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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: Tuesday, January 29, 2002 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 669
PUBYAC Digest 669
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) playstation 2 games
by watmail6@mln.lib.ma.us
2) Thanks-Mystery SRP ideas
by "Kathleen Roach" <kroach@wepl.lib.oh.us>
3) Happy Kansas Day! and question
by Julie Linneman <juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us>
4) Poetry
by "Marta Segal" <martasegal@hotmail.com>
5) re: Couples list
by "M. Neiman" <mellifur@tiac.net>
6) Family Literacy
by Jennifer Hartshorn <kidilit@yahoo.com>
7) Simple Circus Craft
by "Lisa Mulak" <lmulak@nssc.library.ns.ca>
8) YA activities and program ideas
by "Gonzales, Lynn" <GonzalesL@ci.mount-dora.fl.us>
9) State postcards
by "Rebecca Higgerson" <rhiggerson@mail.saclibrary.net>
10) looking for a librarian
by Ian McKinney <ianmck@tcpl.lib.in.us>
11) Re: high age/low literacy
by SandraK Lang <langsa@oplin.lib.oh.us>
12) RE: Need Earth Day ideas
by "Debbie Allen" <dallen@rla.lib.il.us>
13) RE: What order for storytime activities?
by "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
14) Re: storytime activities
by w2childr@wintek.com
15) Hardware question - Headphones
by Mary Helen <mhs@vpslibrary.org>
16) Re: Thank you for Dome stumper
by "M. Neiman" <mellifur@tiac.net>
17) Re: unaccompanied adults
by "Stephanie Zaslav" <Szaslav@ci.escondido.ca.us>
18) RE: Is library binding cost effective?
by "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
19) Re: Is library binding cost effective?
by Terry Zignego <tzignego@wcfls.lib.wi.us>
20) RE: homework centers
by "Lori Karns" <lkarns@rain.org>
21) Looking for author
by Betsy Diamant-Cohen <bcohen@mail.pratt.lib.md.us>
22) Re: Thanks for Stumper info - large alligator
by "Linda Ackerman" <linda_ackerman@hotmail.com>
23) STUMPER - piano story
by Jennifer Behrens <jnbehrens@yahoo.com>
24) LPRC Sponsors Two PR Competitions
by Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
25) poetry stumper
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
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From: watmail6@mln.lib.ma.us
To: PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.ORG
Subject: playstation 2 games
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:22:40 CST
Hello-
Due to patron demand, our library is about to start a Playstation 2
circulating collection. Would anyone have any words of wisdom to
share that would help in our endeavor? Do you treat the games the
same as cd-rom games? Have you had any problems with circulating
this format?
Thanks.
Carey Conkey
Watertown Free Public Library
Watertown, MA
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From: "Kathleen Roach" <kroach@wepl.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Thanks-Mystery SRP ideas
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Hi All,
Thank you all so much for the wonderful Mystery theme SRP ideas you've
been sending. I've been saving them all and formulating ideas for the
programs we'll be planning. You've all been a great help, as you always
are!
Kathleen Roach
Children's Librarian
Willoughby Library
Willoughby, OH
kroach@wepl.lib.oh.us
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From: Julie Linneman <juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Happy Kansas Day! and question
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Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:22:52 CST
Kansas Day is celebrated on January 29th to commemorate the day that
Kansas became a state.
Are there any other states with an annual celebration to commemorate their
states' birthday? You may reply to me off list. Thanks, and have a
happy
Kansas Day.
Julie Linneman
juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us
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From: "Marta Segal" <martasegal@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Poetry
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Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:22:58 CST
Hi,
I'm working on some ideas involving children/teens and poetry in libraries.
I was wondering if anyone out there had ever tried a "poetry slam" for
teens, if so, how did you advertise it and was it successful? Any other
ideas for activities/events would be welcome.
Thanks
Marta
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From: "M. Neiman" <mellifur@tiac.net>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: re: Couples list
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:23:04 CST
(I tried to send this directly to the poster but was told I didn't have
permission to do so!)
Great list. But:
Actually, it's Steve and Eydie.
As for Buffy and Spike, and totally a personal opinion: I think (and hope!)
it's too early to make them a couple yet. Besides, for them, it's more
passion and a bit of despair than it is love.
