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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: Thursday, January 10, 2002 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 648
PUBYAC Digest 648
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Mock Newbery
by "Melody Allen" <melody_allen@gw.doa.state.ri.us>
2) Advice on two subjects
by Janice Lyhane <janicel@bluevalley.net>
3) RE: Memories, language and things
by "Canosa-Albano, Jean" <JCanosa-Albano@spfldlibmus.org>
4) Re: Winnie-the-Pooh bookmarks, poster, etc.
by Mildred Bernstein <tomildred@yahoo.com>
5) Re: Memories, language and things
by "Joyce Fisher" <jfisher@wcpl.lib.oh.us>
6) Eulogy for a murdered child
by "Rebecca Cohen" <storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>
7) Re: summer reading theme ideas
by "Melody Allen" <melody_allen@gw.doa.state.ri.us>
8) RE: counseling for YAs in the library
by "Ziman, Holly" <HZiman@ci.burbank.ca.us>
9) Job Posting
by Jenny Worth <jworth@jefferson.lib.co.us>
10) removing foot (was: please help me welcome)
by hbaugh@carmel.lib.in.us (Hope
Baugh)
11) RE: PJ Storytime
by "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
12) RE: something missing in Lapsit program
by Michelle Ramsell <ramselmi@oplin.lib.oh.us>
13) Letters to Families
by Kat Corbett <kat@katcorbett.com>
14) Re: Memories, language and things
by Mary <mrc42@yahoo.com>
15) Re: Memories, language and things
by Nan Allsen <nanette.allsen@nsanpete.k12.ut.us>
16) Mock Caldecott workshops
by "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
17) Re: Memories, language and things
by Donna Slaton <misspockets3@yahoo.com>
18) Book Magazine cutting kids/teen reviews?
by kathleenodean@cs.com
19) PA announcements during Storytime
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
20) Harry Potter article found!
by Laurel Sharp <lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org>
21) Stumper:70's/80's Sci-fi
by "Paula Anderson" <paulaan@lori.state.ri.us>
22) Spongebob Squarepants????
by joslund@colosys.net
23) Vacancy announcement (Worthington, Ohio USA)
by Phyllis Winfield <pwinfiel@worthingtonlibraries.org>
24) bullying/teasing/being an outcast - booklist
by Helen Moore <helen.moore@yourlibrary.ca>
25) stumper solved
by Nancy Bonne <bonne@noblenet.org>
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From: "Melody Allen" <melody_allen@gw.doa.state.ri.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Mock Newbery
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RI's Mock Newbery awards were chosen by a group from schools and public =
libraries. The winners are:
Medal: Fair Weather by Richard Peck
Honor Books: Seek by Paul Fleischman
A Single Shard by Linda Park
Close but not quite on: Moonpie and Ivy by Barbara O'Connor
Melody Allen
melodyan@lori.state.ri.us=20
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From: Janice Lyhane <janicel@bluevalley.net>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Advice on two subjects
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Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 14:58:18 CST
I need to take advantage of your experience, please. I am starting a
Lapsit program for 18-35 mos. olds. My confusing question is: Almost
all of these little ones are going to be walking. I realize that this
is supposed to be a fun, wonderful experience for adult and child but
how much "order" do I try to maintain? I don't want someone to
be
screaming because they have to sit still but I also don't want the
others to be distracted by someone wandering around, looking out the
window, just generally being a kid. Or, do I let them wander as long as
they are quiet and no one else is distracted? I am having this in a
separate room from the library. I just don't know where to draw the
line so everyone has a geat time.
Second question: Could anyone recommend a good junior non-fiction book
on runaways-what the consequences could be, what life on the street is
like, etc.?
Thank you for all your help. Please send any suggestions to
janicel@bluevalley.net.
Janice Lyhane
Marysville Public Library
Marysville, Kansas
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From: "Canosa-Albano, Jean" <JCanosa-Albano@spfldlibmus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: Memories, language and things
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What about "Dear Family," or "Dear Fairport Harbor Family"?
