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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: Friday, January 18, 2002 5:22 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 658
PUBYAC Digest 658
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Creative help needed!
by "McGuire Debra L" <mcguired@lvccld.org>
2) Stumper-grandfather and boy
by nadine <booklover32@yahoo.com>
3) Re: State Postcards
by Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
4) STUMPER 1960's Teen Book
by "Children's Room" <bmlibchl@eldoks.com>
5) library sleepover
by "Rieger, Margaret" <Margaret.Rieger@cincinnatilibrary.org>
6) RE: YA Summer Reading Programs-Lord of the Rings
by Sarah Cofer <scofer@worthingtonlibraries.org>
7) Re: policy re library paying for courses
by "Joycelyn Maynard" <bajanjoy@hotmail.com>
8) Re: YA Summer Reading Programs-Lord of the Rings
by michelle kanis <m_kanis2@yahoo.com>
9) Re: policy re library paying for courses
by "Mar Mar" <mar121700@hotmail.com>
10) career opportunity in sunny South Florida
by "Amy Stultz" <astultz@nova.edu>
11) Who-Dun-It program
by stewartj@eiNetwork.Net (Judy
Stewart)
12) behavior policies
by "Nancy B." <nancyb@mt.net>
13) Library Card Campaigns
by Naria Kim <nariakim01@yahoo.com>
14) Stumper - juvenile fantasy
by Kay Carman <kayc@ci.hillsboro.or.us>
15) Sneeze Theme
by Dennielle@aol.com
16) Clickart, Clip Art or Graphics for teen publicity
by "Ziman, Holly" <HZiman@ci.burbank.ca.us>
17) Stumper: Geese and a frozen pond story
by "Shari Ellison, Librarian" <sm_librarian@mcpl.lib.mo.us>
18) Stumper-like a Silverstein, but not
by Mark Decker <mdecker@jefferson.lib.co.us>
19) Grant Opportunity
by "Zahra M. Baird" <zjanmo@hotmail.com>
20) stumper answered - grandfather and grandchild
by "Townshend, Peggy" <PTownshend@mailserv.gcpl.lib.oh.us>
21) stumper: santa's salty soup
by Lynda Gamble <lmgamble@yahoo.com>
22) Miller Preschool Assessment Tool
by "Parsons, Sherry L." <SParsons@mailserv.gcpl.lib.oh.us>
23) RE: policy re library paying for courses
by "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
24) RE: debit cards
by "Barron, Stacie" <StacieB@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us>
25) Ad - King County Library System - WA
by "Christy Strzelecki" <cstrzele@kcls.org>
26) Mock Newbery Elections
by Angela Reynolds <angelar@wccls.lib.or.us>
27) RE: Programs for older children.
by "Barron, Stacie" <StacieB@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us>
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From: "McGuire Debra L" <mcguired@lvccld.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Creative help needed!
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 10:02:02 CST
What about "Teen Tac Toe?"
Best wishes,
Debbie McGuire
-----Original Message-----
From: crortvedt@apl.org
[mailto:crortvedt@apl.org]
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: nadine <booklover32@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper-grandfather and boy
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 10:02:10 CST
Hi All,
Patron remembers a story that sounds familiar, but ...!!!
A little boy and his grandfather go down to the beach where the grandfather
teaches the boy a lesson about life, that you can't change the world but you
can do what you can, one part at a time. Later the boy goes to the beach
by
himself, and finds that the tide is low and there are a lot of starfish
stranded on the sand. The boy starts tossing them back in the ocean one
starfish at a time...saying that he is making a difference to one starfish,
now another, and so on.
If it sounds familiar, please respond directly to me at
booklover32@yahoo.com
Thanks greatly,
Nadine
***********************************************************
Nadine Lipman
Head of Children's Services
Waterford Public Library
Waterford, CT 06385
email: booklover32@yahoo.com
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From: Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: State Postcards
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 10:02:15 CST
We are also doing an SRP with an America theme:
Reading Road Trip USA. I would love to receive
postcards from other states, as well. Or anything
else representing your library in a state other than
Indiana.
