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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2002 9:22 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 808
PUBYAC Digest 808
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Stumper solved
by "Spector, Maya" <maya_spector@city.palo-alto.ca.us>
2) Re: Magazines
by "Linda Schloegel" <lschloli@hotmail.com>
3) curious question
by Julie Ann Rines <jrines@ocln.org>
4) Re: Stumper SOLVED!- Farm Animals & Solar Eclipse
by joan blalock <jbisc2004@yahoo.com>
5) Re: Teen program attendence
by "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
6) Re: Archeology program
by "Lynne Miller" <LMILLER@cml.lib.oh.us>
7) RE: book clubs
by "Andrea Johnson" <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
8) Harry Potter crafts online
by Mary Gonzalez <marycgon@lmxac.org>
9) FW: Read Aloud Programs - Question from Japanese S
by Kwitkowm@libcoop.net
10) Re: Seeking conference workshop presenter
by Jean Nichols <jean@clarksville.org>
11) Re: Stumper not on a book
by Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
12) House without a door
by Allison Peters <apeters@jefferson.lib.co.us>
13) Re: Home schooling request
by Diana Cook <dcook@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
14) RE: positive attitudes
by "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
15) RE: Stumper not on a book
by "Berg, Carolyn" <CBerg@co.broome.ny.us>
16) RE: Storytelling on TV
by Marge Loch-Wouters <LochWouters@menashalibrary.org>
17) Re: Magazines
by "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
18) Re: Chat Rooms and E-Mail
by "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
19) Job Posting: Youth Services Specialist, Centerville, OH
by "Rene Magary" <rmagary@wcpl.lib.oh.us>
20) Re: Chat Rooms and E-Mail
by "Paula Lopatic" <paulal@rpls.lib.il.us>
21) Bunnicula - Thanks and compilation
by "Lorie O'Donnell" <odonnell@midyork.lib.ny.us>
22) Robot Stumper
by "Elizabeth Andresen" <e.andresen@vlc.lib.mi.us>
23) Historical Fiction List
by "Melanie Atkinson" <mratkinson@hotmail.com>
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From: "Spector, Maya" <maya_spector@city.palo-alto.ca.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper solved
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Thanks - several of you knew that the book about the monsters interfering
with a girl's letter is One Monster After Another by Mercer Mayer.
Maya Spector
Palo Alto Children's Library
maya_spector@city.palo-alto.ca.us
(650)329-2134
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From: "Linda Schloegel" <lschloli@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Magazines
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Does anybody subscribe to comic books? What are your most popular ones?
Linda Schloegel
Youth Services Librarian
Lakeside Branch Library
Lakeside, CA
lschloli@hotmail.com
_________________________________________________________________
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From: Julie Ann Rines <jrines@ocln.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: curious question
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Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2002 10:07:42 CDT
Hello all,
This isn't a book or library related stumper but I thought PUBYAC
might
be able to help anyway. I recently picked up a postcard here in Quincy, MA
that shows a statue of Abigail Adams and John Quincy as a child. This set
me to wondering if there are any other statues around the country showing
presidents as children. So does anyone know of another?
Julie Rines
jrines@ocln.org
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From: joan blalock <jbisc2004@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Stumper SOLVED!- Farm Animals & Solar Eclipse
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2002 10:07:49 CDT
Miss Karen <kidslib@plattsburghlib.org>
wrote: My thanks to Andrea and
Kelly for their suggestions! We all agree that
"Someone is Eating the Sun" was the one we were looking for but the
other
book was just as interesting because it covered the same subject matter.
Andrea Johnson:
Sounds like "Someone Is Eating the Sun" by Ruth Sonneborn.
Kelly Girard:
The book is The Day The Sun Disappeared by John Hamberger (W.W. Norton,
1964) "The forest is filled with confused animals when the sun disappears
in
the middle of the afternoon."
Once again thanks to all you great minds out there!
Karen Ricketson
original message:
Hello fellow PUBYACer's!
Does any one know the title of a children's easy book that has the plot line
of animals freaking out on a farm because they think the sun is being eaten,
only to find out it is a solar eclipse happening?