At 10:13 AM 1/28/02 -0600, you wrote:
>FROM POP CULTURE
>
>Steve and Edie
M. Neiman
neiman@glasct.org
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Glastonbury, CT
http://www.wtmlib.com
The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my organization.
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From: Jennifer Hartshorn <kidilit@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Family Literacy
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Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:23:20 CST
Dear Collective Brain,
My library is implementing a family literacy
program and I am on the programming subcommittee. Has
anyone put together a family literacy kit before and
if so, would you mind sharing your ideas? What
audiences did you target?
We are also planning a family reading event and
any ideas that people would be willing to share with
me would be most helpful! Thanks, Jennifer Hartshorn
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From: "Lisa Mulak" <lmulak@nssc.library.ns.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Simple Circus Craft
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Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:23:31 CST
Clown face- use a paper plate (white) and have the children make a clown
face using bright construction paper (eyes, nose, mouth). Of course you
cannot forget the clown hat! We just did this craft for storytime and
because of time constraints we pre-cut all of the shapes. We also punched
holes in the top of the plate to attach string so the children could hang
their clowns. I didn't do this particular story time, but I know the book
which accompanied it was "Whose Shoe" by Margaret Miller. Hope
this helps!
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From: "Gonzales, Lynn" <GonzalesL@ci.mount-dora.fl.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Hello,
I am relatively new to the library here (as an employee) and would like to
know if anyone has some really creative, exciting ideas for programs or
activities for a young adults section. I would also appreciate very much
if
anyone would share some book titles if they are really good also. Our
department is just kind of getting boosted and needs a little help. Thank
you for anything that you can send my way as far as ideas.
Lynn Gonzales
WT Bland Public Library
Mount Dora, Florida
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From: "Rebecca Higgerson" <rhiggerson@mail.saclibrary.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: State postcards
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Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:23:58 CST
As others have done in the recent past, I would like to make a request for
your library staff and/or young patrons to send us a postcard highlighting
your city. We are doing an American-theme SRP this year and focusing on
unusual attractions and lesser known cities. We would love to hear from
you
and include your postcard in our display.
TIA!!!
Rebecca
--
Rebecca Higgerson
Youth Services Librarian
Sacramento Public Library
828 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916)264-2845 ext.1
(916)264-2854 (fax)
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From: Ian McKinney <ianmck@tcpl.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: looking for a librarian
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Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:24:08 CST
Hey, I've come to the right place, right?
Actually, I'm looking for a specific librarian: Margaret Williams, aka
Margaret Smith-Williams, who was director of the Salem Public Library in
Salem, Indiana in the 1994 to 1996 timeframe. If anyone has contact
information for her, I would appreciate knowing an email address or phone
number; alternatively, I would appreciate somebody forwarding this to her
so she can contact me.
Thanks--
--Ian
Ian McKinney
Tippecanoe County Public Library
Young Adult Librarian
627 South Street
(765) 429-0121
Lafayette, Indiana 47901-1470
ianmck@tcpl.lib.in.us
fax: (765) 429-0150
http://www.tcpl.lib.in.us/ya/
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From: SandraK Lang <langsa@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: high age/low literacy
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Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:24:19 CST
Hello,
My main job is building collections for classroom use. I provide books for
several special needs classrooms. For older students who have lower
reading levels, I have had wonderful responses from teachers and students
to the Children's Press- Rookie Read About books. There are biographies,
science, social studies topics, and holiday books. There are pictures
instead of drawings so it does not seem childish to an older student. They
are all Gr. 1 & 2 reading. I have also had great luck with True Books, but
they tend to be 2-3 grade reading.
You are providing a very important service. The high school library
usually can not provide material.
Sandi
School Collections Coordinator
Sandra K. Lang
Louisville Public Library
700 Lincoln Ave.
Louisville, Ohio 44641
(330)875-1696
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From: "Debbie Allen" <dallen@rla.lib.il.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Need Earth Day ideas
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If you can get a nursery or arboretum to donate tree seedlings, it makes a
nice activity to have kids and attendess pot the seedlings in paper cups
with soil. An activity sheet regarding trees can also be given plus
instructions on how to care for the seedling.
debbie
round lake
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Subject: Need Earth Day ideas
Hi all-
Does anyone have good ideas for an Earth Day program
for all ages?
Thanks,
Jennifer Fay
Murray Public Library
Murray, Utah
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From: "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: What order for storytime activities?
