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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 2:32 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 689
PUBYAC Digest 689
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) graphic center
by Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
2) advertisement/commercials stumper
by "Karen Gardner" <kgardner@and.lib.in.us>
3) stumper
by Susan Fisher <sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org>
4) Re: FATHER/SON BOOKCLUB
by MDToylady@aol.com
5) Unfortunate Events Program?
by "Chris Mallo" <chrism@GRRL02.GRRL.LIB.MN.US>
6) websites for crafts/storytime
by "Nancy Shacklette" <nshacklette@maplewoodlibrary.org>
7) Make-it & Take-it Crafts
by "Chris Mallo" <chrism@GRRL02.GRRL.LIB.MN.US>
8) Movie title of a book
by Amy Blake <ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us>
9) Children and R-rated movies/videos
by "Janet Weber" <bkluvr@msn.com>
10) historical fiction
by Cathie Bashaw <missbook72@yahoo.com>
11) re:scarves in storytime
by "debra Bailey" <dbailey@and.lib.in.us>
12) stumper
by Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
13) Re: Scarves in Storytime
by Susan259@aol.com
14) positive role models for boys
by "Cecelia Homan" <CHoman@ci.glendale.az.us>
15) stumper--fairy tale boks with marionettes
by "Grace Greene" <grace.greene@dol.state.vt.us>
16) Alternative to Plaster of Paris Needed for Craft
by Tanya DiMaggio <tanya@mail.sttammany.lib.la.us>
17) Help! Outreach Sercvices for Daycares and Preschools
by Slcfruhling@aol.com
18) FW: Librarian openings
by "Su Edgerton" <edgertons@pbclibrary.org>
19) Outreach services-Senior Adults
by Slcfruhling@aol.com
20) CIPA Legal Defense: Please Help
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
21) Re: Animated Book Reviews!
by "Fred Vrabel" <Fvrab@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
22) Re: Father/Son Book Group
by Loralee Armstrong <larmstrong@tpl.lib.wa.us>
23) Re: Searching Non-English
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
24) Bib on Fiction set in states needed
by Tanya DiMaggio <tanya@mail.sttammany.lib.la.us>
25) environmental conference--oops!
by Cindy Rasely <rasely2000@yahoo.com>
26) Re: Yes, it's Molly Bannaky!
by "Masha K. Rudman" <rudman@educ.umass.edu>
27) Re: Scarves in Storytime
by Susan Fisher <sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org>
28) Re: Yes, it's Molly Bannaky!
by "Masha K. Rudman" <rudman@educ.umass.edu>
29) Young Adult Patron Survey
by "Amy K. Long" <a_long@ix.netcom.com>
30) Books about the military
by milass@eiNetwork.Net (Sharon
Julian-Milas)
31) environmental conference presentation
by Cindy Rasely <rasely2000@yahoo.com>
32) bullying
by "Joanne Head" <jhead@nsy.library.ns.ca>
33) Pictures of children's areas
by Andrea Gordon <gordona@bpl.on.ca>
34) Surveys and Policies for Young Adult Services
by "Dahms-Stinson, Nancee" <dahmsn@sosmail.state.mo.us>
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From: Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: graphic center
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:27:57 CST
Do any libraries have fee-based graphics centers with macs,
scanners, binding, etc.? What is your experience with them, pro
and con?
Christine M. Hill
Willingboro Public Library
One Salem Road
Willingboro NJ 08046
chill@willingboro.org
My new book! Ten Hispanic American Authors, Enslow, 2002
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From: "Karen Gardner" <kgardner@and.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: advertisement/commercials stumper
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:28:03 CST
Der PUBYAC,
I'm trying to help a college student to complete a teaching theme. A
fiction title is needed to complete it. Does anyone know of a fiction
book where a character or characters sing jingles to ads or otherwise
imitate or quote ads?
This book would need to be for sixth or seventh grade. Any ideas??
