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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 17, 2002 5:12 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 656
PUBYAC Digest 656
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Stumper Answered 70s/80s Sci Fi
by "Paula Anderson" <paulaan@lori.state.ri.us>
2) Re: something is missing in lapsit.
by Seashli@aol.com
3) Re: Bird/Flying Read-Alouds
by "Kathleen Conger" <kathleen.conger@ci.stpaul.mn.us>
4) State postcards
by "Connie" <cjg.reads@gte.net>
5) Thank you!
by Janice Lyhane <janicel@bluevalley.net>
6) stumper
by "Children's Dept., Main Library" <childref@memphis.lib.tn.us>
7) YA Summer Reading Programs-Lord of the Rings
by "Baraboo Children's Dept." <barch@scls.lib.wi.us>
8) arthur thanks
by Kindt_CA <Kindt_CA@co.brown.wi.us>
9) debit cards
by Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
10) mannequin stumper - solved
by Jean Gullikson <JGulliks@stout.dubuque.lib.ia.us>
11) bathtime
by "Donna A. Blotkamp" <blotkamp@tln.lib.mi.us>
12) Descriptive Videos - thanks!!
by Marlyn <chaisegirl@yahoo.com>
13) policy re library paying for courses
by "Melody Allen" <melody_allen@gw.doa.state.ri.us>
14) Ink stamps for kid's hands
by "Teresa Salatino" <teresas@wccls.lib.or.us>
15) Horn Book
by Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
16) Programs for infants
by "Flores, Linda" <lflore@camden.lib.nj.us>
17) centralized ordering of materials
by "Brenda Evans Childrens Librarian" <chroom@seidata.com>
18) Re: Stumper - large alligator
by "Linda Ackerman" <linda_ackerman@hotmail.com>
19) Re: Descriptive videos?
by "Amy Shelley" <AShelley@larm.lib.wy.us>
20) RE: Descriptive videos?
by Suzanne.Crowder@kdla.net
21) Kindergartner at RL 4.0
by R Smith <read2yourbunny@yahoo.com>
22) reading buddies programs - information needed!
by Betsy Stroomer <BetsyS@cityoflafayette.com>
23) Re: Ink stamps for kid's hands
by "Barbara Osborn" <bosborn@triton.net>
24) Fwd: Fetch 'em and Eat 'em up ???
by "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
25) Re: reference chat
by LunarHunk@aol.com
26) Homeschooling Thank You
by "Barb Landers" <blanders@wayne.lib.oh.us>
27) Lemony Snicket read-alikes bib
by "L&N Shacklette" <shacklet@eclipse.net>
28) New Zealand children's and young adult writers
by "Nagelkerke, Bill" <bill.nagelkerke@ccc.govt.nz>
29) RE: Ink stamps for kid's hands
by Julie Darnall <jdarnall@ccls.org>
30) Re: Ink stamps for kid's hands
by "Mar Mar" <mar121700@hotmail.com>
31) RE: Creative help needed!
by <crortvedt@apl.org>
32) Re: Programs for older children.
by "Mar Mar" <mar121700@hotmail.com>
33) Bilingual Librarian: Washington County, Oregon
by Angela Reynolds <angelar@wccls.lib.or.us>
34) Metaphors THANKS!
by Amy Blake <ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us>
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From: "Paula Anderson" <paulaan@lori.state.ri.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper Answered 70s/80s Sci Fi
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:09:06 CST
The book was definitely The Lost Star by H.M. Hoover. I recognized the =
cover immediately. Thanks to everyone who responded! I'm excited to read =
it again.
Paula Anderson
Warwick PL
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From: Seashli@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: something is missing in lapsit.
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:09:12 CST
My feeling is that once a month is too
long a lapse. I would rather do it once a week for 6 weeks than once a
month
for 6 months. When it is once a week, babies and parents have a chance to
get to know the routines and form friendships. Good luck and let us know
how
others reply!
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From: "Kathleen Conger" <kathleen.conger@ci.stpaul.mn.us>
To: <kat@katcorbett.com>, <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Bird/Flying Read-Alouds
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:09:18 CST
When I did this activity as a 3rd grader in Brownies, the troop leaders
had mixed the peanut butter with regular butter. At the time I just
thought it made it softer and easier to spread. Could this mixture also
be safer for the birds?