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Laura,
Here's another one of your questions that I'll chime in on. I start my
Storytime and Toddler Time programs with a name tag activity and often
follow it with a "quiet down" fingerplay, e.g. "Ten Little
Fingers," "Open,
Shut Them," etc. (With the preschool classes that come each month, I
always
start with a "quiet down" fingerplay to prepare them to listen.)
I usually
read the longest story first. If I have a flannel board story, I do it in
the middle of the program and if I am showing a video, I'll save that for
last. I intersperse fingerplays, songs and activities between the
stories--at least one, sometimes more. We do crafts at my library and they
come at the very end. When parents ask how long storytime is, I tell them
it is 30 minutes plus craft time.
Susan Dailey
librarian and author of A Storytime Year (www.susanmdailey.com)
Ossian Branch Library, Ossian, Indiana
219-622-4691
<mailto:obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
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From: w2childr@wintek.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: storytime activities
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Quoting Lisa Bauer <lbauer@mail.owls.lib.wi.us>:
> I feel the parents enjoy the crafts as much as the children do. We
are
> a small library and do one preschool story hour a week for ages
> birth-five. It's the same ones who come every week so you get to know
> what works and what doesn't.I think these little extra's add to the
children's enjoyment of the
> books read and help them remember what the theme and stories were so
> they can go home and tell the other parent, siblings, ect.
> Lisa
> Iola Village LIbrary
> Iola, WI
>
I totally agree with Lisa. We have two storytimes a week, and I always do
a
craft. The kids love it, and so do the Mom's. I get kids from birth
to 5.
Some crafts will need the mom's help, but some don't. I also have food on
occasion. I do upside down icecream cones with frosting for Christmas
trees,
and potato latke's for Han. I even give pickle samples for National Pickle
week. The kids love it and it does make the library a fun place.
Pam
West Lafayette Indiana Public Library
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From: Mary Helen <mhs@vpslibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Hardware question - Headphones
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I've seen lots of discussion of headphones, and advice on the ones that are
fairly sturdy, and how to keep them (relatively) clean, but this is a bit
different. One of our library families likes to bring in their toddler to
play web games and some CD ROM games we had loaded on the children's area
computers, but most of these (sites & games for preschoolers) have the
directions spoken, so the parent & child need to both hear the instructions.
So the parent has suggested that we get a set of headphones with two
headsets; one of parent and one for the child.
When we installed the computers, we got them with sound cards to facilitate
using the games, but set them up to only use headphones, because it is a
compact library building, and we wanted to keep the noise level relatively
low. The parent in question has gone as far as to offer to pay for a set
to
be available to all the parent/child couples who use the library. If we
could find them, I'd be happy to buy a pair, but I've not seen any in the
catalogs. Has anyone out there seen any?
Mary Helen Sakellarios
mhs@vpslibrary.org
Palm Springs Public Library
Palm Springs, FL 33461
561-965-2204
fax: 561-964-2803
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From: "M. Neiman" <mellifur@tiac.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org,
"PUBYAC\: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults &
Children"
Subject: Re: Thank you for Dome stumper
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Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:25:20 CST
Excuse me, but I don't remember the original question. What "Dome"
stumper?
PLEASE put at least a bit of your original question in your replies when
you report a stumper answer found. Otherwise, it's hard to connect the
title in any meaningful way.
Thank you.
At 10:14 AM 1/28/02 -0600, PUBYAC\: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults
& Children wrote:
>From: Martha Morgan <mamorgan@noblenet.org>
>To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
>Subject: Thank you for Dome stumper
>Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 10:13:34 CST
>
>To all that answered the dome stumper,
>Thank you all so much for your responses. The series is by John
>Christopher: White Mountains , City of Gold and Lead, and Pools of Fire
>with a later written prequel When the Tripods Came. The patron was of
>course very excited and now looking forward to sharing the series with his
>own children. And now I too am excited to try the series myself having
>seem them on the shelves but never delved in myself. Thanks to all.
M. Neiman
neiman@glasct.org
Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Glastonbury, CT
http://www.wtmlib.com
The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my organization.
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From: "Stephanie Zaslav" <Szaslav@ci.escondido.ca.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: unaccompanied adults
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Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:25:26 CST
How do you go about proving that your children ARE 8th grade and under? =
Do you require a library card for computer use? Do children have to have =
an internet permission on file?
