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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
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To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 1:31 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 647
PUBYAC Digest 647
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Spongebob Squarepants?
by Linda Smith <lsmith@vlc.lib.mi.us>
2) Request for Behavior Policies
by Margaret Brannon <margaret.brannon@ci.high-point.nc.us>
3) Title?
by "Doherty, Lynn" <doherty@palsplus.org>
4) Re: Spongebob Squarepants?
by "Jamie Malley" <jamie@allencountylibrary.com>
5) Sno-Isle Regional Job Postings for the Week of January 8, 2001
by Valerie Worrell <VWorrell@sno-isle.org>
6) Job posting for YA Librarian
by heather mcneil <heatherm@dpls.lib.or.us>
7) Re: something missing in Lapsit program
by Carol Lane <lanec@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us>
8) RE: volunteers in Childrens
by "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
9) Re: SRP compilation website??? Keeping stats.
by "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
10) public library support of schooling
by "Lane, Kristin" <klane@lib.sbcounty.gov>
11) Re: Winnie-the-Pooh bookmarks, poster, etc.
by Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
12) RE: Need Cinco de Mayo Ideas
by "Williams, Sally" <WilliamsS@ci.mount-dora.fl.us>
13) Map Resources?
by Emily Kubash <Emily@cmpl.org>
14) Harry Potter #5
by M Cinnella/Gulf Beaches Library <cinnelm@snoopy.tblc.org>
15) Re: Spongebob Squarepants?
by vida lashgari <vidalashgari@yahoo.com>
16) Mock Caldecott Discusssion
by <edwarc@mx.pon.net>
17) Map Resource?
by Emily Kubash <Emily@cmpl.org>
18) RE: something missing in Lapsit program
by shelleygravel@netscape.net
(Shelley Gravel)
19) Bird/Flying read-alouds for ages 6-11 (mostly younger ones of this
by Leigh Lambert <missleighlambert@yahoo.com>
20) counseling for YAs in the library
by Librenee@aol.com
21) Memories, language and things
by "Cathy Norman" <csn71650@hotmail.com>
22) stumper
by "Pat James" <patquilterjames@hotmail.com>
23) Mock Newbery Discussion
by <edwarc@mx.pon.net>
24) Grounding of group 6
by Marilyn Nykiforuk <confidence_gives_strength@yahoo.com>
25) stumper solved
by "Janice E. Bojda" <j-bojda@evanston.lib.il.us>
26) prohibiting chat rooms
by "Curry Rose Hoskey" <hoskey@easthamlibrary.org>
27) Harry Potter article
by Laurel Sharp <lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org>
28) (no subject)
by Judy Looby <jrlooby@yahoo.com>
29) stumper
by rhunnicutt@carmel.lib.in.us
(Rhonda Hunnicutt)
30) picture book stumper still
by "lachman" <Jlachman@ci.berkeley.ca.us>
31) STUMPER
by JOSEPHINE NOLFI <JNOLFI@libraryvisit.org>
32) Stumper
by "Irwin, Brad" <IRWINB@akcity.govt.nz>
33) Edible candy picnic/camp out
by "Chris Mallo" <chrism@GRRL02.GRRL.LIB.MN.US>
34) please help me welcome
by hbaugh@carmel.lib.in.us (Hope
Baugh)
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From: Linda Smith <lsmith@vlc.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Spongebob Squarepants?
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:10:09 CST
How about doing something with bubbles.
Also you could do something with boats, have the kids go to boating school
or have some type of boat race.
Linda E. Smith
Young Adult Outreach Librarian
Bay County Library System
Bay City, MI 48708
lsmith@vlc.lib.mi.us
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From: Margaret Brannon <margaret.brannon@ci.high-point.nc.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Request for Behavior Policies
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:10:16 CST
Ours isn't really any different for teens than for adults, but you might
find some help in _How Rude!_ by Alex Packer. I've seen a simple list of
rules for classrooms in there that could be adapted to library use.
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From: "Doherty, Lynn" <doherty@palsplus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.com'"
<pubyac@prairienet.com>
Subject: Title?
