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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
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To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2002 6:25 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 703
PUBYAC Digest 703
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: juvenile biographies
by Marijo Kist <mkist@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us>
2) Re: Harry Potter Read-Alikes for Adults
by "M. Mills" <mmills@leaguecitylibrary.org>
3) Re: diverse gender idenity
by "Kathleen Conger" <kathleen.conger@ci.stpaul.mn.us>
4) Harry Potter read-alikes for adults
by "Mary Johnson" <mjohnson@westchesterlibraries.org>
5) Need books for 5th grade
by "Sarah Prielipp" <seprielipp@hotmail.com>
6) RE: ALA homepage challenge
by mecox <mecox@students.uiuc.edu>
7) FW: Stumper
by Beverly Bixler <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
8) Staff Training Specialist
by "Stephanie Borgman" <sborgman@hcpl.net>
9) Especially for Children and Their Parents: Updated March 7,
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
10) Juvenile Volunteers
by Sue Jones <sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
11) RE: Stumper
by Beverly Bixler <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
12) Re: Adult summer reading program
by "Nancy B" <nancyb@lewistownlibrary.org>
13) More on Gender Roles
by "Catherine Mau" <cmau@barringtonarealibrary.org>
14) Re: diverse gender idenity
by "Moffitt, Gina" <GMoffitt@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
15) Juv Volunteers
by "Fauver, Marge" <MFAUVER@ci.santa-barbara.ca.us>
16) CIPA Legal Defense: Please Help
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
17) Tom Bodett's - Loose Leaf farewell notice
by Jeff Dwyer <looseleaf@mindspring.com>
18) YA Movie Afternoon...Compilation
by "Julia Ozimek" <ozimekju@oplin.lib.oh.us>
19) Clarification re. Harry Potter Read-Alikes for everyone (includin
by Cote Moxon Andree <Andree.cote-moxon@nlc-bnc.ca>
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From: Marijo Kist <mkist@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: juvenile biographies
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These are the Bobbs-Merrill books. Many librarians call them the "Wretched
Orange Books". The series was called "Childhood of Famous
Americans". They
were
originally published in the 30s and had silhouettes, and orange covers. Some
were blue, but most were orange. They were re-released in the 50s with
line
drawings and the covers were montages of drawings from within the books. I
believe Bantam picked up a few titles in the 70s, but they didn't fly.
Quoting mary thornton <mthornton@techline.com>:
>
> Hello,
>
> I have a stumper that I hope you can help me with. I have two
patrons,
> =
> one in her mid-fifties, and one
> about thirty who both said they read a series of biographies about
> great =
> people. She said she read about Abigail Adams, he read about men.
The
> =
> only other thing they can tell me about these books is that all
> the=20
> illustrations were silhouettes. They were a series but not
necessarily
> =
> all written by the same person. =20
>
>
> Thanks very much
> Mary Thornton
> mthornton@techline.com
>
>
Acacia Branch Library
750 East Townley
Phoenix, AZ 85020
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From: "M. Mills" <mmills@leaguecitylibrary.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Harry Potter Read-Alikes for Adults
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Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002 19:22:49 CST
Terry Brooks series of fantasies (Shannara, etc.), Pullman's His Dark
Materials
young adult series, Nicholson's young adult series, Watership Down by
Adams?,
Avi's Beyond the Western Sea, Frank Herbert's Dune series, Brian Herbert (I
think that's his son's first name) continuations of series...
Librenee@aol.com wrote:
> My husband has recently discovered Harry Potter, and, like many children,
> has
> been devouring books for the first time. He's currently working his way
> through the Goblet of Fire, and I'm afraid the TV will go back on once he
> gets through it.
>
> I don't think I'll be able to interest him in other children's book
series,
> but was wondering if anyone could recommend any adult books (or series)
that
>
> might appeal to people who loved Harry Potter.
>
> Please respond quickly, my peaceful evenings are numbered!
