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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
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To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 8:02 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 719
PUBYAC Digest 719
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) May Day
by Cathy Norman <Cathy.Norman@fairport.lib.oh.us>
2) performance evaluations
by "Taylor Juvenile" <taylorjuv@hotmail.com>
3) library sleepover
by x o <gabeny13@yahoo.com>
4) Homework Centers
by Melissa Bates <mbates@leaplibraries.org>
5) We Will Read Books
by Molly Warren <mjwarren@scls.lib.wi.us>
6) book buddies
by "JANET AKE" <akejl@ci.farmers-branch.tx.us>
7) Re: Book Buddies
by "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
8) Job Posting - Cleveland Heights, Ohio
by Amy Switzer <aswitzer@heightslibrary.org>
9) Re: applause or claps
by Linda Goff <lgoff@lakeline.lib.fl.us>
10) Re: applause or claps
by Linda Goff <lgoff@lakeline.lib.fl.us>
11) Emergent/Easy/Beginning Readers
by Cathy Norman <Cathy.Norman@fairport.lib.oh.us>
12) re: rain books for storytime
by Cynthia Wray <CWWray@ci.fargo.nd.us>
13) Ideas for improv class
by "Stacey Irish" <Stacey.Irish@cityofdenton.com>
14) Need copy of inspirational fiction list
by pcarlson@lbpl.org
15) NASCAR Magazines
by Tammy Schneider <TSchneider@kdl.org>
16) Jigsaw Blanks
by "Suzanne Robinson" <Suzanne.Robinson@state.tn.us>
17) costumes
by "Marty Staton" <mstaton@ci.poquoson.va.us>
18) RE: In-library CD-ROM access
by "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
19) Reader's Theatre
by Allison Peters <apeters@jefferson.lib.co.us>
20) Discussing library behavior with class visits
by Sarah O'Shea <soshea@tcpl.org>
21) RE: Snow making machine!
by Jeanne O'Grady <OGRADYJ@santacruzpl.org>
22) Sno-Isle Regional Job Postings for the Week of March 26, 2002
by Valerie Worrell <VWorrell@sno-isle.org>
23) YA Mystery Kits & Literature
by lisajo@nwlink.com (Lisa Anderson,
Children's Librarian)
24) Stumper Answered! 5 Silly Children from 1900???
by "Chris Mallo" <chrism@GRRL02.GRRL.LIB.MN.US>
25) Stumper answered!
by Belinda Sakowski <sakowski@grayson.edu>
26) Bibliotherapy: Help with GLIS project!
by Josh Goldstein <joshgo7222@yahoo.com>
27) have any group crafts?
by "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
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From: Cathy Norman <Cathy.Norman@fairport.lib.oh.us>
To: PUBYAC Discussion List <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: May Day
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I have this weird idea about doing a maypole dance inside for story
hour. Before I reinvent the wheel - has anybody done it? I can keep
the dance simple, I'm just a little puzzled about an indoor maypole.
any thoughts -other than "Make another choice, Cathy!"
Peace and Blessings,
Cathy Norman
Youth Services Librarian
Fairport Harbor Public Library
Phone: 440.354.8191 ext. 23
Fax: 440.354.6059
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From: "Taylor Juvenile" <taylorjuv@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: performance evaluations
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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:37:54 CST
Dear Great Brain,
I am taking a graduate class in library management and have to do a research
paper on performance evaluations. I wanted to know how libraries other than
my own do employee evaluations and how staff and supervisors feel about
them.
How often are they done?
What is measured and how?
Are there any results/consequences from the evaluation criteria, such as
raises, promotions, discipline?
My paper is due soon and any answers will be greatly appreciated.
Please send answers to my home e-mail: jadams11@neo.rr.com.
TIA!
Gloria Adams
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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From: x o <gabeny13@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: library sleepover
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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:38:36 CST
Help...in the last few years I have sent, at their
request, a copy of our permission slip for our library
sleepover to a number of Pubyac users. Now it is time
for another sleepover and I cannot locate it! It was
quite involved and out Board attorney at the time had
helped in formulating it. I do not want to have to go
back and start all over.