It sounds some what familiar to me in the very back recesses of my mind but
I can't come up with a title! Must be because it is Monday!
If you do would you be so kind to forward the title to me at:
kidslib@plattsburghlib.org
I'll be happy notify the list of the answer!
Thanks!
Karen Ricketson
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From: "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
<helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Re: Teen program attendence
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Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2002 10:07:56 CDT
Erin,
I think your situation is typical...at least of us. I do not place a =
limit on the number who can sign up, because I know that at least 20 of =
them won't show up. I don't call everyone before each program except for =
lock-ins, and even then about 20 who said "yes I'm coming" on Wed. or
=
Thurs. don't show on Friday. Our attendance is usually much higher in =
June than in July also. In the past, paid professional performers didn't =
draw huge crowds (except the one year we had a program on clowning). Our =
"Teen Time" has been growing since we started involving teens in the =
actual planning, but they tend to prefer "doing" rather than being =
entertained. This also seems to be true of our younger kids....paid =
performers just aren't pulling in the crowds that simple crafts do.
Cindy Rider
Young PeoplesSchool Liaison Program 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
>>> helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us
07/17/02 08:34PM >>>
Dear Teen Librarians --
Some ideas/advice on attendence at YA programs:
This summer I've planned 7 YA programs - the most I've ever planned for
our 6 week program. I am getting WONDERFUL interest in the programs.
All
but 2 of the events are being done by outside people that I've hired. The
problem:
I'm getting upwards of 30-50 teens signing up for a program. I call the
teens to remind them and guarantee an audience either 1-2 days before the
event. I ask them or their parent to call me if they can't attend - and
impress upon them that I NEED to know because there are other kids who
would like to come. FOr my last 2 programs I've anticipated 40 some odd
teens coming, and ended up with 20 - that means 20 didn't show even with a
phone call. THe problem is that I pay GOOD $ for these presentors to come
and if I expect 40+ to come then I have to call the presentor and have
them prepare extra supplies etc. for that amount - yadda yadda yadda -
HELP! I want to keep offering these programs for FREE, but they're
obviously NOT free to the library. P.S. I also hate to turn anyone away
either - AND - every once in a great moon ALL 40+ do show up - UGH.
I'm trying to figure out some wording for my next phone calls - there are
2 programs left.
TIA!
Erin
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Erin V. Helmrich, M.L.S.
Youth/Teen Services Librarian
Royal Oak Public Library
222 East 11 Mile Rd. =20
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
PHONE: 248.246.3734
FAX: 248.246.3705
EMAIL: helmrich@tln.org =20
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From: "Lynne Miller" <LMILLER@cml.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Archeology program
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Break up a terra cotta flower pot, bury it in a box of dirt, and have
the kids re-assemble it.
>>> mfarley@brownsburg.lib.in.us
07/18/02 07:07PM >>>
I am planning on having an archeology program in September for Indiana
Archeology Month and I am having a hard time finding activities for us
to do. I am gearing this for 3rd to 5th graders. Do you guys have
any
suggestions?
Thanks!
Michele
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From: "Andrea Johnson" <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: book clubs
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I missed the original message in this thread, but I'm assuming the =
request was for details on doing book clubs with kids. I went to a =
great program at ALA annual about this; the authors had written a book =
which I just bought. It's called "The Kids' Book Club" by
Desiree =
Webber and Sandy Shropshire, and it's published by Libraries Unlimited. =
Very practical advice -- I'm looking forward to trying it out myself.
Good luck!
Andrea Johnson -- ajohnson@cooklib.org
Cook Memorial Public Library -- Libertyville, IL
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From: Mary Gonzalez <marycgon@lmxac.org>
To: PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Harry Potter crafts online
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FYI: Plaid has these Harry Potter crafts on-line. (If you wanted to make
some links on your website.) They'd be expensive to do if you bought all
new supplies, but the ideas are free.
P.S. You probably already understand what a boon it is to people for the
library to do craft projects, but this site helps drive the point home.
If one patron had to buy all the materials just to make one object, the
price is prohibitive. (You can see what the total for each project is.)