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Hello,
I am currently working at the West Milford Township Library. I work part
time in the children's room. I was wondering what type of title you use in
the children's room for your staff. For example, Library Assistant or
Library Specialist. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Lynn
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From: "Jamie Malley" <jamie@allencountylibrary.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Spongebob Squarepants?
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Hey Erin,
Spongebob did that great bubble blowing episode in which he tried to teach
Squidward how to blow bubbles. Bubbles are pretty easy and kids like them.
Jamie Malley
Allen County Public Library
106 W. Main St.
Scottsville, Ky 42164
(270)237-3861
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From: Valerie Worrell <VWorrell@sno-isle.org>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Sno-Isle Regional Job Postings for the Week of January 8, 2001
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:10:34 CST
Sno-Isle Regional Library System has a Librarian - Children's Services at
the Stanwood Library in Washington State. Job #01106 January 18, 02. For
more information and to obtain an application on this employment
opportunity, please visit our website at www.sno-isle.org/jobs
<http://www.sno-isle.org/jobs>
or contact our Job line at (360) 651-7040.
____________________________________________________________________________
___
Sno-Isle Regional Library System has two openings for Librarian - Substitute
within the East Region Libraries in Washington State. Job #0205 February 08,
02. For more information and to obtain an application on this employment
opportunity, please visit our website at www.sno-isle.org/jobs
<http://www.sno-isle.org/jobs>
or contact our Job line at (360) 651-7040.
____________________________________________________________________________
___
Valerie Worrell
Human Resources
Sno-Isle Regional Library System
360-651-7004
Valerie Worrell
Human Resources
Sno-Isle Regional Library System
360-651-7004
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From: heather mcneil <heatherm@dpls.lib.or.us>
To: "PUBYAC (E-mail)" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job posting for YA Librarian
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:10:40 CST
Career Opportunity in Central Oregon - Librarian III - Young Adult
Central Oregon is a growing area with friendly people, music festivals, art
shows, specialty stores, and endless recreation at nearby mountains, rivers,
lakes, and parks. Join a dynamic team of professionals serving over 100,000
county residents at five branch libraries. Our District is funded by a
dedicated tax base, and our public libraries located in La Pine, Bend,
Redmond, and Sunriver have new facilities with state-of-the-art equipment,
and a new library planned for Sisters within two years.
Summary: Be innovative member of Districtwide Youth Services team by
promoting library services for young adults. Responsibilities include, but
are not limited to: Regular communication with middle and high schools and
other community agencies in Deschutes County; YA collection development at
all five District branches; and design and promotion of YA library programs.
Need strong knowledge of YA literature and effective written and oral
communication skills. Require MLS or academic coursework equivalents and
four years of increasingly responsible youth services experience, with
library service for teens preferred.
Monthly Salary Range/Benefits: $3,107 - $4,130; Excellent Benefits
package.
Contact: Deschutes Public Library District, 507 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR
97701
(541) 617-7045; FAX: (541) 389-2982; e-mail mariant@dpls.lib.or.us.or
For
more information about our exciting library services and our dynamic
geographical area, check our website at http://www.dpls.lib.or.us/
Deadline: Deschutes Public Library District application and questionnaire
required and accepted until 4:00 p.m., on Monday, February 25, 2002 EOE
Heather McNeil
Youth Services Coordinator
Deschutes Public Library District
601 N. W. Wall St.
Bend, OR 97701
541-617-7099
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From: Carol Lane <lanec@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us>
To: Margaret Borchers <mborchers@biblio.org>
Subject: Re: something missing in Lapsit program
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:10:46 CST
I've being doing lapsit programs for children from birth to 14 months, and
another for children 15 months to 2 1/2 years. For the lapsit children I
do nursery rhymes, finger plays, action songs, board books, sometimes a
flannel story or a big book or use puppets. Mostly, I prefer to use
the books because they seem to be fascinated with the books. It could
be that the parents have been reading to them at home. Our favorite
thing to do is music. I once puchased some instruments for babies that
came from a catalog, was sold in a mesh bag with a video, Babies Make
Music, or something like that. The instruments are smaller and come in
animal shapes. For the youngest babies in laps or infant carriers, I use
rattles. Rattles work great for first instruments. We usually do at
least two songs. Then I pass around a basket with book-related dolls,
puppets, and toys, and another basket of board books. The parents and
babies put the instruments in the baskets, take out a book and a toy to
use individually with the baby. It is very exciting when the babies
begin to move to the beat and clap. They seem to have perfect rhythm when
they are born. I tease my husband, "What happens to that sense of
rhythm
between their age and your age?" No kidding though, use cassettes or
CDs
and rattles and musical instruments. You will love it and so will they.
