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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: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 9:20 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 727
PUBYAC Digest 727
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Read-a-thons?
by CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
2) Stumper
by "Meb Ingold" <ingoldm@SLS.LIB.IL.US>
3) Luau
by "Connor, Pat" <PConnor@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
4) superhero program
by Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
5) Re: companies that have reading rewards
by "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
6) Re: Needed: Racing Ideas
by "M. Mills" <mmills@leaguecitylibrary.org>
7) Chat rooms
by MZielinski <mzielinski@toledolibrary.org>
8) RE: companies that have reading rewards
by scp_brown@sals.edu
9) circulate CD-ROMs
by MZielinski <mzielinski@toledolibrary.org>
10) ALA brings experts to the stand in near-final day of CIPA
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
11) Stumper--Witch turns into oak tree
by Jeanfargo@aol.com
12) recorded book kits
by Kathy Richter <krichter@chipublib.org>
13) Bilingual Storytime
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
14) Stumper: wishing for lunch box
by Julie Grace <gracejulie@yahoo.com>
15) stumper-flooded world
by Sharon Dudeck <sldudeck@yahoo.com>
16) Skateboarders
by Margaret Brannon <margaret.brannon@ci.high-point.nc.us>
17) Re: stumper
by beth werking <bewerking@yahoo.com>
18) Re: Needed: Racing Ideas
by Belinda Sakowski <sakowski@grayson.edu>
19) teen submissions online
by Jeanne Lohfink <lohfink@wnpl.alibrary.com>
20) urgent read aloud help!
by "Brendle Wells" <bwells@mail.sacramento.lib.ca.us>
21) CIPA trial enters second week
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
22) Re: Barbie Party
by RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
23) Annie stumper solved
by Janette Johnston <jj@round-rock.tx.us>
24) Shelving of children's music CD's and cassettes
by "Jennifer Dillon" <Jennifer.Dillon@cityofdenton.com>
25) query: bibliography--books with umbrellas or kites for kids aged
by "Kelly Kowalchuk" <kkowalchuk@hotmail.com>
26) Re: Book Bucks
by "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
27) Stumper- Magazine called Pickle or Pickles
by Ann Dondero <anndo@wccls.lib.or.us>
28) Public Library Children's Collection In Storage
by Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
29) service to people with developmental disabilites
by MZielinski <mzielinski@toledolibrary.org>
30) Sno-Isle Regional Job Postings for the Week of April 2, 2002
by Valerie Worrell <VWorrell@sno-isle.org>
31) RE: child with disability
by "Canosa-Albano, Jean" <JCanosa-Albano@spfldlibmus.org>
32) Court panel hears final witnesses in CIPA trial
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
33) Child-Size restrooms
by "Mary Voors" <Mvoors@acpl.lib.in.us>
34) RE: Homework Centers
by "Lori Karns" <lkarns@rain.org>
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From: CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Read-a-thons?
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Has anyone ever done a read-a-thon? If so, I would greatly appreciate it if
you could send me some of your thoughts and wisdom on what you did that was
a huge success or what you'd change for next time. Thank you in advance for
all of your time. Have a great day.
Crystal Kehoe
Bettendorf Public Library
Bettendorf, IA
Ckehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
<mailto:Ckehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us>
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From: "Meb Ingold" <ingoldm@SLS.LIB.IL.US>
To: "Pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 22:16:41 CST
Oh, great wisdom -- I am once again in need of help.
A patron was just in asking for a favorite book from her
childhood. =
It was a thick book that had one story for each day of the year. The =
stories were only 1 page long and were about Mrs. Apricot and her =
children and the children in her neighborhood. =20
A keyword search in our system data base came up with
nothing. Help =
will be greatly appreciated.
TIA
Meb Ingold, Children's Services Director
La Grange Park Public Library
La Grange Park, IL=20
ingoldm@sls.lib.il.us
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From: "Connor, Pat" <PConnor@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Luau
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Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 22:16:49 CST
Hi--
Sometime in the last two years I remember a question about plans for a luau.
Of course, I printed them out but... With the archives not available and my
filing system non-existent, I can't find them. Here's hoping that the person
who had the program is still here or that someone else is more organized
than I.
