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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: Thursday, January 24, 2002 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 665
PUBYAC Digest 665
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Circus Craft
by "donna moran" <dmoran@mindless.com>
2) Re: Would you use Prairie Song for program?
by Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
3) Re: Who-Dun-It program
by "Connie Sargent" <csargent@loudoun.gov>
4) Job Opening in Minneapolis Minnesota
by "Watts, Emily K" <EKWatts@mplib.org>
5) CIPA Legal Defense: Please Help
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
6) Thanks! Nathan's Run
by Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
7) Fatherless children
by Janis Marshall <janis.marshall@mpl.on.ca>
8) Re: storytime activities
by Susan Fisher <sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org>
9) Dr. Seuss's Birthday crafts
by Kwitkowm@libcoop.net
10) booktalk listserv
by "Doriene" <doriene@bgpl.lib.in.us>
11) skateboard parking
by Steven Engelfried <sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us>
12) info on the next HP
by DGPL Junior Room <dgjrrm@SLS.LIB.IL.US>
13) library furniture wanted
by "Lane, Kristin" <klane@lib.sbcounty.gov>
14) Stumper
by "Kelly Strauss" <kstrauss@wvls.lib.wi.us>
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From: "donna moran" <dmoran@mindless.com>
To: <missleighlambert@yahoo.com>,
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Subject: Re: Circus Craft
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Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 18:44:35 CST
We had done a circus storytime for toddler/preschoolers and for the craft
made a clown out of construction paper shapes: cirlce for head, triangle
for hat, rectangle for brim of hat, stars for eyes, crescent for mouth. We
then glued pom-poms onto the hat. It just takes a little time to cut out
all the pieces. Kids and moms had a great time.
Donna Moran
Fresno County LIbrary
-----Original Message-----
From: Leigh Lambert <missleighlambert@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 14:43:42 CST
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Circus Craft
> Hi all,
>
> I'm rather new to the crafting aspect of our service,
> and so I seek your advice. I have been given the
> assignment that is leading a "circus craft" on Feb. 4.
> This is for a PreK craft time, which is intended for
> children, each of whom is accompanied by an adult.
> Crafts are chosen if they are "doable" for a
> preschooler who is accompanied by an adult, though we
> have recently been visited by a daycare class of 2
> teachers and 14 children--so, I suppose crafts that
> require minimal adult help are preferred, but I do
> also certainly welcome those for 1 child + 1 adult.
>
> Please, share your favorite "circus" crafts,
> developmentally appropriate for the 3, 4 and 5 year
> olds. And feel free to add titles of favorite
> "circus" books, too.
>
> Sincerely and with much thanks,
> Leigh
>
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From: Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
To: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
Subject: Re: Would you use Prairie Song for program?
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Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 19:05:28 CST
Laura,
I read and reviewed this book for library school. I've since
recommended this to many upper elementary and middle school kids. As a
parent of a child this age, I would not be bothered by these passages.
Of course my son is reading Michael Crichton. This is such a
well-written story that really creates a sense of the hardship and
isolation on the prairie that I think all kids 6th grade and up should
be encouraged to read it.
On Wed, 23 Jan 2002, Gruninger, Laura wrote:
> I was thrilled to receive an anonymous donation of 20 used copies of Pam
> Conrad's "The Priaire Song" last week.
> I immediately thought of incorporating them into a mother-daughter or
> just all kids book club as part of summer reading this
> year. I'm nearly though with the book but now I'm not so sure. There are
> passages about childbirth that I'm wondering might offend some parents.
> Last year I did a book club with young adults (entering grades 6-8) that
> went over well.
> Would those of you who have read the book use it? Would you use it with
> kids younger than 6th grade?
> I love the story otherwise and it won the Children's Book Award in
> 1986. Usually, our budget limits us to titles with multiple copies in
> the system.
> What do you think? The parts I think might offend, are Mrs. Berryman
> having the baby (her water breaks) and then the children listening from
> outside as she is screaming. Then of course, the baby dies. I hate to
> steer clear of anything controversial, but is this topic just too much
> from a parent's perspective? My daughter is only 6, but I'd like to
> think I'd encourage her to read it when she
> is older.
>
> Thanks,
> Laura Gruninger, Children's Librarian
> Mercer County Library System, Lawrence HQ
> Lawrenceville, NJ
>
Rosalie Olds, Young Adult Librarian
King County Library System
Fairwood Library
Renton, WA
Life's too short to read bad books or drink bad wine!
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From: "Connie Sargent" <csargent@loudoun.gov>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Who-Dun-It program
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We've got a detection club going too which is successful and fun. We had =
one of the reference staff (we have an awesome reference staff) dress up =
and come in and snatch a book. The 'what did you notice' was hilarious and =
way off the mark which surprised me. We had a line up-and they were and =
still are convinced it was our AV person (male and twice the height for =
starters). They still point out Jack as our book thief-even though Holly =
confessed. Thanks for more suggestions.=20
Connie Sargent
Constance Sargent
Library Assistant
Loudoun County Public Library
Rust Library
380 Old Waterford Road
Leesburg, VA 20176.