P.P.S. There are some very nice craft instructions for older children
and teens (and adults) here.
http://www.plaidonline.com/projectSearchResults.asp?keywords=harrypotter
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From: Kwitkowm@libcoop.net
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: FW: Read Aloud Programs - Question from Japanese S
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2002 10:08:23 CDT
Ours is a small, store-front library but we provide read alouds to three
different age groups once a week: "Lapsit" for children 6 months old
to
18 months old with caregiver;"Tiny Tales" for children 19 months to 35
months with caregiver; and "Preschool Storyhour" for children 3 years
old to 5 years old. Sometimes we run double sessions if there is a high
demand for a particular group. All sessions are run by professional
librarians. Sessions include reading books,songs,nursery
rhymes,fingerplays,action rhymes,games,and crafts. We hand out all sorts
of pamphlets on literacy and booklists. Also we have baby bibs with our
logo and library name and baby plastic book bags which we distribute. It
takes a lot of work, but is very satisfying and fills a definite need.
Marta Kwitkowsky, Chesterfield Township Library, Chesterfield, Michigan
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From: Jean Nichols <jean@clarksville.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Seeking conference workshop presenter
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Try Sandra Nelson, she is very dynamic and well known for her presentations
concerning library planning and management. I think you can contact her at
the following email address :
<sandra.nelson@worldnet.att.net>
Jean Nichols
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
Jan Hogan wrote:
> I am putting together a proposal for a program at our state wide library
> conference on how librarians can create and maintain an effective
> working relationship with their branch managers. I am seeking someone
> who could present a top notch workshop on this subject. I wanted to
> have Pat Wagner of Pattern Research in Denver as our presenter but she
> is already booked. The workshop would be April 10th or 11th 2003. Does
> anyone have any suggestions for a possible presenter?
>
Jan Hogan--Southwest Library--Seattle,
> WA
>
jhogan@spl.org
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From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Stumper not on a book
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Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2002 10:08:38 CDT
Ginny (et. al.)
A cataloger friend of mine years ago (she worked at the Library of
Congress even longer ago) said that "p" stood for "paper".
Was she
pulling my leg? I don't know. She wasn't known for a sense of humor.
-
jeri
On Wed, 17 Jul 2002, Ginny Mckee wrote:
> We were having a discussion and wonder if anyone can
> give us an answer.
>
> Catalogers [and others] used to refer to a small slip
> of paper as a P Slip. Anyone know why the name?
>
> Please reply direct to tobytong@yahoo.com
>
>
> =====
> Ginny McKee
> Children's Librarian
> South Brunswick, NJ
> tobytonga@yahoo.com
>
> __________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes
> http://autos.yahoo.com
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@gcfn.org
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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From: Allison Peters <apeters@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: House without a door
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Hi everyone,
I sent a request yesterday for the story about a house without a door...with
a star inside. I have received many replies--thank you! If anyone is
interested in the story, it can be found here:
http://library.thinkquest.org/T0211342/thinkquest/redhouse.htm
This version is great, but it does not have the nice refrain that was in the
story when I originally heard it. So, when telling the story, instead of
the boy asking "do you know where i shall find...?" he says
"I'm looking
for a house without a door, with a star, with a star inside" When i
heard
this the storyteller said it like a chant and slapped her hand on her leg to
create a rythm.
It's a fun one, especially when you cut open an apple at the end to
illustrate the story.
Enjoy!
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: Diana Cook <dcook@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
To: " (PUBYAC@prairienet.org)"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Home schooling request
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Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2002 10:08:51 CDT
I am also very interested in creating a program to help homeschoolers but
at this point have no information to go on, so maybe some of this info
could be posted to the list?Thanks a million, you guys are great!
Diana Cook
Branch Library Assistant
Sherwood Village Branch
Regina Public Library
Regina, Saskatchewan
dcook@rpl.regina.sk.ca
On Thu, 18 Jul 2002, Froehlich, Patricia wrote:
> I am posting this for a colleague...