>
> By the way, for those of you who know my husband, it would probably be a
> good
> idea not to mention that I posted this message. ;)
>
> Renee J. Vaillancourt
> 248A. N. Higgins Ave. #145
> Missoula MT 59802
> librenee@aol.com
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From: "Kathleen Conger" <kathleen.conger@ci.stpaul.mn.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: diverse gender idenity
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002 19:22:55 CST
I did notice this, in a way. There are lots of books showing women in
non-traditional roles, but it is difficult to find similar books about
men. What we can do is emphasize books that show people "just being"
in
a positive light.
I do love the book "Old Red Rocking Chair" by Phyllis Root because it
shows many people--men & women, old to young--using a variety of skills.
One man can tinker with electronics, but can't handle a hammer and saw.
One woman can build and repair furniture, but doesn't know how to sew.
All the people are resourceful; at its heart it's a story about
recycling.
"Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm" is another good one, an exciting
story
with great pictures about a man who grows balloons. Our narrator is a
young girl, who happens to be African American, who endeavors to learn
Harvey Potter's secret. In the end she becomes a farmer, too.
For silly role reversals on traditional fairy tales, check out Jane
Yolen's "Sleeping Ugly," Robert Munch's "The Paper Bag
Princess" and
Babbette Cole's stories:
Princess Smartypants
Prince Cinders
Tarzana
Kathleen Conger
Youth Services Librarian
Saint Paul Public Library
kathleen.conger@ci.stpaul.mn.us
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From: "Mary Johnson" <mjohnson@westchesterlibraries.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Harry Potter read-alikes for adults
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Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002 19:23:01 CST
Yes, it is well worthwhile revisiting "The Lord of the Rings", and all
the
fantasy series that have been mentioned. I have a couple of other favorites
that might appeal to adults and older kids (13 and up) who love
"Harry"-
A book I loved as a teenager and still love today is "The Man Who Was
Thursday" by G.K. Chesterton. It's about an undercover agent attempting to
infiltrate a group of anarchists in turn of the (20th) century London.
Also, I'd recommend "The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents" by
Terry
Pratchett. I just read it, and it's a hoot! A bright young man in my SF club
loves Pratchett's "discworld" series, and that might be worth trying,
too.
Then, of course, there's Douglas Adams and "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the
Galaxy"
Hope this helps!
Mary Johnson, YA librarian, North Castle Library, Armonk, NY
mjohnson@westchesterlibraries.org
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From: "Sarah Prielipp" <seprielipp@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Need books for 5th grade
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Dear Pubyaccers,
I have had a request from a group of female patrons in 5th grade for books
that are "serious but funny." It seems most of them read A WALK
TO REMEMBER
and are "kind of" looking for books like that. Lurlene
McDaniels' books
aren't funny enough. I gave them BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA (they liked it, but
it wasn't funny) and have recommended BUD, NOT BUDDY (I must not be
"selling" it well, b/c they aren't interested) and BECAUSE OF WINN
DIXIE
(but it always seems to be checked out when they are here). I do not think
they are looking for books where everybody dies and they do not really want
romances (I recommended CATHERINE, CALLED BIRDY but they thought it sounded
"icky"). If anyone has any suggestions, I would appreciate the
help. I
will compile and post the list.
TIA, Sarah
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Sarah Prielipp
Youth Services Associate
Veterans Memorial Library
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
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From: mecox <mecox@students.uiuc.edu>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
x o <gabeny13@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: ALA homepage challenge
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I am assuming that everyone on this list feels favorably toward the ALA and
does not intend to spread false rumors. One good way to stop false rumors is
to post to lists like this one and hear from those more knowledgeable on the
subject. I thank those who have posted on this topic and disagree with those
who think it is outrageous to do so. Let us continue to share information
and
ideas without feeling that we've got to be experts on the subject to so do.