(703)771-5624
csargent@loudoun.gov
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From: "Watts, Emily K" <EKWatts@mplib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job Opening in Minneapolis Minnesota
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Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 19:05:43 CST
CURRENT VACANCY
LIBRARIAN III (District Youth Services Librarian)
Minneapolis Public Library - Walker Community Library
Job Duties: Under the supervision of the District Librarian, represents,
leads and promotes MPL youth services within the agency, district, and
library system; provides reference and reading guidance to children and
adults working with children, plans and presents scheduled story times for
all ages of children (including book talks to school-aged students); works
with a budget for children's materials and recommends material selection;
makes school visits; maintains regular community contacts; assists with
service to adults in home agency; acts as agency supervisor in absence of
the District Librarian; implements community library goals and objectives;
maintains standards for public services and professional activities an
increases self knowledge of public library issues generally and youth
services specifically. This position is full-time (37.5 hours per week).
Schedule includes evenings and weekends. May be assigned to other
Community
Libraries.
Special Qualifications: Must show lead worker capabilities and exhibit
initiative in areas of policy planning for children's and youth services,
collection development, programming and community contacts. Must have
excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
Education and Experience Requirements: Master's Degree in Library Science
from an ALA accredited institution plus a minimum of three years of
professional library experience.
Salary Range: $43,622 - $55,887 per year plus a liberal benefits package
including medical insurance, life insurance, pension, vacation, holidays and
sick leave. There is a one-year probationary period. The candidate
who
receives an offer of employment will be required to pass a criminal
background check.
A complete application file consists of a letter of application, a detailed
resume, three letters of professional reference, and graduate transcripts.
The complete application file must be received by 5 p.m. on February 1,
2002. Please submit to:
Employment Coordinator
Human Resources Office
Minneapolis Public Library
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-630-6240
Qualified minorities, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to
apply. MPL is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
To learn more about Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Public Library visit our
website at www.mplib.org.
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: CIPA Legal Defense: Please Help
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Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 19:05:53 CST
January 24, 2001
To: Our Colleagues
From: Office for Intellectual Freedom and ALA Development Office
During this difficult time, librarians must continue to be at the
forefront of efforts to preserve and promote access to information and
free expression, not an easy task anywhere, any time.
In this light, we need your help today.
On March 20, 2001, the American Library Association (ALA) filed suit to
challenge the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA). This Act
requires public libraries that receive federal funding to install and
enforce the use of blocking software on all computers with Internet
access.
ALA filed suit, not only because of the flawed nature of filtering
software, but also because CIPA violates the First Amendment and hinders
the ability of libraries to fulfill their responsibility to provide
access to information.
A trial date has been set for March 25, 2002. For the most current
information on the legal challenge, please visit http://www.ala.org/cipa
In order to meet funding needs for this legal challenge, ALA launched
its campaign to raise $1.3 million for the CIPA Legal Fund. Thanks to
many ALA member libraries, divisions, chapters, affiliates, and others,
we are nearly halfway to our fund-raising goal.
Please visit http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipalegalfund.html
to make your
gift to the CIPA Legal Fund and join ALA in our fight to protect
intellectual freedom and equity of access. Please consider a
contribution that will express your personal commitment to keeping
Americas libraries safe from censorship.
By defending intellectual freedom, even during times of uncertainty,
librarians help to ensure that intellectual freedom will remain one of
our most treasured freedoms.
See also
What You Can Do To Oppose CIPA
http://www.ala.org/cipa/whatyoucandocipa.html
__________________________
Don Wood
Program Officer/Communications
American Library Association
Office for Intellectual Freedom
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
1-800-545-2433, ext. 1 + 4225
Fax: 312-280-4227
dwood@ala.org
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/
http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipalegalfund.html
intellectual freedom @ your library
Free People Read FreelyŽ
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From: Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Thanks! Nathan's Run
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Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 19:06:53 CST
Wow! What a quick and overwhelming response to my question about where
libraries shelve "Nathan's Run." It looks like a lot of libraries own
it.
Out of 106 responses, 96 libraries have it in adult fiction. Only two have
it only in their YA collection, and 8 have it in both YA and Adult.
I did not count each copy or branch separately, as many libraries own
duplicate copies. Some of the larger libraries have copies in every branch,
as many as 20 or so.
I think I heard from every state, along with New Zealand and Saskatchewan!
Thanks so much. I think it will be helpful to the committee deciding where
this book should be!
Cindy Christin
Children's Librarian
Bozeman Public Library
220 E. Lamme
Bozeman, Montana 59715
406-582-2404
FAX 406-582-2424
christin@mtlib.org
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From: Janis Marshall <janis.marshall@mpl.on.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Fatherless children
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Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 19:07:01 CST
Hello all,
I have received several messages from people with input on this topic. I
will sort through them, so some more ILLO and see if I can come up with
titles that will suit my patron. I thank everyone for their help and
I will post a list as requested by one of you. I should have
clarified
the situation by saying that books where Dads simply did not appear is not
what is needed. And we are not dealing with the death of a Dad. Dad
simply has not been a part of the child's life from the beginning. Thanks,
again.