>>> dgjrrm@SLS.LIB.IL.US
01/28/02 08:14AM >>>
Betsy:
We have a policy that only children 8th grade and under can use our=20
computers. Parents can of course be in the computer room, but we are=20
pretty strict about only letting kids use it. It means that during the=20
school day the internet room is often empty, but our administration is=20
completely behind the policy. Our computers aren't filtered and this =
is=20
our way of keeping potentially creepy people off the computers and away=20
from things little eyes shouldn't see.
We get a little flack from adults who "need" to get online, but once
we=20
explain the rationale behind the policy they're accepting of it.=20
Emphasizing the safety of children really works around here, how can =
you=20
argue with that?
Hope this helps...
Sharon Lawrence
Downers Grove Public Library
1050 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove Illinois 60515
> We are a public library with books for children and youth as well as=20
computers. Lately, adults without children have been coming in to use =
our=20
computers and they stay for quite a long time. I would like to hear =
about=20
library policies that deal with "adults unaccompanied by children"
in=20
spaces that are supposed to meant for children or youth and their=20
parents/caregivers.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Betsy Diamant-Cohen
> Manager of the Exploration Center
> Enoch Pratt Free Library at Port Discovery
> 35 Market Place
> Baltimore, MD 21209
> tel: 410-864-2716
> fax:410-864-2730
> bcohen@epfl.net=20
>
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From: "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Is library binding cost effective?
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Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:25:42 CST
Laura,
We purchase our Picture books (Easy's) from Bound to Stay Bound. I
understand that there isn't really a standard for publisher's "library and
school" binding and, as you stated, it varies. There isn't much
discount
with BTSB books (and in some cases, they might even be more expensive than
the list price); however, our experience is that they hold up significantly
better. Every year we buy some picture books from Baker & Taylor in
order
to get them in time for our Mock Caldecott Workshop. These books show wear
much earlier than BTSB books--especially the spines. (Although I'm not
sure
it would be in the first 6 months.) We do not like to put
"cloth" tape on
books because we've found they don't loan well. Instead we resort to clear
tape, but they still don't have the appeal of the BTSB books. Some people
feel that with the amount of money you save originally, you can buy new
copies of the ones that need replacing. However--with the rate that some
books go out of print--that isn't always possible. I find it frustrating
when a wonderful storytime book is no longer available and our copy fell
apart or when part of a series has been withdrawn. I also must admit a
personal bias against "raggedy-looking" books. Even in my own
leisure
reading, I don't often choose a book that is tattered. (Shouldn't I think
the tattered books look that way because they have been read many times
because they are so wonderful?!? Alas it doesn't work that way for me!)
It will be interesting to see how your experiment goes. Please report back
to us.
Susan Dailey
librarian and author of A Storytime Year (www.susanmdailey.com)
Ossian Branch Library, Ossian, Indiana
219-622-4691
<mailto:obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
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From: Terry Zignego <tzignego@wcfls.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Is library binding cost effective?
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Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:25:54 CST
"Gruninger, Laura" wrote:
> Our library is raising the issue of our policy on ordering materials
> with library binding. Currently all Easy titles are ordered with library
>
> binding when available. The reason we'd want to change that is the
> discount we receive. B&T gives us 40-44% on trade binding,
> 40-42% for paperbacks and 20% for library binding. We see that what
is
> considered library binding varies with publishers and that the quality
> isn't the same as it used to be. We are going to experiment with
> ordering new Easy titles in trade binding for 6 months
> and track how well they hold up. This won't exactly be an empirical
> study because of all of the variables affecting how and why
> books circulate and the condition they are returned in. (Family A is
> very hard on books, title B is not a title in great demand, book C
> only goes out one time while book D goes out 10, title E is on a reading
> list, etc...)
> Have any of you dealt with this issue already and be willing to share
> your advice?
> >From experience, system librarians felt that books with binding
problems
> probably would fall apart or show their wear most, in the
> first 6 months or so, while new.
> Thanks,
> Laura Gruninger, Children's Librarian
> Mercer County Library System
> Lawrence HQ, Lawrenceville, NJ
Dear Laura,
I stopped buying library bound books about a year ago, for
the exact
reason you stated. We are a small-medium size library and I don't think we
have the circ per book to warrant the expense. I have not noticed an
increase in binding repair. I am also experimenting with buying easy
readers
in paperback format. New books have more appeal (think bookstore!) than
those old titles that have been on the shelf for 10 years + !! If they
fall
apart quickly, I try and make a mental note of the series and avoid books
by
that publisher. Good luck!
