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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: Friday, April 12, 2002 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 737
PUBYAC Digest 737
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: interviews
by "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
2) Re: volunteers
by Cara Romeo <cromeo@sdln.net>
3) Stumper
by Adrienne Furness <adge73@yahoo.com>
4) Re: Circulating Pop-up Books
by "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
5) RE: Evening Storytime
by "Karen Stanley" <kstanley@rosenberg-library.org>
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From: "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: interviews
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Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 09:52:07 CDT
One standard question seems to be "Where do you plan to be in 5
years?" =
It's a good way to see if the person HAS any goals, if the job is
"just" a =
stopgap for them on their way to bigger and better things, etc. I'm not =
saying that's wrong; it's just a way to get them to talk. When I was asked =
that question 14 years ago, I answered honestly saying, "I don't
know." I =
was going through a divorce, had a teenager and a toddler at home, didn't =
know where I was going to live, etc. I just knew that I was good with =
children(was a preschool teacher) and was service oriented; I would enjoy =
doing storytimes, etc. I guess they liked my answer because I'm still =
here and now I'm going to library school!
Cindy Rider
Young Peoples Associate Librarian.
Vigo Co. Public Library
Terre Haute, IN
crider@vigo.lib.in.us
http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/yp/yp.html
"It might look like I'm doing nothing, but at the cellular=20
level I'm really quite busy." -Unknown
>>> dgreads@hotmail.com
04/10/02 10:41PM >>>
Collective brains,
I am a YA librarian who is moving on to another job within my library.
I will be part of an interview team to select my successor. Can any of =
you
think of interesting/relevant interview questions to ask YA candidates? I
have been doing this for so long that I can't remember what was asked of =
me!
Please reply offlist.
Thanks,
Diane
dgreads@hotmail.com=20
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From: Cara Romeo <cromeo@sdln.net>
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Subject: Re: volunteers
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Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 09:52:14 CDT
Hi Nancy,
I coordinate the volunteers at our library and every year around Christmas
the
library staff puts on a huge dinner for them and their spouses/family. We
recognized them for their ours they have individually volunteered and we
donate
a book in their name to the library. In the spring we have a luncheon and
usually give them a pin or a mug thanking them for their time.
Cara Romeo
Community Services Librarian
Alexander Mitchell Public Library
519 South Kline Street
Aberdeen, SD 57401
605-626-7097
Quoting Nancy Thelen <nthelan@monroe.lib.mi.us>:
> 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: Adrienne Furness <adge73@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Stumper
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Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 09:52:20 CDT
A gentleman came into my library today looking for a
chapter book he read in the 70's. It's a science
fiction book about a man who goes to investigate the
crash of a spaceship that belongs to the people of
earth. He is a mutant (which is not revealed until the
end of the book), and in this book, mutants are
quaranteened on a planet. The ship that crashed is one
that patrols the mutant's planet and purportedly
carries a bomb that would be used if the mutants ever
tried to leave their planet. In the course of his
investigation, he learns that the bomb is a
fabrication, and that the mutants could really leave
the planet if they knew this. He returns to earth to
report his findings, the rest of the crew on the ship
realizes that he is a mutant, and he quickly teleports
away, which is the ending of the book.
Anyone recognize this?
Thank you!
Adrienne Furness
Maplewood Community Library
Rochester, NY
adge73@yahoo.com
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From: "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
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Subject: Re: Circulating Pop-up Books
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Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 09:52:26 CDT
We circulate very few pop-up books. We have some with lift-the-flaps (like =
Spot) and some with fold out sections and other gimmicks, and they seem to =
hold up OK, although I do not usually select them. We have a couple =
hardback pop-up books that we put in hanging bags and keep them with the =
book/cassette kits. I think this has helped them stay in good shape, =
because kids aren't constantly pulling them off the shelf and messing with =
them while they're browsing. We've had them for years.=20
Cindy Rider
Young Peoples Associate Librarian.
Vigo Co. Public Library
Terre Haute, IN
crider@vigo.lib.in.us
http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/yp/yp.html
"It might look like I'm doing nothing, but at the cellular=20
level I'm really quite busy." -Unknown
>>> larsonlibrary@yahoo.com
04/10/02 10:42PM >>>
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?=20
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!
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
Jeanette Larson
Youth Services Manager
Austin Public Library
P.O. Box 2287
Austin, TX 78768-2287
512-499-7405
larsonlibrary@yahoo.com=20
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From: "Karen Stanley" <kstanley@rosenberg-library.org>
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Subject: RE: Evening Storytime
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Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 09:52:33 CDT
Maggie, You didn't include your e-mail address so I could
respond personally to your request. I've had a monthly evening
program, offered more frequently in the summer - Family Fun Night
almost for as long as I've been a children's librarian (over 15
years). It's one of my most satisfying offerings. It's a chance
for the whole family to come together in literary activities. I
almost always include "something extra" like food or an art
activity. Pumpkin carving is far and away the most popular
program that attracts the most diverse crowd. English as a second
language families seem to especially profit from the experience,
although all families enjoy. The programs mostly attract
families of preschoolers though we do deliberately plan some for
older children especially in the summer. I wouldn't shy away
from fingerplays, but they're not what I mostly do. They may or
may not have a bedtime theme, but will definitely include
materials for a variety of ages. We take pre-registration just
so we can guestimate for crafts & food. Sometimes we'll bring in
a guest performer - puppets & animals are popular. It usually
lasts about 45 minutes, but can run longer especially when crafts
are involved. I like to share books that have some adult humor
or interest as well. Get the group up and moving around and
enjoy! I highly recommend you give it a try. Our attendance
varies greatly - anywhere from 13 or so to 150.
Karen Stanley
Rosenberg Library
Galveston, TX
kstanley@rosenberg-library.org
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From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of M Cinnella/Gulf Beaches Library
Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 4:03 PM
To: Pubyac Listserv
Subject: Evening Storytime
Hello all! I am planning on starting an evening storytime and I
would
like some advice. If you have some wisdom to give me, please
reply to my
email rather than the entire list. If others are interested to
know of
the responses, I will compile a list and post it to the listserv.
1. What should I call the program?
2. Are evening storytimes run differently than those during the
day?
Should the stories be a little more mellow? Should I not
incorporate
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.
--
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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