Thanks,
Pat Connor
pconnor@libraryweb.org
Pat Connor
Sully Branch Library
Rochester, NY
pconnor@libraryweb.org
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From: Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: superhero program
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Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 22:16:57 CST
I'm planning a "Salute to Superheroes" program at our Library this
month
featuring sports heroes, community heroes (fire and police), and
superheroes, of course. I'd like to offer some crafts or activities for
kids ages 3-10. Any good ideas?
Please respond to me, and I'll post all the suggestions.
Many thanks,
Cindy Christin
Children's Librarian
Bozeman Public Library
220 E. Lamme
Bozeman, Montana 59715
406-582-2404
FAX 406-582-2424
christin@mtlib.org
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From: "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: companies that have reading rewards
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Bruegger's Bagels, perhaps McDonalds or Burger King?
"Gonzales, Lynn" wrote:
> Does anyone know of any companies, fast food restaurants, etc. that may be
> offering reading rewards? For instance Pizza Hut gives a free
personal
pan
> pizza for children in schools who read X amount of books per month.
Thanks
> for all of your help.
>
> Lynn,
> WT Bland Public Library
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From: "M. Mills" <mmills@leaguecitylibrary.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Needed: Racing Ideas
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Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 22:17:09 CST
How about road runner meets Dale Earnhart, Jr.?
Kevin Clement wrote:
> Our Summer Reading Theme is "Race to Read." I am looking
for some ideas
> to create a program geared to this theme. I thought of using a character
> to tie it all together, but all I can come up with is Speed Buggy, Speed
> Racer, or Evel Knievel. I am not sure how famaliar children are with
> these. Any suggestions would be helpful.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Kevin Clement
> Children's Librarian
> Enoch Pratt Free Library
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From: MZielinski <mzielinski@toledolibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Chat rooms
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Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 22:17:15 CST
We are looking at some of our policies regarding use
of pc's in our buildings. One of the topics up for discussion
is whether or not to allow patrons to use the pc's for
chat rooms. We would not end access to e-mail including
on-line discussion groups, e.g. PUBYAC.
There are staff on both sides of the issue. Patrons should have the
right to use the pc's as they want. Patrons freguently
are "chatting" via the the pc to someone who is 2 computers
away. Patrons gather valuable information through chats.
Patrons become loud and rude when asked to leave when their time is
up -they are not finished chatting.
I'm sure you all could add your own stories.
Have any of your libraries eliminated chats on library pc's?
How did you do it? Through technology? Staff monitoring?
Other information we need to know?
Thanks for your replies!
Marilyn Zielinski
Toledo-Lucas County PL
mzielinski@toledolibrary.org
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From: scp_brown@sals.edu
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: companies that have reading rewards
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 22:17:21 CST
Appleby's called me with an offer yesterday. They will adapt to our Summer
Reading Club which counts time instead of titles. Old Country Buffet will
even send a costumed bee to hand out coupons. Commercial gifts always make
me
leary but if they don't have too much advertising they can stretch your
budget
nicely. Try to get the establishment to put up a library poster. Local
businesses may offer prizes but you may have to do the printing. Asking is a
wayto connect with the community even if you don't get a prize, but I grant
you
it is time consuming. Good luck!
Frances Brown
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From: MZielinski <mzielinski@toledolibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: circulate CD-ROMs
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Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 22:17:28 CST
At the Toledo-Lucas County PL, we currently have a collection
of CD-ROMs at all agencies (Main + 18 Branches and bookmobile).
A couple years ago we decided not to purchase any new or replacement
CD-ROMs - instead using the $ to start DVD collections. The CD-ROM
collections did not circulate that heavily - this was mostly
a service to patrons who had young children and/or those
who wanted to try a CD-ROM before buying.
We have had some requests to purchase replacements and add some
new titles - mostly in children's area and practice tests.
We are gathering information from other libraries. Should we
purchase replacements and new titles? Should we pull all the collections
from branches to Main and have patrons reserve what they
want? Should we just announce that efective a certain date, we will
no longer be circulating CD-ROMs?
Any information you an share will be appreciated!
1. Do you currently circulate CD-ROMs?
2. Did you circulate them at one time and have stopped? If so,
how did you go about informing the public and pulling them?
3. If you still circulate CD-ROMs, are you purchasing new/replacement
titles? What percentage of the materials budget do you allocate
to CD-ROMs?
4. Other information?
Thanks for your reply!