-Michael
>===== Original Message From x o <gabeny13@yahoo.com>
=====
>In regards to the post about graphic homosexxuality on the ALA site;
This
>kind of posting to this listserve is very disturbing to me. These
kinds of
>rumors have a life all their own. These postings go to hundreds of
people
>and can prove very harmful. I have looked at the ALA homepage and see
>nothing. How can someone possibly post something of that type here and
have
>nothing to back it up with?
>
>The ALA does a wonderful job on many fronts in what is a beleagured field.
>To make a public statement of this type is an unfair and unprofessional
>thing. I would hope as people who work in a job that provides accurate
and
>fair information that we would not be part of this kind of rumor.
>
>Lisa Dowling Horseheads Free Library
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From: Beverly Bixler <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: FW: Stumper
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Thanks to Lisa Green who sent the following suggestion for our stumper:
Beverly Bixler
San Antonio Public Library, TX
Hi Beverly,
The book you are looking for might be The Treasure Tree by John Trent. The
Two Trails is the sequel. We didn't have a copy of the Treasure Tree
available, but after looking at the Two Trails it looks like this might be
it. Characters are a lion, beaver, owl, dog, and otter who celebrate their
birthdays every year. It refers to the prequel (Treasure Tree) in which
Owl
brings a map. Hope this is it!
Sincerely,
Lisa Green
Children's Library
Toledo Lucas County Public Library
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Beverly Bixler
> Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 8:29 PM
> To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
> Subject: Stumper
>
> Hi~
> I received the following stumper from a colleague here and was hoping that
> someone out in pubyac land might be able to help with it.
>
> A young man asked me about this on Sat. He thinks it was titled Chocolate
> tree. There's a birthday party for the lion (could be some other
animal)
> attended by animals (beaver is one). An owl brings him a treasure
map. He
> thinks it was about 100 pages in length.
>
> I did a keyword search on the BIP children's site w. no luck. Looked
> on amazon.com, but nothing matching this description there either.
>
> Does anyone recognize this book?
>
> TIA
> Beverly Bixler, bbixler@sanantonio.gov
> San Antonio Public Library, TX
>
>
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From: "Stephanie Borgman" <sborgman@hcpl.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Staff Training Specialist
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Good afternoon from cool and sunny Houston. Because you have been so
generous when I have approached the list previously my colleagues have
prevailed on me to put forth a request that is not strictly youth services
in focus. We would like to know if your library provides staff training
using an on-staff specialist as opposed to consultants or contract
workshops. Harris County Public Library currently has a Training Librarian
whose position is under our Network Services department. This individual
is
an MLS librarian and provides training for staff in functions that are
related to our automated system, Horizon, as well as licensed databases.
We are now looking to add another position that would provide new employee
orientation, management training, staff development, etc. It is possible
that this position might include some public training, but that would
certainly not be the primary focus. If your library has a training
specialist I would like to hear either from you or from them. We are
particularly interested in job descriptions and requirements. If you have
job descriptions on your website or could send them we would be very
appreciative. Any insights you can provide would be very helpful.
Please
reply to me off list and I will direct the responses to others here at HCPL.
Thanks in advance. I hope to meet some of you next week in Phoenix at PLA.
Steph
Stephanie Robinson Borgman
Juvenile Specialist
Harris County Public Library
Houston, Texas
(713) 749-9000
sborgman@hcpl.net
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Especially for Children and Their Parents: Updated March 7,
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Especially for Children and Their Parents: Updated March 7, 2002
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/children.html
The Internet offers kids many opportunities for learning, constructive
entertainment, and personal growth. At the same time, parents are
concerned about the risks kids face online. The challenge for parents is
to educate themselves and their children about how to use the Internet
safely."--GetNetWise
New items include:
Know The Rules: Public Awareness Campaign for Teen Girls
http://www.missingkids.com/html/ncmec_default_know_the_rules_main.html
"Teenagers, 12*19, especially GIRLS, are the most victimized segment
of the population in the United States."