Any other good ideas out there for an American themed
Summer?
Thanks,
Christina Johnson
Lebanon Public Library
Lebanon Indiana
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From: "Children's Room" <bmlibchl@eldoks.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER 1960's Teen Book
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I have an adult patron who is looking for a teen book he read back in the
1960's. It was about a high school boy who built a show car (a
"woody"
painted pearl pink with copper rims on the wheels). At the end of the
book,
the boy and his girlfriend were in an accident where the car went off a
bridge and into the river. The patron remembered reading several other
books by this author.
Any ideas on the title or author?
Karen Kolavalli
Children's Librarian
Bradford Memorial Library
El Dorado, Kansas
bmlibchl@eldoks.com
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From: "Rieger, Margaret" <Margaret.Rieger@cincinnatilibrary.org>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: library sleepover
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 10:02:27 CST
We had a library sleepover in November, 2000 that was very successful
for 40 children and 36 adults. Ours was done on a Saturday evening
starting at 7:00 p.m. (although most people began arriving a half hour
early). Each adult could bring no more than two children. We used
parental as well as chaperone permission slips. Our thought was that
this would be an experienece for the child and adult together. The
children were in 1st - 4th grade. When the children arrived, they each
made a button with our button machine. We had gel pens for them to
color in a logo we had our graphics dept make with the date of the
sleepover. Then some ice breaker activities were done, songs, story
telling etc until everyone arrived and had got settled.
The group was split into two sections. One group took a juggling
workshop and the other painted t-shirts. The juggling was done by a
local theater group and it was presented for the children and the adults
to work together. The t-shirt painting was very easy, they used paint
pens and stamps. This gave the t-shirts ample time to dry over night.
After about an hour each group switched. Time was given between
activities for bathroom breaks and looking for books from the displays
we had created. At around 10:00 p.m. we had a hour long oragami
program. The performer Jonathan Heart is outstanding and runs it like
"Who Wants to Be a Millionare." Lots of questions, oragami prizes and
challenges for both adults and kids. Everyone made many items and
received origami prizes. The kids loved it! he also left tons of
paper
for them to continue projects through the night. This performer is very
active and the kids were moving around and using lots of energy.
Next we had popcorn and juice boxes for snacks, lemonade for adults.
Then they settled into watch a movie, read or continue origami. By 2:00
a.m. everyone was asleep except for one man who never got a chance to
read and stayed up all night doing so. Everyone was awoke around 7:30
to coffee ( a must), juice, doughnut holes, ceral boxes, fruit and
go-gurts. Then they packed their items and checked out a mountain of
books. Everyone helped clean up. Before each person left we asked them
to take a large piece of paper and write or draw what they thought about
the experience. They were great and they next day we hung them up along
with pictures from the sleepover on our 12' bulletin board.
We didthis with the support of our adminsitration and the wonderful help
of other children's librarians in the system. It was an expensive
program, but most of the cost was the two performers. The pay off was
huge, the people who came loved it and it is a memory that lasted a life
time. And the erst of the community, especially the senior citizens
thought we were nuts, but were thrilled we were doing it. Maria and I
have since moved to a newly built branch and plan on having one here in
the fall of 2002.
Please e-mail me directly for specifics, rules etc.
Margaret Rieger
Branch Manager
Harrison Branch Library
513-369-4442
margaret.rieger@cincinnatilibrary.org
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
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From: Sarah Cofer <scofer@worthingtonlibraries.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: YA Summer Reading Programs-Lord of the Rings
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One of my teen advisory board members suggested Lord of the Books for our
theme. It is still up in the air.