Oh, we also did a craft once. Just before the holidays I did a holiday
program and the moms made ornaments for the children to display in the
library or at home as a keepsake for the lapsit program. The moms made me
a gift, a giant poster-sized card with pictures of all the babies taken
since the beginning of the year.
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From: "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: volunteers in Childrens
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We have one adult volunteer on an irregular basis; she helps prepare craft =
materials, puts packets together, etc.
Each spring we get high school students who need to complete 8 hours of =
community service in order to be inducted into the National Honor Society. =
If they choose to work here for all or part of it, they cut tons of =
Ellison shapes for our summer reading club. They also prepare other =
materials as needed and sometimes work the games computer desk. Our =
regular teen volunteers also work the games computer desk a lot in the =
summer and occasionally during the school year. It's a great help to have
=
them there because three of our games computers are not at the front where =
we usually are, and CD roms have to be put in and taken out for each game. =
We NEVER allow volunteers to work at checkout desks because of patron =
privacy issues. One of our branches has a teen volunteer who shelves on a
=
regular basis, but that is the exception to the rule. We are a fairly =
large library and it really takes some expertise to know exactly where =
everything goes, so unless we would have someone committed to shelving =
regularly, we will not ask volunteers to do that here at the main library. =
=20
Cindy Rider
Young Peoples Associate Librarian.
Vigo Co. Public Library
Terre Haute, IN
crider@vigo.lib.in.us
http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/yp/yp.html
"It might look like I'm doing nothing, but at the cellular=20
level I'm really quite busy." -Unknown
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From: "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: SRP compilation website??? Keeping stats.
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I keep a can on the desk and have kids drop their weekly tickets off there.
I print out tickets for each week of the program and give them out when the
children register. Then I can record them when I have time!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2002 1:35 PM
Subject: SRP compilation website??? Keeping stats.
> Is there a web site aimed at librarians that posts successful SRP's? I'd
> like to see if other libraries keep
> statistics differently or similarly than the way we always have.
> Our past children's librarian had children registered on index cards.
> When children visited each week, we would take out their card, mark how
> many titles were read, give them a sticker, initial their reading log,
> have them post a themed marker on a bulletin board and have them choose
> a used book as a prize. This requires having summer students to man our
> SRP desk, and or circ and reference staff when they are not available.
> When there is a line after a program, or with parents bringing multiple
> kids this can get pretty backed up.
> I've read about counting minutes instead...
> Ths SRP how-to books we have aren't very detailed about statistic
> keeping on a weekly basis.
> Do any of you do a self-service type of sign-in or collect weekly
> reading logs instead.
> Please recommend your own web site if you think it would help.
>
> Thanks,
> Laura Gruninger, Youth Services Librarian
> Mercer County Library System
> Lawrence HQ
> Lawrenceville, NJ
>
>
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From: "Lane, Kristin" <klane@lib.sbcounty.gov>
To: "PUBYAC (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
"PUBLIB (E-mail)"
Subject: public library support of schooling
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> I'm posting this for a colleague so please reply to Susan Erickson at
> serickson@lib.sbcounty.gov.
If necessary I will forward messages that
> come to my email. I am posting this to several lists, so please
excuse
> the cross-posting.
>
> She is interested in hearing about what other public libraries are
> offering in the way of services, resources and programming to K-12 public
> school teachers, students and parents to support academics and curriculum.
>
> Both in-branch service and outreach.
>
> Please reply directly to serickson@lib.sbcounty.gov.
Thank you.