Terry Zignego
tzignego@wcfls.lib.wi.us
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From: "Lori Karns" <lkarns@rain.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: homework centers
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Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:26:10 CST
Hi, Ally
The Ventura County Library system has 15 libraries and homework centers in 7
of those. Our first library homework center received startup funding from an
LSTA grant with matching funds from the Friends. That project was titles
"SchooLinks." The coordinator wrote a manual for operating homework
centers
that is still in use. That program has expanded to three libraries
geographically clustered. One city paid for the homework centers in two of
the libraries in their boundaries even though we are a County library
system. The mayor of another city donated funds from his family to 'endow' a
homework center in his family's name. The mayor serves on our Library
Commission and has a great interest in improving library service to school
children. The seventh homework center is paid from CDBG funds and we are
looking for grant money to continue that center if the CDBG money dries up.
There are paid staff members at each site. They work from 10-15 hours a
week. We recruit people who have at least a BA or BS (three site supervisors
have teaching credentials), then they are encouraged to recruit volunteers
to assist with the crowds of kids. In the larger homework centers, we have
computers (filtered) that serve only the homework centers. In smaller
libraries, there may be only one internet computer for all ages. During
homework center hours, the computers are dedicated only for homework center
use. The patrons seem to understand that the children need this tool while
they are there.
We do a brief training from Children's Services staff at Support Services
for new homework center staff. Then the branch supervisor continues their
training in the library itself. We don't offer training on teaching
methodology, but instead train on library policies, procedures, liability
issues, and statistics gathering.
We have written applied for the LSTA grant to have online tutoring available
(cost of $500 per month is way to high for us to fund ourselves). We'll see
if one of the three applications we submitted will be funded.
We don't have planned activities other than the homework assistance. Kids
come in and sign a sheet which gets them a seat in the center and lets the
homework center supervisor know they need help. The homework center staff
then asks the students what they need and arranges to either help them find
the information they need, or spends time helping the student reason through
the assignments (especially math). We're careful not to call this tutoring,
but rather homework assistance.
We publicize through the schools, the library, the library website
(www.vencolibrary.org), flyers in the
community, and media. The homework
centers don't operate when the schools are on break.
Are you also aware of Cindy Mediavilla's book, "Creating the Full Service
Homework Center in Your Library?" Cindy teaches at the School of
Information
Science at UCLA and hosts the Friday Forums. The book covers her research
into homework centers operating across the nation.
If you would like more information, please call me or email. We've found
homework centers very successful and have only a minimum of behavior
(latchkey) problems.
Lori Karns
Support Services Manager
Ventura County Library
805 641-4449
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Behalf Of Allyson Goodwin
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 7:55 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: homework centers
I have a request from the Collective genius of this list serve. Our
library
is looking into the possibility of offering a homework center and we would
appreciate your assistance if your library currently has one.
Please answer the following questions:
Do you have a homework center in your library?
What size is your library/#patrons served?
How is it staffed? Library staff, paid tutors or volunteers
How is it funded?
What activities/resources do you provide?
Again, thank you for your help
Ally Goodwin
Carlsbad City Library
Children's Services
760-602-2050
agood@ci.carlsbad.ca
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From: Betsy Diamant-Cohen <bcohen@mail.pratt.lib.md.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Looking for author
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Does anyone know how I can get in touch with Robin Works Davis, author of
"Toddle On Over"?
Betsy Diamant-Cohen
Manager of the Exploration Center
Enoch Pratt Free Library at Port Discovery
35 Market Place
Baltimore, MD 21209
tel: 410-864-2716
fax: 410-864-2730
bcohen@epfl.net
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From: "Linda Ackerman" <linda_ackerman@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Thanks for Stumper info - large alligator
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Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:49:12 CST
Thanks,
a belated thank you to: Gail Tobin, Anne Ferreira, Jenny Stenis,
Lisa
Cole, Kay Webster and Jennifer Baker for your help and ideas. We think the
correct book is Zack's Alligator by shirley Mozelle. Our library doesn't
own the book, but it does sound like the one she remembered. Thank again,
y'all are great! Linda Ackerman
ORIGINAL REQUEST:
> 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: Jennifer Behrens <jnbehrens@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: STUMPER - piano story
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Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:49:23 CST
Patron is looking for a chapter book, at least ten
years old. Two girls are friends, the main
character's parents have died and she now lives with
an aunt and uncle. Her neighbor, the friend, is a
piano prodigy who is blind. The patron remembers that
there is a competition that has something to do with
the church piano. In the competition, the finalist
are the blind neighbor girl and another blind man.