>
> I need information on how libraries help homeschoolers: I'm working
on an
> article about this topic and need examples of this type of assistance.
> Could be electronic versions of handouts, typical verbal information you
> relay, reprints of articles from your library's newsletter, etc.
Please
> send to:
>
> Bonnie F. McCune
> Library Community Programs Consultant
> Colorado State Library
> 201 E Colfax #309
> Denver, CO 80203
> 303.866.6891
> (f) 303.866.6940
> mccune_b@cde.state.co.us
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Bonnie McCune
>
> Patricia Froehlich
> Public Libraries Consultant
> CDE - Colorado State Library, Room 309
> 210 East Colfax Ave.
> Denver, CO 80203
> 303-866-6908 Fax: 303-866-694
> froehlich_p@cde.state.co.us
>
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From: "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: positive attitudes
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Hi! Have you looked at Diane Findlay's wonderful new book, Characters With
Character? Someone suggested it to me here in the Fall and it's so great I
bought a copy for myself and one for the library! Maybe that will have
some
good ideas. Good luck!
Richard Bryce :)
bryce@palsplus.org
973-728-2823
-----Original Message-----
From: Robinson, Joanne E. [mailto:JRobinson@ptlibrary.org]
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 9:33 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: positive attitudes
We are looking for some fiction book ideas for a girl on a 4th or 5th grade
level about having a positive attitude toward life. I guess this girl
always seems to see the half-empty side and the negatives instead of the
positives. Any ideas?
Second question-any library out there circulating Leap Pads? What are your
suggestions? Are we crazy to consider it? Thanks for your help.
Joanne Robinson
Peters Township
jrobinson@ptlibrary.org
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From: "Berg, Carolyn" <CBerg@co.broome.ny.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: Stumper not on a book
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Hello to all,
Here's your laugh for the day. When I started working in this
public library 20 years ago, people were always asking for p-slips. Not
knowing how it was spelled, I thought it was a "pea" slip, because
a pea is
small and it was a small piece of paper--you get the idea. When I found
out
the correct spelling, I asked what the "p" meant. No one seemed
to know.
They had just always used that term. The other library term I've always
wondered about is our use of "page" for an individual who shelves
books.
What's the origin of that? It's from the Middle Ages, but how was it first
used in libraries.
Anyway I'm glad Ginny asked the question.
Carolyn Berg
Broome County Public Library
Binghamton, NY
-----Original Message-----
From: Ginny Mckee [mailto:tobytonga@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 9:33 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper not on a book
We were having a discussion and wonder if anyone can
give us an answer.
Catalogers [and others] used to refer to a small slip
of paper as a P Slip. Anyone know why the name?
Please reply direct to tobytong@yahoo.com
=====
Ginny McKee
Children's Librarian
South Brunswick, NJ
tobytonga@yahoo.com
__________________________________________________
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From: Marge Loch-Wouters <LochWouters@menashalibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Storytelling on TV
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When you peruse several folktale versions and craft your own story for
telling you have essentially "created" a new piece of material and do
not
need to seek copyright permission for live telling or broadcast.
If you take another storyteller's version verbatim or use a substantial
portion of a teller's version, courtesy requires you to ask the teller if
you can use their work live or in a broadcast medium. Many tellers are
generous in sharing their stories that you would like to tell live; it is
stickier if you ask to do the stories over a broadcast medium and the teller
may require a fee.
Marge Loch-Wouters
Head of Youth Services
Menasha's Public Library
440 First Street
Menasha WI 54952
920 967-5166, ex. 700
lochwouters@menashalibrary.org
-----Original Message-----
From: Blayne Borden [mailto:bborden@timberland.lib.wa.us]
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 8:33 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Storytelling on TV
Hi there!
A while back there was a discussion about securing rights for books
read on television. I have a related question.
We are planning a storytelling storytime on our local cable access
television station. We will be telling our own versions of folktales
and are wondering if we need permission to do this and if so, from whom?
I usually read several versions of a folktale and then craft my own
version...has anyone had experience with this?
Thanks!