See also
Libraries & the Internet Toolkit
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/internettoolkit.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. 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
"Intellectual Freedom is the right of every individual to both seek
and receive information from all points of view without restriction.
It provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through which
any and all sides of a question, cause or movement may be explored.
Intellectual freedom encompasses the freedom to hold, receive and
disseminate ideas."--Intellectual Freedom and Censorship Q & A
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/intellectualfreedomandcensorship.html
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From: Sue Jones <sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Juvenile Volunteers
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002 19:23:40 CST
The demand for service hours for youth in our community had become so acute
and time consuming, that we basically had to limit youth volunteers to a
summer program we call, "Kid Power" for students entering 6th through
9th
grades.
Our summer reading programs always involve playing a reading game along a
theme. Last summer we had nearly 3,600 participants play the reading game.
230 students entering 6th through 9th grades donated 2,223 hours manning a
table. They primarily helped participants play the reading game, gave out
certificates and prizes, and helped with programs. At slower times we would
have them shelve picture books, clean books, keep decimated children's books
neatened on shelves and do other assorted table work.
In June and once in July, we offer up to six orientations. The students are
required to read and sign a "contract", agreeing to work a minimum of
8
hours (or more) during the summer. Parents are also required to sign a
"contract" explaining to them what their child will be doing and
agreeing to
help their child get to the library. This parent contract also includes
emergency contact numbers.
Children then keep track of their hours in a time-sheet binder. They can
only schedule themselves one week in advance and we provide reminder slips
for them to take home. This cuts down on no-shows.
Children who work the minimum 8 hours are then invited to a private evening
food & pool party at the city facility at the end of the summer.
We write verification letters confirming hours for anyone requiring one.
Those couple of months are an intense time with so many students to monitor,
but also very gratifying.
Good Luck,
Sue Jones
Pleasanton Public Library, CA
sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us <mailto:sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
(925) 931-3400 x 23
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From: Beverly Bixler <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
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Thanks also to Terry Lambert who agrees with Lisa Green about the title of
the book.
Beverly Bixler
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Beverly Bixler
> Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2002 11:05 AM
> To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
> Subject: FW: Stumper
>
> Thanks to Lisa Green who sent the following suggestion for our stumper:
> Beverly Bixler
> San Antonio Public Library, TX
>
> Hi Beverly,
>
> The book you are looking for might be The Treasure Tree by John Trent.
> The
> Two Trails is the sequel. We didn't have a copy of the Treasure Tree
> available, but after looking at the Two Trails it looks like this might be
> it. Characters are a lion, beaver, owl, dog, and otter who celebrate
> their
> birthdays every year. It refers to the prequel (Treasure Tree) in
which
> Owl
> brings a map. Hope this is it!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Lisa Green
> Children's Library
> Toledo Lucas County Public Library
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Beverly Bixler
> Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 8:29 PM
> To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
> Subject: Stumper
>
> Hi~
> I received the following stumper from a colleague here and was hoping that
> someone out in pubyac land might be able to help with it.
>
> A young man asked me about this on Sat. He thinks it was titled Chocolate
> tree. There's a birthday party for the lion (could be some other
animal)
> attended by animals (beaver is one). An owl brings him a treasure
map. He
> thinks it was about 100 pages in length.
>
> I did a keyword search on the BIP children's site w. no luck. Looked
> on amazon.com, but nothing matching this description there either.
>
> Does anyone recognize this book?
>
> TIA
> Beverly Bixler, bbixler@sanantonio.gov
> San Antonio Public Library, TX
>
>
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From: "Nancy B" <nancyb@lewistownlibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Adult summer reading program
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Lisa,
I, too, would like to hear what your responses are.