If you received a copy of the Horsehead Library's
permission slip and still have a copy-or a slip based
on ours could you please send or fax me a copy?
Keeping my fingers crossed....
Lisa Dowling
Horseheads Library
hfl_lisa@stls.org
607 739-4592 (fax)
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From: Melissa Bates <mbates@leaplibraries.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Homework Centers
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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:38:43 CST
Hello. We're looking into creating Homework centers, targeting students
ages 11 - 14 (Grades 5 - 8) at the Cheshire Public Library, Cheshire,
Connecticut. If anyone is currently running Homework Centers/Help at their
library, we're looking for ideas/suggestions on how to run a
"successful"
Homework Center: how to staff them, hours of operation,
cooperation/collaboration within the school system, and so on.
Please forward responses directly to me at: mbates@leaplibraries.org
Thanks in advance!
If anyone else is interested, I will compile a list of these suggestions
(once I receive them) and post them PUBYAC.
Melissa Bates
Young Adult Librarian
Cheshire Public Library
Cheshire, Connecticut
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From: Molly Warren <mjwarren@scls.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: We Will Read Books
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:39:30 CST
To answer everyone's queries about the "We Will, We Will Read Books"
chant:
Wisconsin's own superstar children's librarian, Rob Reid, included this
chant in his fantastic programming book _Family Storytime:
Twenty-Four
Creative Programs for All Ages_ from ALA Editions. The chant was written
by Julie Majkowski.
"We will, We Will Read Books!"
Wha'cha gonna do? Wha'cha gonna do?
Wha'cha gonna do when the school year's through?
Gonna hang around the place? Stuffin' your face?
Bein' a slob and takin' up space?
NO!
We will, we will read books!
We will, we will read books!
Wha'cha gonna do? Wha'cha gonna do?
Wha'cha gonna do when the school year's through?
Gonna check out a book,
Take a good look,
It's free, fast, fun, and easy to do,
SING IT!
We will, we will read books!
We will, we will read books!
Wha'cha gonna do? Wha'cha gonna do?
Wha'cha gonna do when the school year's through?
WE WILL, WE WILL READ BOOKS!
Molly Warren
Youth Services Librarian
Madison Public Library
201 W. Mifflin
Madison WI 53703
608-266-6345
mjwarren@scls.lib.wi.us
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From: "JANET AKE" <akejl@ci.farmers-branch.tx.us>
To: <Pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: book buddies
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We tried Book Buddies programs in various forms in the past and did not
have a lot of luck with them until we made it a tutoring program that is
on a specific day and time. In our case Mondays from 2-3 during the
summer. We use our teens as tutors and they work with young readers in
K-3. We made a lot of file folder games using the books from
Carson-Dellosa Publishing. The readers work with a teen tutor usually
one-on-one. They play the file folder games, read short easy-reader
type books together, do some cut-and-paste activities and play other
reading board games. As they finish each activity, they mark it off on
a large poster, after each set of 5 activities they get a piece of
candy. This has been a very successful program for us. The teen
tutors
get invited to our Lock-In as a thank-you for their time.
Janet Ake
Farmers Branch Library
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From: "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Book Buddies
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Yes, we have had a very successful 4 summers of exactly this program. You
=
will not have trouble getting teens for this program. Be prepared to =
promote lots of books and develop teen leadership
Average attendance here was 60 to 80 people so make sure you have space =
for your group.
My number is (416) 395-5630 or 395-5529, at the Toronto Public Library =
CEntral Branch. If you send you address I will mail information to you.
Elizabeth Lai Children's Librarian
TPL
North York Central Library
Children's Department
5120 Yonge St
Toronto
M2N 5N9
When you are in Toronto call me, I will show you around, Good luck!