Please respond to address below.
TIA
Karen Gardner
Anderson Public Library
Anderson, IN 46016
kgardner@and.lib.in.us
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From: Susan Fisher <sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:28:12 CST
I have a patron who's looking for a children's book written in the 60's,
about a girl who goes into the forest and sits so still that all the
animals are not afraid of her and come up to her. Thanks for your help!
--
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: MDToylady@aol.com
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: FATHER/SON BOOKCLUB
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:28:18 CST
Our book club is called "Generations Book Club" and we currently have
one
mother/son and three mother/daughters. I personally would prefer to do a
same sex book club for some of the reasons mentioned previously, but my
system vetoed the idea. This is working out, but it does color my book
selection. The young people are from 11-14. We primarily discuss
young
adult fiction books.
Carol Lee
Walkersville Br.
Frederick Co. (MD) Public Librarie
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From: "Chris Mallo" <chrism@GRRL02.GRRL.LIB.MN.US>
To: "pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Unfortunate Events Program?
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:28:24 CST
Has anyone ever done a program based on the Series of Unfortunate
Events series? One of my staff would like to do one, but he's
unsure whta to do. Any ideas you have would be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks!
--
Chris Mallo
Great River Regional Library
405 St. Germain
St. Cloud, MN 56401
(320) 650-2500
chrism@grrl.lib.mn.us
--
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From: "Nancy Shacklette" <nshacklette@maplewoodlibrary.org>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: websites for crafts/storytime
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:28:30 CST
Recently someone posted a list of websites helpful for crafts and storytime.
Here are a few more:
www.family.go.com/crafts/
www.craftsforkids.about.com
www.icomm.ca/daycare/index.html
www.crafts4kids.com
www.elmers.com click on kidzone
www.michaels.com click on kids
club
www.craftideas.com/ccci
click on pack o fun
www.fastq.com/~jbpratt/education/theme/animals.html
www.shade.grove.iup.edu/~njyost/KHI/KHI.htmlx
www.theideabox.com
Nancy Shacklette
Maplewood Memorial Library
Maplewood, NJ
nshacklette@maplewoodlibrary.org
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From: "Chris Mallo" <chrism@GRRL02.GRRL.LIB.MN.US>
To: "pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Make-it & Take-it Crafts
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:28:37 CST
Does anyone have any favorite make-it & take-it crafts for ages 6-12?
We'd
like to try something new for our program in March and were hoping that all
the wonderful people out on pubyac might have some ideas...
Thanks!
--
Chris Mallo
Great River Regional Library
405 St. Germain
St. Cloud, MN 56401
(320) 650-2500
chrism@grrl.lib.mn.us
--
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From: Amy Blake <ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Movie title of a book
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:28:43 CST
Dear Collective Minds,
A regular patron/parent is looking for a movie about Anita Shreve's book
"The Pilot's Wife" a novel. A friend told him about it. Neither
one of us
are sure what the movie title might be...or if there was a miscommunication
between him and his friend. I did check under the book's title but found
nothing in the numerous internet video sites. Any takers? Thank you
for
your
continued assistance!
Amy Blake
Knox County Public Library
Vincennes, IN
ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us
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From: "Janet Weber" <bkluvr@msn.com>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Children and R-rated movies/videos
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:28:49 CST
I am a library school student looking for some input from other librarian=
s concerning children and R-rated movies for an assignment. =20
For whoever chooses to reply, what is your library policy concerning chil=
dren checking out R-rated videos? Is it allowed or not? Are there
many =
complaints from patrons that your library owns R-rated videos? How does =
your library handle any complaints or problems?
Thank you so much for your help,
Janet
San Jose State University Library and Information Studies Student
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From: Cathie Bashaw <missbook72@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: historical fiction
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:28:55 CST
Hello everyone,
The fifth graders in my school district must each read
a historical fiction novel. As I am helping them
select titles, I am realizing that I need to update
this collection in my library. I would love to hear
your favorite picks for juvenile historical fiction
titles and/or authors. Thanks!