>
> Kristin Lane / Youth Services
> San Bernardino County Library
> 104 W. 4th St., San Bernardino, CA 92415
> voice (909) 387-5737 fax (909) 387-5736
> e-mail klane@lib.sbcounty.gov
>
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From: Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Winnie-the-Pooh bookmarks, poster, etc.
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:11:09 CST
Winnie-the-Pooh Costume can be rented for
$120. from
COSTUME SPECIALISTS
211 North Fifth Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone 614-464-2145
or 800-596-9357
fax (614)464-2114
Ask for Mike Howard at ext.
315. If you get voice mail,
key in the extension number 315
for his direct line and leave a
message.
BUT BUYING is the much better deal !!! I would LOVE TO KNOW the source
of where to buy the $50 Costume. I will add to LM&PR's LIsting
Much to do about Winnie-the-Pooh lots of printables
http://www.penguinputnam.com//static/packages/us/yreaders/pooh75/home.html#
Sorry only for printing out yourself -- but save for "Plan B"
Maybe a copier shop could do for you.
Stephanie Stokes
"Library Media & PR Online"
http://www.ssdesign.com/librarypr
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From: "Williams, Sally" <WilliamsS@ci.mount-dora.fl.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Need Cinco de Mayo Ideas
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In Copycat, May/June 1995 on page 18 (and more, but dunno the page numbers)
there is a WONDERFUL craft idea. We have used it with our American Girls
Club, school visits, story times, Brownies, etc., etc.
The article is called "Cinco de Mayo Fiesta", and what we LOVE are the
fiesta parade poles. I'd be pleased to snailmail you a copy of the
information if you don't have Copycat.
What they are, are an armadillo, a chicken and a sun done in a folkloric
style. We enlarged them to a good size, printed them on white paper, and
had the kids color them in with bright markers. We also used red, yellow
and green (blue? whatever...) colors of poster board, and made blobby shapes
as background. The kids glued their picture to the blobby backgrounds, and
then we used newspaper rolled tightly in a cylinder as poles--we don't use
dowels for obvious reasons. We then added crepe paper streamers and had a
parade. The article includes other things, such as a coyote pin~ata, but
we
luuuuve the parade poles.
Sally Williams
We also had tacos and learned "De Colores"--Raffi's version.
They liked the
parade poles better, LOL
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From: Emily Kubash <Emily@cmpl.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Map Resources?
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:11:21 CST
Hello all,
Our public library branch has had a rash of map-related school assignments
lately and we've had a somewhat difficult time finding resources for the
kids. Each child had a certain country for which they would have to find a
variety of maps such as resource, physical, political, etc... Some of the
countries' maps were relatively easy to find; others proved more elusive.
Anybody have a favorite map resource they'd be willing to share? We relied
primarily on the World Book Encyclopedia/Atlas, Enchantment of the World
series, Cultures of the World series, and
www.embassyworld.com/maps/maps.html.
These served us reasonably well, but I wonder if we're missing something
really useful. Please respond to me directly (emily@cmpl.org)
and I'll
compile and post to the list.
Thanks for any advice,
Emily
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From: M Cinnella/Gulf Beaches Library <cinnelm@snoopy.tblc.org>
To: Pubyac Listserv <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Harry Potter #5
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:11:27 CST
Hi all! I just came across an interesting blurb in the Dec. 24 edition of
Publishers Weekly on page 10 about book 5 of the Harry Potter series. In
short (for those of you who don't receive PW), the release date of the new
title had been tentatively set for the summer, but it is likely it will be
pushed back to the fall. And Scholastic is likely to publish the book.
--
Maggie Cinnella
Youth Services Librarian
Gulf Beaches Public Library
200 Municipal Drive
Madeira Beach, Florida 33708-1997
727-391-2828 x202 (phone)
727-399-2840 (fax)
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From: vida lashgari <vidalashgari@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Spongebob Squarepants?
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:11:32 CST
How about wet spongebob relay races?
Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
wrote: Hello all --
I'm doing a Spongebob (YAY!) program next week and I've got 3 ideas
- jellyfishing with helium balloons
- making crabby patties with cut felt and foam pieces
- decorating a yellow square sponge
I love Mr. Squarepants, but I just need another thunderbolt idea - I'm a
little bored with my ideas - any suggestions?
