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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, April 11, 2002 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 736
PUBYAC Digest 736
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: interviews
by Amazontippy@aol.com
2) Re: wild children in storytime
by Nancy Sheehan <sheehan@noblenet.org>
3) (no subject)
by Marguerite Hill <marg1@chutch.net>
4) Re: wild children in storytime
by Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
5) Fine policies for youth under 18 years
by Judy Nelson <jnelson@pcl.lib.wa.us>
6) "Self-help" books
by Katie Bunn <kbunn@farmington.lib.ct.us>
7) Re: volunteers
by lisajo@nwlink.com (Lisa Anderson,
Children's Librarian)
8) RE: Circulating Pop-up Books
by "Friend, Jennifer" <jfriend@mail.ppld.org>
9) May 4; Free Comic Day
by Jeanette Larson <larsonlibrary@yahoo.com>
10) Fw: Stumper - Wags the puppy
by "Marietta Cole" <marietta@millinocket.lib.me.us>
11) Re: Evening Storytime
by "Carol Tassielli" <ctassielli@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
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From: Amazontippy@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: interviews
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Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:34:27 CDT
Hello- I'd personally like to know what questions you'd ask- in 3 years,
I'll
be applying for the same position. I'll watch the listserve-
Arlene F. Badillo
Chicago Public Library
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From: Nancy Sheehan <sheehan@noblenet.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: wild children in storytime
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Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:34:34 CDT
Whew! Looks like we've all been here. This group has really given
you a
lot of good advice, Kathy.
Sometimes parents in a group don't want to look bad to each other. When
their kids misbehave, neither one wants to be the disciplinarian and come
off looking as the heavy to the other parent. It can actually be helpful
under those circumstances for the librarian to be the one to break the ice
when behavior issues arise.
It definitely sounds like it's time to review guidelines. I'd suggest a
written handout to keep everyone focused on goals, especially if tempers
are running high.
--
Nancy Sheehan, Head of Youth Services
Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, Wakefield Massachusetts
sheehan@noblenet.org
North of Boston Library Exchange
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From: Marguerite Hill <marg1@chutch.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:34:40 CDT
To all-
I am doing a storytime on hummingbirds and I hope someone out
there
can help. I need songs and fingerplays. Please response off list.
TIA
Marguerite Hill
Pine Plains Free Library
marg1@chutch.net
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From: Sushila Mertens <kidlit_2000@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: wild children in storytime
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Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:34:46 CDT
How about saying: I don't think your child is ready to
sit quietly for storytime yet. Give him a few months,
next September, and try again.
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Sushila Mertens kidlit_2000@yahoo.com
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From: Judy Nelson <jnelson@pcl.lib.wa.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Fine policies for youth under 18 years
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Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:34:53 CDT
My system is grappling with fines, collection agencies and children.
If anyone has a system policy that addresses children's fines and how these
are paid off please write to me
at jnelson@pcl.lib.wa.us
In my library system, parents/legal guardians are not responsible for
materials checked out by their children or youth.
Each individual, regardless of age is responsible for their own materials
and the fines attached to them.
I will be happy to share responses I receive.
TIA
Judy T Nelson
Youth Services Coordinator
Pierce County Library system
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From: Katie Bunn <kbunn@farmington.lib.ct.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: "Self-help" books
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:34:59 CDT
Can anyone suggest some recent, quality NON-FICTION self-help, personal
growth titles for teens - addressing violence prevention, peer pressure,
alcohol and drug abuse prevention, self-image, bullying, and the like?
Thanks in advance!
--
Katie Bunn
Teen Services Librarian
Farmington Library
Farmington, CT
860-677-6866
"People say that life's the
thing, but I prefer reading."
Logan Pearsall Smith
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From: lisajo@nwlink.com (Lisa Anderson,
Children's Librarian)
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: volunteers
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Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:35:06 CDT
Nancy,
The staff at our library is hosting a tea from 2-4 p.m. on April 26th. As
you probably know Volunteer Week is April 21-27th. We made cute invitation
cards using publisher and mailed them out yesterday. We will have tea,
punch, finger sandwiches, and dessert.
Lisa
>Hi,
>I am going to be doing a presentation on volunteers at the
>library and how to reward them. I am interested in hearing how
>other libraries recognize or reward their volunteers. Do you have
>a special award? Do you have a dinner for them? Please repy to me
>directly. I can send the results to those who are interested.
>Thanks,
>Nancy Thelen
>Three Rivers Public Library
>Three Rivers, MI
>nthelan@monroe.lib.mi.us
>
>
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From: "Friend, Jennifer" <jfriend@mail.ppld.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Circulating Pop-up Books
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Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:35:12 CDT
Dear Ms. Larson,
Here at the Pikes Peak Library District in Colorado
Springs we do not
circulate pop-up books, but do circulate books with flaps which cover part
of the picture on a page, which hold up almost as well as regular picture
books. We do buy some pop-up books to use at storytimes, which are kept in
a reference collection for staff use only. When we had an automatic
Greenaway acquisition plan, if we received pop-up books they were put in the
storytelling collection, or if not appropriate for storytimes, we kept them
at the
Children's Desk and let children use them in the library if they requested
them from the staff, or as a distraction for children who became upset
during a visit to the library. Making pop-ups is a great craft for
school-aged children, too.