Cathie Bashaw, Children's Librarian
Somers Library, New York
missbook72@yahoo.com
__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games
http://sports.yahoo.com
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From: "debra Bailey" <dbailey@and.lib.in.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: re:scarves in storytime
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:29:01 CST
My toddlers LOVE playing with the scarves! I got a great deal on some,
too. I actually use them at the very beginning. I have scarves and
some
big straw hats out and things like that with music playing. I open the
room 5-10 minutes early and we usually play and hang out a few minutes to
allow for latecomers.
It's very open ended: they dance and play and wad them up and everything.
We have also used them to teach juggling to older children.
Have fun!
Debra Bailey
APL
Anderson, IN
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From: Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:29:07 CST
Picture book about a little girl who takes something to eat
(possibly chicken soup) to her grandmother's apartment building.
On each floor a different neighbor asks her to trade some of it
for a dish from the neighbor's culture. When she arrives at
grandmother's she has a multi ethnic feast.
Christine M. Hill
Willingboro Public Library
One Salem Road
Willingboro NJ 08046
chill@willingboro.org
My new book! Ten Hispanic American Authors, Enslow, 2002
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From: Susan259@aol.com
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Scarves in Storytime
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:29:13 CST
I would use them with music--just give them to the kids and have them dance
to the music. They also make great wind or water or waves.
>
> Hi!
> I recently came across a really good deal on colorful scarves and
> now that I have them, I'm not sure what to do with them. Do any of
> you use scarves in you baby programs? How about your preschool
> programs? I know you can do peek-a-boo but what else do you
> use them for? Are there any good rhymes or songs to use them
> with?
> Thanks
> Heather McCutchen
> Forsyth County Public Library
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From: "Cecelia Homan" <CHoman@ci.glendale.az.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: positive role models for boys
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Thank you very much to all who sent me suggestions for books with positive =
role models for boys. Two people mentioned Odean's Great Books for Boys =
which we have but I had forgotten about! We will pass along all
suggestion=
s and hope that one of them will hit the right spot for this patron. This =
was a tough one. Once again we really appreciated your help.
Thanks!! =
=20
Cecelia Homan
choman@ci.glendale.az.us
Youth Librarian
Glendale Main Library
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From: "Grace Greene" <grace.greene@dol.state.vt.us>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper--fairy tale boks with marionettes
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:29:26 CST
A customer is looking for a series of books she had as a child in the early
70's. They were fairytales printed on heavy pages,and they used marionettes
for illustrations. She particularly remembers a Cinderella. This sounds very
familiar to me, but I'm having trouble tracking it down. Thanks for your
help.
Grace Worcester Greene
Children's Services Consultant
Vermont Department of Libraries
109 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05609
802-828-3261
email: grace.greene@dol.state.vt.us
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From: Tanya DiMaggio <tanya@mail.sttammany.lib.la.us>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Alternative to Plaster of Paris Needed for Craft
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:29:32 CST
We are planning a craft program for teens in March and would like to
have them paint little tiles made of plaster. I went to purchase Plaster
of Paris but was alarmed by the warnings on the box. The box said "keep
out of reach of children", "avoid contact to skin" and had a
couple of
statements about it containing cancer causing agents. Does anyone know
of a nontoxic alternative? Or am I overreacting? I remember using
Plaster of Paris as a kid and I have never heard anything about it.
Please respond to me personally. Thank you, Tanya
Tanya DiMaggio <tanya@mail.sttammany.lib.la.us>
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From: Slcfruhling@aol.com
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Help! Outreach Sercvices for Daycares and Preschools
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:29:40 CST
Hello,
I am wishing to hear from any library system that does regular outreach
services to daycares, preschools, etc.