Sarah Cofer
Young Adult Librarian
Northwest Library
scofer@worthingtonlibraries.org
-----Original Message-----
From: Baraboo Children's Dept. [mailto:barch@scls.lib.wi.us]
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 7:10 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: YA Summer Reading Programs-Lord of the Rings
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: "Joycelyn Maynard" <bajanjoy@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: policy re library paying for courses
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 10:02:39 CST
>From: "Melody Allen" <melody_allen@gw.doa.state.ri.us>
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
>Subject: policy re library paying for courses
>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
>
Hi Melody
Yes; I work for the Brooklyn Public Library in Brooklyn New York, and we
have a policy in place like that. The library pays half your tuition and you
must agree to stay with them for 2 years after graduation. In neighboring
New York Public Library they pay all your tution and you must agree to 4
years after graduation, and at Queens Public library which is the third
public library system in the New York metropolitian area. They pay 3/4 of
you tuition and you must stay 3 years. In all three systems the agreement
also states if you want to leave before the time is up you have to pay them
back all the tuition money.
J Maynard
BPL
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From: michelle kanis <m_kanis2@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: YA Summer Reading Programs-Lord of the Rings
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 10:02:45 CST
Hi,
We did a couple of programs for last year's Teen Read
Week (Make Reading a Hobbit-ALA) that were based on
The Lord of the Rings.
We did a LOTR/Hobbit scavenger hunt- we made up clues
in rhyme with 2 sections. The first section was a
clue that was an object, book or whatever (Ex. "I am
always in the sky, but you can't always see me.
Sometimes by day, but mostly at night. What am I? A.
The moon.) The teen has to answer the first section
to answer the second section (Ex. What is the call
number for the above answer [Moon]? Go to the area
where books on it are located) Once the teen has
answered the second section- this will direct him/her
to where the next clue is located.
The teens were placed on teams. The team with the
most correct answers, and the shortest amount of time
(to answer the questions) wins.
We also had a LOTR/Hobbit art conest. The teens could
turn in an art piece, using any medium (except
perishable. The subject had to be related to the LOTR
or the Hobbit, it could be a character, a scene from
one of the books, whatever.
These programs were quite sucessful for us. Maybe you
could use this for a summer program.
Michelle Kanis
Teen Services Librarian
Lane Public Library
--- "Baraboo Children's Dept." <barch@scls.lib.wi.us>
wrote:
>
> 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: "Mar Mar" <mar121700@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: policy re library paying for courses
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 10:02:51 CST
Whe I was a Trainee (and not covered under a contract) I was allotted 3 1/2
hours to leave work early and attend class for an MLS. Once hired full
time
(and under contract) any staff member may take classes that would help to
benefit the job and the library would pay for it. Student would pay the
bill and the library would reimburse accordingly. There was an incident
where the staff member did not pass the class and they were not reimbursed
(which I agree). I have taken advantage of this benefit several times
during the past 8 years of employment. I always played it safe by asking
the director first if it is a class that would be considered covered by this
policy. our library allots $2000 (if i remember right) for the year, but
that is to be used by the entire staff.
If it turns out that 4 other people are taking classes as well, the 2000 is
split (provided all classes were approved). If you are the only one to
take
a classes, you would then be entitled to all if needed. The catch, NO ONE
KNOWS WHO IS TAKING A CLASS.
>From: "Melody Allen" <melody_allen@gw.doa.state.ri.us>
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
>Subject: policy re library paying for courses
>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
>
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M. Ferro
Youth Services Department
Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library
Hewlett, New York 11557
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From: "Amy Stultz" <astultz@nova.edu>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: career opportunity in sunny South Florida
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 10:02:56 CST
Move to the beautiful gold coast and work in the largest library in Florida!
Nova Southeastern University and Broward County Library System have, in
partnership, have built the new Library, Research, and Information
Technology Center. Located just a few miles from Ft. Lauderdale's beaches,
we are hiring youth librarians to work in the Public Library Services
department. Don't miss this exciting opportunity.
