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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: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 9:19 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 676
PUBYAC Digest 676
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Valentines day games
by <bkworm@mindspring.com>
2) Movable Monkey
by "Michelle Brady" <shawdee@adelphia.net>
3) Carver: A Life in Poems
by "Marty Staton" <mstaton@ci.poquoson.va.us>
4) Snail Mail Pen Pal Program
by "Jennifer D" <jennifer1@orofino-id.com>
5) Storytime for 2s
by "Michelle Ornat" <mornat@chesapeake.lib.va.us>
6) Sno-Isle Regional Job Postings for the Week of February 5, 2002
by Valerie Worrell <VWorrell@sno-isle.org>
7) Summmary/ Library Binding Quality
by "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
8) RE: ESL collections
by mecox <mecox@students.uiuc.edu>
9) ideas for purchase
by "JANET AKE" <akejl@ci.farmers-branch.tx.us>
10) Travel Kits
by "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
11) pla question
by DGPL Junior Room <dgjrrm@SLS.LIB.IL.US>
12) Train craft...
by "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
13) Juv Volunteers
by "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
14) Dial-a-Story request
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
15) RE: H. Potter read-alike
by "Canosa-Albano, Jean" <JCanosa-Albano@spfldlibmus.org>
16) Re: Labeling AR books
by "Stacey Irish" <Stacey.Irish@cityofdenton.com>
17) Budgeting based on previous circulation
by "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
18) Re: scavenger hunt/H. Potter read-alike
by bgilchri@sdln.net
19) Re: teens and summer reading programs
by "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
20) craft sites (thanks)
by "ldhodges" <ldhodges@cox-internet.com>
21) RE: train craft needed
by "Debbie Allen" <dallen@rla.lib.il.us>
22) train crafts thanks
by "ldhodges" <ldhodges@cox-internet.com>
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From: <bkworm@mindspring.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Valentines day games
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 22:16:48 CST
I need help quickly!! Does anyone know any Valentine's Day party games to
play? This is for a party for my junior volunteers (3rd through 6th
grade).
Approximately 10 kids. Thanks so much. I have looked on the internet
but
found only online games.
Mary Jones
Bailey Cove Public Library
Huntsville, AL
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From: "Michelle Brady" <shawdee@adelphia.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Movable Monkey
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I am looking for a movable monkey pattern that someone is willing to share.
It is made of construction paper and brass fasteners. This pattern has
many
parts approximately 7. His arms and legs move. I think he has a tail.
But
I do not know if his head moves. I have looked at some internet sites to
no
avail.
Please help.
Michelle
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From: "Marty Staton" <mstaton@ci.poquoson.va.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Carver: A Life in Poems
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If you have Marilyn Nelson's Carver: A Life in Poems, where is
it
shelved?
811? J811? Y811? Someplace
else??
Thanks,
Marty Staton
Poquoson Public Library
500 City Hall Ave.
Poquoson, VA 23662
mstaton@ci.poquoson.va.us
757-868-3063
757-868-3106 FAX
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From: "Jennifer D" <jennifer1@orofino-id.com>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Snail Mail Pen Pal Program
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 22:17:08 CST
Hi All! I would love to start a pen pal program during Summer Reading.
=
Snail mail is probably the best opption for our patrons. So, I have few =
questions for you. =20
1. Has anyone ever done such a program?
2. Would anyone be intersted in exchanging names for such a program?
3. Does anyone know a good source that could help me with this project?
TIA, Jennifer
Jennifer Dunaway
Clearwater Memorial
Public Library
Orofino, ID
208-476-3411
jennifer1@orofino-id.com
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From: "Michelle Ornat" <mornat@chesapeake.lib.va.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Storytime for 2s
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Hi All,
I'm in need of storytime ideas, particularly interactive activities for =
low 2s.=20
ANY suggestions will be helpful.
Thanks in advance,
Michelle V. M. Ornat
Children's Librarian
Indian River Library
Chesapeake Public Library System
757-420-5804
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From: Valerie Worrell <VWorrell@sno-isle.org>
To: Greg Yorba <gyorba@Exchange.FULLERTON.EDU>,
Linda Frederiksen
Subject: Sno-Isle Regional Job Postings for the Week of February 5, 2002
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Sno-Isle Regional Library System has two openings for Librarian - Substitute
within the East Region Libraries in Washington State. Job #0205 February 08,
02. For more information and to obtain an application on this employment
opportunity, please visit our website at http://www.sno-isle.org/employment/
or contact our Job line at (360) 651-7040.