Marilyn Zielinski
Toledo-Lucas County PL
mzielinski@toledolibrary.org
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: ALA brings experts to the stand in near-final day of CIPA
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ALA brings experts to the stand in near-final day of CIPA trial
http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipatrial6.html
"I am thrilled with how the case is proceeding," said Judith Krug,
director of the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. "We have been
very clear about two very important points: Filters don't work, and
librarians have a critical role in providing free access to the diverse
materials our users want and need. CIPA threatens libraries' ability to
fulfill their missions and every American's right to speech and the
exchange of ideas."
__________________________
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: Jeanfargo@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper--Witch turns into oak tree
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 22:17:42 CST
Hello Pubyackers,
Here's hoping to ring a bell in someone's memory--
A patron (age late 30s?) is looking for a series of books that she read in
elementary school, perhaps 3rd to 5th grade level. The stories are about a
boy who is being chased by a witch; at the end of the series, the witch
wants
to be turned into something that is tall, respectable, and that will live
forever. She becomes an oak tree. The patron recalls the
illustrations as
pen and ink drawings.
Thanks!
Jean Fargo, Youth Librarian
Fruitville Public Library
Sarasota, Florida
jfargo@sarasota.lib.fl.us (or jeanfargo@aol.com)
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From: Kathy Richter <krichter@chipublib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: recorded book kits
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Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 22:17:48 CST
I have $500 from our Friends Group for audio books kits, primarily
preschool/early elementary age. Can anybody recommend a vendor? The
Friends Group will write a check; no purchase orders. Also, does
anybody know of a list of "must-have" audio books?
Currently we have a
very small collection from a system-wide grant.
Please reply off-list to krichter@chipublib.org.
Thanks for any
information.
Kathy Richter
Jefferson Park Branch
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Bilingual Storytime
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Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 22:17:55 CST
Is there anyone out there that can give me some ideas
and advice for starting a bilingual storytime. We are
thinking about it here but don't really know how to
start. How does it compare to a regular storytime?
What sort of format do you use? Resources?
We are still a long way off from actually doing it but
I'd like to start gathering ideas.
TIA,
~jenniferbaker
Fresno Co. Library
jbaker93711@yahoo.com
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From: Julie Grace <gracejulie@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: wishing for lunch box
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Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 22:18:01 CST
A patron is looking for a book she remembers (probably
1970s) about a boy/animal that wishes on a star for a
lunch box. She thinks the boy/animal wished, 'Star
light, star bright. . ' etc. She also remembers that
the wish finally came true in the end. I would
greatly appreciate help with this one! Please email
me at: gracejulie@yahoo.com.
Thanks for your help!
Julie Piller
Cedar Bluff Branch/Knox County Public Library
Knoxville, TN
gracejulie@yahoo.com
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From: Sharon Dudeck <sldudeck@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper-flooded world
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Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 22:18:07 CST
Hi Everyone,
Does anybody remember a book in the last few years, a
J or YA novel, about a flood of the whole world?
There are little patches of land here and there, and a
main character who is a girl, about twelvish. She is
separated from her family, her mother was pregnant at
the time they became separated. The girl has a
compass and a boat hidden somewhere. A gang starts
chasing her, and by the time she reunites with her
family, her mother has had the baby.
Sharon Dudeck
Frankfort Public Library, Frankfort Illinois
sldudeck@yahoo.com
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From: Margaret Brannon <margaret.brannon@ci.high-point.nc.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Skateboarders
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This has been a real problem for us because the front of our building has
some
strange structures and benches that the skateboarders love. The benches are
crumbling around the edges and the other structures have ugly black marks
from
the wheels.
Of course, it's also a safety issue for pedestrians entering the building,
so we
have a no skates or skateboards policy. The security guards enforce the
policy.
The problem has been written up in the paper a few times, so most people
know
why it's not allowed. We also let the kids know we support the idea of a
skate
park and have offered to help them get the information they need to lobby
for
one, but it wasn't until the local skateboarding shop got involved that the
idea
really got any attention.
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From: beth werking <bewerking@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: stumper
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This was one that I really have to turn over to The
Collective Wisdom.
Patron believes the book may have been written in the
1970's. She thought the title of the book might have
been something similar to "Tiny Tiger" but it might
have been the tiger's name. All that she was able to
tell me what that in the book, the tiger falls into a
jungle where everything is huge...
Does anyone know this book? We did give A to Zoo a
run-though without success. She does not believe it
is the Tiny Tiger series by Kathleen Daly or by
Jennifer Boudart.