Blayne Borden
Youth Services Librarian
Lacey Timberland Library
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From: "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Magazines
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I also, as of a year ago, canceled Cricket, Hopscotch and Ladybug, and this
year am even cancelling the sacred Highlights due to the fact that nobody
has checked out any of these titles in several years! I replaced them with
Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends, Dig (an archealogical magazine),
Nickelodeon, Your Big Back Yard, and Wild Animal Baby (a stiff-paged
magazine for Toddlers). All these titles circulate a lot and people are
finally checking out magazines! I also carry Sports Illustrated for Kids,
National Geographic World and American Girl. What good is literary quality
if it sits on the shelf? Time to give the people what they want! I'll never
regret the decision. Good luck, Melissa
----- Original Message -----
From: "G Byrne" <gbyrne@killingworthla.libraryofconnecticut.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 7:55 PM
Subject: Re: Magazines
> mildred - what timing! i was just wondering the same thing about
> updating our magazines - i had a visiting school librarian here the
> other day and she just made the brave decision to cancel spider,
> ladybug, and cricket in lieu of a snowboarding and dirt bike magazines -
> the circulation is non-existant on the 3 and she knows the other 2 will
> go out like crazy - she has a point - i can't remember the last time i
> checked out a ladybug! isn't it better to have a subscription to
> something like 'mad' and see it being used? please let me know what
> GNMers come up with - thanks in advance -
> ~ gayle byrne ~
> e mail -------gbyrne@killingworthla.libct.org
>
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From: "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
<chroom@seidata.com>
Subject: Re: Chat Rooms and E-Mail
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Brenda,
Chat and internet games are not allowed on any public computer here at =
Vigo Co. Period. E-mail is allowed at the branches and in the Main =
computer lab, but NOT in Young Peoples Dept. at Main, not even for adults. =
This includes online auctions, ANY type of fill-in form, etc. that =
requires any personal information whatsoever. Children 6th grade and up =
may use the computer lab unaccompanied by an adult, and therefore were =
permitted to use e-mail. In light of CIPA, however, anyone under 18 must =
now be accompanied by a parent or guardian to use e-mail. (This does not =
address the under-18 emancipated teens, but that's another story.) =20
Here is the link to our policies:
http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/admin/policies.htm#top=20
Cindy Rider
Young PeoplesSchool Liaison Program 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
>>> "Brenda Evans Childrens Librarian" <chroom@seidata.com>
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Hi,
I have been asked by our assistant director to investigate the policies
of other libraries regarding Young Adult use of chat rooms, e-mail, and
other forms of communication. This is for the YA's ages 14-17. They seem =
to
hog all of the adult computers, are loud and abusive. . How do
you deal
with this and CIPA and
NCIPA regulations? Thank you.
Brenda Evans, Madison-Jefferson County Public Library, 420 West Main =
Street,
Madison, Indiana 47250
My current e-mail address is chroom @seidata.com, but it will soon be
changed to evans@madison-jeffco.lib.in.us=20
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From: "Rene Magary" <rmagary@wcpl.lib.oh.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job Posting: Youth Services Specialist, Centerville, OH
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Washington-Centerville Public Library
Position Posting
Youth - Service Specialist
Twice ranked the best library in the nation for its size and rated 2nd in =
the nation among all 9000 libraries in the American Public Library Rating =
Index
A fast-paced, rapidly growing organization where business has doubled and =
staff size has increased by 60% in the past 10 years.
An organization known for the following:
Outstanding service and high standards of productivity.
Vision-directed, with a focus on strategic planning.=20
Marketing-based, progressive business environment.
Customer and staff-oriented with beautiful facilities.
Warm, altruistic, professional employees with high education levels.=20
Dedicated to offering excellent library services that extend beyond the =
traditional, using new technologies and responsive services.
The Community:
Outstanding suburban community with nearby urban amenities.
Excellent schools, parks, medical services and retail establishments.
Citizens are strong library supporters!
Be a part of the Washington-Centerville Public Library's Youth Services =
team. We are seeking a caring and creative individual who has a
background=
working with youth and has a passion for providing services and
programmin=
g to young people. This is a newly created, full- time, 40 hour per week =
position.