We expanded our program several years ago to cover teen through adult as
incentives for older readers to model good reading habits for younger and
beginning readers. Since we track reading minutes rather than books,
anyone
reading to someone else may count their minutes for themselves as well as
the listener. I've also made the suggestion that reading to senior
citizens
with limited eye sight was another option. Our participant breakdown is as
follows: 65% pre-school through 6th grade,
17% 7th - 12th grade, 28% adult. Everyone receives the same merchant
coupons for every 5 hrs of reading, concluding at 45 hours. We have done
reading bingo and Internet scavenger hunts as additional activities for the
jr.high-adult readers. Prizes have been awarded as part of a weekly
drawing
of the participants. I am also looking for new ideas to increase the teen
level of involvement.
Nancy Bostrom
Youth Services Librarian
Lewistown Public Library
Lewistown, MT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sparta Library" <spartalibrary@centurytel.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 10:29 AM
Subject: Adult summer reading program
>
> Does anyone out there have any experiences with doing multi-generational
> summer reading program. I plan the young adult summer reading
program,
but
> have had some lean numbers and would like to expand the program to include
> adults also. I will still plan some activities exclusively for teens.
Has
> anyone run a program like this? How did you set it up? What
sort of
> records did you keep or ask participants to keep? Any special
programming
> ideas?
>
> Thanks,
> Lisa Wold
> Sparta Free Library, Sparta, WI
>
>
>
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From: "Catherine Mau" <cmau@barringtonarealibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: More on Gender Roles
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Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002 19:23:58 CST
Julie,
I, too, am concerned about the message this assignment sends,
with one addition. The premise here (from the high school teacher who
used to assign it) was: "We are going to combat sexist books by
requiring students to find examples of them at the public library, bring
them to class, and criticize them as a group." The implications that
bothered me were: "We are going to demonstrate that the public library
is irrelevant, behind the times, and harmful to the self-images of
girls." And, "We are going to take a few titles from a large pool to
demonstrate that the public library has a biased collection."=20
More food for thought......
Catherine
> We are constantly getting this question at our library from college
> students, and I think the premise (from the standpoint of the
professors
> who assign it) is: We are going to combat sexist books by showing
books
> of women doing "men's work" and men doing "women's
work." But that
very
> idea is sexist. To perpetuate the idea that miners or truck drivers,
or
> even office managers, are "supposed" to be men, and caregivers,
nurses
and
> teachers are "supposed" to be women--and THIS book (whatever
nonsexist
> book you choose) is special because it shows a woman doing that job or
a
> man doing that job--is totally behind the times.
>
> Just wanted to share some food for thought. Has anyone else thought
this?
>
> By the way, Dennielle, hope you find some good suggestions.
>
> Julie Linneman
> juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us
>
=09
Catherine Mau
Head of Young People's Services
Barrington Area Library
http://www.barringtonarealibrary.org
505 N. Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010
847.382.1300x250
mailto:cmau@barringtonarealibrary.org
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From: "Moffitt, Gina" <GMoffitt@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
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I agree! But I think the reasoning for highlighting these types of books
is
because these roles are still not 'typical,' i.e. most miners are in fact
still men, and that books showing otherwise help foster a more enlightened
viewpoint in the younger generation. Perhaps, it's all in the way we
present. If we present such a book as 'special,' then kids will pick up on
that and see it as somehow not the way it's 'supposed to be'. If we
present
it as if it's just another person doing a job, then kids will follow our
lead. But as it is with some literature courses, it does smell like
sexism,
and I really do look forward to the day when work is just that-- work! Not
"men's" or "women's," and we can all work at whatever job we
feel
comfortable in.
You know another thing I hate? Pastel colored Legos! Why did they
feel
they had to sissify Lego colors in order for girls to play with them?? In my
day, we all played with primary colored Legos and no one thought twice!!
Could we be backsliding?? ;)
Gina
CA
Julie Linneman <juliel@wichita.lib.ks.us>
wrote:
This is not a response to the question, and those of us who face this
question regularly (usually by students of children's literature) have to
have books to offer, but does anyone else see what a sexist question this
is?