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From: Belinda Sakowski <sakowski@grayson.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Needed: Racing Ideas
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Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 22:18:27 CST
Kevin,
How about : the Road Runner, the Tortoise& the Hare or NASCAR? Belinda
At 10:27 AM 4/2/02 -0600, you wrote:
>Our Summer Reading Theme is "Race to Read." I am looking for
some ideas
>to create a program geared to this theme. I thought of using a character
>to tie it all together, but all I can come up with is Speed Buggy, Speed
>Racer, or Evel Knievel. I am not sure how famaliar children are with
>these. Any suggestions would be helpful.
>
>Thanks in advance
>
>Kevin Clement
>Children's Librarian
>Enoch Pratt Free Library
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: Jeanne Lohfink <lohfink@wnpl.alibrary.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: teen submissions online
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 22:18:34 CST
Oh wise ones,
We are creating a Teen Page, and the teens would like a place online to
turn in submissions. How do you handle what you put online? Do you
have a
review board, or a staff member that reviews the submissions, or do you
take anything? Do you correct spelling and grammar? Do you require
parental permission? How do you cite the authors of the works? Could
you
send me sample forms or links to the forms? Do you check for plagiarism?
Are we legally bound to check into plagiarism?
As you can see, I have many questions and wonder how the rest of you handle
this situation.
Thanks for all information you are willing to share. I will compile and
post to the whole.
Jeanne Lohfink
Youth Librarian
Warren-Newport Public Library
224 N. O'Plaine Road
Gurnee, IL 60031
lohfink@wnpl.alibrary.com
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From: "Brendle Wells" <bwells@mail.sacramento.lib.ca.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: urgent read aloud help!
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Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 22:18:41 CST
Hello!
I am going to be at our local community
faire this Saturday morning
(April 6). In addition to running a booth I have been asked to read a
story
aloud to the crowd. It was requested that this story be for approximately
3rd-4th grade ("something everyone would enjoy" was the phrase used)
and
have something to do with families in a positive and entertaining way.
None of my regular read alouds will do for
this situation and I am
running out of time. Does anyone have any suggestions for me? A
fairytale/folk tale would work, a chapter out of a book--in other words
anything! Please respond to me directly at the address below...
Thanks!
Brendle Wells
Youth Services Librarian
Carmichael Regional Library
Sacramento Public Library
bwells@mail.sacramento.lib.ca.us
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: CIPA trial enters second week
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CIPA trial enters second week
http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipatrial5.html
"As have all of the technical witnesses before him, Mr. Finnell
testified to the imperfection of blocking technology in differentiating
legal and useful information from illegal speech," said ALA attorney
Theresa Chmara of Jenner and Block. "Mr. Finnell tested the systems
used at all three of the libraries testifying for the government, and
found significant overblocking."
__________________________
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: RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Barbie Party
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A Barbie fashion show?
A Miss America Barbie contest?
RoseMary
Becky wrote:
> If they are bringing their own dolls, you may just want to plan some time
> for them to play on their own. Do you know anyone with Barbie
mansions,
> pools, horse stables, or school sets? If you could get some of these
to
> place around the room, I am sure the girls would love to be able to play
> with their dolls in the "village" you have created. I know
that many
girls
> don't have the "big" stuff like the cars, horses and houses that
are made
> for Barbie and would love the chance to play with that. I was a big
player
> of Barbies, and that's what I would have wanted to do at a Barbie party.
If
> you don't know anyone with the bigger sets you could maybe contact a local
> toy store that may be able to lend you their display copy.
>
> Good luck! It sounds like a lot of fun... thanks for the hat
decorating
> idea -- I would like to do a Barbie party some time, too!
>
> Becky Wineke
--
RoseMary Honnold
See Ya Around
http://www.cplrmh.com
honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us
Coshocton Public Library
655 Main ST
Coshocton, OH 43812
PH 740-622-0956
Fax 740-622-4331
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From: Janette Johnston <jj@round-rock.tx.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Annie stumper solved
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Thanks to Kelly Girard for solving the stumper (before I even received the
posting with the question asked)! It is Annie, the invisible girl: based
on
an idea by J.L. Garcia Sanchez and M.A. Pacheco. Author Jose Luis Garcia
Sanchez (New York: Methuen, c.1978. Patron was very happy!