____________________________________________________________________________
___
Valerie Worrell
Sno-Isle Regional Library
Human Resources
Phone: 360-651-7004
Fax: 360-651-7151
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From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Summmary/ Library Binding Quality
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Thanks to all of you for your recent comments about whether or not you
find the price of Library Binding to be cost-effective when ordering
juvenile books. Many of you pointed out the fact that it can often be
difficult to obtain replacements for damaged books when they go out of
print so quickly. Others gave useful advice about publishers that hold
up well. Thanks again for taking the time to respond. Here are all of
the responses.
Laura Gruninger, Children's Librarian
Mercer County Library System
Lawrence HQ, Lawrenceville NJ
From: Laurie Mahaffey [mahaffey@ctls.net]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 10:36 AM
To: Gruninger, Laura
Subject: Bindings for easy books
Greetings from Central Texas!
Having worked as a children's book selector for several years at the
start
of my career, and having been a mom of two kids who were somewhat hard
on
books, I am a fan of a company called Bound to Stay Bound. The covers
are
washable (wipe-off-able) and the bindings hold up well. The covers use
the
same picture artwork that's on the book jacket. Our contract has a 30%
reduction off list price plus a flat binding charge ($4).
A co-worker of mine has 15 years experience as a children's librarian
and
has her PhD in library science. She doesn't like the BTSB books because
she
says the books hold up long after their popularity has faded.
IMHO, children's picture books are new to each new generation of kids.
Books
like Wanda Gag's Millions of Cats (from the 1930s) and the Margaret Wise
Brown books (from the 1940s) and the Dr. Seuss books (1950s) are brand
new
to the children who are just discovering them.
I wouldn't recommend these bindings for kids' books later than easy
readers.
By the time kids get to third grade & are reading "chapter books",
they
need
the standard bindings with the paper jacket in a plastic sleeve.
Please let me know if you'd like to discuss this further.
Laurie
Laurie Mahaffey, Adult Services Consultant
Central Texas Library System
P. O. Box 2287
Austin TX 78768-2287
512-974-7517
mahaffey@ctls.net
From: HONEY GOODWIN [goodwinh@ci.farmers-branch.tx.us]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 1:42 PM
To: Gruninger, Laura
Subject: Fwd: Is library binding cost effective?
Laura,
I am working at a different library and am in charge of the easy books.
I have been weeding the easys and working on purchasing replacements.
I cannot tell you how strongly I now feel about ordering library
bindings or prebound books from a bindery such as Bound to Stay Bound.
I have found that the books that do not have library or reinforced
bindings fall apart so quickly (whether or not it is 6 months I cannot
tell you.)
I feel it is a better use of money to spend a little more in the short
term to purchase books that will last a decade than to spend a little
less to purchase a book that will not last as long and will have to be
replaced (if it is still in print.)
If you have an enormous budget and can constantly replace books, then I
recommend purchasing trade bindings. If not, I recommend purchasing
library or reinforced.
Sincerely,
Honey Goodwin
Children's Librarian
Farmers Branch Manske Library
Farmers Branch, TX
From: Marsha Parham [parhamm@mail.spalding.public.lib.ga.us]
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 11:37 AM
To: Gruninger, Laura
Subject: library bindings
It would be interesting to see how your books hold up. I have ordered
books for 8 libraries for almost 18 years and I hardly ever order JE
(easy
readers and picture) books with trade bindings.
I try to order as many JE books as possible from BTST or with library
bindings. If library bindings are not available I will sometimes try to
order prebinds from (econclad, demco, etc.) because these hold up better
than trade bindings.
JE books get a lot of use and the trade bindings don't hold up very
long.
My problem is that I don't want to spend the time and effort to put in
replacement orders. Replacement orders take away from the new book
money.
It also takes time to resubmit the order and then for technical services
to
delete the orginial title number, then add or recatalog the new book.
Not
only is it time and money for me and tech services, it is also time that
the book is not on the shelf. If it is popular, that may be a problem.