We are constantly getting this question at our library from college
students, and I think the premise (from the standpoint of the professors
who assign it) is: We are going to combat sexist books by showing books
of women doing "men's work" and men doing "women's work."
But that very
idea is sexist. To perpetuate the idea that miners or truck drivers, or
even office managers, are "supposed" to be men, and caregivers, nurses
and
teachers are "supposed" to be women--and THIS book (whatever nonsexist
book you choose) is special because it shows a woman doing that job or a
man doing that job--is totally behind the times.
Just wanted to share some food for thought. Has anyone else thought this?
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From: "Fauver, Marge" <MFAUVER@ci.santa-barbara.ca.us>
To: "'lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us'"
<lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
Subject: Juv Volunteers
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We have our young volunteers:
Help put up bulletin boards w/staff person
Shelve videos (filed by Juv, Spanish Adult or English Adult & then
by first letter of title, label on video box).
Shelve audios (filed by first letter of title, label on cassette
holder)
Shelve picture books (shelved by first initial or two of authors
last name, sticker on spine)
Cut out items for crafts
Stamp magazines for our giveaway rack (Free/Gratis) and tidy the
rack.
Read picture book shelves
Stamp return addresses for our branch on library system envelopes
Straighten up children's room (push in chairs, put books found off
shelves into book drop)
Empty book drop (if they're really responsible)
Process paperbacks (ownership stamp, green stripe on top of book &
book tape on front of book.
Shelve paperbacks
Straighten books on shelves
Help with Summer Reading Program by recording titles read, listening
to stories, handing out incentives
Misc. projects as they come up
The more you read the more you know
The more you know the smarter you grow
The stronger your voice when speaking your mind or making your choice.
Marge Fauver, Librarian
Eastside Branch Library
1102 E. Montecito St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
805-963-3727, Fax 617-344-0433
mfauver@ci.santa-barbara.ca.us
www.ci.santa-barbara.ca.us/library
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: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: CIPA Legal Defense: Please Help
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Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002 19:24:16 CST
March 6, 2002
To: Our Colleagues
From: Office for Intellectual Freedom and ALA Development Office
Almost one year ago 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
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.
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: Jeff Dwyer <looseleaf@mindspring.com>
To: List Serves Posting <looseleaf@mindspring.com>,
Subject: Tom Bodett's - Loose Leaf farewell notice
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Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002 19:24:22 CST
March 5, 2002
Dear Friends,
I=B9m sure many of you have already heard that the Loose Leaf Book Company
radio program will end its 27 month broadcast run at the end of March. The
economic ripples of 9/11, along with an increasingly cash strapped
non-profit sector have eliminated all of our funding hopes. We feel that
w=
e
have turned over every stone in our efforts to find continued support in th=
e
business community, publishing sector, and with grant applications to publi=
c
funding agencies and private foundations. The results were not just
disappointing, but devastating, and we have no choice but to cancel the
show.
We go reluctantly and with great sadness, but we remain proud
of the
work that has been accomplished. We leave the air with 240 radio
communities enjoying our program every week and many of the stations have
asked permission to continue to carry the program in repeats.
We know we have been making a small difference in the world of books for
kids. We had dreams of playing a much larger role. Our only regret
is the
loss of being a dynamic part of the community of Americans who work hard to
inspire the magic and the habit of reading in young people. We will miss
our regular contact with all of you who have helped guide us through the
thousands of titles available to teachers, parents, and children. We are
confident that with your help we have presented truly the best in books for
kids every week for over two lovely years.
We will be maintaining the website, www.looseleaf.org,
for the
foreseeable future and invite you to continue to use it as a resource. All
of our broadcasts will remain archived there to continue serving the nearly
30,000 visitors we get each week. We will also continue to explore the
feasibility of bringing the radio program back to life once the stormy
economic seas have settled again. In the meantime, I hope that I will be
running into some of you at book events and library appearances.