Kathleen Conger
St Paul Public Libraries
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From: "Connie" <cjg.reads@gte.net>
To: "pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: State postcards
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:09:24 CST
We're doing a READAmeica SRP this year. We would like to decorate a
=
wall
with state postcards. Anyone interested in helping us, please send a
postcard with a picture of your state to:
Connie
Gareiss
Centerville
Center Township Public Library
126 E. Main
Street
Centerville,
IN 47330
Thanks for your help.
Connie
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From: Janice Lyhane <janicel@bluevalley.net>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Thank you!
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:09:29 CST
I wanted to thank everyone for their advice about how to maintain some
degree of "order " at my new Toddler Time program. Keep your
fingers
crossed for me this Friday, my first session. Also, thanks for
suggestions for books on teenage runaways.
I appreciate your help.
Janice Lyhane
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From: "Children's Dept., Main Library" <childref@memphis.lib.tn.us>
To: PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.ORG
Subject: stumper
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:09:35 CST
We have a customer who remembers reading a book to her children (now 22
and 18) but the book could be older than that. It has a character who
thinks its name is Itsa because every person who comes across it says
It's a snake. Does anyone know the title of this snake story?
Thanks,
Susan Penn
Memphis Public Library
Memphis, TN
penns@memphis.lib.tn.us
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From: "Baraboo Children's Dept." <barch@scls.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: YA Summer Reading Programs-Lord of the Rings
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:09:42 CST
Hello,
We are wondering if anyone is considering some kind of summer reading
program for YA's that involves using the Lord of the Rings theme and if you
would be willing to share your ideas?
Thanks.
Karen Kjensrud
Youth Services Staff
Baraboo Public Library
230 4th Ave., Baraboo WI 53913
Phone: 608-356-6166 FAX: 608-355-2779
barch@scls.lib.wi.us
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From: Kindt_CA <Kindt_CA@co.brown.wi.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: arthur thanks
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:09:47 CST
Thanks so much to everyone for the helpful Arthur suggestions. We will be
doing the reader's theater play. I will to get that Arthur Library kit.
The website had a bunch of things but not that script. Thanks again for
your help!
Clare Kindt
Children's Services Coordinator
Brown County Library
Green Bay, WI
GO PACK!!
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From: Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: debit cards
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:09:53 CST
Would any libraries that use debit cards for copying or printing
share with me how children cope with them? Does it cause
problems for children or do they take it in stride?
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: Jean Gullikson <JGulliks@stout.dubuque.lib.ia.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: mannequin stumper - solved
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:09:58 CST
Thank you PUBYACCERS - you are so wise!
The story about the little blond girl who lies about having the biggest doll
in the world (not a best friend as my patron remembered) and finds a
mannequin to match the description is "Irma's Big Lie" (later
published as
"The Bad Times of Irma Baumlein") by Carol Ryrie Brink.
Thanks-
Jean Gullikson
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Dubuque, IA
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From: "Donna A. Blotkamp" <blotkamp@tln.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: bathtime
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:10:05 CST
Anybody remember a book (I used it in the big book format years ago) about
a boy who takes a bath, with bubbles, adds his toys, and makes a big mess
in the bathroom? There's also a dog, watching. There wasn't a
lot of
text. Thank you!
Donna Blotkamp, Librarian
Head of Youth Services
Royal Oak Public Library
222 E. Eleven Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI 48067
blotkamp@tln.lib.mi.us
Phone 248 246 3724
Fax 248 246 3704
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From: Marlyn <chaisegirl@yahoo.com>
To: Pub Yac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Descriptive Videos - thanks!!
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:10:10 CST
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the help
about what a descriptive video is!!! You guys are
great!