Peace,
Jean
Jean Canosa Albano, M.L.I.S.
jcanosa-albano@spfldlibmus.org
Head of Youth and Outreach Services
Springfield Library
220 State Street
Springfield MA 01103
voice: 413-263-6800, ext. 291
fax: 413-263-6825
TTY: 413-263-6835
Springfield is the home of the Dr. Seuss National Memorial! Coming June 2002
http://www.catinthehat.org
-----Original Message-----
From: Cathy Norman [mailto:csn71650@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 3:30 PM
To: PUBYAC\: PUBlic librarians servi
Subject: Memories, language and things
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: Mildred Bernstein <tomildred@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Winnie-the-Pooh bookmarks, poster, etc.
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Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 14:58:29 CST
I purchased my Winnie-the-Pooh costume from the Disney
store during Halloween. It is one piece and very warm
with a zipper up the back. Unfortunately, it doesn't
come with a Winnie-the-Pooh face, just ears. However,
the kids seem to really like it.
=====
Mildred Bernstein
Head, Children's Department
The Smithtown Library - Commack Branch
3 Indian Head Road
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 543-0998
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From: "Joyce Fisher" <jfisher@wcpl.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Memories, language and things
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How about "To all the families of Smith Elementary students"
or "Dear Anytown Elementary Families"
or "Dear student families"....
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From: "Rebecca Cohen" <storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Eulogy for a murdered child
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Dear colleagues,
I have been asked for poems or children's books to help a patron write a
eulogy for an unknown child who was murdered by her mother.
The little girl was nine years old and loved the ocean. That is all the
information this loving couple has.
I have found William Wordsworth's poem, "She Dwelt Among the Untrodden
Ways", but would like to offer them some choices.
All suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the help,
Rebecca Cohen
Newport Public Library
Newport, Oregon
<storyweaver@newportlibrary.org>
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From: "Melody Allen" <melody_allen@gw.doa.state.ri.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: summer reading theme ideas
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Sushila, This is a great site. Will it be maintained now that your course
=
is over? Not that there is dated material. I was more concerned as
to =
how long the university will keep it up. We'd like to link to it. =
Thanks, Melody
Melody Allen
Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services
melodyan@lori.state.ri.us=20
>>> kidlit_2000@yahoo.com
01/07/02 01:35PM >>>
Check out our summer reading website=20
http://leep.lis.uiuc.edu/seworkspace/summerrdg/summerfini.html=20
from our UL class.
Sushila Mertens
--- Amy Shelley <AShelley@larm.lib.wy.us>
wrote:
> Hello collective brain
>=20
> I am looking for a summer reading theme for my
> library system which will be going to the voters
> with a request for a new library next November. I've
> thought about a math based program like Count on
> Reading that would allow us to focus on all of the
> positive aspects that our library brings to our
> community. I'd appreciate any other ideas, no matter
> how wild.
>=20
> Thanks for your help,
>=20
> Amelia
>=20
> Amelia J. Shelley
> Manager, Children's/Young Adult Services
> Laramie County Library System
> 2800 Central Avenue
> Cheyenne, WY 82001
> (307)634-3561, ext. 151
> ashelley@larm.lib.wy.us=20
>=20
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
Sushila Mertens kidlit_2000@yahoo.com=20
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From: "Ziman, Holly" <HZiman@ci.burbank.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: counseling for YAs in the library
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We are just exploring this as an idea....It may be that a family service
agency might use/rent space for service to all ages....In the case of
another agency, it would be their liability, and the city's decision as to
whether this kind of service does put the city/library in any kind of legal
jeprody in terms of use of its facilities.The reason for our looking into
this is that a large teen focus group voiced a need for counseling services
for depression.....Thank you for your input - we know this is a large leap,
and are just at the beginning stages of thinking about it........Holly
Ziman, Burbank P.L.
-----Original Message-----
From: Librenee@aol.com
[mailto:Librenee@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 12:29 PM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: counseling for YAs in the library
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: Jenny Worth <jworth@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job Posting
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Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:07:26 CST
> Please excuse cross postings. Thank you.