Janis Marshall
Milton Public Library
Milton ON
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From: Susan Fisher <sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: storytime activities
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Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 19:07:09 CST
Monica, we do snack and crafts, because the children enjoy these so
much. Particularly for the younger kids, their attention spans are so
short that they need a variety of activities to keep their interest.
Also, as you say, we want them to associate coming to the library with
having fun!
Susan Fisher
Bethesda Public Library
--
Susan Fisher
Bethesda Public Library
4905 Bethesda Road
Thompson Station, TN 37179
615.790.1887
fax: 615.760.8426
sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org
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From: Kwitkowm@libcoop.net
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Dr. Seuss's Birthday crafts
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 19:07:15 CST
Check out Random House's website http://www.randomhouse.com/seussville/.
Marta Kwitkowsky
Chesterfield Township Library
kwitkowm@libcoop.net
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From: "Doriene" <doriene@bgpl.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: booktalk listserv
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Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 19:07:21 CST
Does Joni Bodart still have that booktalk listserv, and if so, how do I get
there? I'm looking for title suggestions for two-person booktalks for an
adult audience!
Thanks!
Doriene Malloy
Beech Grove Public Library
Beech Grove, IN
doriene@bgpl.lib.in.us
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From: Steven Engelfried <sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us>
To: "'PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children'"
Subject: skateboard parking
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Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 19:07:26 CST
Has anyone come up with a clever and practical solution for the
skateboards-in-the-library problem? It's not that kids skate in the
library, it's finding a place to put the boards when kids are using the
library. We don't have room behind any of our service desks, and can't
think of any place that's relatively safe from theft and in a safe spot
where people won't trip over them. We're considering using our storytime
room, which is locked in the afternoons, to "park" skateboards (and
scooters), but are concerned that staff will spend too much time checking
boards in and out. We may have to just continue making kids responsible
for
the safety and transport of whatever they bring into the library, but it
never hurts to ask PUBYAC...
Steven Engelfried, Children's Division Librarian
Beaverton City Library
12375 SW 5th Street
Beaverton, OR 97005
503-526-2599 sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us
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From: DGPL Junior Room <dgjrrm@SLS.LIB.IL.US>
To: "'pubyac'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: info on the next HP
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Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 19:07:32 CST
Hello Pubyac:
I thought that I would forward this email conversation I had with Arthur
Levine. He is the editor of the Scholastic division that publishes the
Harry Potter books.
Sharon Lawrence
----- Forwarded message from "Levine, Arthur"
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 14:16:47 -0500
From: "Levine, Arthur"
Subject: RE: [CCBC-Net] totally off topic
To: 'Sharon Lawrence'
Dear Sharon,
No problem at all! Jo just isn't finished writing the book yet. That's why
there's no definitive info. about when. I think she's really trying to keep
the integrity of the work together, by writing in as much of a vacuum as
she
can create -- i.e. without a deadline (just as she did with the first
book!)
So -- we don't know!
That's what we know!
All the best,
Arthur
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sharon Lawrence
> Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 1:48 PM
> To: Levine, Arthur
> Subject: [CCBC-Net] totally off topic
>
> Mr Levine:
>
> I saw your recent CCBC posting and (I hope this isn't too rude) thought
I'd
> take the opportunity to ask you a question.
>
> We get lots of questions regarding the next Rowling book.... no pressure
> here ... but when people ask when the next one is coming out, what can we
say?
>
> There's been a recent rumor that it was to be out in February and that
> seems too soon, but why not get the answer from the proverbial horse (I
hope that isn't
> too rude, too.)
>
> Thanks for helping me help my patrons. Have a good one.
>
> Sharon Lawrence
> Children's Reference Coordinator
> Downers Grove Public Library
> 1050 Curtiss Street
> Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
>
> phone: 630.960.1200
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From: "Lane, Kristin" <klane@lib.sbcounty.gov>
To: "CLA LIST (E-mail)" <CALIX@SJSUVM1.SJSU.EDU>,
"PUBLIB (E-mail)"
Subject: library furniture wanted
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I am posting this for someone who does not have list access. Please excuse
cross-posting. Please reply directly to Lisa Atkins at
lisa_atkins@gearch.com. I will
of course forward on to her any messages
sent to me.
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Lisa would like to purchase old-fashioned "library-style" wood
furniture.
She's looking for a desk, a circulation desk, a table, chairs, bookcases,
and a card catalog. If your library (or you) has some furniture that fits
that profile that you would be willing to sell, please reply to
lisa_atkins@gearch.com. If possible,
attach pictures.
Thank you.
Kristin Lane / Youth Services
San Bernardino County Library
104 W. 4th St., San Bernardino, CA 92415
voice (909) 387-5737 fax (909) 387-5736
e-mail klane@lib.sbcounty.gov
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From: "Kelly Strauss" <kstrauss@wvls.lib.wi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper
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I'm sending in my first stumper, since it doesn't ring any bells with me.
A
patron is looking for a story/poem that she says she heard at a funeral.
The only info she gave me is that it is about a waterbug, it is raised in
water, and the story goes thru it's life until it transforms into something
else, and the other bugs wonder where it went. If any of this sounds
familiar with someone, please email me back off list. Thank you.
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