Marlyn
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Youth Services Librarian
Hacienda Heights Library
County of Los Angeles Libraries
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From: "Melody Allen" <melody_allen@gw.doa.state.ri.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: policy re library paying for courses
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:10:17 CST
Does anyone know of a policy covering this situation? - a library pays for =
a staff member to take courses for an MLS and the staff person signs an =
agreement to work for the library for a certain number of years after =
getting the degree. Please let me know if your library has anything like =
this. Thanks, Melody Allen
melodyan@lori.state.ri.us=20
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From: "Teresa Salatino" <teresas@wccls.lib.or.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Ink stamps for kid's hands
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:10:23 CST
Dear All:
If I remember right this was discussed not too long ago so I am hoping that
it will be an easy questions to answer. After storytimes we stamp the kids
hands with a themed stamp and today I received a complaint from a mom that
after a couple of hours the ink runs through the creases in the child's hand
and becomes one big blob. Currently we are using a dye-based ink and I'm
wondering if we should be using another type, not only for the runny factor
but also for health, ease of cleaning, etc. Please email any thoughts or
suggestions.
Teresa
----------------
Teresa Salatino
Youth Services Librarian
Cedar Mill Community Library
12505 NW Cornell Road
Portland, OR 97229
teresas@wccls.lib.or.us
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From: Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Horn Book
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:10:29 CST
Our children's library is considering buying another copy of Horn Book for
the public to read in addition to the one we use in our professional
collection (which doesn't check out). If any libraries are doing something
similar, would you let me know what the public's interest has been in
reading a magazine about children's literature? I tend to assume that
everyone is as interested as I am! We have had a request by a second grade
teacher, so I thought perhaps others might be interested in checking it out.
Many thanks for your comments. Please e-mail me directly.
Cindy Christin
Children's Librarian
Bozeman Public Library
220 E. Lamme
Bozeman, Montana 59715
406-582-2404
FAX 406-582-2424
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From: "Flores, Linda" <lflore@camden.lib.nj.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Programs for infants
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:10:35 CST
Dear Collective Brain: I am sure that there are many libraries throughout
the country that have programs for young babies. At my library, we are
contemplating having programs for these youngsters (probably 6 mos.-24 mos.)
At the present we are doing preschool storytime, toddler musictime and
toddler storytime. I would certainly welcome suggestions as to what your
infant programs consist of, how long the program is and how old the babies
are. Since we are new at this type of program any help would certainly be
appreciated.
You can email responses to me directly. Thank you for your help.
Lin Flores, Librarian
South County Regional Library
Atco, NJ 08004
lflore@camden.lib.nj.us
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From: "Brenda Evans Childrens Librarian" <chroom@seidata.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: centralized ordering of materials
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:10:41 CST
When I worked at the Cuyahoga County Public Library in Cleveland, Ohio, the
administration would go through the books and select the most outstanding
ones, then they would bring all of the children's librarians in from the
system and let them select the books for their libraries. All of the
magazine reviews were placed in the books. Throughout that day, they would
have different librarians present reviews on the most outstanding books.
That way, by the end of book selection day, we would be able to make wise
choices on the selection of books, while discussing the books with our
colleagues. I am in a small library now and I sometimes miss these
gatherings.
Brenda Evans, Children's Librarian, Madison-Jefferson county Public Library,
Madison, Indiana.
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From: "Linda Ackerman" <linda_ackerman@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Stumper - large alligator
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:10:46 CST
Help:
I don't have a lot to go on here. The patron read this book
in school
maybe 15 - 18 years ago, and the book may have been old then. All she
really remembers is that a boy had a pet alligator, that grew and grew and
grew. Possibly because he did something he wasn't supposed to. The
alligator may or may not have been flushed down the toilet at some point.
She has no idea how the story was resolved or what happened to the
alligator. She remeber the book had pictures, so it could have been a
picture book, but she thinks it may have been a early chapter type book, at
any rate a longer type of book.
It doesn't ring any bells with me at all, maybe it'll sound
familiar to
one of you. Thanks in advance.
Linda Ackerman, Children's Services
Porltand, TN 27148
linda_ackerman@hotmail.com
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From: "Amy Shelley" <AShelley@larm.lib.wy.us>
To: <msmarlyn1@cs.com>,<pubyac@prairienet.org>,
<chaisegirl@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Descriptive videos?