Many children's book companies have wonderful bindings that hold up for
years - such as Lerner, Children's Press, etc., so that you don't need
BTSB. Some companies' bindings, however, especially the small presses
are
pretty bad.
I can see not getting library bindings for JFIC or JNF (unless they are
award winners or on school lists) but I really think there is a need for
library bindings for JE books. You might want to check around and see
if
you can get a better discount on your library bindings, instead of
ordering
trade bindings.
Personally, I thank God all the time that I don't deal with adult books.
The adult books with the 45% discounts usually fall apart with the third
or
fourth circulations.
Sorry I took up so much time. Bad bindings are just one of those things
that set me off. It's like the publishers are stealing money.
**************************************
M. Marsha Parham
Flint River Regional Library
800 Memorial Dr.
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 412-4770
From: publib@sunsite.berkeley.edu
on behalf of Margaret N. Waznis
[mwaznis@cts.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2002 6:18 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Is library binding cost effective?
>
Laura, we have looked at the situation just as you are. We switched to
trade binding for our initial orders of new juvenile books several years
ago. The difference in price is substantial, and we found, just as you
mention, that
publisher trade binding is sometimes barely different from the trade
binding. Besides, we find that we discard just as many books because of
ripped pages, KoolAid spills, scribbling, etc. as we do for broken
bindings, if not more.
Plus a lot of books are MIA or are never returned anyway. It was hard
for us to justify the higher price in exchange for a longer life that in
many cases never happened.
When we want to buy replacements of specific titles with extra-sturdy
binding, we go to Demco or another company like that where you know
exactly how the binding is going to perform.
Betty Waznis
San Diego County Library
>
> 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
From: publib@sunsite.berkeley.edu
on behalf of Nann Blaine Hilyard
[nhilyard@lvdl.org]
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 11:18 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: [PUBLIB] Re: Is library binding cost effective?
We've gone to BWI for most children's books. Their "BWI-bound"
(pronounced
bee-wee) pre-binding is excellent.
Nann Blaine Hilyard
Lake Villa District Library
(they also have nifty bean-bag toy souvenirs at ALA)
From: Laurie Mahaffey [mahaffey@ctls.net]
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 3:39 PM
To: Gruninger, Laura
Subject: RE: Bindings for easy books
Hi, Laura.
I should have said "prefer" in my statement about books for 3rd
graders
&
up. We had a contract with Baker & Taylor to provide children's prebound
books once, & they didn't do the cover art. The covers were washable,
plastic impregnated buckram, but they looked like cheap wallpaper. Our
librarians hated them, so we managed to get out of the contract.
Good luck, whatever you decide.
Laurie
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 <mailto:tzignego@wcfls.lib.wi.us>
From: Susan Dailey [obldailey@wellscolibrary.org]
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Subject: RE: Is library binding cost effective?
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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.
From: Helen Cowan [hcowan@vineland.lib.nj.us]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 12:06 PM
To: Gruninger, Laura
Subject: Re: Is library binding cost effective?
Dear Laura,
Our library uses Baker & Taylor, too. We've been ordering trade books
over
library binding for several years, unless the books are only available
in
library binding. We haven't had any more wear and tear problems on
trade
books than the ones that are supposed to be library binding. What tends
to
happen with the sewn books is that the stiched part stays together and
separates from the binding anyway. I'd stick with the higher discount.
Just my opinion,
Helen Cowan Margiotti
Head of Children's/Young Adult Services
Vineland Public Library
Vineland, NJ 08360
hcowan@vineland.lib.nj.us <mailto:hcowan@vineland.lib.nj.us>
From: Susan259@aol.com
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 3:50 PM
To: Gruninger, Laura
Subject: Re: Is library binding cost effective?
I agree with you--there is no industry standard for what is and is not a
library binding. I always buy trade binding for the discount, and I
figure that easy books or other books that get lots of use and
circulation will probably need to be replaced no matter what binding
they have.
Susan Smith
Arlington Public Library
From: Becky Smith [bsmith@loganutah.org]
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 3:21 PM
To: Gruninger, Laura
Subject: Re: Is library binding cost effective?