>
> POSITION: Collection Development Manager #22-402
> Jefferson
County Public Library, Lakewood Colorado
>
> Located between the city of Denver and the foothills of the Rocky
> Mountains, the Jefferson County Public Library is one of the most
> progressive suburban systems in the nation with a materials budget of $3
> million dollars. We are seeking a Collection Development Manager who will
> share the library's commitment to building and maintaining a quality
> collection of materials to meet the needs of our community.
>
> QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a MLS or MLIS and a minimum of 3 years of
> supervisory experience in a library setting. Must be flexible to work
> occasional evenings, weekends, and minor holidays.
>
> DUTIES: Responsible for supporting staff in all locations with
collection
> development; manages substantial assigned materials budget; works closely
> with Acquisitions unit facilitating order processes; analyzes collection
> needs; makes presentations to public on collections and collection issues;
> designs and presents training to staff on collection issues such as
> censorship, selection and weeding; participates in decision making process
> for system-wide services and procedures; supervises projects involving
> collections, including the evaluation of donations; oversees operation of
> Collection Development Office and Interlibrary Loan Unit. Reports to the
> Associate Director for Public Services.
>
> SALARY: $44,600 Annually (40hpw)
>
> BENEFITS:
> * Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision and
> retirement
> * Vacation, holiday, sick leave, and personal days
> * Training Opportunities
> * Relocation expense reimbursement possible
>
> APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/07/02
>
> APPLY: A Jefferson County application form must be completed along with a
> list of 3 references. Applications are available by fax (303) 271-8411 or
> at http://jefferson.lib.co.us,
under "Join Our Team." Please return to
> Jefferson County Human Resources Dept., 800 Jefferson Pkwy, Suite 140,
> Golden, CO 80401; 303-271-8400.
>
>
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From: hbaugh@carmel.lib.in.us (Hope
Baugh)
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: removing foot (was: please help me welcome)
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:07:32 CST
Dear Online Colleagues,
'Sorry again for cross-posting, but I wanted to apologize to anyone who
might have felt badly after reading my earlier post asking for quotes,
tips, etc. to help welcome our new YA librarian, Jamie Beckman. Someone
wrote me offlist to say that if she had been one of our other candidates,
she might have felt hurt when she read my post.
Yikes! That is certainly not what I intended! I really appreciated
the
other candidates taking the time to apply and interview, and would have
welcomed the chance to work with any of them, too.
I probably should have said, "Jamie was the best candidate for us at this
time," not just "Jamie was the best."
So I'll add to the advice:
Always sleep on a post before you send it. Or let someone else read it
before you send it, to make sure the tone is okay, if you're not sure. And
in any case, follow the Email Rule of Thumb and ask yourself three
questions before sending: 1. Is it true? 2. Is it kind?
3. Is it
necessary?
But I also think it's important to keep slogging along attempting to
communicate, apologizing as necessary when missives go astray.
If I made anyone else feel uncomfortable with that post, please accept my
sincere apologies.
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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From: "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: PJ Storytime
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Hi! I had a bedtime storytime recently and had the kids bring their
favorite bedtime animal, robes, slippers...Yes, I, too, wore my pajamas,
robe, slippers, blanket. :O)
Clara Ann Cookie Go To Bed
Froggy Goes To Bed
How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night
For our craft, I revised something from Kathy Ross' Crafts From Your
Favorite Fairy Tales. We made a bed out of egg cartons! I cut off
the egg
carton tops and made the bottom of the carton the bed. We turned the
carton
over and glued cotton on (kids); attached construction paper strips to the
backs (headboard); and glued felt strips to the bottom (blanket). It was
adorable. If you can't get a copy of the book, let me know and I'll try to
photocopy the 2 pages and fax it.
Good luck, wear your jammies, and have fun!