The word Allegra (or Allegro) may be part of the
title, but the patron is not sure.
You can respond to me directly at jnbehrens@yahoo.com
Thanks in advance!
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From: Library Lovers <LibraryLovers@calibraries.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: LPRC Sponsors Two PR Competitions
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Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:49:32 CST
Posted by Stephanie Stokes on behalf of the
Library Public Relations Council. How to join the
Council information is at the bottom of this message.
_____________________________________________
LIBRARY PUBLIC RELATIONS COUNCIL
SPONSORS TWO GREAT COMPETITIONS
All libraries are invited to participate in two great competitions
sponsored by the Library Public Relations Council for 2001 promotional
pieces. The national contests recognize the best the country's
libraries have to offer in promoting their services.
The "L.PeRCy Awards" are given for excellence in library public
relations. This competition honors outstanding achievement in
seven categories:
Annual Report
Library Service Brochure
Program Announcement (maximum size 8 =BD x 14)
Materials/Book List
WWW Page (one page hard copy)
Special Event/Project (one promotional tool that
does not
fit into any other category)
"@ your library*" ALA Campaign
The winning entries of the "L.PeRCy Awards" will be
selected by a professional panel of judges on the basis of originality,
visual impact, effectiveness and clarity of message. Competition
winners will be notified by mail in May, 2002, and the Awards Ceremony
will be held at the American Library Association conference in Atlanta,
Georgia on Monday, June 17, 2002.
All entries must have been produced in 2001. In each of the seven
categories awards will be given in two divisions based on library budget
and population served.
Entries must be postmarked by February 28, 2002.
"L.PeRCy" Susan Ferris
Greenwich Library
101 W. Putnam Ave.
Greenwich, CT 06830
One entry per category will be accepted. Please include the library's
name, address, category, and size of population served, plus the name
of the contact person and phone number.
ONLINE FORM at
http://www.ssdesign.com/librarypr/content/percyform.html
The second competition sponsored by LPRC is for "Share the Wealth
Packets,"
also with a postmark deadline of February 28, 2002. There are no specific
categories for this contest. Librarians are invited to select their best
public relations pieces produced in 2001 and submit them for consideration.
No posters or videos can be accepted due to size, shipping and duplicating
problems. Packets of forty to fifty items judged "PR Bests" will
be
distributed to the L.P.R.C. membership next summer. A Certificate of
Merit will be sent to each library that submits an entry chosen for the
"Share the Wealth Packets."
Libraries are invited to submit up to six entries in this competition.
Send FIVE copies of each item to:
"Share the Wealth,"
Beth D. Weinstein, Director
Marketing and Communications
Brooklyn Public Library
Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Please include with each entry the library's name, address, and the
name of the contact person with a phone number. If an item is selected,
we will need 300 copies to include in the packets so please put aside that=
=20
number. ONLINE FORM at
http://www.ssdesign.com/librarypr/content/shareform.html
# # #
If you would like to receive your very own packet in the mail
you must be a member. Grab a MEMBERSHIP FORM
online at:
http://www.ssdesign.com/librarypr/content/lprcform.html
=20
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: poetry stumper
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Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:49:40 CST
Help Help!
I'm looking for a poem that I remember from childhood.
I believe it is called "The Drums of Rain" but I'm not
absolutely certain. It was in my Childcraft books
growing up (mid-70s, the poetry volume) and of course
the contents of Childcraft change periodically and we
don't have this version. There's a refrain in the poem
that goes something like "Rat-a-tat-tat,
Rat-a-tat-tat, Boom, Boom, BOOM!"
If anybody has a copy of this poem or knows it I'd be
forever grateful if you could email it to me.
...Incidentally there's another poem about frogs going
to school in the same book if you have that one too.
:)
TIA!
~jenniferbaker
Fresno County Public Library
jbaker93711@yahoo.com
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