I quit ordering library bindings almost five years ago. I've found that
in almost all cases, the trade binding holds up just as long as the
pages inside do. And really, what good is it to have a book where the
binding holds together forever, but the pages inside are torn or
disintegrating?
There are always exceptions, of course. I've had individual titles fall
apart within weeks. But the majority of what we purchase holds together
very well. The major exception is Random House - their trade bindings
are terrible. I buy their books in paperback whenever possible, and
have them rebound.
With the added discount, we're able to purchase more copies of each
title, and more titles altogether.
--
Becky Ann Smith
Youth Services Librarian
Logan Library, Logan, UT
bsmith@loganutah.org
<http://www.logan.lib.ut.us>
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
on behalf of JoAnne Dearin
[dearin@noblenet.org]
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 9:46 PM
To: Susan Dailey
Subject: RE: Is library binding cost effective?
This is an interesting observation and I agree. I have a LOT of picture
books in either Bound to stay Bound or Permabound. Case in point
being....A few years back I looked at a Library bound edition of a
Berenstain title and the book was totally apart with only 48 circ - I
agree it is high, but I took out the Permabound book - same title and it
had over 100 circs....all I did was use windex on the cover and it
looked
brand new. When I need to replace a 'classic' picture book I don't
hesistate to use Permabound or Bound to stay bound.
JoAnne
--
JoAnne Dearin, Children's Librarian
Peabody Institute Library, Danvers Massachusetts
dearin@noblenet.org
North of Boston Library Exchange
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From: mecox <mecox@students.uiuc.edu>
To: Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>,
pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: ESL collections
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Here is a wonderful resource for libraries wanting to build their ESL
collection. It was created by my friend and colleague, Heath Booth, at the
University of Illinois.
http://leep.lis.uiuc.edu/seworkspace/LatinoService/collecte.htm
>===== Original Message From Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
=====
>Dear Collective Brain --
>
>I'm getting ready to start an ESL collection for the Youth Dept. I've done
>some research and found some great sites, and some great resource
>guides but I'd like to hear from anyone out there who has recently built a
>collection. A few things I'm interested in knowing:
>
>- do you have a favorite series or set of ESL materials?
>- what's your favorite source for ESL materials?
>- what's your ratio of books vs. AV materials in your collection?
>- what's the average age of your ESL collection patrons?
>
>Anything else you'd like to share is appreciated! TIA
>
>Erin
>* # @ * # @ * # @ * # @ * # @ * # @
>
> Erin V. Helmrich, M.L.S.
>Youth/Young Adult Services Librarian
>Royal Oak Public Library
> 222 E. 11 Mile Rd.
> Royal Oak MI 48067
>
>Phone: 248.246.3734
>Fax: 248.246.3705
>Email: helmrich@tln.org
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From: "JANET AKE" <akejl@ci.farmers-branch.tx.us>
To: <Pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: ideas for purchase
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Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 22:17:39 CST
We have a Kamishibai storytelling theater and storyboards that we
absolutely love! They can be used with 2 yr olds up through 5th or 6th
grade. We've used them in storytimes, outreach programs, school visits
and a wide variety of ways. I highly recommend that you look at the web
site for more info. It is www.kamishibai.com
Have fun spending that
money!
Janet Ake
Farmers Branch Manske Library
Farmers Branch, TX
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From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Travel Kits
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 22:17:45 CST
Several years ago I read about a library that had a program that =
provided travel kits for children going on vacation. They were kits that =
had activities children could do while traveling and I believe they had =
activity sheets, library books, etc. in them. I have lost this article =
and would like to try it this year, to go along with our Reading Road =
Trip theme. Has anyone done a similar activity?
Linda Peterson
Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library
125 South Franklin
Bloomfield, Indiana 47424
Phone: (812)384-4125
Fax: (812)384-0820
email: lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
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From: DGPL Junior Room <dgjrrm@SLS.LIB.IL.US>
To: "'pubyac'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: pla question
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Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 22:17:51 CST
Hi Pubyaccers:
This question is for the folks down in AZ re: PLA. Living in the Midwest,
March means gray skies and sweaters, winter winter winter. So, I was
thinking about what clothes I would bring down to PLA, and have absolutely
no idea what to get out of storage. And shoes, can I wear sandals in March
in Phoenix?