Janette Johnston, Children's Services Manager
Round Rock Public Library System
Robert G. and Helen Griffith Library Building
216 E. Main
Round Rock, TX 78664
512-218-7002
jj@round-rock.tx.us
http://www.ci.round-rock.tx.us
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From: "Jennifer Dillon" <Jennifer.Dillon@cityofdenton.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Shelving of children's music CD's and cassettes
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Hello everyone
We are currently reevaluating our shelving system for children's CD's
and cassettes. Right now we have them in hanging bags on a circular
fixture. They seem to be difficult for the patrons to find and for the
clerks to shelve.
We are considering:
1. purchasing special shelving made to hold CD's
2. putting the CD's and cassettes in larger boxes and shelving them on
the regular shelving ranges
3. Putting just the cassettes in the larger boxes & shelving the CD's
as they are on the regular shelving ranges.
How do you shelve children's CD's and cassettes at your libraries? What
works and what would you like to change?
Thank you for your advice! I will compile and post the responses if
there is interest.
Jennifer Dillon
Youth Services Librarian
Denton Public Library South Branch
jennifer.dillon@cityofdenton.com
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From: "Kelly Kowalchuk" <kkowalchuk@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: query: bibliography--books with umbrellas or kites for kids aged
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Dear members:
I am a teacher-librarian at a small rural school in Ontario. Today an
early
primary teacher (junior and senior kindergarten) requested names of picture
books about umbrellas and/or kites. She wants books suitable for children
aged three to five. I checked More Books Kids Will Sit Still For but found
only one title about kites listed (and it was for older kids). Has anyone
any suggestions? Not having a primary background, I am not familiar with
appropriate titles for this age group. If anyone has ideas, I'd be
grateful. Thanks for your kind assistance.
Kelly Kowalchuk
Teacher-Librarian
Port McNicoll Public School
e-mail: kkowalchuk@hotmail.com
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From: "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Book Bucks
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Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 22:19:21 CST
Hi Anne - I used book bucks here two summers ago - Every time a child turned
in a time card or visited the library they would get a book buck which they
could to buy books (donations) at the library. I had books worth $1 - $4 and
has two "trading post" days when I would put the cart out. At the end
of SRP
I left the cart out for a week so kids could cash in their extra bucks. It
worked out great. Good luck, Melissa
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger & Anne Hall" <annehall@iclub.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 11:27 AM
Subject: FW: Book Bucks
>
>
>
> Some time ago (possibly last summer) someone mentioned that they give
"book
> bucks" as summer reading program prizes. Students could then spend
these
> "bucks" for items the library offered as SRP prizes. If you
do this,
would
> you please consider sharing with me how you do this and any words of
wisdom?
> Thank you very much.
>
> Anne hall
> Clark County Public Library
> Winchester, KY 40391
>
>
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From: Ann Dondero <anndo@wccls.lib.or.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper- Magazine called Pickle or Pickles
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A patron wants to know how to get hold of back issues of a magazine called
Pickles or Pickle. It existed about 10 years ago and she thinks it is for
an adult to share with a child with early education type activities. A
search of local county data bases including EBSCO Host did not turn up that
title as far as we could determine. There were articles and book reviews
by
a Veda Pickle in a publication from Australia called Reading Time - in
multiple issues. We have not reached the patron again to confirm this is NOT
what she wants, but it does not appear to be so.
We also checked Google and put in various combinations of the above words
and magazines and used book/magazine sources and came up empty. If you
have
any ideas, please let us know!
Ann Dondero
Youth Services Librarian, Forest Grove City Library
2114 Pacific Avenue; Forest Grove, OR 97116
Telephone: 503-992-3247; Direct/Voice: 503-992-3281
FAX: 503-992-3201
anndo@wccls.lib.or.us
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From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Public Library Children's Collection In Storage
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Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 22:19:35 CST
Hi all,
I need your wisdom please. One third of our children's collection (about
50,000 items) is going to go into storage in the basement. We will have
access but it won't be browsable any longer. I plan to do a literature
search as well as search the PUBYAC archives for information and
discussion. But I thought I would ask--
1. What problems should we try to address in our selection of storage
items, access to stored items, changes in database software, etc. to
minimize disruption and maximize customer service?
2. How would you make selections for storage?
Please, no arguments against storage. We've made all of those.
Storage
for 1/3 of our collection is a fact. We must proceed from there.
Nothing formal is necessary, any jotted ideas will be greatly appreciated.
Just e-mail me at jkladder@cml.lib.oh.us
or jkladder@gcfn.org if you just
want to reply to this e-mail.