Do you have a regular schedule, or do you visit only occasionaly? Do you
present storytimes, deliver books or kits? If you deliver books, how do
you
handle overdue or lost items?
Our library system currently delivers books and presents storytimes to about
30+ daycares, preschools and head starts. We are looking to update our
services and would love to hear what other systems are doing, and what is
working. I will post a hit if any are interested. Thanks for your
help.
Stephanie Fruhling
Rosie Outreach Services
Public Library of Des Moines
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From: "Su Edgerton" <edgertons@pbclibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: FW: Librarian openings
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:29:45 CST
PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
=20
Growing, large library system located in Southeastern Florida
seeks customer-focused candidates.
=20
LIBRARIAN I, YOUTH SERVICES - 2 POSITIONS
=20
Librarian to plan and conduct children's services. Duties
include creative programming, storytelling, reference, collection
development and readers' advisory for toddlers, school age children and
young adults, parents and care givers. Promotes library to schools.
Demonstrates interest and knowledge of public youth services including
children's literature and Internet experience. Strong communication,
organizational and time management skills are desirable. For more
information on the Youth Services Librarian I position at the Main
Library, call Priscilla Jacobson at 561-233-2773, email:
jacobsonc@pbclibrary.org For
more information on the Youth Services
Librarian I position at the Wellington Branch, call Connie Brain at
561-790-6070, email brainc@pbclibrary.org
Both positions require ALA accredited MLS. Schedule includes
evenings and weekends. Starting Salary: $32,760 plus excellent
benefits.
=20
TO APPLY FOR THESE POSITIONS, SEND APPLICATION/RESUME TO PALM
BEACH COUNTY PERSONNEL, 50 SOUTH MILITARY TRAIL, SUITE 210, WEST PALM
BEACH, FL 33415. (PHONE 561-616-6888, FAX 561-616-6893) EO/AA EMPLOYER
M/F/D/V. DFWP
=20
Applications/resumes for these positions must be received by
5PM, March 22, 2002.
=09
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From: Slcfruhling@aol.com
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Outreach services-Senior Adults
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:29:57 CST
Hello,
Our outreach program delivers books to senior sites as a monthly deposit
program. We also bring a selection of books to a few senior community
centers and allow patrons to check them out on a special "senior
center"
card. However, we are having problems with overdue and lost items.
Also,
we are finding that the number of patrons using this service is getting
fewer and fewer.
Are any of you working with senior sites and delivering
similar services? I would love to hear what other libraries are doing and
what is working. I will post a hit for any interested. Thanks for your
help.
Stephanie Fruhling
Rosie Outreach Services
Public Library of Des Moines
slcfruhling@aol.com
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: CIPA Legal Defense: Please Help
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:30:03 CST
February 21, 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: "Fred Vrabel" <Fvrab@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: <sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>,<Pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Animated Book Reviews!
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Sue,
Here is an email I put together yesterday and was just going to send out =
when I recieved yours!
Fred
********
We are considering a subscription to ReadtheBooks.com and would like to =
get some involvement from other libraries.=20
Does anyone else have this or have you heard about it?
We have a temporary trial subcription that we have sent out to our patrons =
to check out but we would like a more "professional" take on this.
You can view our site at:
http://www.readthebooks.com/rtb/files/rtb_carlsbad/rtb_home.mv
Pleasanton Public Library also has a site at:
http://www.readthebooks.com/rtb/files/rtb_pleastn/rtb_home.mv
Here is the rundown on info that we recieved from Lauri Steele, Chief =
Creative Officer for Read The Books:
Here's some information about Readthebooks.com!
What is the goal of Readthebooks.com?
The main goal is to get kids to check out books from a library and read
them. Secondly, we hope to present the books in an entertaining and
memorible way so kids will remember the books and want to read them later
on. Also, we have written programs that will allow librarians to present
books to kids in a meaningful way. Since this is an "online" product
librarians will be able to communicate to kids about books even when the
library is closed.
