name and hang up, using
coat hooks, at their level in the story room. At the end of the
program I
always ask the children to drop their name tags into my story bag for next
week. If a child chews, tears, or otherwise damages a name tag I just
toss it. If I want to use a different name tag at the next series I
replace the masking tape and it's ready for anyone else to use. Some
children are bothered, at first, by the name tags but the majority ignore
them. Since I'm terrible with names the tags are a must and I find
that
short people are more responsive if you use their name. I sometimes
incorporate the youngsters names during the program and they like that.
Irene
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Irene Gavasso..............................ireneg@krl.org
Kitsap Regional Library....................Young Peoples Department
1301 Sylvan Way............................Bremerton, Wa. 98310
(360)415-6720
"The best thing about the
future is that it
comes only one day at a time. Abraham Lincoln
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From: "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
"Child Lit (post)" <CHILD_LIT@EMAIL.RUTGERS.EDU>
Subject: Children's Librarian Job - Albany, NY
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Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 10:12:05 CST
FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE
YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN
ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Classification: Librarian I
Job Title: Youth Services Librarian, Main Library
Reports to: Head of Children's Department
General Statement of Duties:
· This is a hands-on position which includes providing excellent service
to children and their caregivers in the newly renovated Gerald D.
Jennings Children's Library, part of the central library for the Upper
Hudson Library System.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
· Thorough knowledge of children's literature and current library
technologies
· Ability to perform both independently and as a team member
· Tact and courtesy in dealing with public and staff
Qualifications:
· Masters degree in librarianship from an American Library Association
accredited library school and eligibility for NYS Public Librarian's
Certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Masters degree in librarianship from an American Library Association
accredited library school and professional library experience in
children's services subsequent to the MLS.
Work Schedule:
· A combination of daytime hours and participation in weekend and
evening staff rotation
Salary: Minimum $30,322 plus benefits
Deadline: 5:00 PM Tuesday, December 18, 2001
Apply To:
Marjorie Reinhart, Human Resources Manager
reinharm@uhls.lib.ny.us
Albany Public Library
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210
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From: "Jennifer Stencel" <jstencel@ascpl.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Harry Potter Parties
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Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 10:12:32 CST
Penney
Can you get Chemistry students from the local high school to perform
experiments? We got local HS AP Juniors to do Potter experiments...by
contacting a science teacher one of our student shelvers claimed as
being
the best and funniest, and hence more open to work with. It was the biggest
hit of the evening. They created troll mucus (polymer), made a Luminescent
Potion (ex. of chemiluminescense), Slytherin flag went up in smoke (flash
paper), and 'caught' the Obliviate spell in a bottle (ex. of the combustion
of methanol). Kids loved them and even asked the Prefects for autographs!
The HS students were a bigger hit than the 3 owls we had come in from the
local zoo.
The sorting was fun too. I made a sheet that the party goers picked which
statement best described them.. in order to help the Sorting Hat: if they
were daring and brave: Gryffindor, creative and clever: Slytherin, wise and
learned: Ravenclaw, and loyal and brave: Hufflepuff. While the guests waited
for the Chemistry Prefects, they decorated their House Badges and sang their
House Chant.
We did not play any games due to lack of space, but no one seemed to have
minded that.
Hope that helps,
Jen Stencel
Richfield Branch Library
ASCPL-OH
jstencel@ascpl.lib.oh.us
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From: Penney Betsold [mailto:pbetsold@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 1:27 PM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Harry Potter Parties
I am a new children's librarian, so I missed past
discussions regarding Harry Potter parties. We are
planning a party in the end of December in
anticipation of the release of the fifth book, any
great ideas?
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From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: name tags in storytime
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Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 10:12:59 CST
Do you mean to say you have 50 kids in a session? I limit to 20 per
session, assuming some
won't come each week so I'll have around 15. Even with that there's
sometimes lots of noise...
Anyway, I am filling in doing storytime while we interview candidates.
Our previous Children's
Librarian used pin-on badges that could be reused.
I didn't like the idea of the pins, so I do a database of all of the
kids registered, and
then a mail-merge to print out nametags onto small laser labels each
week. The kids then
find their name and can wear it on their fronts or backs. Some don't
like the idea so the
moms stick them on their backs.
You can update your databse when participation changes. I save the
ones
that go unused each
week, then put them out at a later session. When a week comes where I
don't have time to
print any out, I put out old ones, and add blank ones to be filled out
in magic marker for anyone who needs them.
I like having them wear tags because then I can call them by name. I
have now gotten to know
most of their names. But its nice for the moms to socialize and learn
whose kids are whose
also. You could simply print out a bunch of them and not have to do it
each week, but then
you might have additional registrants who won't have tags.
I don't think my 2 or 3 year olds would wear strings, based on my
experience with the crafts
we've done.
I don't bother with having moms or caregivers wear tags. But I do ask
their first name
for my registration sheet I use for attendance. That way, anyone can
look on the list to
find the first name of one of the adults they may become friendly with.
You can do the labels in word or Publisher, with whatever size labels
your library may buy.
I change the color or font each week. We have around 80 or so total
registrants, which is
not an unmanageable number.
Great idea with the frogs.
Laura Gruninger, Young Adult Librarian
Mercer County Library System
Lawrenceville, NJ
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From: "Kathy Graham" <grahamka@sls.lib.il.us>
To: "pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Books for 3rd grade girls
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 10:13:43 CST
Hello, all & help!
Yesterday a teacher from a local school told me she wanted to have a =
book club for her 3rd grade girls, begining after the holidays. She =
wants to deal with issues they are bringing to her: (are you ready?) =
sex, drugs, pregnancy. From what she was saying, these girls are =
interested in things way above their maturity level. She's looking for
=
fiction that would address these things. I don't know about her =
particular class, but the test scores from that school have the kids =
reading way below their grade level. I'm really stymied on this. I =
thought perhaps if she addressed the subject of self-esteem she might be =
able to help these kids. However, looking through "Best Books for
=
Children" I didn't come up with anything that would fit. Does
anyone =
have any ideas? Is the teacher trying to handle a problem that would =
best be left to a social worker or guidance counselor? Am I adding a =
problem to the equation by pursuing the self-esteem thing? Any and all
=
suggestions would be welcome.
Thanks!
Kathy Graham
Youth Services
Broadview Public Library
2226 S. 16th Ave.
Broadview, Il 60155
708-345-1325
grahamka@sls.lib.il.us
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