Thanx a whole bunch. Looks like we have some planning time for a
move,
we think, in November/December. At least we can try to anticipate and
solve problems before, rather than after the fact. I appreciate this
timeline a lot. I will summarize the results--say in late April??
Thanx again. -jeri
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@gcfn.org
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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From: MZielinski <mzielinski@toledolibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: service to people with developmental disabilites
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Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 22:19:42 CST
At the Toledo-Lucas County PL, we have tried to be proactive in our
service to people with mental retardation/developmental disabilities.
Classes will schedule storytimes/programs/tours at Main and branches.
We schedule interpreters for the hearing impaired when requested.
We made buildings accessible when possible after ADA was passed and
as we have remodeled or built new buildings, all are accessible.
We have assistive hearing devices at some agencies, large print
pc's, and devices to enlarge print using a camera and projection on
a video monitor.
Historically, we have not done much programming for adults unless
"outside" speakers are booked. However, we do INternet training and
adult book discussions.
We are discussing with our local MR/DD board some ways that we can
serve teens and young adults.
Please let me know ways you serve this population. Materials,
services, and programs.
Thanks so much!
Marilyn Zielinski
Toledo-Lucas County PL
mzielinski@toledolibrary.org
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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 April 2, 2002
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Sno-Isle Regional Library System has an opening for Human Resources
Coordinator, 40 hours/week for the Marysville Service Center in Washington
State. Job #0230 Review begins 5 p.m. 04/09/02. 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 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 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: "Canosa-Albano, Jean" <JCanosa-Albano@spfldlibmus.org>
To: "'jhead@nsy.library.ns.ca'"
<jhead@nsy.library.ns.ca>,
Subject: RE: child with disability
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Hi, I'm glad this list of books about children with disabilities was
compiled! I wanted to make one correction: The title of the Jeanne
Willis
book is "Susan Laughs," not "Look at Susan Laugh." It
is currently
available.
Peace,
Jean
Jean Canosa Albano, M.L.I.S.
jcanosa-albano@spfldlibmus.org
Head of Youth and Outreach Services
Springfield Library
220 State Street
Springfield MA 01103
voice: 413-263-6800, ext. 291
fax: 413-263-6825
TTY: 413-263-6835
Springfield is the home of the Dr. Seuss National Memorial! Coming June 2002
http://www.catinthehat.org
-----Original Message-----
From: Joanne Head [mailto:jhead@nsy.library.ns.ca]
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 11:07 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: child with disability
Thank you Oh Great Brain,
Many thanks for the quick
response to my request for a
picture book to address the fears a child has regarding a prosthesis.
The following is the a summary of responses:
"Dont' Feel Sorry for Paul"
"The Making of My Special Hand: Madison's story" by Jamee Riggio
Heelan
"Look at Susan laugh" by Jeanne Willis
"Someone Special Just Like You" by Brown
"Harry and Willy and Carrothead" by Judith Caseley
The borrower now has a title in their hands!! Thanks again.
Joanne Head
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: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Court panel hears final witnesses in CIPA trial
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Court panel hears final witnesses in CIPA trial
http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipatrial7.html
The federal court three-judge panel today heard from the final
witnesses in the American Library Association's (ALA) legal challenge to
the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
__________________________
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: "Mary Voors" <Mvoors@acpl.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Child-Size restrooms
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 22:20:08 CST
Hello!
We are in the process of planning a large renovation project for our =
library. In the Children's Services department of the Main Library, we are =
hoping to have a unisex "Family Restroom" which would allow a dad to =
accompany his young daughter, or a mom to accompany her young son without =
making any of them feel uncomfortable. In order to present an even more =
child-friendly environment, we are also hoping to have additional restroom =
facilities that offer child-size toilets and wash basins.=20
I am very interested in hearing from any libraries which offer child-size =
restroom facilities. Any success stories (or horror stories) would be most =
appreciated as we continue making our renovation plans.
Please respond off-list to mvoors@acpl.lib.in.us.
I will be happy to =
compile the responses and post them to the list if anyone wishes.
Thanks in advance!