>>> childlib@welland.library.on.ca
03/23/02 08:40PM >>>
Has anyone had a book buddies program, where teens and children share =3D
books together? I would like to do this as part of our summer reading =3D
program. Any information including activities would be appreciated. =3D
Thank you.
Darlene Korna
Children's Coordinator
Welland Public Library
www.childlib@welland.library.on.ca=20
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From: Amy Switzer <aswitzer@heightslibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job Posting - Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:40:09 CST
Library Assistant Children's Services - Part Time
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library, open seven days a
week, has three permanent part time positions available. We are
looking
for energetic, innovative team players that love children and are dedicated
to customer service. The positions include creative children's programming,
outreach activities, answering reference questions, locating materials, and
using the online catalog and Internet.
A four-year college degree, experience working with children and a
valid
Ohio driver's license with an acceptable driving record required; public
library experience preferred. Familiarity with children's literature and
good computer skills preferred. Two positions will be 16-20 hours per week
and the third will be 8-12 hours per week. All positions will work
a
variety of daytime, evening and weekend hours. $13.7788 per hour, some
benefits.
Send resume, postmarked no later than April 1, 2002 to:
Human Resources Department
Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library
2345 Lee Road
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
No telephone calls, please.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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From: Linda Goff <lgoff@lakeline.lib.fl.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
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Thank you for sharing your claps! During this
morning's storytime, I
used all of the claps you told us about. The mothers let me know how cute
they thought these were and the kids had fun. Thanks for sharing
activities
that make me look good.
Linda
"C. Sexton" wrote:
> I've had several requests for "claps" so this is for everyone....
> The seal clap- is clap your thighs, the flea- you clap your index finger =
> and thumb, the clam-is your fingers "clapping" your thumb, round
of =
> applause- is clapping in a circle, kiss your brain ( for being good =
> listeners or helping with the story) is simple, kiss your hand then =
> touch the top of your head.
> The firecracker is THE most popular and requested:begin by placing hands =
> together as in prayer, take hands up while waving back and forth while =
> making a whirling sound....when hands are above head clap together and =
> then hands fall apart gently going down like you do raindrops and with a =
> very quiet AHHHHH. The sign language clap is a good one too, waving =
> hands above your head!!!!
> Have fun and yes we have no pride or modesty when it comes to promoting =
> our stories.....
> Carol=20
> Pulaski Co Public=20
> Somerset, Ky
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From: Linda Goff <lgoff@lakeline.lib.fl.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:41:33 CST
Thank you for sharing your claps! During this
morning's storytime, I
used all of the claps you told us about. The mothers let me know how cute
they thought these were and the kids had fun. Thanks for sharing
activities
that make me look good.
Linda
"C. Sexton" wrote:
> I've had several requests for "claps" so this is for everyone....
> The seal clap- is clap your thighs, the flea- you clap your index finger =
> and thumb, the clam-is your fingers "clapping" your thumb, round
of =
> applause- is clapping in a circle, kiss your brain ( for being good =
> listeners or helping with the story) is simple, kiss your hand then =
> touch the top of your head.
> The firecracker is THE most popular and requested:begin by placing hands =
> together as in prayer, take hands up while waving back and forth while =
> making a whirling sound....when hands are above head clap together and =
> then hands fall apart gently going down like you do raindrops and with a =
> very quiet AHHHHH. The sign language clap is a good one too, waving =
> hands above your head!!!!
> Have fun and yes we have no pride or modesty when it comes to promoting =
> our stories.....
> Carol=20
> Pulaski Co Public=20
> Somerset, Ky
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From: Cathy Norman <Cathy.Norman@fairport.lib.oh.us>
To: PUBYAC Discussion List <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Emergent/Easy/Beginning Readers
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Finally! Here are the votes for beginning readers series books tallied
from responses to my post which read, in part: We have the
complete Rookie Reader series, I Can Read, Brand New Reader (my
personal favorite), and All Aboard Reading Series. Is there one I am
missing that is an absolute "must have"?