TIA!
Erin
* # @ * # @ * # @ * # @ * # @ * # @
Erin V. Helmrich, M.L.S.
Youth/Young Adult Services Librarian
Royal Oak Public Library
222 E. 11 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak MI 48067
Phone: 248.246.3734
Fax: 248.246.3705
Email: helmrich@tln.org
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From: <edwarc@mx.pon.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Mock Caldecott Discusssion
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:11:38 CST
Sonoma County Library hosted a Mock Caldecott Discussion last night at the
Rincon Valley Branch Library. The Nominees were
ALBERT by Napoli
SOPHIE'S MASTERPIECE by Spinelli, ill. by Dyer
THREE PIGS by Wiesner
AND THE DISH RAN AWAY WITH THE SPOON by Stevens and Crummel, ill. by Stevens
STRAY DOG by Simont
GREAT GRACIE CHASE by Rylant, ill. by Teague
MILO'S HAT TRICK by Agee
HELLO OCEAN by Ryan, ill by Astrella
A POKE IN THE I comp. by Janeczko, ill. by Raschka
And the Winner we selected is
THREE PIGS by Wiesner
We had one honor book STRAY DOG by Simont.
Many of the other titles had supporters and lots of votes. It was
stimulating and entertaining and great fun. Thanks to all the great
participants. Carol
Carol Edwards
Sonoma County Library
Santa Rosa, CA
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From: Emily Kubash <Emily@cmpl.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Map Resource?
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:11:45 CST
Hello all,
Our public library branch has had a rash of map-related school assignments
lately and we've had a somewhat difficult time finding resources for the
kids. Each child had a certain country for which they would have to find a
variety of maps such as resource, physical, political, etc... Some of the
countries' maps were relatively easy to find; others proved more elusive.
Anybody have a favorite map resource they'd be willing to share? We relied
primarily on the World Book Encyclopedia/Atlas, Enchantment of the World
series, Cultures of the World series, and
www.embassyworld.com/maps/maps.html.
These served us reasonably well, but I wonder if we're missing something
really useful. Please respond to me directly (emily@cmpl.org)
and I'll
compile and post to the list.
Thanks for any advice,
Emily
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(Shelley Gravel)
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: something missing in Lapsit program
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:11:51 CST
We have a set of shakers, bells and drums and include rhymes that will go
along with an instrument. The babies and mom's really enjoy them.
--
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From: Leigh Lambert <missleighlambert@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Bird/Flying read-alouds for ages 6-11 (mostly younger ones of this
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Hi all,
Making birdhouses for a craft and reading "Bird
Stories" are the activities that have been selected
for me to execute early next week in a "stories and
craft" session for ages 6-11, though I've heard those
attending are the younger folks of this group. I've
thought of extending the theme beyound birds to
"flying"--and I have brainstormed books a bit, coming
up with _Wings_ by Christopher Myers, Pinkney's _The
Adventures of Sparrow Boy_, _Captain Pajamas_, and
maybe displaying book about fairies and other
superheroes. I think Munsch has an airplane story
too, but with 911, it could be too weird, I believe he
creates a plane crash in the tale. Even thought about
paying homage to the cars that are "Thunderbird" and
"Firebird". Also thought of trying to find the
folktale about the "Firebird"--and maybe trying out a
reader's theater of it. But alas, I've never met this
bunch of children, so that may be a bit too ambitious.
Please, all ideas of titles are welcomed. The time
contraints = 45 min (perhaps to 1 hour) total--for
craft + story. And if you have any favorite
birdfeeder craft ideas, please share them too. Much
thanks in advance. I will try to share the
compilation relatively soon.