Richard :)
Richard Bryce
Senior Children's Librarian
West Milford Township Library
973-728-2823
bryce@palsplus.org
"I thought my mother must have had some kind of magic to be able to do
all the things she did, to work so hard and never complain and to make
us all feel happy."- Jackie Robinson
"So many things have made living and learning easier. But the real
things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to
make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures and to
be cheerful and have courage when things go wrong"- Laura Ingalls Wilder
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From: Michelle Ramsell <ramselmi@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org, pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: something missing in Lapsit program
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Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:07:44 CST
At 02:11 PM 1/9/02 CST, Shelley Gravel wrote:
>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.
>
>--
>shelleygravel@netscape.net
>
Shelley-
I love this idea. I do a lapsit for one year-olds, although I sometimes
have children who are younger. We do a lot of music and a circle time
"dance" called "Round and Round" that is a real favorite.
I have never,
however, used our musical instruments with them. The question that I have
is how do you get the musical instruments back without screams and tears so
that you can go onto the next activity? Do you do this part at the end?
I'm anxious to hear your response and the response from anyone else who
uses musical instruments with lapsit babies. Thanks!
****************************************************
Michelle McMorrow Ramsell
Head of the Children's Department
Tuscarawas County Public Library
121 Fair Ave NW
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330)364-4474 ramselmi@oplin.lib.oh.us
"You may have tangible wealth untold, caskets of jewels
and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be---
I had a mother who read to me." -Strickland Gillian
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From: Kat Corbett <kat@katcorbett.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Letters to Families
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:07:49 CST
Cathy,
I work (my day job!) for a major schoolbook publisher, and we include Home
Letters in our teacher's editions for teachers to send out to families about
how to work with their child during each new unit of a program. For the very
reasons you mention, we begin the letters with "Dear Family," or
"Dear
Family Members," never "Dear Parents." All children have
families, whether
natural, foster, or adoptive, but not all have parents. (You're right in
saying that Caregiver and the older Guardian sound too distant or legal.)
Because a family may consist of a grandmother, a single dad, an aunt and
uncle, or group home parents, we don't refer in the letter to having the
child do something with a parent or grandparent, but rather with "an adult
family member" or "an older family member." Using "your
child" is acceptable
because the child is cared for by the adult(s) being addressed, but avoid
"your son/daughter" as too specific.
Hope this helps,
Kat Corbett
Author of the DanceFutures Series
Website: www.katcorbett.com
E-mail: kat@katcorbett.com
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From: Mary <mrc42@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Memories, language and things
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Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:07:55 CST
How about "Adult who must be obeyed?"
--- Cathy Norman <csn71650@hotmail.com>
wrote:
> 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: Nan Allsen <nanette.allsen@nsanpete.k12.ut.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Memories, language and things
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Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:08:01 CST
It would be appropriate to address the letter:
Dear Parent or Guardian
Cathy Norman wrote:
> 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: "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Mock Caldecott workshops
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Dear Pubyaccers,
I am in charge of two Mock Caldecott workshops scheduled for Thursday,
January 17 & 18th. I like to share what other groups around the
country
have selected. (at the end of the day--after the participants have done
their own voting) Anyway, I have results from the following:
Allen County Public Library (Indiana)
NOLA Regional Library System (Ohio)
Lakeshores Library System (Wisconsin)
Cooperative Children's Book Center (Wisconsin)
Sonoma County Library (California)
If anybody else has Mock Caldecott results to share, I would greatly
appreciate it. Thanks.
Susan Dailey
librarian and author of A Storytime Year (www.susanmdailey.com)
Ossian Branch Library, Ossian, Indiana
219-622-4691
<mailto:obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
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From: Donna Slaton <misspockets3@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Memories, language and things
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Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:08:13 CST
Cathy
How about: Dear Families:
although I would imagine you could also put Dear
Parents and/or Guardians; but if this is an exhibit
at the library wouldn't all ages be welcome.
Just a thought. And it is from our memories that we
try to make things better for others, just remembering
not to step on toes as we once felt stepped on.
Parents are still the traditional caregivers and if
the letter is worded to "Parents and/or Guardians"
then that covers the subject whether one or two and is
not specific like Mom and Dad. Sad but true, many
little ones do not have both at home anymore.