Real Kids Readers (Millbrook Press) - 8 votes
Modern Curriculum Press Margaret Hillert Series - 6 votes
Child's World Wonder Books - 4 votes
Eyewitness Readers - 2 votes
Rookie Readers - 2 votes
Brand New Readers - 2 votes
Rigby Books (www.rigby.com) - 1 vote
Viking Easy-to-Read - 1
Sound Box (moncure) - 1
Primary Phonics (EPS) - 1
Greenlight Readers (Harcourt) - 1
Get Ready...Get Set...Read (Barrons) - 1
The following authors' series of beginning readers were:
Cynthia Raylant's Henry and Mudge; Mr. Putter and Tabby
Lobel's Frog and Taod
Howe's Pinky and Rex
Cosby's Little Bill Books
I have saved the responses if anyone has questions. Thanks to everyone
who contributed and I apologize for how long it took to get to this.
Peace and Blessings,
Cathy Norman
Youth Services Librarian
Fairport Harbor Public Library
Phone: 440.354.8191 ext. 23
Fax: 440.354.6059
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From: Cynthia Wray <CWWray@ci.fargo.nd.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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I have used: Mushroom in the Rain by Mirra Ginsburg, In the Rain with baby
Duck by Amy Hest, Pigs in the Mud in the Middle of the Rud by Lynn Plourde,
In the Middle of the Puddle by Mike Thayler (I use a blue cloth to simulate
the water with two puppets sitting in the middle. As the puddle grows I
unroll the edges of the cloth. As the pond shrinks I roll it back up
again), and Moondance by Frank Asch (using flannelboard pieces and a bear &
bird puppet, I insert an action song every time the bear dances with the
clouds, the rain & the moon)
Moondance action song:
Tap your head, tap your toes,
Turn around put your finger on your nose.
Flap your arms, jump up high,
Wiggle your fingers and reach for the sky.
Another idea, depending on your group, is to create the sounds of a
rainstorm. Ideally, everyone sits in a circle and one person begins
rubbing
their fingers and thumbs lightly together. The person on their left then
starts the same action. Then the person on their left and so on clockwise
around the circle until everyone is doing the same action. (the sound
should be sort of swishing) When the first action reaches the leader again
she starts a new action, rubbing both hands together. This action proceeds
clockwise around the circle until everyone is doing the same action.
(should sound like the wind) The leader then starts the next action,
snapping. This proceeds clockwise. This process continues through
patting
hands on thighs and finally lightly stomping feet on the floor. When
everyone is stomping the leader starts taking the group through the actions
backwards: (still travelling in a clockwise direction around the circle)
slapping thighs, snapping, rubbing hands, rubbing fingers, and stopping.
If
done correctly (especially with your eyes shut) this makes the sound of a
thunderstorm traveling through the room.
This might be a little difficult for preschoolers. But I have used
variations on this very successfully with my storytime groups. For
instance, have everyone pat their thighs and close their eyes just for a
minute or two. Have them start blowing with their mouths. Then they
can
make thunder, go back to blowing then patting, and you have an instant
rainstorm.
Cynthia Wray, Youth Services Librarian
Fargo Public Library, Fargo, ND
cwwray@ci.fargo.nd.us
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From: "Stacey Irish" <Stacey.Irish@cityofdenton.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Ideas for improv class
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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:49:32 CST
Hello, Pubyaccers!
I am in need of some ideas for my improvisation class. I have kids
from 3-6 grades who come EVERY week to a creative dramatics/improv class
(think Who's Line is it Anyway? from tv). One of the games we do
regularly is Party Quirks where participants act out a strange way of
behaving and others guess what they are. Lately, my party quirks have
been old and boring and the kids have been complaining. I desparately
need new ideas. Here are some examples of the current ones we are
using:
A pilot who gets airsick
A doctor who faints at the sight of blood
An iceskater with a broken ankle
Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks so much.