---Leigh Lambert
missleighlambert@yahoo.com
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From: Librenee@aol.com
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: counseling for YAs in the library
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:29:23 CST
While I acknowledge that some young adults could benefit from counseling
services, I don't think it's appropriate to create a space specifically
designed for this purpose in a public library. First of all, it implies that
YAs are somehow more in need of counseling than other segments of the
population (which may or may not be true, but probably isn't the kind of
stereotype you want to create). Secondly, it implies that counseling
services
are a higher priority than other services offered to teens (such as
tutoring,
medical services, etc.). And thirdly, it implies that it is somehow the
library's responsibility to make sure that teens are provided with
psychological counseling, which it isn't. It can be argued that it IS the
public library's responsibility to make sure that teens are provided with
the
kind of information (which you might stretch to mean services) that they
need
in all areas; in which case, you might decide to offer rooms to all kinds of
service professionals, to conduct business interactions of whatever sort
(and
of course, the contract for the rental of these rooms would have to absolve
the library of any kind of responsibility for the results of the services
provided in the same way that meeting room policy/contracts do). I would be
careful about restricting those services to teens, however, unless the rooms
are part of the YA space itself, and even then, adults and children might
express interest in using the rooms and/or receiving the same kind of
services. In the end, it seems much simpler to stick with a "study
room"
model, which can be used by whomever, for whatever purpose, and usually
without a reservation. Keep us posted on what you decide.
Renee J. Vaillancourt
248A. N. Higgins Ave. #145
Missoula MT 59802
librenee@aol.com
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From: "Cathy Norman" <csn71650@hotmail.com>
To: "PUBYAC\\: PUBlic librarians servi" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Memories, language and things
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:29:31 CST
When I was a child - a chronological one - my mother was a single parent =
as my father died when I was two. She never remarried. I can
remember =
all those letters that came home from school addressed to "Dear
Parents" =
or "Dear Mom and Dad". To this day I remember the feeling of
"this =
doesn't mean my house." So... the point of this. We are
currently =
hosting Go Figure! (a wonderful exhibit courtesy of a grant from ALA) =
and I am sending home a letter with children of visiting school groups. =
It is addressed to "Dear Parents." I need another word.
"Caregiver" =
sounds too distant, "Big People" sounds well...dumb. Maybe I'm
over =
reacting here, but hnestly, folks, this isn't an effort to be =
politically correct. It's an effort to make everyone feel welcome and =
included. It was a long time ago and I still remember. Any thoughts?
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: "Pat James" <patquilterjames@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:29:38 CST
I have a patron looking for a series of teen mysteries that he
read in the late '60s or early '70s. He thinks the main character was
Chet. Chet drove a hearse and the setting was on an ocean or bay. He
seems to think he remembers the name Morgan Bay. If anyone out there
remembers this series could you please email me directly. Thank you in
advance for any help with this stumper
Pat James
patquilterjames@hotmail.com
Frederick County Public Libraries
Frederick, MD 21703
_________________________________________________________________
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From: <edwarc@mx.pon.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Mock Newbery Discussion
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:29:45 CST
The Rincon Valley Branch of Sonoma County Library held it's annual Mock
Newbery Discussion last evening with lots of great participants sharing
insights, comments and pondering what makes for excellence in literature
for children.
The winner selected:
THE LAND by Mildred Taylor
Several Honor books were chosen (or rather fought over) and they were
LOVE, RUBY LAVENDER by Deborah Wiles
LOVE THAT DOG by Sharon Creech
A SINGLE SHARD by Linda Sue Park
Other nominees discussed were
Tiger Rising by Dicamillo
Moonpie and Ivy by O"Connor
Witness by Hesse
Bab Boy: A Memoir by Myers
Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart by Williams
Working form the same list, an inhouse Mock discusssion with just the
children's librarians of SCL had a somewhat different result. Also chosen
was THE LAND by Taylor as the winner, but the honor books were LOVE THAT DOG
by Creech and WITNESS by Hesse.
Thanks to everyone who participated by nominating, reading and sharing their
views.
Carol Edwards
Children's Librarian
Sonoma County Library
Santa Rosa, CA
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From: Marilyn Nykiforuk <confidence_gives_strength@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Grounding of group 6
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:29:52 CST
Hi everyone,
Has anyone every had any complaints about the YA book
by Julian F. Thompson called The Grounding of Group 6?