How are the books chosen?
I only take recommendations from librarians. Publishers have been sending =
me
books but until a librarian recommends it, no animated review is produced.
Who writes the reviews?
The book reviews for Readthebook.com are written by me, other librarians, =
or
the author/illustrators have submitted reviews. They are formatted in a
special way:
1. The book review is limited to a 20-40 second presentation.
2. The book review must be written to the personality of the character
presenting the book review.
3. Since the librarains have already recommended the books, there are no
negative book reviews. Why recommend a bad book?
4. The reviews basically describe the plot of the book. In our focus =
tests,
the kids weren't interested in critical reviews. They wanted to know the
basic plot.
Thanks for your consideration.
Mr. Fred Vrabel
Leichtag Family Foundation Computer Lab
Carlsbad City Library - Children's Services
1775 Dove Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 602-2047
>>> sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us
02/18/02 08:17AM >>>
Dear Collegues,=20
Please read the following description of a terrific new tool promoting =
books
for children!=20
We have it up and running off our library website and it is just the most
amazing piece of technology! Technically, I hope you are all able to try =
it
out and see what this does!=20
The innovative creator is Laurie Steele and we can vouch that she's
absolutely wonderful to work with!=20
Sue Jones
Children's Services
Pleasanton Public Library, CA
sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us=20
Connect with kids by providing an innovative and entertaining "online"
way
to promote books and literacy. Using the latest 3D, video, and web
technologies, "ReadtheBooks.com" offers kids a fun place to browse
books,
watch 3D-animated video book reviews, and even reserve books from your
library's online catalog. It's a great after-hours resource and helps kids
stay connected to your library and its services! This yearly subscription
service provides your library with a "ready-to-go" website. Using the
Administrative tools you can easily:
* Select the books to display on your website.
* Design your own website. Choose from several fun designs.
* Feature a "Cool" book. Promote your favorite books in this section.
* Make an announcement. Keep your online kid community up-to-date by =
posting
events or a newsletter.
To see the "Readthebooks" site at the Pleasanton Library, go to:
http://www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/library.html.
Click on the "Animated
Children's Book Reviews" link.
To see a demo of the administrative tools and other information about the
product, please go to:
http://www.readthebooks.com/rtb/files/rtb_promosite/rtb_home.mv.
The yearly subscription price is $850. Your account includes any new
features or book reviews added during your subscription period. There is a
30-day free trial offer available at this time. Please go to:
http://www.readthebooks.com/rtb/files/rtb_promosite/rtb_home.mv
to sign =
up.
Coming soon: Bilingual and Spanish 3D video book reviews!
Please contact me if you have any question:
Laurie Steele
Chief Creative Officer
ReadtheBooks.com
925-449-9394
lsteele@readthebooks.com=20
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From: Loralee Armstrong <larmstrong@tpl.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org, "F.
Brautigam" <fbrautig@nslsilus.org>
Subject: Re: Father/Son Book Group
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Quoting "F. Brautigam" <fbrautig@nslsilus.org>:
> As a long-term single foster parent, I wanted to remind you
> how hurtful it
> is for kids whose parents have failed them to have parent
> words used in
> program titles (not just in libraries, but for school
> father/daughter
> dances, etc <snip>>
It's not just invitations that can cause a problem. As a military
wife and mother (and daughter) it was bad at the civilian schools to
have to explain that there really was a daddy in the family he just
was away in Sadahheap, or Sinop, or Agana or Brindisi and I'll never
forget how much she cried after my granddaughter was forced to
explain to her second grade class that her dad had committed suicide
when the teacher insisted that she make a present for Father's Day.
Loralee Armstrong
Tacoma Public Library
"Meddle not with dragons for thou art crunchy and taste good with
catsup"
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Searching Non-English
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:30:23 CST
I asked out World Languages Librarian and this is what
he said:
"The only thing that comes to mind is Google's.