Stacey Irish-Keffer
YS Librarian
Denton Public Library
Denton, Texas
slirish@cityofdenton.com
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From: pcarlson@lbpl.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Need copy of inspirational fiction list
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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:49:40 CST
Wouldn't you know that after I decided not to print out the list, one of
our librarians decided we should have one for the system - would whoever
compiled the long list please send it to me? Thanks,
Pam Carlson
pcarlson@lbpl.org
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From: Tammy Schneider <TSchneider@kdl.org>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: NASCAR Magazines
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Does anyone know if there's a NASCAR-related magazine for kids? We've looked
in Magazines for Libraries and nascar.com. Any ideas? It could be
for
teens or younger kids.
Thanks!
Tammy Schneider
Youth Librarian
Cascade Branch Library
Kent District Library
Grand Rapids, MI
616-647-3850
tschneider@kdl.org
Opinions expressed above are not necessarily those of my employer.
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From: "Suzanne Robinson" <Suzanne.Robinson@state.tn.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Jigsaw Blanks
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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:49:59 CST
Someone on this list was looking for blank jigsaw puzzles awhile back.
I =
found some, they are a little pricy but the mini puzzles aren't too bad. =
=20
www.jigsawpuzzle.com
=20
Look on the left side of the screen for a link to iron-on jigsaws. =20
Suzanne Robinson
Dickson TN
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From: "Marty Staton" <mstaton@ci.poquoson.va.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: costumes
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Many thanks to the ones who responded about buying/renting costumes.
I now have some good leads and can proceed !
I'll be glad to pass along this info to anyone who needs it.
Thanks again!
Marty Staton
mstaton@ci.poquoson.va.us
Poquoson Public Library
500 City Hall Ave.
Poquoson, VA 23662
757-868-3060
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From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: In-library CD-ROM access
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I recently posted this same question on PubYac and Publib. Here is the
summary response again.
I have ordered the Virtual Drive software mentioned, but it hasn't been
installed yet, so
I can't give you any personal recommendations yet. I'm hoping this will
be our solution though.
Good luck.
Laura Gruninger, Youth Services Librarian
Mercer County Library System
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 581-8563
CD-ROM Efficiency Summary
Hi Laura - Here's how we did it-
In our children's room, we have four computers devoted to software, with
the
same 10 games on each PC. We rotate them once or twice a year (replacing
them with new stuff). We tried to use a tower and had LOTS of trouble
with
it -all kinds of CD errors - mostly (I think) because the software
designers
are making these CD games for home use and not for use over the network.
Most of the CD's need to be on the local drive during use, and just
couldn't
cope with being on a tower or being accessed through a network. A few of
the
programs we tried wouldn't work at all this way. I also noticed that
many of
the programs didn't even install anything on the machine itself except
for
a shortcut - everything was on the CD. What we finally did to resolve
this
was to purchase something called CDCopier (or Virtual CD,depending on
which
version) which makes the computer think it's got 10 cdrom drives -I
think
you mentioned something like this in your email. We also purchased
larger
hard drives for those 4 computers, installed the program and then copied
each of the 10 CDROMS onto the PC. This solution has worked very well
-no
more strange error messages, or games that won't work/install correctly.
Here's the URL for more info about the product we purchased (this is a
newer
version): http://www.imsisoft.com -go to
the "products" pull-down menu
and
choose Virtual CD v3.
If you have other questions about our experiences with using a tower,
and
with the virtual cd product, feel free to ask.
________________________
Michelle C. Miller Shutt
Technology Support Librarian II
Richland County Public Library
2001 Library of the Year
1431 Assembly St., Columbia SC 29201
http://www.richland.lib.sc.us
(803) 929-3445
RE:
Topic No. 1
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2002 18:51:35 -0800 (PST)
From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: publib <publib@sunsite.berkeley.edu>
Subject: FW: CD ROM Towers vs. hard drive
Message-ID:
<Pine.GSO.4.10.10201061851330.20817-100000@sunsite.berkeley.edu>
> We use Virtual CD which allows you to load the CDs on the hard drive-
it has
been working real well for us- The box says you can add up to 23 CDs (
I'm
not sure how large you need the hard drive to be- we use it for
business
disks and have the Thomas register (with 16 disks)and several others
loaded.
hope this helps
Kathy Bloomberg-Rissman
Principal Librarian
Upland Public Library
450 N. Euclid Ave
Upland, CA 91786
909 931-4202
kbr@ci.upland.ca.us
We have bought a tower. Am trying to understand site licenses. This
has
been very confusing. To add to confusion, have been on vacation since
before Christmas and have pretty much forgotten any info I thought I
understood.