So... those of you who have a better handle on fashion in Phoenix, please
What should I pack?
Thanks...
Sharon Lawrence
Downers Grove Public Library
1050 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
dgjrrm@downersgrovelibrary.org
630.960.1200
fax: 630.960.9374
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From: "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
To: OPLINLIST@EPICURUS.OPLIN.LIB.OH.US,
PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Train craft...
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Hi there!
I have a patron who is looking for a train craft to do with a Boy Scout
group for a Blue and Gold banquet in a couple of weeks. We found a really
cute one making an engine with lifesavers, peppermint candies, hershey's
kiss, etc. that I think she will be using as favors. She needs a craft
that
is not too "babyish" for 3rd graders. We checked out Enchanted
Learning's
site and the DTLK site, but these are too primary.
If you have a craft that would fit this age group, please email me
instructions or fax patterns to 419-562-7437 to my attention.
Thanks!
Barb Scott, Children's Librarian
Bucyrus Public Library
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From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Juv Volunteers
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We have had a large number of juveniles that come in wanting to =
volunteer at our library. Most are 5-8 grade. Of course, what they want =
to do is sit at the desk and check-out books. We only allow staff to =
handle circulation. The problem is I hate to turn these kids away but =
what do other people do to keep younger volunteers busy? I put them to =
work preparing crafts, when I have something, but that's not enough.=20
Linda Peterson
Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library
125 South Franklin
Bloomfield, Indiana 47424
Phone: (812)384-4125
Fax: (812)384-0820
email: lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Dial-a-Story request
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I know this has been discussed before, but sadly I
didn't save any of it. I'm posting this request for a
colleague...please respond to her directly. TIA
We (Fresno County) are looking into creating a
Dial-a-story program, and were wondering if anyone has
any advice, suggestions, comments, etc. How does one
go about getting a toll-free number? Is this an
effective program? Are there copyright issues? What
else do we need to know? Please email Mary Pezzetti
at mapezzetti@hotmail.com with any
response you might
have. Thank you!
mapezzetti@hotmail.com
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From: "Canosa-Albano, Jean" <JCanosa-Albano@spfldlibmus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: H. Potter read-alike
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Check out our page of Potter read-alikes. There are also links to other
fun
pages.
http://www.springfieldlibrary.org/reading/potter.html
Peace,
Jean
Jean Canosa Albano, M.L.I.S.
jcanosa-albano@spfldlibmus.org
Head of Youth and Outreach Services
Springfield Library
220 State Street
Springfield MA 01103
voice: 413-263-6800, ext. 291
fax: 413-263-6825
TTY: 413-263-6835
Springfield is the home of the Dr. Seuss National Memorial! Coming June 2002
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From: karen maletz [mailto:kmlib@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 11:08 AM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: scavenger hunt/H. Potter read-alike
I know these subjects have been discussed before so I
apologize in advance. I have a class of older
elementary aged students coming in next week who want
a "fun" library activity like a scavenger hunt. How
have you knowledgable librarians done this in the
past? They also want a read-aloud from a Harry Potter
type book. Any recommendations? TIA K. Maletz,
Hicksville Lib.
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From: "Stacey Irish" <Stacey.Irish@cityofdenton.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Labeling AR books
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Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 22:18:22 CST
We have more than 25 AR lists for the various schools in our city and
county. With so many lists, we just do not think it is feasible to
label the AR books. Furthermore, several schools are changing from the
AR program to different reading programs. We are not sure how many will
change and what program they will be using in the future.
We keep lists from the schools at both library locations.
Unfortunately, most of our lists are sadly out-of-date. We ask each
year for current lists, but most schools do not send them to us. We do
not know how much longer we will offer the AR lists, especially if the
schools all start changing to other reading programs.
Stacey Irish-Keffer
YS Librarian
Denton Public Library
Denton, Texas
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From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: "'publib@sunsite.berkeley.edu'"
<publib@sunsite.berkeley.edu>
Subject: Budgeting based on previous circulation
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Do you budget based upon your previous year's circulation? Do any of you
use formulas for dividing up your budget based on what percentage of
total circulation a particular collection received last year? This year
we are trying to divide up our budget into as many collections as we
think will give us an accurate account of how books are circulating
based on money spent. Instead of just juvenile, for instance, my
juvenile budget is now divided into: easy fiction, easy nonfiction, juv.
fiction, juv. nonfiction, juv. reference, juv.AV, CD-ROMS and so on,
with similar categories for Young Adult (Standing orders and series
orders are separate). Next year I should know what percentage of my
budget was spent in a particular category and weigh that along with the
circulation of those books. However, I'm not sure how these figures
should be weighed against one another when ordering. For instance we've
been trying to develop our YA collection over the past few years.