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:10:52 CST
Descriptive videos, as I understand them, are for the blind and relate all =
of the things going on in the film that aren't spoken ie gestures, =
movement, facial expression. Hope that helps.
Amelia
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
>>> chaisegirl@yahoo.com
01/15/02 04:42PM >>>
Hey, fellow Pubyackers!
We have received an order packet with a page of
"Special Descriptive Videos". Can anybody enlighten
me about what that might mean???
TIA,
Marlyn
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
Marlyn K. Roberts
Youth Services Librarian
Hacienda Heights Library
County of Los Angeles Libraries
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From: Suzanne.Crowder@kdla.net
To: msmarlyn1@cs.com, pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Descriptive videos?
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:10:58 CST
I asked one of our Talking Book librarians about these and here's her
response...
Yes, the videos we loan out to our patrons are descriptive videos. These
are movies on videotape that are adapted for the visually impaired. They
have additional narration to describe what is happening on the screen.
They
work in any VCR.
Susie
Suzanne Crowder
Children's and Youth Services Consultant
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
-----Original Message-----
From: Marlyn [mailto:chaisegirl@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2002 6:42 PM
To: Pub Yac
Subject: Descriptive videos?
Hey, fellow Pubyackers!
We have received an order packet with a page of
"Special Descriptive Videos". Can anybody enlighten
me about what that might mean???
TIA,
Marlyn
=====
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Youth Services Librarian
Hacienda Heights Library
County of Los Angeles Libraries
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From: R Smith <read2yourbunny@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Kindergartner at RL 4.0
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:11:04 CST
I'm trying to make book suggestions for a
Kindergartner who visits our school library. He is
reading at about a fourth grade level and really
prefers books about MAGIC. Apparently he has read the
whole Magic Tree House series, almost all the Boxcar
Children books, much of The Littles. His mother is
also reading Eager's Magic series to him. He just took
out Rylant's Van Gogh Cafe, which I hope is
appropropriate for his sensibilities.
He is a voracious reader and will certainly keep me on
my toes. Any and all suggestions for quality,
age-appropriate RL 4 books are welcome--especially
those involving magic.
You may reply to me <read2yourbunny@yahoo.com>
off the
list.
Thanks in advance!
=====
Rebecca Verrill Smith, recent MLS grad
Lesley Ellis School Library
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"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are,
far more than our abilities."
--Albus Dumbledore ( J.K. Rowling)
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From: Betsy Stroomer <BetsyS@cityoflafayette.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: reading buddies programs - information needed!
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:11:10 CST
Hi all-
We have been planning for a reading buddies program that will happen this
summer in conjunction with our summer reading program. Our goal is to have
middle and high school age kids work one-on-one with younger kids on a
weekly basis to practice reading and listening skills. We have adult
volunteers who are working with us to develop the program, and they will run
the program for us this summer.
This is a first for us, and I'd be interested in anything those of you who
have already done this can share about your successes and your problems.
I'm especially interested in training issues - how much training, and what
type, you gave your volunteers. If anyone has written documentation or
manuals you'd be willing to share, I'd be happy to pay postage to get them,
if they aren't in a form that could be attached to an email.
Thanks!
Betsy
Betsy Stroomer
betsys@cityoflafayette.com
Head of Children's Services
Lafayette Public Library
Lafayette, CO
www.cityoflafayette.com/library
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From: "Barbara Osborn" <bosborn@triton.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Ink stamps for kid's hands
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:11:16 CST
Teresa, you could use washable stamp pads from Kidstamps. Their address is
P.O. Box 18699, Cleveland, OH 44118. Works for us. Barb
-----Original Message-----
From: Teresa Salatino <teresas@wccls.lib.or.us>
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org' <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2002 6:51 PM
Subject: Ink stamps for kid's hands
>Dear All:
>
>If I remember right this was discussed not too long ago so I am hoping that
>it will be an easy questions to answer. After storytimes we stamp the
kids
>hands with a themed stamp and today I received a complaint from a mom that
>after a couple of hours the ink runs through the creases in the child's
hand
>and becomes one big blob. Currently we are using a dye-based ink and
I'm
>wondering if we should be using another type, not only for the runny factor
>but also for health, ease of cleaning, etc. Please email any thoughts
or
>suggestions.