Christine
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Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 14:28:06 -0500 (EST)
From: Shelley A. DeLano <sadelano@tln.lib.mi.us>
To: Wayne County Grant -- Christine Gogolowski <chrisg@tln.lib.mi.us>,
gsamra@tln.lib.mi.us,
mckibben@tln.lib.mi.us, ntaylor@tln.lib.mi.us
Subject: CD ROM Towers vs. hard drive (fwd)
We're not alone with our questions. sad
sadelano@tln.lib.mi.us
Shelley A. DeLano
Romulus Public Library
We have had a tower for over a year--the CDs that run on the tower are
not on the hard drive, but exist virtually--
However, we have had problems with the tower--not running certain CDs,
and then once when we installed an update, not running cds it ran before
without a problem--
Most recently our tower crashed and had to be sent back to the factory
meaning that we had no CDs on the computers at all--Susan259@aol.com
Hi Laura,
The software you are thinking about is called Virtual Drive. I have an
old
pentium 1 with windows 95 and 3 of the MECC games on it, Africa Trail,
Maya
Quest and the Yellow Stone National Park. That's all it had room for on
the
hard drive. The software works! But having them on the system uses alot
of
bytes. Hope this helps.
Amy Blake
ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us
At the San Antonio Public Library, each of our 20 locations has one
Kid's
Connect computer that was donated by Gateway. Our library's automation
department loaded 25 games onto each computer (the same games on all of
them). We do not rotate the games. We have had some problems with the
sound
cards going out so that the player could not hear the sound on the game,
but
I think that has been mostly rectified now (by our automation
department). I
do not know of any plans for changing any of the games that we now have
on
our computers. We have had them about a year and a half now, and I have
heard no complaints that we have not added any different games. Most of
our
regular game players go straight to their favorite games and are quite
happy
with them.
Beverly Bixler
San Antonio Public Library, TX Beverly Bixler [bbixler@sanantonio.gov]
Laura,
We had towers for about four years. Our biggest problem
was patrons
removing discs. They had to crawl under the table to do this, but it
happened fairly regularly. Some disc would only play in the number 1
spot too.
We've had them loaded on the hard drive for the last 3+ years
and
have had very few problems. We have 6 on the preschool computer and 7
on the elementary computer. My TS person tells me they could probably
hold about 10. These computers are over 2 years old so I'm sure
whatever you bought would have a bigger hard drive and therefore more
space.
I'm afraid to remove the games that are on the computers, so
we add
a new one every once in a while.
Susan Lepore
Coordinator of Children's Services
Warwick Public Library
Warwick, RI
susanle@lori.state.ri.us
Laura,
I saw your posting on PUBLIB. At our Business Library we have had
success
with loading commercial business databases such as ABI-Inform from
CD-ROM
onto Snap Servers. Note that this is not graphics-intensive, multimedia
software which you are probably using. The Snap Servers have been
described
to me as essentially very large hard-drives, and they appear to function
well in our Windows NT environment. I don't know whether this is the
solution you alluded to in your posting. If you want more details, let
me
know and I'll forward your question to the appropriate guru in IT.