Circulation has increased steadily but YA circulation is a tiny
percentage of total circulation for the year compared to something like
Easy Fiction which accounts for around 14 percent of total circulation.
I would appreciate it if any of you have formulas or resources you would
recommend. Are your budgets divided up based on registered cardholders
or population statistics by age group?
Thanks in advance,
Laura Gruninger, Children's Librarian
Mercer County Library System
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From: bgilchri@sdln.net
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: scavenger hunt/H. Potter read-alike
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Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 22:18:34 CST
I haven't done scavenger hunts, but I have done numbered Go-To hunts. They
take a little less time to prepare, I think. All the kids (at different
times)
start at #1. The first clue takes them to #2, etc. So maybe with all
your
kids being there at the same time, that wouldn't work.
However, I'm really responding to the Harry Potter type book part
of your
message. We have a 8 volume series called "Dragon Slayers'
Academy" by K.
H.
McMullan that is humorous and a good read-aloud set. The publisher of our
set
is Grosset & Dunlap, and the first volume was published in 1997. Each
volume
is about 90 pages.
Betty Gilchrist
Children's Librarian
Huron Public Library
Quoting karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>:
> I know these subjects have been discussed before so I
> apologize in advance. I have a class of older
> elementary aged students coming in next week who want
> a "fun" library activity like a scavenger hunt. How
> have you knowledgable librarians done this in the
> past? They also want a read-aloud from a Harry Potter
> type book. Any recommendations? TIA K. Maletz,
> Hicksville Lib.
>
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From: "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: teens and summer reading programs
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At our library teens can write brief book reviews which are displayed. For
each review they are entered in a weekly drawing for movie passes. Linda
Allen Monroe Public Library Monroe WA
>From: Lorraine Getty <lgetty1969@yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
>Subject: teens and summer reading programs
>Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 10:09:02 CST
>
>Hello, groups. Please excuse the cross-posting. I'm
>new to public libraries and summer reading programs,
>and am supposed to come up with an incentive scheme
>for the 12-16-year olds we hope to attract to a summer
>reading program designed for them. In the past I've
>seen some great program ideas posted here, but am also
>needing some "nuts and bolts" information...they want
>me to devise a prize system based on
>something........at the younger levels they are
>rewarding on the basis of hours read, with different
>prize levels. I've seen some postings that indicate
>that they reward teens based on number of books read.
>Is one method more desirable than the other? I'd
>appreciate any and all advice and suggestions for
>organizing this program!
>
>Thanks,
>Lorraine Getty
>Forsyth Public Library
>Forsyth, Illinois
>
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From: "ldhodges" <ldhodges@cox-internet.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
Subject: craft sites (thanks)
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Here are the responses I got to my request for craft sites for preschool
storytimes. Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond.
There may be some duplication as I just copied and pasted.