They let you search & only bring up results in the
language of choice (about 30 or so, I believe). There
are other language specific search engines, but those
must be brought up on a case by case instance.. Click
on Language Tools and select the language you want.
They also allow for searching specific countries. But
that's less precise because English is the most used
web language in quite a few countries, I would
imagine. From there you can search using terms in the
selected language.
They are seeing things in "wingdings" probably because
their browsers (& word processing, for that matter) do
not have the capability to view the materials in their
respective language. For that you need to download
those fonts. MS has quite a few for free (& sometimes
they pop up automatically when an unrecognized font is
attempted) & everything else is out there, but
sometimes searching is required. I have Armenian,
Korean, Hmong, Khmer, Lao, & two different versions of
Chinese that I have downloaded for my own personal use
(BTW, none save Korean & Chinese
simplified/traditional are available for exclusive
search through Google - which shows you the
limitations)."
--hope this is helpful.
~jenniferbaker
Fresno Co. Library
__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games
http://sports.yahoo.com
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From: Tanya DiMaggio <tanya@mail.sttammany.lib.la.us>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Bib on Fiction set in states needed
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:30:28 CST
Some time ago there was a bibliography posted of books that are set in
each of the 50 states. I can't seem to find the list, if I saved it.
Could someone forward that list to me please. Specifically, I have a
teacher who is looking for fiction for her 5th graders that takes place
in the "early history" of the states. We are having a hard time
finding
something for Indiana, Michigan, Nevada and Vermont. Everything I come
up with here in our system is not "early" enough or is about time
travel. She wants good ol' historic fiction pre-1850. If you know of a J
or YA title that would fit the above criteria, I would appreciate the
reference. Thanks to everyone! Tanya
version:2.1
email;internet:tanya@mail.sttammany.lib.la.us
title:Children's Services Coordinator
fn:Tanya DiMaggio
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From: Cindy Rasely <rasely2000@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: environmental conference--oops!
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:30:34 CST
I hit "enter" before signing my post--sorry about
that! Here's the post again, WITH a signature (gotta
love computers):
Fellow pub-yaccers,
I've been approached about doing a presentation about
library resources for teachers at a local
environmental educator's conference. If anyone has any
favorite new books about ecology, pollution, wildlife,
etc. that I should mention, please email me off-list;
I'll compile a list for posting if others are
interested.
That's the easy part.
Now, how about suggestions for a title for this
presentation? I've thought of naming it something in
excrutiatingly boring edu-speak like "Resources in
environmental and interdisciplinary science education
supporting state learning standards" but would prefer
something snappy--but that's where my mind's a blank!
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Cindy Rasely
Youth Services Coordinator
Broome County Public Library
crasely@co.broome.ny.us
=====
Cindy Rasely
Youth Services Coordinator
Broome County Public Library
Binghamton, NY 13901
__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games
http://sports.yahoo.com
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From: "Masha K. Rudman" <rudman@educ.umass.edu>
To: Suzi Wackerbarth <saw70@stargate.pitt.edu>
Subject: Re: Yes, it's Molly Bannaky!
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:30:40 CST
To all Pubyacers:
I should mention that our next Perspectives in Children's
Literature Conference will take place at the University of Massachusetts
in Amherst on April 6. Our keynoters are Eric Carle and Joseph Bruchac.
We also have Jane Yolen, Patty MacLachlan, Peg Davol, Pat Brisson,
Mordecai Gerstein, Robert Rayevsky, Norton Juster, and Ann Beneduce as
presenters of workshops. Lots of good food and snacks all day. Do
think
about attending.
Our email address is childlit@educ.umass.edu
Our web address is www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~childlit Please note
that there is a hyphen after the www, not a dot.
Masha
Masha K Rudman
rudman@educ.umass.edu
226 Furcolo Hall, Umass, Amherst MA 01003-3035
(413)545-1116
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From: Susan Fisher <sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Scarves in Storytime
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:30:47 CST
Do creative movement with different types and speeds of music, for
preschoolers. They absolutely love this!