Paul Otto, Assistant Business Librarian
Brooklyn Public Library, Business Library
280 Cadman Plaza West
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-623-7009
p.otto@brooklynpubliclibrary.org
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Kozloff, Rae
Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2002 8:38 PM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: In-library CD-ROM access
We have never had CD-ROMs available to our patrons on our library
computers
(hard to believe maybe, but true!), and now with a new library being
built,
I do plan to have some in the children's library. I would like a set-up
that requires as little staff assistance as possible (i.e., not having
to
check the CDs in and out). For those of you who use towers, what are
the
pros and cons? If you do not use towers, what other type of access
do
you
have? Being in a small, rather isolated library, I am unfamiliar
with
other options.
Thanks,
Rae Kozloff
Anacortes Public Library (WA)
raek@cityofanacortes.org
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From: Allison Peters <apeters@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Reader's Theatre
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Hello,
Has anyone ever done a reader's theatre with a pirate/ocean/sailing theme?
We are having a library sleepover in May for 4th-6th graders and I am having
a hard time finding a reader's theatre that they would enjoy relating to
this theme.
Please reply to me directly and I'll compile the responses for y'all.
Thanks,
allison
apeters@jefferson.lib.co.us
Allison Peters
Children's Services Librarian
Jefferson County Public Library
555 S. Allison Parkway
Lakewood, CO 80226
(720) 963-0900
apeters@jefferson.lib.co.us
Find us on the web at: http://jefferson.lib.co.us/
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From: Sarah O'Shea <soshea@tcpl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Discussing library behavior with class visits
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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:50:24 CST
Our children's department has been having problems with behavior here in
the department. Mainly children AND PARENTS being too loud or running
and treating the department like a jungle gym.
We have begun to improve our signage, but as well all know, people do
not usually read/heed signs.
My question to this wonderful group is, does anyone have any
suggestions, etc. on a fun way to discuss behavior with class visits?
An activity, a coloring sheet? Anything that wouldn't bore the children
to death but will get the idea across to them that there are ways to act
while visiting the library.
Our thinking is perhaps we can use this captive audience to stress
appropriate library behavior to the children that visit with their
classes in hopes they will remember how to behave when they are here
with their parents as well.
I have found some things on treating books properly (bookmarks, etc.),
but have not found anything discussing behavior at the library.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advice!
Sarah O'Shea
Youth Services Librarian
Tompkins County Public Library
Ithaca, NY
soshea@tcpl.org
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From: Jeanne O'Grady <OGRADYJ@santacruzpl.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Snow making machine!
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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:50:29 CST
Contact your local ice company. I know of several groups that have =
done
that. They bring a big truck filled with ice and somehow shave it and =
shoot
it out into the street or parking lot until you have what looks like =
snow.
this is not temperature dependent so it would work in the summer.
Jeanne Kelly O'Grady
Youth Services Outreach Librarian
Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Santa Cruz, California
-----Original Message-----
From: Jennifer Baker [mailto:jbaker93711@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2002 5:38 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Snow making machine!
If you don't get any other responses you might contact
the Grapevine Mills mall in Grapevine, TX
(972-724-4900) I remember they did snow out in the
parking lot one year in the middle of summer. I
personally thought they were crazy because it seemed
like a huge waste of water and electricity but the
kids liked it.
If that doesn't work you might also investigate what
Disneyland & Disney World do. Sorry I don't have a
contact number on that one. But...they do "snow" at
Christmas time by blowing soap bubbles into the air.
Not a regular bubble machine though. It's more like
the kinds of bubbles you get from dish washing
liquid--in clumps like snow flakes. It doesn't sit on
the ground but they blow it up in the air and it
floats down like snow.
good luck!
~jenniferbaker
Fresno Co. Library
--- Martha Jordan <mjordan@ouachita.lib.la.us>
wrote:
>
> Help! Our summer reading club theme this year is
> Silly Chilly Summer. We
> would like to have an event with real snow! I am in
> Louisiana, so I am
> looking to see if anyone out here has ever dealt
> with snow machines and if
> so, where you obtained one!
> Thanks!