Find out more at http://www.nova.edu/cwis/hrd/jvb.html.
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Candidates should send a copy of their resume and a letter of interest to
Harriett MacDougall, Director, Library,Research and Information Technology
Center, Nova Southeastern University,3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33314.
Amy Stultz
Youth Librarian
NSU LRITC PLS
astultz@nova.edu
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From: stewartj@eiNetwork.Net (Judy
Stewart)
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Who-Dun-It program
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 10:03:01 CST
I, too, borrowed the ideas of Susan Zimmerman from this list. She had a
wealth of good ideas. I added to and used many of hers. Called it
"Who-Dun-it Wednesdays", a series of 5 after-school sessions for
grades
3-5. We started out with 7 kids, more boys than girls, one week we had
15! Here are some of the ideas:
1. We made ID badges - I made them on the computer with a space for
their name to be written in. I had them find a photo in a magazine that
looked like them, glue it on the front, then put their fingerprint below
the picture, cover it with contac paper and hang it around their neck
with yarn. They loved this. The minor problem was when new ones kept
coming, they had to make one to get caught up.
2. I read Robbery in the Diamond Dog Diner and then had a treasure hunt
in the library for a costume jewelry piece using clues that took them
from area to area.
3. Two books I really loved are: Lu and Clancy's Secret Languages
and
Lu and Clancy's Spy Stuff, both by Adrienne Mason. They are for
areading level of ages 4-8, with lots of simple ideas.
4. I used Mary Frasier's idea (from this list) of a program based on
the I Spy books. I asked them to bring in a shoebox lid and then we
used that as a sort of shadow box frame. They cut up wallpaper samples
and old magazines, catalogs, etc. and built a picture of small objects.
5. I read a chapter from Encyclopedia Brown - they liked that.
6. We did creat crazy WANTED posters one week making a silly crime and
picture from magazine - they liked this.
7. I had other ideas I didn't get to use: treasure map story such as
Over Sea Under Stone. Also a book recommended The Coach that Never Came
by Patricia Beatty. Was planning to use The Mysteries of Harris
Burdick but no time. Also, it was a "young" group so thought
that might
be too abstract.
8. I thought I had a neat idea on the last day - had one of our young
staff dress up in ski mask, large coat, hat, backpack, etc. and suddenly
run in and grab a book off the display table. Then I asked for kids to
write down a description. Then I had Louis come back and we checked how
close they came. It was ok, but the kids guessed right away who it was,
and they weren't fooled at all that it was a real robber!
9. One week we played the game where you put a bunch of items on a tray
and look at it for a minute, then write down how much you remember.
They liked that game. I gave prizes occasionally - paperback mysteries
from the "good condition' used book sale.
This program was a success - especially because it attracted boys. I
will definitely do it again. There was a lot of interest.
Good luck
Judy Stewart
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Natrona Heights, PA
724-226-3491
FAX 724-226-3821
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From: "Nancy B." <nancyb@mt.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: behavior policies
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 18:20:32 CST
Friends,
If your library has your behavior policy posted online, could you email =
me. We are getting ready to update ours.
Thanks.
Nancy Bostrom, Youth Services Librarian
Lewistown Public Library
Lewistown, Montana=20
nancyb@lewistownlibrary.org
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From: Naria Kim <nariakim01@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Library Card Campaigns
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 18:20:38 CST
Does anyone know of library systems that have
attempted to increase youth patronage by linking
library cards with discounts at local businesses and
service providers?
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From: Kay Carman <kayc@ci.hillsboro.or.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper - juvenile fantasy
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Does this story sound familiar to you? A boy lives in an underwater lab
with his parents who are researchers. He acquires a dolphin as a pet.
Please respond to:
Kay Carman
Youth Services Librarian
Hillsboro Public Libraries
Hillsboro, OR
kayc@ci.hillsboro.or.us
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From: Dennielle@aol.com
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Sneeze Theme
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I am trying to come up with a story time with a "sneeze theme".