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www.nuttinbutkids.com
www.geocities.com/mystorytime/
http://www.kidsdomain.com
http://www.ecewebguide.com/themes_general.htm
www.dltk-kids.com
www.perpetualpreschool.com
www.childfun.com
www.nuttinbutkids.com
www.kidsdomain.com
www.kidzone.ws
www.theideabox.com
www.hummingbirded.com
www.kinderart.com/coloring.htm
www.freecoloringpages.com
www.preschoolcoloringbook.com
www.dltk-kids.com/coloring.htm
www.abcteach.com
www.crayola.com
www.beritsbest.com
www.earlychildhood.com
www.first-school.ws
www.freekidscrafts.com
www.preschoolrainbow.org
www.eecs.umich.edu/mathscience/funexperiments/quickndirty/preschool.html
www.everythingpreschool.com
www.enchantedlearning.com/categories/preschool.shtml
picturingbooks.imaginarylands.org
www.askeric.org
www.123child.com/act/
www.geocities.com/soogal99/
http://www-personal.engin.umich.edu/~ajdrake/toddler/fngr2.htm
http://daycare.about.com/cs/fingerplays/
www.enchantedlearning.com
http://www.hummingbirded.com
http://www.thebestbooksite.com
http://www.themailboxcompanion.com
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Lori H. Fritz
Reference/Youth Services Librarian
College Station Public Library
1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. South
College Station, TX 77845
ldhodges@cox-internet.com
Phone: 979-764-3416
Fax: 979-764-6379
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From: "Debbie Allen" <dallen@rla.lib.il.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: train craft needed
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I have made an edible craft for a preschool train storytime which was
popular with the kids and their parents. I made a train engine using
Hostess twinkies. The kids with the parent or an adult add canned frosting
to the twinkie (several cans were shared at a table), then gum drops were
added for the nose (light), M & M's for front eyes or windows (to resemble
Thomas the Tank) and licorice whips (thin - I cut them myself) were placed
along the side of the "train" engine. A great edible snack that
was brought
home in a baggie along with some train coloring activity sheets.
Hope this helps.
Good luck!
debbie
round lake library
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Subject: train craft needed
Folks,
I could use your help! I am just beginning to add crafts to our preschool
storytime, which starts next Thursday. I have combed several websites for
an easy train craft, to no avail. If you have one you think I could handle
on my very first try, I'd appreciate hearing about it!
Also, I'd love to hear what books or websites you find useful for finding
crafts for preschool storytime.
Thanks so much,
Lori
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Lori H. Fritz
Reference/Youth Services Librarian
College Station Public Library
1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. South
College Station, TX 77845
ldhodges@cox-internet.com
Phone: 979-764-3416
Fax: 979-764-6379
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From: "ldhodges" <ldhodges@cox-internet.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: train crafts thanks
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Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 22:19:00 CST
Thanks to everyone who sent train craft ideas. Here's what I got:
One of the most popular storytime crafts I've done was a train craft.
Someone from this listserv gave me the inspiration. We made "edible
trains"
using marshmallows held together with pretzels. Then we added hershey kisses
or mini-Oreos or cheerios (their choice) for a smokestack, and red hots for
the front of the train. We also used the oreos and cheerios for wheels.
Another possibility is using any round candy - mints, for example - for the
wheels too. White frosting was our "glue." This was so much fun and
the kids
loved it!!
Have fun,
Kristin Arnett
Youth Services Librarian
University Place Library
University Place, WA
karnett@pcl.lib.wa.us
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I recently did a train craft. I used the template from
http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/circus/mtrain.html.
But I simplied the
craft. I copied the black & white template onto different colored sheets
of paper. Then a teen volunteer cut out the pieces for the engine,
smokestack & wheels. I did not use the face. The kids glued the
pieces
together to make the train.
Lisa Cole
lcole@ald.lib.co.us
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We did a simple craft using colorful construction-paper train cutouts
copied (enlarged) from "Freight Train" by Donald Crews. The
children
glued the cutouts onto a large sheet of paper and added tracks, etc.
with crayons.
Ann W. Moore
Schenectady Co, NY Public Library
scp_moore@sals.edu
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My favorite train craft was to give each child a graham cracker, with one
section broken off. They spread peanut butter or topping of choice on them,
then add banana slices for wheels to the larger section. The smaller one
becomes the smokestack. raisins make the headlight, and center of wheel, and
mini-marshmallows become smoke.
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Do you have an Ellison machine and train shapes? My simple train craft was
to take Ellison train cars (and the engine, of course) and cut them out of
different colors of construction paper. Run off a background sheet with a
train track drawn on it. Have the kids paste on the cars to make their
train.
If you don't have the ellison shapes, you could probably find train cars in
a clip art book such as the Jean Warren pattern books.
Good luck!
Andrea Johnson
ajohnson@cooklib.org
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Amtrac will supply you with free "engineer's caps". They're
paper, and
fasten
like a hatband.
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Lori H. Fritz
Reference/Youth Services Librarian
College Station Public Library
1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. South
College Station, TX 77845
ldhodges@cox-internet.com
Phone: 979-764-3416
Fax: 979-764-6379
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