Mary
Mary R. Voors
E-Mail: =
mvoors@acpl.lib.in.us
Children's Services manager
Phone: 260-421-1221
Allen County Public Library
FAX: 260-422-9688
900 Webster
Fort Wayne, IN 46801
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Visit the Children's Services department Home Page:
http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/Childrens_Services/children.html
Visit the 2002 Notable Websites Home Page at:
http://www.ala.org/alsc/nweb02.html
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From: "Lori Karns" <lkarns@rain.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Homework Centers
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Hi, Linda
I've responded to several requests for information re Homework Centers that
I'm not sure if I replied to yours or not. It is probably better to just
post this to the general body of pubyac as well.
The best resource for seeing the larger picture of homework centers across
the country is in Cindy Mediavilla's book CREATING THE FULL-SERVICE HOMEWORK
CENTER IN YOUR LIBRARY (ISBN 0838908004 paperback, ALA c2001). Definitely
a
"must have" if you are even considering a center.
Here, in the Ventura County Library in California, we have 15 libraries in
the system. Eight of those libraries now have homework centers. Our initial
homework center was a collaborative effort between the Ventura County
Library system, the Ojai Library Friends and Foundation, and a California
State Library grant. The project was called SchooLinks. A manual was
developed which outlined how the homework center was to be run, how to
handle volunteers, some teaching methodology tips, and so forth. I'd be
happy to mail a copy of that manual to you, or any other interested
librarian, if you will give me your mailing address. Since then, our
programs have gradually grown through funding by Friends groups, private
gifts, donations from some of the city governing bodies, and the Ventura
County library funds.
The homework centers are staffed by Library Technicians, Monday through
Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Library Technician classification
requires a Batchelor degree or equivalent knowledge and experience. Several
of our staff also are retired teachers. One library uses volunteers in lieu
of paid staff. They use a volunteer organization which does the placement
and any screening. Volunteers do not have access to the computer database of
customers so children's addresses and phone numbers are secure. Six of the
eight homework centers are in full view of the desk staff. The other two are
in side rooms with direct access from the public area. Those two have paid
staff. In all of our homework centers we encourage the use of supervised
volunteers to help with crowd control. Some volunteers have valuable
knowledge in higher math and science which the homework center staff may not
have.
We publicize through the schools and in the media. Flyers and bookmarks are
available in the libraries as well. The programs are supervised by the
library supervisors (branch managers) with the assistance and resources of
the Children's Services staff centrally. Our homework centers are geared to
K-12. We're careful to call it homework assistance rather than tutoring
because these centers are far too busy to allow for intense one-to-one
teaching.
California has a growing interest in funding afterschool programs at the
public schools. This is to cope with the large numbers of kids with working
parents, who do not have adequate childcare at home. That may affect our
homework centers, but at this time, most of them are filled. One of our
sites was trying to coordinate with an elementary school who wanted a
homework center at their site for kids at risk to be retained. The school
site was much more structured than we were happy with (20 minutes for math,
20 minutes for reading, etc.)so we agreed they should run their own site,
and we would continue to offer more customized help at the public library
SchooLinks site.
The general procedure is that kids sign in. The homework center staff asks
them with what they need assistance, and schedules time to work with them.
Statistics for number of questions answered is kept just as if it was on a
reference desk. We have internet computers in all of the libraries. But in
the smaller sites, there may be just one. In that case, it is designated for
homework center use from 3-5. Adults can use it, but have to be aware they
will be asked to relinquish their turn if a child needs it for homework. In
most cases, the adults respect the reason for the policy and are compliant.
ONLINE INTERNET REFERENCE SERVICES: Just last month we started subscribing
to TUTOR.COM through a California State Library grant for one of our
libraries that doesn't have a homework center. The jury is out on how
effective it will be. All of our libraries have access to 24/7 reference
which is an online, escorted internet reference service that anyone can use
at any time.
Good luck with your endeavor! Feel free to call if you want more
information.
Lori Karns
Support Services
Ventura County Library
196 S. Fir Street, Suite 100
Ventura, CA 93001
805 641-4449 phone
805 641-4444 fax
lkarns@rain.org
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of linda allen
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 6:51 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Homework Centers
I was going to ask for input about the same topic, and would appreciate it
if I could piggyback some specific questions on to Melissa's request. Who
does the homework help? If you use volunteers how do you handle security
issues? Are volunteers screened? Does it take place in a meeting room or the
library? How often? How is it publisized? Who coordinates the program? What
ages are helped? How many people are involved? Thanks. Linda Allen, Monroe
Public Library, Monroe WA
>From: Melissa Bates <mbates@leaplibraries.org>
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
>Subject: Homework Centers
>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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