Responsibilities of the Position:
Provide specialized, advanced knowledge of Children's/Teen's Literature to =
staff and patrons.
Assist with collection development and maintenance .
Patron assistance, including research, for children, teens, parents, =
teachers, and others.
Patron advocate, assessing patron needs and working with YS Team Leader to =
fulfill these needs.
Program administration - including planning, execution, and evaluation - =
to assure quality youth programming.
Participate in departmental annual planning and activity development to =
meet WCPL goals.
Implement departmental goals in keeping with library mission and help =
develop and administer methods/programs to achieve those goals.
Marketing and project management duties as assigned.
Work collaboratively with Youth Services Team Leader and staff.
Provide monthly progress and service reports as required.
Other tasks as assigned, WCPL reserves the right to update this list as =
needed.
Qualities of the Ideal Candidate:
Has strong knowledge and experience in collection development for all =
Youth media.
A multi-tasking individual, able to successfully handle a broad range of =
tasks and planning duties.
Relates well to a wide variety of people, both patrons and staff.
Shows strong organization skills and attention to details.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Collaborative and creative, with a win-win disposition and a sense of =
humor.
MLS from an ALA accredited institution or related Master's Degree.
Experience working with youth.
Excellent desktop publishing, web, and M/S Office software skills.
Ability to meet schedule requirements, including some nights and weekends.
Reporting, Pay Range, Benefits:
This position reports to the Youth Services Team Leader. The pay range =
for the position is $14.56- 20.41 per hour plus a 22.05% net pay increase =
through an employer-paid contribution to the Public Employees Retirement =
System. An excellent benefit package is also provided.
To Apply:
Send letter of application, resume & references to: Personnel-YSS071902PUB,=
Washington-Centerville Public Library, 6060 Far Hills Avenue,
Centerville,=
OH 45459 or email to: personnel@wcpl.lib.oh.us.
Please include YSS071902P=
UB in the subject line.=20
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From: "Paula Lopatic" <paulal@rpls.lib.il.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Chat Rooms and E-Mail
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Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2002 10:09:40 CDT
Hello, Brenda,
This is going to sound simplistic but it works. We
enforce our rules.
There is a limit of two people at a computer.
Everyone, regardless of age, has one hour on the computers.
If it's a
slow day and there are other computers available we let people linger. If
all the computers are in use and no one is waiting, we tell the person
his/her time is up. At busy times like that we can guarantee that someone
wants to use the computer, but hasn't spoken up and is just waiting.
Included in our library rules: "Any behavior that is
disruptive or that
hinders use of the library is prohibited on library property. This
includes, but is not limited to, loud or boisterous behavior, verbal or
physical harassment, running, fighting, and congregating in large groups.
Disruptive patrons will be asked to leave after receiving one warning."
When people get loud we approach them with a smile and say
something
like, "I'm glad you're enjoying using the library's computers. I'm
sure you
don't realize it, but you really are speaking rather loudly. I do need to
ask you to lower your voices. Thanks very much." Of course,
this does not
always work. We have kicked people out of the library, usually just for
the
rest of that day. We remind them that they are welcome to come back
tomorrow as long as they follow the rules. With young people we stress
that
it is their behavior that determines whether or not they get to use the
computers. I have said to young people, "I see you have decided not
to
follow the rules. You know that means that you now must leave the
library."
If they've been verbally abusive to a staff member it may be a week or
longer before we allow them back in the library.
It may take a few months and LOTS OF CONSISTENCY AMONG THE
STAFF, but
people do learn the library's rules. If they really want to use the
computers, they will either start policing themselves or they will learn to
come in alone or with one friend rather than in a larger, louder group.
We have threatened to call the police twice in the ten years
that we've
had the public access computers. We have never had to actually call them.
One last note, something I'm sure you already know. The
calmer the
staff member, the less enjoyable it is for the patron to argue with them.
The more emotionally a staff member reacts and argues with the problem
patron, the more attention the patron gets and the longer s/he remains in
the library disrupting others.
Best of luck!