I have the
books Fleas' sneeze, Stand Back said the Elephant I'm going to sneeze.
What
other books, poems, fingerplays, or crafts can you share with me.
Thanks ahead of time.
Danielle Day
Kansas City Public Libary
ma_danielle@kclibrary.org
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From: "Ziman, Holly" <HZiman@ci.burbank.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Clickart, Clip Art or Graphics for teen publicity
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Does anyone know of a good website or a great title that has good teen
graphics? Our graphics dept. sometimes gets stumped when looking for
artwork or click/clip art for publicity flyers and posters, etc.
Specifically, we are looking for a teen at a microphone who is speaking --
shouldn't be too hard to find?? Thanks.
Holly Ziman, Burbank P.L.
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From: "Shari Ellison, Librarian" <sm_librarian@mcpl.lib.mo.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Geese and a frozen pond story
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 18:21:01 CST
A patron is looking for a story about geese landing on a pond that
freezes over. When the geese fly away the frozen pond goes with
them and creates a pond in a new location when it thaws out. We
have checked A to Zoo and had no luck. Perhaps one of you will
recognize the story.
Thanks in advance
Shari Ellison
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Shari Ellison, Librarian sm_librarian@mcpl.lib.mo.us
Smithville Branch
Mid-Continent Public Library http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us
Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions expressed are personal.
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From: Mark Decker <mdecker@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper-like a Silverstein, but not
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Hello all,
We have a patron who remembers the following information (very scanty) about
a book: 1. She read it in the 2nd grade in the mid '80s. 2.
It's a
picture book with very bright colors. 3. It is not a story, but
reads more
like an ABC book--where each page is a separate drawing and "blurb" of
writing. 4. The subjects of the illustrations are imaginary
creatures. 5.
One of the imaginary creatures is a snake with tire treads that rolls along
until it hits something sharp and deflates. 6. Another of the
imaginary
creatures looks something like a wombat with zebra stripes and might been
called something like a "wuffalump." She is very sure that she
is not
thinking of any Shel Silverstein's books.
Any ideas?!?!?!?!
Thanks,
Mark Decker
Belmar Library
Jefferson County, CO
mdecker@jefferson.lib.co.us
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From: "Zahra M. Baird" <zjanmo@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Grant Opportunity
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 18:21:13 CST
Check out the following grant opportunity:
The Libri Foundation is currently accepting applications for its spring and
summer 2002 BOOKS FOR CHILDREN grants.
The Libri Foundation is a nationwide non-profit organization which donates
new, quality, hardcover children's books to small, rural public libraries
throughout the United States. Since October 1990, the Foundation has
donated over $1,500,000 worth of new children's books to more than 1,400
libraries in 47 states.
In order to encourage and reward local support of libraries, The Libri
Foundation will match any amount of money raised by a library's local
sponsor(s) from $50 to $350 on a 2-to-1 ratio. Thus, a library can receive
up to $1,050 worth of new, quality, hardcover children's books. After a
library receives a grant, local sponsors (such as formal or informal Friends
groups, civic or social organizations, local businesses, etc.) have four
months, or longer if necessary, to raise their matching funds.
The librarian of each participating library selects the books her library
will receive from a booklist provided by the Foundation. The 640-plus
fiction and nonfiction titles on the booklist reflect the very best of
children's literature published in the last three years. These titles, which
are for children ages 12 and under, are award-winners or have received
starred reviews in library, literary, and education journals. The booklist
also includes a selection of classic children's titles.
Libraries are qualified on an individual basis. In general, libraries
should serve a population under 10,000 (usually under 5,000), be in a
rural area, have a limited operating budget, and an active children's
department.
Please note: Rural is usually considered to be at least 30 miles from a
city with a population over 40,000. Town libraries with total operating
budgets over $125,000 and county libraries with total operating budgets
over $250,000 are rarely given grants.