Jennifer Friend
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeanette Larson [SMTP:larsonlibrary@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 9:42 PM
> To: Pubyac
> Subject: Circulating Pop-up Books
>
> Do you circulate pop-up books in your youth
> collection? If so, does it make a difference whether
> the book is hardback or paperback? How many times do
> the books check-out before the pop-ups are torn?
> Other thoughts? We have not circulated pop-ups but we
> automatically receive NYT children's bestsellers and
> lately that has included pop-ups. Please reply
> directly to me and I'll compile a summary of the
> responses if others are interested. Thanks!
>
> =====
> Jeanette Larson
> Youth Services Manager
> Austin Public Library
> P.O. Box 2287
> Austin, TX 78768-2287
> 512-499-7405
> larsonlibrary@yahoo.com
>
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From: Jeanette Larson <larsonlibrary@yahoo.com>
To: Pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: May 4; Free Comic Day
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Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:35:19 CDT
Go to http://www.freecomicbookday.com/
for information
on Free Comic Day, May 4. A lot of comic stores are
giving away free comics. Austin Books and Comics gave
us 300 comics to give to kids in our Wired for Youth
Centers. You can use the Free Comic Book locator to
find a store near your library. One reason May 4 was
selected to be Free Comic Day is that the Spiderman
movie opens around that date.
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Jeanette Larson
Youth Services Manager
Austin Public Library
P.O. Box 2287
Austin, TX 78768-2287
512-499-7405
larsonlibrary@yahoo.com
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From: "Marietta Cole" <marietta@millinocket.lib.me.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Fw: Stumper - Wags the puppy
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Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:35:25 CDT
Hi All,
Here is a more complete version of Wags.
Thanks to all of you for your help.
----- Original Message -----
From: LGreen <lgreen@toledolibrary.org>
To: 'Marietta Cole ' <marietta@millinocket.lib.me.us>
Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 5:16 PM
Subject: RE: Stumper - Wags the puppy
> Hi Marietta,
>
> Is it this one?
>
>
> Wags
> I have a dog, and his name is Wags,
> He eats so much his tummy sags.
> His ears flip flop,
> And his tail wig wags,
> And when he walks he goes zig zag.
>
> He goes flip flop, wig wag, zig zag.
> He goes flip flop, wig wag, zig zag.
> He goes flip flop, wig wag, zig zag.
> I love him, and he loves me.
>
> My dog Wags, he loves to play.
> He rolls around in mud all day.
> I whistle but he won't obey.
> He always runs the other way.
>
> He goes flip flop, wig wag, zig zag.
> He goes flip flop, wig wag, zig zag.
> He goes flip flop, wig wag, zig zag.
> I love him, and he loves me.
>
>
> Hope this helps,
> Lisa Green
> Children's Library
> Toledo Lucas County Public Library
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Marietta Cole
> To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Sent: 4/9/02 5:02 PM
> Subject: Stumper - Wags the puppy
>
>
> I have a patron who would like to find a poem
> about a boy and his puppy named Wags. If this
> rings a bell with anyone, please contact me. TIA
>
> marietta@millinocket.lib.me.us
> marietta cole, children's librarian
> millinocket memorial library
> 5 maine avenue
> millinocket, maine 04462
> 207.723.7020
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From: "Carol Tassielli" <ctassielli@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Evening Storytime
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Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:35:32 CDT
Hi Maggie,
I ran an evening storytime a few years ago that was quite successful. I =
called it Books for Bedtime. When I do a programme no matter what it is, =
I like atmosphere: in this case, I dressed in a dressing gown, big fluffy
=
slippers and a sleeping cap. I went and collected the children for the =
programme, walking around the children's area with a lighted candle =
(protected by a glass cover). Then we all went into the room we used for =
our programmes. The parents (particulary the dads, since most storytimes =
are usually during the day) got a kick out of this and I found the candle
=
had a real calming effect on the children. I kept the candle going and =
was able to shut off some lights during the programme and when the evening =
was over saying "Goodnight" and blowing out the candle (which I did)
was
enough. There were a couple of songs I wouldn't do again like 5 little =
monkeys jumping on the bed. It was difficult to calm the kids down again.
=
If you can play an instrument (I play recorder) that can also really help
=
the kids to focus as I played quietly, a familiar lullaby. Worked
well. =
Good Luck!
Carol Tassielli
Toronto Public Library
Ontario, Canada
ctassielli@tpl.toronto.on.ca
>>> cinnelm@tblc.org 04/09/02
05:02PM >>>
Hello all! I am planning on starting an evening storytime and I would=20
like some advice. If you have some wisdom to give me, please reply to =
my=20
email rather than the entire list. If others are interested to know of=20
the responses, I will compile a list and post it to the listserv. =20
1. What should I call the program? =20
2. Are evening storytimes run differently than those during the day? =20
Should the stories be a little more mellow? Should I not incorporate=20
fingerplays (as this might get the kids all worked up and full of energy)?
3. Does anyone have any ideas on a special opening song or the like?
4. How long should the storytime be? A half hour, 45 minutes?
Thanks in advance to everyone who responds. =20
--=20
Maggie Cinnella
Youth Services Librarian
Gulf Beaches Public Library
200 Municipal Drive
Madeira Beach, Florida 33708
727-391-2828 x202 (phone)
727-399-2840 (fax)
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