Best wishes in your effort to be "careful".
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Donna Slaton
Children's Programmer II
Muhlenberg Co. Public Libraries
Central City Public Library
108 E. Broad St.
Central City, KY 42330
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From: kathleenodean@cs.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Book Magazine cutting kids/teen reviews?
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Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:08:18 CST
I've been writing reviews and a column on children's books for Book
Magazine, a two-year-old glossy magazine with a million subscribers, since
it started. Various people have written the column for teens each issue.
For the January issue, the magazine was low on ad revenues, so they cut the
children's reviews, and children's and teen columns (although the children's
coverage still appear on the web site). Since it's one of only a
handful
of ways the general public reads about children's and teen books, I'd hate
to see this cut become permanent. If you get Book, or your library does,
and you'd like to see it continue to cover books for young people, it would
be helpful if you'd lodge a complaint at letterstoeditor@bookmagazine.com
Thanks, and sorry for the cross-posting.
Kathleen Odean
Chair, 2002 Newbery Committee
Author, Great Books for Girls, Great Books for Boys, Great Books about
Things Kids Love
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: PA announcements during Storytime
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Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:08:25 CST
Hello everybody! I have a small problem that I'm
hoping some of you have run into before. We have a
loud PA system that is used to page people or announce
computer lab sign ups, etc. It interrupts storytime at
least once or twice a month. I trying to find a
creative way to deal with it since there's nothing I
can do about it. For now I just stop whatever I'm
doing or reading and wait for the announcement to
finish before resuming the program. I'd like to be
able to say something --I don't know what-- that's
cute but not negative to apologize for the
interruption and get us back on track.
Any ideas?
Jennifer Baker
Fresno Co. Library
jbaker93711@yahoo.com
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From: Laurel Sharp <lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Harry Potter article found!
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Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:08:30 CST
Thanks to S Churchill, Mike Wessells, Jan Chapman, and Margaret Goodrich
for answering my query about the Horn Book article on one Christian
perspective on Harry Potter. It was in the May/June 2000 issue. Follow-up
letters to the editor appeared in Sept/Oct 2000. Exactly what I needed!
Brava/Bravo, all!
Laurel
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: "Paula Anderson" <paulaan@lori.state.ri.us>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper:70's/80's Sci-fi
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:08:36 CST
Back in the very early eighties (1980/81?) I read a science fiction book =
that I was never able to locate again. It was about a girl who goes to a =
planet with her scientist parents. I seem to recall it was difficult for =
her because she knew she'd never see her friends and relatives again. =
She became involved with studying the native wildlife, specifically some =
ape-like creatures. There was a cruel developer type who had a leather =
sofa, the leather being made from the skins of the creatures (the detail =
I recall most clearly).=20
I recently did a sci-fi bib, so this book's been on my mind. If anyone =
knows the title I'd appreciate it. I've searched Children's Catalog with =
no luck. I'm pretty sure it was almost new when I read it.
Thanks,
Paula Anderson
Warwick PL
Warwick RI
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From: joslund@colosys.net
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Spongebob Squarepants????
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Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:08:42 CST
Okay, okay...
I hate to be the one to ask, but since no one else has been willing
to admit it, here I go:
Who/what is Spongebob Squarepants? Sounds like someone or
something I need or would love to know about!
Janet L. Oslund, MLS
Youth Services Librarian
Montrose Library District
320 S. 2nd St.
Montrose, CO 81401
Voice: 970.249.9656
Fax: 970.240.1901
E: joslund@colosys.net
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From: Phyllis Winfield <pwinfiel@worthingtonlibraries.org>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Vacancy announcement (Worthington, Ohio USA)
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:08:48 CST
Worthington Libraries (WL) is seeking two librarians who are dedicated to
lifelong learning, the exploration of ideas and cultural exchange; as well
as desire to be part of a team. Qualified candidates will possess a Master's
degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school. AUDIO-VISUAL
LIBRARIAN: responsibilities include selecting and maintaining an
audio-visual collection of about 12,000 items including audiobooks, music,
videos, and computer interactive multimedia; as well as those listed below.