I know I can speak on behalf of my partners, Ben Manilla and
Jeff Dwyer=
,
as well as the entire production staff of Loose Leaf, when I say that we
could not have done this without your help. In fact, without the teachers
and librarians of the world doing the daily ditch work =AD the idea for
Loose
Leaf would never have made it out of our first meeting.
Thanks for what you=B9ve done for us, and for what you
continue to do
for
your communities.
Sincerely,
Tom Bodett
Host, Loose Leaf Book Company.
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From: "Julia Ozimek" <ozimekju@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: YA Movie Afternoon...Compilation
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002 19:24:27 CST
Thank you all for the responses! If anybody has more to say on this, I'd =
be happy to add it to this list, I'm always open for ideas for YA =
programs!
Julia Ozimek
Youth Services Aide
St.Paris Public Library
E-mail: ozimekju@oplin.lib.oh.us
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October Sky is very popular with our older children/teens.
Penny Betsold
________
Re: your request for suggestions of good movies for a=20
successful teen movie night at the library, I need help=20
on this too! All the movies my young patrons are=20
requesting for movie night seem to be R rated (and the=20
patrons are mostly 12-14 year olds so their choices would=20
certainly not be appropriate).
But other titles I can think of seem too young for this=20
age level, and in fact are being shown at the 8-12 year=20
old group's movie night.
If people reply to you off the list, would you please=20
compile the replies and post it to the list?
Thanks!
Martha Jackson
Belvedere-Tiburon Library
mjackson@bel-tib-lib.org
_______
Hi,
I show PG rated stuff. Hard to find stuff though they
are interested in.
Cartoons are very popular - bugs bunny.
Ace Ventura
Abott and Costello
Three stooges
The kids want to see a lot of violent stuff. I have
been going on the assumption that parental approval is
necessary.
Marilyn
___________
I am respondiong to this directly as there was no email address for =
Julia
Ozimek. Julia and others, check out the web site, =
www.teachwithmovies.org.
for suggestions (and suggestions on what NOT to show), lesson plans,
discussion starters, etc.
One stop shopping!
Amy Ojserkis
Belhaven Middle School
Linwood, NJ 08221
amyojserkis@linwoodschools.org
___________
We did a movie morning with the YAs here this winter, and had
very few takers. We tried "The Grinch..." (w/ Jim Carrey),
"The =
Princess
Bride" and "Star Wars" (the original, 1977 one). I
basically raided the
site at www.rottentomatoes.com for
ideas of good (clean) PG-or-lower =
movies,
preferably something the kids wouldn't have seen 400 times in the =
theater
last year. We will probably do something with Harry Potter when it =
arrives
on video. I'd like to be able to show movies/videos based on books, but
haven't found a good source.
Incidentally, all of our video collection is donated, so we don't have a
great selection. I had to do 'stealth rental' at the video store in =
town.
It's luck that their staff doesn't use the library! ;) I tried not to =
think
about copyright infringement issues either.
The kids I talked to wanted 'funny stuff,' but they weren't really
enthusiastic about coming here; they can watch whatever they want at
home.... And since we decided to show the movie in the YA area rather =
than
the program room, I was worried about any slightly raunchy parts causing =
a
scene with non-YAs (i.e. parents and/or younger kids), hence no "There's
Something About Mary"-type movies. =20
If you get a core group of kids with good ideas to help drum up =
business,
you'll do fine I expect. Good luck!
Lora Totton Schwarz
Woodstock Public Library
Woodstock Illinois
lorat@nils.lib.il.us
__________
I had great success with The Princess Diaries last week. You must make =
sure
you have a site license to avoid being sued for copyright infringement,
or public performance rights for whatever you show.