>
>Teresa
>----------------
>Teresa Salatino
>Youth Services Librarian
>Cedar Mill Community Library
>12505 NW Cornell Road
>Portland, OR 97229
>teresas@wccls.lib.or.us
>
>
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From: "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Fwd: Fetch 'em and Eat 'em up ???
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:11:21 CST
Just sending my message again that I sent in early December. Thought =
maybe I missed a response or that someone out there may be able to help =
now!
Thanks in advance.
Alison Troy
*****************************************
Youth Services
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715)839-5007 - voice
(715)833-5310 - fax
www.eauclaire.lib.wi.us
ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us
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A woman was in recently describing a book she read to her children 20-25 =
years ago. I am wondering if anyone recognizes this book and may be able =
to provide me with the title.
In the book a boy encounters three or four dogs that help him through his =
trials. Two of the dogs names are possibly Fetch 'em and Eat 'em up.
The =
story is set in the time of knights and castles and has a magical element =
to it. =20
I'd appreciate any help you can give me!
Thanks in advance!
Alison Troy
*****************************************
Youth Services
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715)839-5007 - voice
(715)833-5310 - fax
www.eauclaire.lib.wi.us
ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us
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From: LunarHunk@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: reference chat
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:11:29 CST
Hiya, Laura,
We offer reference chat. It is
offered only through the Reference
Department, but it does get use by Children. It works really well with
ready
reference questions and "Do you have this book/vide/etc.?" It
definitely
works better than e-mail reference, which we also offer because it allows
for
a reference interview.
The main difficulty I have seen is when the library is busy, the phone is
ringing, and you start getting the reference chat chime. While
patrons are
understanding when you are helping someone via phone, they think that you
are
pleasure chatting when you are helping someone via chat. I mention that it
is a new service that we offer for helping people, but it doesn't always
placate them.
There are also times when the patron wants online sources such as e-versions
of school textbooks or other books. It is hard when those are not
available
and they have to come in to pick up materials.
Overall, I think it is a great tool and is getting increasing use through
our
website.
For those of you interested in checking out the service, our URL is
http://www.yourlibrary.ws.
Aaron Coutu
Youth Services Librarian
Greenville Public Library
Greenville, RI 02828
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From: "Barb Landers" <blanders@wayne.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Homeschooling Thank You
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:11:34 CST
A while ago I asked for suggestions for two bibliographies about =
homeschooling-one for parents and one for librarians. I would like to =
offer a very belated thank you for all those who responded. Many of you =
sent web addresses for further research. Upon exploring your sites, I =
determined that another inclusive bibliography was probably unnecessary =
as there were many already posted. So I updated my collection and then =
put your resources to work as part of a school group project to =
establish a web site for a librarian who was interested in initiating =
services for his/her homeschooling patrons. At =
http://leep.lis.uiuc.edu/seworkspace/homeschool/index.html
you will find =
a discussion of some of the rewards and problems encountered in =
providing services to homeschoolers, links to sites about legal issues, =
links to library pages for homeschoolers, several web bibliographies, =
and an annotated bibliography of some of the most popular print =
resources in northern Ohio. (It includes a special section for books =
that are religiously oriented, which someone expressed an interest in.) =
Many of you will notice sites that you recommended. I hope that you can =
find something of use!=20
=20
Barb Landers
Wayne County Public Library
Wooster, Ohio
blanders@wayne.lib.oh.us
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From: "L&N Shacklette" <shacklet@eclipse.net>
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Subject: Lemony Snicket read-alikes bib
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Here are the responses for if you liked Lemony Snicket's Series of
Unfortunate Events, try these...
Aiken Arabel and Mortimer
Aiken Arabel's raven
Aiken Mortimer says nothing
Aiken Mortimer's cross
Aiken Wolves of Wolloughby Chase + others
Bellairs The house with a clock in its walls + others
Bellairs Curse of the blue figurine
Colfer Artemis Fowl
Garfield Smith
Garfield The ghost downstairs
Garfield The December rose
Garfield John Diamond
Garfield BlackJack
Garfield The strange affair of Adelaide Harris
Haugaard Princess Horrid
Heide The shrinking of Treehorn
Heide Treehorn's treasure
Horvath Everything on a waffle
Horvath The trolls
Ibbotson Dial a witch
Ibbotson Island of the aunts
Ibbotson The secret of Platform 13
Ibbotson Which witch?