Paula
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brenda Evans Childrens Librarian" <chroom@seidata.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 6:07 PM
Subject: Chat Rooms and E-Mail
> Hi,
> I have been asked by our assistant director to investigate the policies
> of other libraries regarding Young Adult use of chat rooms, e-mail,
and
> other forms of communication. This is for the YA's ages 14-17. They
seem
to
> hog all of the adult computers, are loud and abusive. .
How do you deal
> with this and CIPA and
> NCIPA regulations? Thank you.
> Brenda Evans, Madison-Jefferson County Public Library, 420 West Main
Street,
> Madison, Indiana 47250
> My current e-mail address is chroom @seidata.com, but it will soon be
> changed to evans@madison-jeffco.lib.in.us
>
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From: "Lorie O'Donnell" <odonnell@midyork.lib.ny.us>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Bunnicula - Thanks and compilation
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Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2002 10:21:37 CDT
Thanks to everyone for the speedy responses. My patron will be thrilled.
Here are the responses I received:
I remember my daughter loving Bunnicula and after fininishing all the books,
going on to Mrs. Frisby and The Rats of NIMH and loving those books.
June Osowski
--
How about some of the Elizabeth Levy "horror" books like FRANKENSTEIN
MOVED IN ON THE FOURTH FLOOR or NIGHT OF THE LIVING GERBIL. The main
characters think that something/someone is supernatural, but they are
eventually proven wrong (although sometimes there's a shadow of doubt
left, like the movies that say "The End?..."
Jen Marin
--
As for your question.... Have you seen the new "Tales from the House of
Bunnicula" series? We just got our copies in the other day, and I haven't
had a chance to read them yet, so I don't know if they're any good. I'm a
big fan of Bunnicula, though, and I've always enjoyed the animals and
humor aspect more than the horror. If that's the case, I might recommend
Stuart Little or Charlotte's Web. I haven't read any of the Animal Ark
Hauntings series, but that may appeal, too.
Hope this helps!
:)
Adrienne Furness
--
How about Hank the Cowdog series, and Dick King-Smith books? Also, Dog
Friday
and Dolphin Surprise by Hilary McKay.
Debra Bogart
--
I think I would recommend the Hank the Cowdog series by John Erickson. The
humor is similar--they are told from the perspective of a dog--and they're
mysteries as well.
Hope this helps,
Theresa Hadley
--
Lorie,
Here are some suggestions:
Bruce Coville:
Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher
Jennifer Murdley's Toad
Avi:
Poppy - Poppy the deer mouse urges her family to move next to a field
of corn big enough to feed them all forever, but Mr. Ocax, a terrifying
owl, has other ideas. Sequel: Poppy and Rye
Cynthia Rylant:
Gooseberry Park - When a storm separates Stumpy the squirrel from her
newborn babies, her animal friends (a golden retriever, a hermit crab,
and a bat) come to the rescue.
John R. Erickson: Hank the Cowdog series
The Garbage Monster from Outer Space - Hank the Cowdog is determined
to find out who's behind the series of garbage barrel raids for which
he is being held responsible.
Ellen Leroe:
Leap Frog Friday - Nine-year-old Oliver has a big problem one
memorable Friday when he uses his new magic rocks and inadvertently
changes his brother into a frog.
Ellen Conford:
The Frog Princess of Pelham - When a kiss from Danny turns Chandler,
a wealthy but lonely orphan, into a frog, Danny's humorous attempts to
change her back into a human land the pair on a television talk show.
Donna Jo Napoli:
The Prince of the Pond : otherwise known as De Fawg Pin - Having been
turned into a frog by a hag, a frog-prince makes the best of his new
life as he mates, raises a family, and instills a new kind of thinking
into his frog family.
Jimmy, the Pickpocket of the Palace - Jimmy, the froglet son of an
enchanted frog-prince, tries to save his pond from the evil hag and in
the process finds himself transformed into a human boy.
HTH
Jackie Marquardt, YS Librarian
--
Bunnicula:
Roald Dahl
Hank the Cowdog books (scary but funny)
--
Lorie, How about the Lemony Snicket books, My Robot Buddy, the Captain
Underpants series, Mr. Popper's Penguins, Dick King-Smith's books like Babe
and Ace the Very Important Pig.