I have recently had a complaint from a parent whose 12
year old was reading the book. I have a meeting with
the parent this week, she wants to read so called
offensive sections of the book to me and have me pull
the book. I have found reviews on the book,
information about the author, pulled teen reviews off
of Amazon and am prepared with the Library Bill of
Rights.
Bascially, I think I have covered everything, but am
interested in hearing from other librarians if they
had complaints, how they were resolved and if they
went further?
Please reply back to this account.
Thank you.
confidence_gives_strength@yahoo.com
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From: "Janice E. Bojda" <j-bojda@evanston.lib.il.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper solved
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:29:59 CST
Thanks to all who responded to my stumper about the wandering prince who
befriends a snake, a beehive and a bear. Our patron has identified it as
_The King with Six Friends_ by Jay Williams.
The patron is certain, from the description in our library system, that
this is the one he remembers. Our library doesn't own it, but he can
interlibrary loan it when he wants to read it.
Thanks again!
Janice E. Bojda
Head of Children's Services
Evanston P.L.
1703 Orrington
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone 847/866-0320
Fax 847/866-0623
j-bojda@evanston.lib.il.us
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From: "Curry Rose Hoskey" <hoskey@easthamlibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: prohibiting chat rooms
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:30:07 CST
But I'm
> very interested in hearing from any public libraries who don't allow chat,
> especially for teens. Is it hard to enforce? Do you think teens
feel the
> library is not respecting their interests when you tell them chat isn't
> allowed? If any public library allowed chat for a while, then decided
to
> prohibit it, did you lose those chatting teens as patrons? Did you
see an
> increase in PC use for research?
For awhile, we "prohibited" chatting on our public access computers,
and
there was no way we could enforce it. In our library, the chatters are
mostly teens. Everyone just chatted surreptitiously and it created an
atmosphere of secrecy (maybe that's the way teens like it?). I went to a
workshop sponsored by our regional library system, and I learned a lot more
about chatting and how it works (specifically, that it doesn't mess up the
hard drive, as I had previously thought). Please excuse my technological
ignorance!
I didn't actually "lose" the chatting teens as patrons when I
prohibited
chatting, but it was not a popular decision. Chatting is just a way of
life
for them, the way talking on the phone after school was for us (Generation
X-ers and Y-ers, at least).
If someone needs to do research, I make sure that the chatter knows that
his/her time is limited. We are putting a statement in our revised
internet
policy: "The library reserves the right to limit gaming and chatting."
I
think that it will solve some problems, if any arise. I hope that this
helps!
Curry Rose Hoskey
Youth Services Librarian
Eastham Public Library
190 Samoset Rd.
Eastham MA 02642
http://www.easthamlibrary.org/
Opinions expressed are my own, not the library's.
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From: Laurel Sharp <lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Harry Potter article
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:30:14 CST
Greetings, O Collective Intelligence--
I'm trying to track down a Horn Book article on Harry Potter written from a
Christian perspective in the last year or two. We no longer keep old Horn
Books, and we don't have Library Literature any more. Alas! I looked at the
Horn Book site, and did a quick search on Google, but to no avail. I think
it may be May/June 2000, but maybe not.
thanks very much,
Laurel
Liverpool (NY) Public Library
Laurel Sharp
Liverpool Public Library
310 Tulip Street
Liverpool, NY 13088
315 457-0310 x123
Fax 315 453-7867
lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org
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From: Judy Looby <jrlooby@yahoo.com>
To: Pubyac pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:30:21 CST
To the person who was looking for Pooh
activities--Have you checked out Penguin Putnam's web
site <www.pooh75.com>? They
don't have things to
order, but there are a lot of party ideas and
activities. Hope this helps.
Judy Looby
Charleston Public Library
Charleston, IL
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From: rhunnicutt@carmel.lib.in.us
(Rhonda Hunnicutt)
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:30:26 CST
Hi everyone,
We have a patron who would love to find a non-fiction book she read in the
'60s. She thinks the title was something like Mother Nature's
Schoolhouse. In the book, Mother Nature was a character who brought
animals together in a truce so that she could teach them about each other.
The patron particularly remembers a truce between a rabbit and a bear.
The book included black and white photographs.