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN: assists patrons in identifying and locating appropriate
reference and circulating materials using electronic, print and other
resources; trains patrons in the use of electronic and print resources
(including our Web site); selects materials for purchase and discard; and
prepares and conducts programs designed to encourage library use. Our
collection is well funded and our staff is committed to providing excellent
customer service. We use a state-of-the-art computer network to enhance
communications and to access information. WL is nationally recognized for
providing traditional library service plus cutting-edge information
technology. Starting salary is $33,573- 44,752 per year, based on
experience. Full-time, 37 hrs/wk, including some evenings and weekends.
Benefits package includes health insurance with dental, prescription card
and vision, 11 paid holidays, sick leave, 4 weeks of vacation and deferred
compensation retirement program. Resumes may be submitted via USPS, fax or
e-mail. Submit your resume with cover letter and a list of 3 references to
Phyllis Winfield, Human Resources Coordinator, Worthington Libraries, 820
High Street, Worthington, OH 43085-4108, USA, fax (614) 645-2642, e-mail
pwinfiel@worthingtonlibraries.org.
Responses received by January 31, 2002
will be given first consideration. Visit us on the Web at
www.worthingtonlibraries.org.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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From: Helen Moore <helen.moore@yourlibrary.ca>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: bullying/teasing/being an outcast - booklist
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Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:08:54 CST
Thank you to all my colleagues out there who responded to my query re: best
fiction books for bullying and teasing. Here is a list of all the titles
sent to me. The original request came from a mother with a daughter in
grade five. Many thanks to all who took time to reply!
Helen Moore
Head, Youth Services
Richmond Public Library
Richmond, Canada
helen.moore@yourlibrary.ca
Dancing in the Wings, by Debbie Allen
Blubber, by Judy Blume
How to handle bullies, teasers and other meanies, by Kate Cohen-Posey
(non-fiction title)
Queen of the Sixth Grade, by Ilene Cooper
The Goats by Brock Cole (bullying. For young adults)
Nothing's fair in fifth grade, by Barthe DeClements
The Hundred Dresses, by Eleanor Estes (most popular choice)
Harriet the Spy, by Louise Fitzhugh
Tell Me Your Best Thing, by Anna Grossnickle Hines
Invisible Lissa, by Natalie Honeycutt
Castle Tournymande, by Monica Hughes
The Girls, by Amy Koss (second most popular choice)
Secret Friends, by Elizabeth Laird
The Wish, by Gail Carson Levine
Speak up, Chelsea Martin, by Becky L. Lindberg
Hello Mrs Piggle-Wiggle, by Betty MacDonald (chapter on whispering in front
of people)
Stacey's secret friend, by Ann Martin (Babysitters' Club Series)
Don't Call me Slob-o, by Doris Orgel (boys)
All Alone in the Universe, by Lynne Rae Perkins
Revenge of the Snob Squad, by Julie Anne Peters
Sixth Grade Secrets, by Louis Sachar
Wringer, by Jerry Spinelli
Maniac Magee, by Jerry Spinelli
Daring to be Abigail, by Rachel Vail
Wonder, by Rachel Vail (fourth most popular choice)
It's not easy being bad, by Cynthia Voigt
Daphne Eloise Slater who's tall for her age, by Gina Willner-Pardo
Bad Girls, by Jacqueline Wilson (third most popular choice)
Vicky Angel, by Jacqueline Wilson (standing up for yourself)
Stick Boy, by Joan T. Zeier (boys)
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From: Nancy Bonne <bonne@noblenet.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper solved
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Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:08:59 CST
Hi...thanks to everyone who knew my stumper about dad on the roof was "You
can call me Worm" by Haas. Would anyone be interested in the
list when I
get it done? (List of books by state they are set in) nancy
Nancy Bonne
Children's Librarian
Beverly Public Library
bonne@noblenet.org
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