Applications are accepted from independent libraries as well as ibraries
which are part of a county, regional, or cooperative library system. A
school library may apply only if it also serves as the public library (i.e.
it is open to the general public and has summer hours).
A branch library may apply if the community it is in meets the definition of
rural. If the branch library receives its funding from its parent
institution, then the parent institution's total operating budget, not just
the branch library's total operating budget, must meet the budget
guidelines.
Previous BOOKS FOR CHILDREN grant recipients are eligible to apply for a
second grant three years after the receipt of their first grant. Libraries
that do not fulfill all the grant requirements, including the final report,
are not eligible for a second grant.
Application (postmark) deadlines: February 1st, April 1st, and August 1st.
Award dates are the end of February, April, and August.
For more information or to have an application packet mailed to you, please
contact Ms. Barbara J. McKillip, President, The Libri Foundation, PO Box
10246, Eugene, OR 97440. 541-747-9655 (voice); 541-747-4348
(fax);librifdn@teleport.com (email); www.librifoundation.org
(web site).
Normal office hours are: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Time.
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From: "Townshend, Peggy" <PTownshend@mailserv.gcpl.lib.oh.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper answered - grandfather and grandchild
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Thanks to all who took were able to check their memories and reply. I gave
the patron two titles:
A special trade by Wittman, and The Two of them by Aliki. I received a
note
back that said it was exactly the book she was looking for. I'm not sure
which one she wanted, but judging from all of the comments, both of these
books are great and should fill her need. Thanks, again. Peggy
Peggy Townshend, Children's Librarian
Yellow Springs Community Library
415 Xenia Ave.
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
937-767-7661
email: ptownshend@mailserv.gcpl.lib.oh.us
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From: Lynda Gamble <lmgamble@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper: santa's salty soup
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 18:21:24 CST
A patron remembers reading a short story in a magazine
perhaps twenty years ago where Santa Claus made soup.
All of the elves, etc. added salt making it too salty
to eat. The reindeer needed salt to fly because the
salt licks were empty, thus when they ate the soup
Christmas was saved. I checked Worldcat using First
Search and also the Short Story Index back though
1970.
The patron thinks it might have been in a magazine
like Family Circle. Does this ring a bell with anyone?
Thanks in advance. Please email me lmgamble@yahoo.com
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From: "Parsons, Sherry L." <SParsons@mailserv.gcpl.lib.oh.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>,
Subject: Miller Preschool Assessment Tool
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 18:21:30 CST
I have a patron who is looking for information on the Miller Preschool
Assessment Tool to use with a preschool child. It was developed by an
Occupational Therapist named Lucinda Miller.
The patron is involved in graduate work at a nearby university. Her
professor has asked her to find information on this tool.
Do any of you have any information?
She has tried the Internet and found out the tool costs $700 but hasn't been
able to find any other information.
Sherry Parsons
Children's Librarian
Beavercreek Community Library
Greene County Public Library
e-mail:sparsons@mailserv.gcpl.lib.oh.us
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From: "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
To: 'Melody Allen ' <melody_allen@gw.doa.state.ri.us>,
Subject: RE: policy re library paying for courses
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 18:21:36 CST
In my library system you get either 1,000 a year or 79 hours for graduate
or undergraduate classes at a college only. You must receive an A or a B.
-----Original Message-----
From: Melody Allen
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Sent: 1/17/02 7:10 PM
Subject: policy re library paying for courses
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
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From: "Barron, Stacie" <StacieB@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: debit cards
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 18:21:43 CST
We use debit cards here. The children do pretty well with it. We
will walk
them over to the machine and show them how to use it. I've had some kids
tell me that it was really cool to get their printouts that way. I think
the adults have more trouble printing this way then the kids do.