Dawn Sardes
Young Adult Librarian
Euclid Public Library
631 E. 222nd Street
Euclid, OH 44123
216-261-5300, ext. 138
FAX: 216-261-9559
dsardes@euclid.lib.oh.us
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From: Cote Moxon Andree <Andree.cote-moxon@nlc-bnc.ca>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>, Librenee@aol.com
Subject: Clarification re. Harry Potter Read-Alikes for everyone (includin
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p.s.=20
Please note clarifications to my original list of recommended fantasy
titles:
1)I should have also mentioned Robin McKinley's "The Hero and the =
Crown",
which was written as a pre-quel to "The Blue Sword", after the fact.
I would still recommend readers start with "The Blue Sword", however,
=
as it
is more likely to hold people's interest (the first two chapters of =
"The
Hero and the Crown" are laden with details in order to set the =
scene/time
period, culture, etc). =20
Note: "The Hero and the Crown" is a more "mature" book,
intended for =
adults.
2) My apologies for the second Madeleine L'Engle title that I listed. =
It is
actually called "Wind in the Door", not "Wind at my back".
I'm sorry =
for
the little "Canadianism" slip...a few years ago, we had a t.v. series
=
called
"Wind at My Back" ... =E0 la "Anne of Green Gables"
flavour...oops! =20
Thank you to Mary Helen Sakellarios, of Palm Springs Public Library, =
for
asking for clarification on the above-mentioned books!
=20
regards,
Andree
*********************************
Andree Cote Moxon
Reference & Information Services
National Library of Canada
andree.cote-moxon@nlc-bnc.ca
*********************************
-----Original Message-----
From: Cote Moxon Andree=20
Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 12:29 PM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'; Librenee@aol.com
Subject: RE: Harry Potter Read-Alikes for everyone (including adults!)
Good idea to re-read the "Lord of the Rings". I have just
re-read the
trilogy myself!
Also, if you like fantasy, consider reading (if you haven't already):
1) The Golden Compass Trilogy (or "Northern Lights Trilogy", depending
=
on
which published version your library holds) by Philip Pullman
2) Wizard of EarthSea Quartet by Ursula Le Guin
3) The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
4) Narnia Chronicles by C.S. Lewis
5) A Wrinkle in Time (Wind at My Back, Swiftly Tilting Planet, etc.) by
Madeleine L'Engle
6) The Dark is Rising Series (Over sea, under stone, etc.) by Susan =
Cooper
7) Watership Down, by Richard Adams
8) The Witches, The BFG, Matilda (or anything else!) by Roald Dahl
I am sure there are more that I am forgetting but this should keep you
reading! (library patrons and spouses!).
Happy reading!
Andree
**********************************
Andree Cote Moxon
Reference and Information Services
National Library of Canada
andree.cote-moxon@nlc-bnc.ca
(former Children's Librarian)
**********************************
-----Original Message-----
From: Kim Barker [mailto:barker@noblenet.org]
Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 12:17 PM
To: Librenee@aol.com
Subject: Re: Harry Potter Read-Alikes for Adults
Hi! I'm also a HUGE Harry Potter fan and am desperately waiting for the
next book in the series. I've just started reading "Lord of the
Rings", =
by
Tolkien. I read it in sixth grade but after seeing the movie, I =
realized I
didn't remember very much. I'm only about a 100 pages into it but it's
FANTASTIC! In my humble opinion, it's definitely worth revisiting. =
There's
also another new book out which is going to be a series. It's called =
"The
Eyre Affair", by Jasper Fforde. It's about a special agent in Britain
called Thursday Next who has to keep an arch villain named Acheron =
Hades
from kidnapping and killing characters from literary masterpieces. It's
set in an alternate Great Britain in 1985, where the Crimean War has =
never
ended, and people are obsessed with literature. If you want to find out
more about the series and the author, there's a wonderful website
at: www.thursdaynext.com. I hope this
helps.
Kim Barker
--=20
Kim Barker, Children's Dept. Assistant =20
Peabody Institute Library, Danvers Massachusetts=20
barker@noblenet.org
=20
North of Boston Library Exchange
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