Ives Monsieur
Eek
Maguire Seven spiders spinning
Pullman Spring-heeled Jack
Pullman Count Karlstein
Pullman Clockwork, or all wound up
Sachar Holes
Scieska Time Warp Trio series
Waddell Harriet and the crocodiles + other Harriet books
Wallace Cousins in the castle
Wallace The twin in the tower
Wallace Peppermints in the parlor
Authors suggested:
Gorey, Philip Ridley, Sachar, Daniel Pinkwater
Thanks for all the great suggestions.
Nancy Shacklette
shacklet@eclipse.net
Maplewood Memorial Library
51 Baker Street
Maplewood, NJ 07040
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From: "Nagelkerke, Bill" <bill.nagelkerke@ccc.govt.nz>
To: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children
Subject: New Zealand children's and young adult writers
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For those interested in learning more about New Zealand writers of
literature for children and young adults a good starting point is
Christchurch City Library's new web site of author interviews at
http://library.christchurch.org.nz/Childrens/ChildrensAuthors/
which also
includes links to a growing collection of original stories by a number of
the authors interviewed, including luminaries such as Margaret Mahy and Joy
Cowley at
http://library.christchurch.org.nz/Childrens/ChildrensAuthors/Stories/index.
asp. The library's web site also links to the New Zealand Book Council
author profiles which provide even more detail about these and other New
Zealand writers.
Bill Nagelkerke
Children's and Young Adults' Services Coordinator
Christchurch City Libraries
Box 1466
Christchurch
New Zealand
DDI (03) 372 7885
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From: Julie Darnall <jdarnall@ccls.org>
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I just use the washable inkpads you get when you buy most stamps. It
washes
right off if you want it to. Was the mom more irate because the stamp ran
together or because it wouldn't wash off? Usually, the moms like the stamp
because it's a quick reward for storytime or whatever. Then it washes off
and you get over it. I guess there's something new every day to complain
about. Tell the mom to wash the kid's hand and get over it. The
stamps are
meant to last for a few minutes anyway.
Julie Darnall
Youth Services Librarian
Chester County Library System
jdarnall@ccls.org
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Teresa Salatino [SMTP:teresas@wccls.lib.or.us]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2002 6:41 PM
> To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
> Subject: Ink stamps for kid's hands
>
> Dear All:
>
> If I remember right this was discussed not too long ago so I am hoping
> that
> it will be an easy questions to answer. After storytimes we stamp the
> kids
> hands with a themed stamp and today I received a complaint from a mom that
> after a couple of hours the ink runs through the creases in the child's
> hand
> and becomes one big blob. Currently we are using a dye-based ink and
I'm
> wondering if we should be using another type, not only for the runny
> factor
> but also for health, ease of cleaning, etc. Please email any thoughts
or
> suggestions.
>
> Teresa
> ----------------
> Teresa Salatino
> Youth Services Librarian
> Cedar Mill Community Library
> 12505 NW Cornell Road
> Portland, OR 97229
> teresas@wccls.lib.or.us
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From: "Mar Mar" <mar121700@hotmail.com>
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:11:57 CST
Why not try giving out stickers instead of a stamp??
I know growing up, my parents did not allow me to use stamps or washable
tattoos.(they didnt like the way it looked, also too hard to clean off) It
may not prove to be connected, but I am highly allergic to the ink in ink
pads, this may be something to consider.
Stickers are easier
>From: Teresa Salatino <teresas@wccls.lib.or.us>
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
>Subject: Ink stamps for kid's hands
>Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 17:41:20 CST
>
>Dear All:
>
>If I remember right this was discussed not too long ago so I am hoping that
>it will be an easy questions to answer. After storytimes we stamp the
kids
>hands with a themed stamp and today I received a complaint from a mom that
>after a couple of hours the ink runs through the creases in the child's
>hand
>and becomes one big blob. Currently we are using a dye-based ink and
I'm
>wondering if we should be using another type, not only for the runny factor
>but also for health, ease of cleaning, etc. Please email any thoughts
or
>suggestions.