Melody Allen
--
How about the Ink Drinker and A Straw for Two by Sanvoisin. I heard there
was a third one coming out soon, too.
Christine
--
How about The Cricket in Times Square and the others by George Selden?
Then
there's The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Cleary, and A Dog called Kitty and
others by Bill Wallace.
Linda Schloegel
--
I have a couple of titles that I like to recommend...if the patron is
looking at it from the vampire angle and not the rabbit/animal...plus
there is a new series coming out-Tales from the House of Bunnicula
published by Atheneum.
Sommer-Bodenberg, Angela
Vampire Takes a Trip
If You Want to Scare Yourselg
Vampire in Love
My Friend, the Vampire
The Vampire Moves In
Pinkwater, Danil Manus
Moosepire
Wempires
Hodgman, Ann
My Babysitter has Fangs
My Babysitter Bites Again
My Babysitter is a Vampire
Plus other books by her
Bailey City Monster Series
Jacquelyn Keith
--
How about the Supergranny series by Beverly Van Hook?
--
How about the Ralph S. Mouse books by Cleary, or Hank the Cowdog.
Linda Peterson
--
What about the Time Warp Trio series? Bet he would like those...
Good luck!
Brianne
--
Lorie,
Since your reader isn't too thrilled with Goosebumps, he may enjoy the
humor-fantasy-animal aspect of Bunnicula rather than the "thrills &
chills"
aspect. In no particular order, you might try:
Reluctant Dragon--Grahame
Voyages of Doctor Doolittle--Lofting
No Flying in the House--Brock
Oaf--Cunningham
Forgotten Beasts of Eld--McKillip
Book Dragon--Kushner
Chronicles of Narnia--Lewis
Shoebag--Porter
Charlotte's Web--White
Stuart Little--White
Trumpet of the Swan--White
Time Cat--Alexander
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH--O'Brien
Prince of the Pond--Napoli
Jimmy, the Pickpocket of the Palace--Napoli
I, Houdini--Banks
A Rat's Tale--Seidler
Fantastic Mr. Fox--Dahl
Macaroon--Cunningham
Rascal--North
Owls in the Family--Mowat
Mr. Popper's Penguins--Atwater
My Father's Dragon--Gannett
A Bear Called Paddington--Bond
The Jungle Books--Kipling
The Arkadians--Alexander
Tales at the Mousehole--Stolz
Cricket in Times Square--Selden
Homer Price--McCloskey
Enormous Egg--Butterworth
Catwings--LeGuin
Catwings Return--LeGuin
Any of the Redwall series--Jacques
Hope this helps!
Kathi Wittkamper
--
Lorie J. O'Donnell
Children's Librarian
Jervis Public Library
Rome, NY 13440
odonnell@midyork.lib.ny.us
--
"Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One
helps you make a living; the other helps you
make a life."
-- Sandra Carey
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From: "Elizabeth Andresen" <e.andresen@vlc.lib.mi.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Robot Stumper
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2002 10:21:47 CDT
Help! Collective brain! A reader wants a book she read in the 1970s
=
about a robot. The child is awakened every day by a robot who feeds =
him/her bacon and eggs. But one day the power goes out, and the child =
sleeps for days. When s/he wakes up everything is all goofed up. The
=
robot pours mounds of bacon and eggs and then brushes the child's feet. =
In the end, the child decides that s/he does not need a robot. Are any =
bells ringing??? Hopefully, elizabeth =3D-)
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From: "Melanie Atkinson" <mratkinson@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Historical Fiction List
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Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2002 10:21:54 CDT
Hello,
I have a patron who is homeschooling his many kids and would like a listing
of historical fiction titles. His kids range in age from 5-15 so any list
that breaks it down by age group would be great! I think I've seen a
listing like this in the past on PUBYAC, but I falled to save it. Any help
would be greatly appreciated! TIA
Melanie Atkinson
Youth Serives Librarian
Steele Memorial Library
Elmira, NY
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