Susan
HEATHER O MCCUTCHEN wrote:
>
> Hi!
> I recently came across a really good deal on colorful scarves and
> now that I have them, I'm not sure what to do with them. Do any of
> you use scarves in you baby programs? How about your preschool
> programs? I know you can do peek-a-boo but what else do you
> use them for? Are there any good rhymes or songs to use them
> with?
> Thanks
> Heather McCutchen
> Forsyth County 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: "Masha K. Rudman" <rudman@educ.umass.edu>
To: Suzi Wackerbarth <saw70@stargate.pitt.edu>
Subject: Re: Yes, it's Molly Bannaky!
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:30:53 CST
Alice McGill is not only an excellent writer, she is a superb story
teller. She performed at two of our Perspectives in Children's Literature
conferences and she wowed the audience. She transforms herself into the
characters she's representing in story and she really communicates to the
audience.
Masha
On Tue, 19 Feb 2002, Suzi Wackerbarth wrote:
> Thanks to all who responded to my request for the title of the book re: =
> Benjamin Banneker's grandmother, Molly Bannaky.=20
>
> Molly Bannaky by Alice McGill, illustrated by Chris Soentpiet.
>
> Happy Black History Month!
>
> Suzi Wackerbarth
> Graduate Student
> U of Pitt, SIS
> saw70@pitt.edu
>
>
Masha K Rudman
rudman@educ.umass.edu
226 Furcolo Hall, Umass, Amherst MA 01003-3035
(413)545-1116
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From: "Amy K. Long" <a_long@ix.netcom.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Young Adult Patron Survey
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:30:59 CST
Hello!
My library system (Harford Count Public Library, Maryland)
would like to
implement a survey within the next year that polls the opnion of our Young
Adult
patrons. We would like to target older teens, as HCPL designates Young
Adult as
those patrons aged 14 - 18. We are looking for examples of any Youth/Young
Adult surveys and/or question that other libraries have or are currently
using.
If you could please send me any ideasyou might have, I would be so
appreciative. We are also interested in mounting this project eventually
on
our
web page, so if you have surveys already on your web pages, please send me
their
URLs, also!
Please forgive any cross-postings of this message!
Thank you,
Amy K. Long
Young Adult Librarian
Harford County Public Library
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From: milass@eiNetwork.Net (Sharon
Julian-Milas)
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Books about the military
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:31:05 CST
In light of the past few months, the war on terrorism, and the new
patriotism, a school librarian came in with the following question
because she's having some heroes come to her school to read...
Does anyone have any suggestions for FICTION picture books about the
Army, Navy, Marines, or Air Force? My patron has lots of non-fiction,
of course, but would like some sort of story about the military- the age
group is over 3rd grade and she's not really interested in the
historical soldier/sailor or in reading a chapter from a book, although
she may have to settle for either of these....I thought I would send
this request out & see if anyone had any suggestions.
THANKS FOR YOU HELP!
milass@einetwork.net
Sharon Julian-Milas
Children's Librarian
Whitehall Public Library
100 Borough Park Drive
Pittsburgh PA 15236
(412)882-6622
Fax (412)882-9556
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From: Cindy Rasely <rasely2000@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: environmental conference presentation
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:31:11 CST
Fellow pub-yaccers,
I've been approached about doing a presentation about
library resources for teachers at a local
environmental educator's conference. If anyone has any
favorite new books about ecology, pollution, wildlife,
etc. that I should mention, please email me off-list;
I'll compile a list for posting if others are
interested.
That's the easy part.
Now, how about suggestions for a title for this
presentation? I've thought of naming it something in
excrutiatingly boring edu-speak like "Resources in
environmental and interdisciplinary science education
supporting state learning standards" but would prefer
something snappy--but that's where my mind's a blank!