>
>Teresa
>----------------
>Teresa Salatino
>Youth Services Librarian
>Cedar Mill Community Library
>12505 NW Cornell Road
>Portland, OR 97229
>teresas@wccls.lib.or.us
>
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M. Ferro
Youth Services Department
Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library
Hewlett, New York 11557
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We did a similar program last year and called it "Tic Tac Title."
One of
the students on our Teen Advisory Board thought of it as a joke and was
horrified when we used it, but everyone else liked it.
Colleen Rortvedt
Young Adult Assistant
Appleton Public Library
225 North Oneida Street
Appleton WI 54911
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From: Sarah Prielipp [mailto:seprielipp@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 10:46 PM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Creative help needed!
Hello, all,
I am in the planning stages of 2002 Teen SRP, and I have finally come up
with a program -- but I can't think of a "theme" that fits what I want
to
do! Okay, here's the program and the challenge: I've created a
bingo-like
game board that has genres in each square. Teens read, watch movies, or
attend library events that "fit" the various genres listed. I
would like a
catchy theme (our 2002 state theme is "Join the Winner's Circle" but
we
don't usually use the same theme for teens and children @ our library).
So,
any ideas?
TIA, Sarah
P.S. If anyone is interested in more information, I will be happy to email
you my "plans" and game boards.
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Youth Services Associate
Veterans Memorial Library
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
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From: "Mar Mar" <mar121700@hotmail.com>
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Would love to "borrow" some ideas. we are having a March Mystery
Month and
are looking for any ideas out there
we have "stories-n-stuff" on mondays k-2
just had our first one and found the craft i arranged was too simple for
them. its always hard to tell until you work with them a couple of weeks.
The following weeks, we will be giving them a special tour, one that goes
behind the scenes, into the offices that kind of stuff. They loved it last
year!
when the spring comes, they are going to help us plant! we have an outside
courtyard that we will help to decorate as well!
>From: "Barron, Stacie" <StacieB@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us>
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
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>Subject: Programs for older children.
>Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 17:41:09 CST
>
>I did my first program for older children. I'm not sure the name of
the
>person on here who posted about Whodunit Wednesdays. However, that was
>such
>a wonderful idea that I had Mystery Mondays and borrowed some ideas from
>that post. I'm very pleased with the outcome. The first Monday I
had 7
>kids show up and were surprised that more boys than girls showed up.
The
>second Monday, which was yesterday, I had 11 boys and girls show up for the
>program. We are not having anything next Monday for the holiday, but
I'm
>really looking forward to the program we will do on the 28th. I really
>didn't think that I was going to get quite as good a turnout. I'm
thinking
>of doing a little something for the older kids every other month.
Thanks
>again for to the person for the wonderful idea. I'm so sorry that I
didn't
>write down your name.
>
>Stacie Barron
>Children's Librarian
>East Bank Regional Library
>Metairie, LA 70001
>
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Youth Services Department
Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library
Hewlett, New York 11557
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From: Angela Reynolds <angelar@wccls.lib.or.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org, kids-lib
<kids-lib@sparkie.osl.state.or.us>,
Subject: Bilingual Librarian: Washington County, Oregon
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DEADLINE TO APPLY EXTENDED!
Come join our team! Located in the Portland Metro area, Washington County
offers small-town charm and the beautiful green landscapes of the Willamette
Valley. A diverse constituency, including a growing Latino population,
awaits you as we build library services to meet the needs of our changing
community.
Washington County Cooperative Library Services is recruiting for a bilingual
(English/Spanish) Librarian 1, Youth Services Librarian. This is a two-year
LSTA grant-funded position that will provide outreach to Spanish-speaking
child care providers. This full-time position will help build an outreach
program, create Spanish "theme" book-kits, provide direct service to
children in care, prepare reports, publicize the outreach service, and work
with the local community to build library services for Spanish-speaking
children, families, and care providers. Master's level training in library
science from an American Library Association accredited program and/or
experience working in a library providing services to children and their
caregivers is essential. Must be able to work some evenings & weekends.