> Lashoma Clayton
> Assistant Coordinator of Children's Service
> Ouachita Parish Public Library
>
__________________________________________________
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Yahoo! Movies - coverage of the 74th Academy Awards=AE
http://movies.yahoo.com/
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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 March 26, 2002
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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:50:36 CST
Sno-Isle Regional Library System has an opening for Librarian - Children's
Services, 24 hours/week for the Lynnwood Library in Washington State. Job
#0217 Open Until Filled. 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.
____________________________________________________________________________
_________
Sno-Isle Regional Library System has an opening for Public Services
Assistant III - Children's Liaison, 24 hours/week for the Sultan Library in
Washington State. Job #0228 Closes 04/12/02. 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.
____________________________________________________________________________
_________
Sno-Isle Regional Library System has an opening for Public Services
Assistant II - Technical Liaison, 40 hours/week for the Lynnwood Library in
Washington State. Job #0224 Closes 03/29/02. 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.
____________________________________________________________________________
_________
Sno-Isle Regional Library System has an opening for Public Services
Assistant I, 20 hours/week for the Monroe Library in Washington State. Job
#0226 Closes 04/10/02. 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: lisajo@nwlink.com (Lisa Anderson,
Children's Librarian)
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: YA Mystery Kits & Literature
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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:50:43 CST
Dear Pubyac Members,
Has anyone purchased and used the mystery kits from The Twiggs Company in
Rapid City, South Dakota? If so what did you think of the quality of the
kits and what did your participants think?
Has anyone come across an exceptional website for Young Adult literature
or
has anyone read a title that will grab the attention of a 13-18 year-old?
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Sincerely,
Lisa Anderson
Children's Librarian
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From: "Chris Mallo" <chrism@GRRL02.GRRL.LIB.MN.US>
To: "pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper Answered! 5 Silly Children from 1900???
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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:50:49 CST
Thanks to all who knew the title of the family with
5 silly kids as the Peterkin Papers! We till have
the book in our collection and the patron was very
happy to get it!
Thanks Again!
--
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: Belinda Sakowski <sakowski@grayson.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper answered!
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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:50:55 CST
You are all wonderful!!! The answer to the hidden world of mushrooms and
miners is indeed, "The Secret World Of Og" by Pierre Berton. My
patron was
thrilled to death. You make me look so good. Thanks a million!
Belinda
Belinda Sakowski
E-Mail: sakowski@grayson.edu
Sherman Public Library Phone: (903)892-7240
421 N. Travis
Fax: (903) 892-7101
Sherman, Texas 75090
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From: Josh Goldstein <joshgo7222@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Bibliotherapy: Help with GLIS project!
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 21:01:17 CST
Hi everyone!
I am a
graduate library student at Queens College. I am
involved in collecting data concerning children's picture books with
theraputic values. I would really appreciate it if you could take a few
minutes to answer 3 questions.
Bibliotherapy & Picture Books:
1. Have you, as a librarian in a school or public library ever recommended a
picture book to a child who has a difficult problem?
2. If so, what was the title of the book?
3. What topic or problem did you recommend this book to address?
If you have more than 1 book that is great, just list them. Please reply
to
me directly
I will post the results later!
Josh Goldstein - Children's Librarian @ Brooklyn Public Library
GLIS Student @ CUNY Queens College
joshgo7222@yahoo.com
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From: "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: have any group crafts?
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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 21:02:00 CST
We offer a craft storytime during our annual summer reading program. We =
were wondering if you have any group crafts that you and children in your =
area have particularly enjoyed and that you have found work really well.
We limit the craft storytime to children entering grades first through =
third. There are usually 25 children/group. We have volunteers that
help =
the children construct their craft. =20
We welcome any craft ideas, even if they may require supplies pricier than =
glue and paper, because we have the money to spend on supplies. We also =
are interested in crafts that are structured but at the same time allow =
for each child's individual creativity.
Thanks in advance.
Alison on behalf of the entire Youth Services Staff
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Youth Services
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715)839-5007 - voice
(715)833-5310 - fax
www.eauclaire.lib.wi.us
ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us
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