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games
http://sports.yahoo.com
------------------------------
From: "Joanne Head" <jhead@nsy.library.ns.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: bullying
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:31:18 CST
Greetings fellow PUBYACers!
I am a children's librarian in rural Nova Scotia. I have
recently
been invited to do a booktalk and activity program on "bullies and
bullying" to students in an upper elementary school (grades 3-6).
The book talk is no problem (but great suggestions are most
welcome)! What I am really looking for are quick ideas for activites
to do with the students. Group sizes will be 1 -2 classes at a time,
for about 1/2 hour each. Please send your ideas ASAP! I am looking
forward to your innovative and creative ideas.
TIA
Joanne Head
jhead@nsy.library.ns.ca
P.S. I do not have a budget for this. I do have some craft supplies
on hand though. Direct replies welcome.
Joanne Head
Co-ordinator, Library Services
Western Counties Regional Library
405 Main Street
Yarmouth, N.S.
B5A 1G3
Tel:(902)742-2486
FAX:(902)742-6920
jhead@nsy.library.ns.ca
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From: Andrea Gordon <gordona@bpl.on.ca>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Pictures of children's areas
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:31:24 CST
I have a need for immediate help.
I have the possibility of a grant to develop the children's area in a
renovated central
library. I am looking for pictures of new and exciting areas with an
emphasis on
preschoolers to spark interest in our library board and the people with the
$'s. Does
anyone have any photos that they are willing to share and that they can
e-mail to me or
that I can "borrow" from a website? Our board meeting is on
Thursday, Feb.
21, so time
is limited. We just found out about the possible donation on Monday.
I am
trying to
piece together elements for a preschool discovery center that will include a
mix of
technology and traditional books, puppets, toys, puzzles and other learning
materials.
Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Andrea
Andrea Gordon
Manager, Children's & Youth Services
Burlington Public Library
2331 New Street
Burlington, Ontario
L7R 1J4
gordona@bpl.on.ca
905-639-3611, ext. 135
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From: "Dahms-Stinson, Nancee" <dahmsn@sosmail.state.mo.us>
To: "Moyac (E-mail)" <moyac@mosl.sos.state.mo.us>,
yalsa-l@ala1.ala.org,
Subject: Surveys and Policies for Young Adult Services
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Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:31:30 CST
The Missouri State Library is revising _Bridging the Gap: Young Adult
Services in the Library_. This document was first published in 1992 by the
Missouri Library Association in conjunction with the Missouri State Library.
The committee revising the manual is in need of sample policies and surveys
used by public and school libraries.
We are adding a chapter on technology to the manual. We are in need of
technology policies and forms used by public and school libraries. These
might be acceptable use policies, forms teens or their parents must complete
in order to use library computers or the Internet, written statements handed
to patrons who have had their computer/Internet privileges revoked, or other
items we haven't even thought about yet!
We would also like to look at young adult interest surveys public and school
libraries have developed to help them plan services, as well as surveys used
to help libraries evaluate the programs and services they have conducted for
teens.
If you have any of the above that you would be willing to share, please send
them to me at the email address below. If you prefer to fax or mail
hardcopies rather than send attachments, my fax number is 573-751-3612, and
my address is attached to my signature below. Please make sure your
name
and library are listed on samples you send me so we can contact you if we
wish to reprint your sample in the manual.
By the way, the revised Bridging the Gap manual will be available on our
website when it is completed, and we hope all library staffs who serve young
adults will benefit from it!
Thanks for your help!
Nancee
Nancee Dahms-Stinson
Consultant, Youth & Senior Services
Missouri State Library
P. O. Box 387
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: 573-751-1821
In Missouri: 800-325-0131, ext. 5
Fax: 573-751-3612
dahmsn@sosmail.state.mo.us
http://mosl.sos.state.mo.us/lib-ser/libdev/libdev.html
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