Salary range is $2891 - $3515 per month. Washington County offers an
excellent benefits package.
For more information about this and other positions, do not reply to this
email posting, but visit the County's homepage at www.co.washington.or.us.
County application and supplemental application forms required. Apply by
February 1, 2002, to Washington County Human Resources, 111 N. First Ave,
Suite 320, Hillsboro, OR 97124 or call (503) 846-8606/TTY(503) 846-4898.
Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. An
Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information about Washington County Cooperative Library Services,
visit our website at www.WILInet.wccls.lib.or.us.
Angela J. Reynolds
Youth Services Librarian
Washington County Cooperative Library Services
111 NE Lincoln MS58A
Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-466-1894 fax 503-615-6601
angelar@wccls.lib.or.us
"Look at the percent of third graders who aren't reading, and you can tell
how many prison cells to build." Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA)
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From: Amy Blake <ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Metaphors THANKS!
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 18:12:22 CST
Dear Collective Minds,
re: Metaphors
Thank you! Your brainstorming has come up with some winners. One
that my
my
fellow staffers thought of yesterday was "you can't judge a book by it's
cover" And with all of your ideas it stirred up a memor, I told a new
page
to
"go read" for a while and she proceeded to sit down and read a teen
book!
Um,
read shelves. Some other Pubyacers were interested so the responses are
listed below. You guys are the best! Thanks.
Amy Blake
Knox County Public Library
Vincennes, IN
ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us
Cassie Wilson - My suggestion is not actually a metaphor, but then the
fireman
example they're both just jargon. However, you might discuss how
librarians
speak in acronyms...checked the OPAC and SEO and ILLed the book from OCLC
because ALA, at least YALSA couldn't find the LC number or the MARC record.
<cwilson2@kent.edu>
Ed debutts <mushroom_ed@yahoo.com>
How about "My library is a window through which I see the Universe."
Melissa MacLeod <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
"She cheked out early?" You read my mind...Perhaps?
Janet Serice <librarylists@yahoo.com>
In this day of rate hikes for periodicials, it becomes necessary at times to
cut budgets in these areas. Therefore, serials/periodicals librarians come
to
be known as "serial killers". Also, librarains in charge of
selecting
children's literature are sometimes known as "kiddie litters".
Cindy Rider <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.su>
I don't know if you can use this, but I like the metaphor in this quote by
Richard Powers: "Librarian is a service occupation. Gas station
attendant
of
the mind". It is on the website http://www.ifla.org/I/humour/subj.htm@def.
mluttene@merlin.camelot.aea16.k12.ia.us
(Mary Beth Luttenegger)
How about "we tied them up" meaning we would not let them check out
materials.
Susan Anderson-Newham <snewie@yahoo.com>
Hi, How about librarian's referring to the culling of material as
"weeding'?
Rather a garden metaphor, I think.
Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahool.com>
How about saying, Librarians are 'novel lovers'?
Crabill, Deborah A. <DACrabill@pldminfo.org>
Hi! We talked about it here and only could come up with a really old one -
"cataloger's pie" or cataloger's cry". Two different staff
members remember
this term. That occured when some "kind" patron would take a rod
out of a
catalog drawer and manage to dump ALL the cards. I only saw this happen
once
and learned that catalogers really can swear! (the patron was also furious
at
them for not finding his book card right away so he could get the book and
get
going. He made a point to tell the department head that the cataloger was
NOT
helpful. I was far enought away to see it all, but not participate so I
could
laugh.)
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From: Amy Blake <ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us>
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 17:42:07 CST
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Library Metaphor
Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Hello Collective Minds!
I am taking a class at I.U. in Folklore. My lesson involves Occupational
Folklore and a library metaphor needs to be included in the paper. The
example given is about the firemen culture "he laid out short"
referring he
did not have enough hose to reach the fire, or enough food for the crew. I
have been asking my fellow staffers but they are stumped. Please e-mail
any
responses to amybob59@hotmail.com
Thank you in advance.
Amy Blake
Knox County Public Library
amybob59@hotmail.com
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