Although she read this book in the '60s, she believes it could have been
old even then. She read it at the home of her grandmother, who was a
librarian.
No doubt the book is out of print. Our patron would like to find it from a
used-book store, but needs an exact title.
Thanks in advance for any help in finding this book!
Rhonda Hunnicutt
rhunnicutt@carmel.lib.in.us
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From: "lachman" <Jlachman@ci.berkeley.ca.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: picture book stumper still
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:30:32 CST
Hi,
I apologize if this is going on the list again, but I seem to be having =
trouble with this computer.
Stumper: Picture book from 20 or so years ago. Boy is homeless and
finds =
a room in basement or somewhere and builds furniture out of rushes. His =
father may come into the picture at the end of the story.
Thanks,
Josh Lachman
Berkeley Public Library
Jlachman@ci.berkeley.ca.us
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From: JOSEPHINE NOLFI <JNOLFI@libraryvisit.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:30:38 CST
I'm hoping someone remembers this series of books. A colleague read the
books as a child (in the mid-70s). They featured four astronauts traveling
to a different planet in each book of the series. The series also included
telepathic twins, one who went on the mission and one who stayed behind.
Does this ring a bell with anyone? Thanks in advance for your help.
Josephine Nolfi
Manager of Children's Services
Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County
305 Wick Ave.
Youngstown, Ohio 44503
Voice: (330) 744-8636, ext. 124 Fax: (330) 744-2258
E-mail: JNOLFI@YMC.LIB.OH.US
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From: "Irwin, Brad" <IRWINB@akcity.govt.nz>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:30:44 CST
Hi,
looking for a children's book that is about lighting Chinese lanterns. I
think it had a dragon in it as well and as far as my memory goes it was some
sort of moral tale....
Stumped.
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From: "Chris Mallo" <chrism@GRRL02.GRRL.LIB.MN.US>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Edible candy picnic/camp out
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:30:50 CST
A while back I heard someone talk about all the
edible pieces of a candy picnic/camp out. I thought it
was a great idea but I couldn't use it so I didn't
save it. So, of course, a ptraon came yesterday and
asked how to make an edible camp out/picnic. Does
anyone remember the list of ingredients and what they
relate to? I remember the fire being pretzel sticks
and the fire being red hots, but I don't remember
anything else.
Help!
--
Chris Mallo
Great River Regional Library
405 St. Germain
St. Cloud, MN 56401
(320) 650-2500
chrism@grrl.lib.mn.us
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From: hbaugh@carmel.lib.in.us (Hope
Baugh)
To: yalsa-bk@ala.org,GNLIB-L@topica.com,tagad-l@topica.com,
PUBYAC@prairienet.org,YA-Pizzazz@yahoogroups.com,ya-yaac@ala.org
Subject: please help me welcome
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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 14:30:56 CST
Dear online colleagues,
'Sorry for the cross-posting.
Two months ago I wrote to you telling of my promotion to manager of our
Young Adult Services Department, and advertising for my old job as a YA
librarian. We had a good number of good applicants, for which I'm
grateful.
But the best applicant was Jamie Beckman, and when we offered her the
position, she accepted it! She finished her MLS work in December and
started here at the Carmel Clay Public Library (Indiana) yesterday.
Please help me welcome her to the profession and to the online community by
sending her offlist your favorite quote, tip, experience, or other bit of
advice related to YA services or the library life in general. Her email is
jbeckman@carmel.lib.in.us.
If you also send your bits to me offlist, I will compile them for everybody
and start a sort of "welcome wagon" file. Then, whenever someone
else
hires a new librarian, you can just email me to send them the Welcome Wagon
file of cheery, inspirational bits. My email address is
hbaugh@carmel.lib.in.us.
Of course, my first bit of advice was to re-read Patrick Jones' big pink
book and to join a listserv!
Best wishes,
Hope
**************************************
Hope Baugh
Young Adult Services Manager
Carmel Clay Public Library
55 4th Ave SE
Carmel, IN 46032
tel: 317-814-3979
email: hbaugh@carmel.lib.in.us
website: http://www.carmel.lib.in.us
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