Stacie Barron
Children's Librarian
East Bank Regional Library
Metairie, LA 70001
-----Original Message-----
From: Christine Hill [mailto:chill@willingboro.org]
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 6:10 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: debit cards
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: "Christy Strzelecki" <cstrzele@kcls.org>
To: "PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Ad - King County Library System - WA
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 18:21:48 CST
Seeking adventurous, bold, enterprising Branch Manager
King County Library System, Algona Pacific Library, Washington
59 year-old cutting edge, dynamic, surprising library system looking for
committed employment relationship with person to fill a Managing Librarian
II position. Us: the third largest-circulating library in the US, 1000+
employees, providing free, open and equal access to information and ideas
for all people. You (the perfect candidate): have an MLS/MLIS, and
ability
to obtain Washington State Librarian's Certificate, two to four years of
certified librarian experience, and the interest in growing with our system.
Say yes to $5,215.66 per month and excellent benefits. Application review
begins February 8, 2002; early application is encouraged. Send completed
KCLS application and supplemental application (this is job # 2002-004, and
both applications are available via our website at www.kcls.org),
along with
resume and cover letter to HR, King County Library System, 960 Newport Way
NW, Issaquah WA 98027, 425-369-3224, Fax:425-369-3214. EOE
Turn to us, the choices will surprise you.
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From: Angela Reynolds <angelar@wccls.lib.or.us>
To: kids-lib <kids-lib@sparkie.osl.state.or.us>,
PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Mock Newbery Elections
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Washington County libraries just spent the last 2 weeks holding Mock Newbery
Elections. 5 Public libraries and one elementary school participated, with
over 80 children who read at least 6 new titles. Nearly 70 adults joined
them for their final discussions and voting. Below are the final results of
those elections. For the full list of titles that were considered, and
comments from readers, check our Club Newbery website at
http://www.wilinet.wccls.lib.or.us/clubnewbery/
Tigard Library:
Winner: Goose Chase
Honors: Everything on a Waffle
Love that Dog
Banks Library:
Winner: Goose Chase
Honor: A Single Shard
Beaverton Library:
Winner: Following Fake Man
Honors: Notes From a Liar and Her Dog
Witness
Tanasbourne Library:
Winner: True Believer
Honors: Notes From a Liar and Her Dog
Everything on a Waffle
Cedar Mill Library:
Winner: Following Fake Man
Honors: Boston Jane
A Single Shard
Raleigh Park School:
Winner: Boston Jane
Honors: Notes From a Liar and Her Dog
Goose Chase
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: "Barron, Stacie" <StacieB@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Programs for older children.
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 18:21:59 CST
My mystery ideas were more for children that were in grades 3 to 5.
However, maybe you can figure out something similar to do with younger kids.
On the first night I found a book on writing in code. So I had the kids
help make up a code. Then each went to the white board and wrote something
down then the other kids had to figure it out. I also read The Wolf Girls:
an unsolved mystery from history by Jane Yolen. I asked the kids some
questions that were in the back of the book to see what the kids thought was
the solution to the mystery.
On the second night, we went all around the library and found different
clues. I had the kids go in each section. I used things such as
books with
certain titles. I wanted them to go upstairs so I found the book Upstairs
Downstairs by Hawkesworth. So one of the clues was to find the book by
Hawkesworth, then they figured out that they needed to go upstairs. Every
clue led them someplace different until we came to the book Lord of the
Rings. I had someone send me some posters for the movie, so when we went
back to the Children's area I had the posters sitting out for them. They
thought that was great.
For our final Monday, I'm having my husband, who is the Special Collections
Librarian here at our branch, come in and steal a book. Then I'll have the
kids try to describe what he looked like. I'm going to give a prize to the
person that comes the closest.
Stacie Barron
Children's Librarian
East Bank Regional Library
Metairie, LA 70001
-----Original Message-----
From: Mar Mar [mailto:mar121700@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 6:12 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Programs for older children.
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!
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