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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: Thursday, August 01, 2002 5:21 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 819
PUBYAC Digest 819
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Beginning Reader organization
by "Donna Moran" <domoran@hotmail.com>
2) RE: Chinese New Year
by "Nancy Sweeney" <nsweeney@brdgprtpl.lib.ct.us>
3) Magazines
by "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
4) RE: Thanks for New Year ideas
by "Williams, Sally" <WilliamsS@ci.mount-dora.fl.us>
5) RE: Teen Spaces in Libraries/ new book
by "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
6) Beginning Readers question
by Paola.Ferate-Soto@ci.austin.tx.us
7) Question from School Library Journal: summer reading incentives
by "Minkel, Walter (RBI-US)" <WMinkel@reedbusiness.com>
8) Question about bins vs. regular shelves
by Paola.Ferate-Soto@ci.austin.tx.us
9) Re: Children's Book Week
by "Dorothy Williams" <Dorothy@peabody.whitleynet.org>
10) non-fiction Promotion
by "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
11) stumper- animal hotel
by "Moffitt, Gina" <GMoffitt@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
12) Re: Graphic Novels
by Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
13) jobs- NJ
by Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
14) Re: Teen Spaces in Libraries
by ILefkowitz@aol.com
15) stumper
by "Henegar, Sharon" <SLHenegar@ocpl.org>
16) popular books for 8th graders
by PATM <PATM@mail.selco.lib.mn.us>
17) RE: Question about bins vs. regular shelves
by "Nancy Shacklette" <nshacklette@maplewoodlibrary.org>
18) Re: YA programs - age limit?
by "Glenice Molter" <slo_glenice@stls.org>
19) Re: Training Pages complied
by "Amy Blake" <amybob59@hotmail.com>
20) job posting
by schiffgense@carnegielibrary.org
(Erika Schiffgens)
21) Teen Spaces in Libraries
by Paola.Ferate-Soto@ci.austin.tx.us
22) FW: read-alouds for older grades
by Julie Darnall <jdarnall@ccls.org>
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From: "Donna Moran" <domoran@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Beginning Reader organization
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Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 16:41:12 CDT
We used to break them down into 3 levels (very subjective). Level 1 was
very basic: large type, single syllable words, very repetitive like the
Hillerts. Level 2: the sentences were a little longer, more and varied
words but still fairly simple. Level 3: beginning chapter books like
Lobel,
Marshall, Minarik, Parish. We would put a piece of red tape at the top of
the spine then add the level number (done on Word) and secure with clear
tape. Parents found this very helpful, though we did let them know that it
wasn't a perfect system and to look at the different levels to see which
would be the most appropriate for their child.
Donna Moran
Fresno County Library
>From: susan sutton <susansutton_99@yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>Subject: Beginning Reader organization
>Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2002 21:28:53 CDT
>
>We currently shelve all beginning readers from the
>easiest level 1 to beginning chapter books (Henry and
>Mudge for example) together by author's last name. We
>would like to further break down this collection so
>that our patrons have an easier time finding specific
>readers. Does anyone divide their readers by level
>and if so how?
>Thank you!
>
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From: "Nancy Sweeney" <nsweeney@brdgprtpl.lib.ct.us>
To: <susanna.holstein@kanawha.lib.wv.us>,
Subject: RE: Chinese New Year
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 16:41:20 CDT
Hi Again,
That's a good point. Fall is the time to celebrate the Moon Festival.
Dragon Boats are also popular.
Nancy Sweeney
Bridgeport Public Library
Black Rock Branch
Bridgeport, CT
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From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Magazines
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 16:41:27 CDT
As usual this has been asked before but I didn't save it. My periodical =
person wonders what magazines other libraries are purchasing for teens =
now that Teen and Seventeen have merged we need to add a few more, also =
some for boys. What car type magazines are popular? We are in a rural =
area so skateboarding is not real big here. Does anyone get American =
Cheerleader? Thanks.
Linda Peterson
Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library
125 South Franklin
Bloomfield, Indiana 47424
Phone: (812)384-4125
Fax: (812)384-0820
email: lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
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From: "Williams, Sally" <WilliamsS@ci.mount-dora.fl.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Thanks for New Year ideas
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 16:41:33 CDT
Not that it has anything to with Chinese New Year, but we used bubble =
wrap a few years ago in a Dr. Seuss program--we taped a piece =
(approximately 1 foot square) under each chair in our community room, =
and for the finale of the party, we told the kids to take the bubble =
wrap and "Hop on Pop". They still talk about that--it sounded
like =
small arms fire!!
Sally Williams
-----Original Message-----
From: Lin_Look/staff/cccl%LIBRARY@contra-costa.lib.ca.us
[mailto:Lin_Look/staff/cccl%LIBRARY@contra-costa.lib.ca.us]
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 10:29 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Thanks for New Year ideas
Many thanks to Janice Dukes, Sandy Steiner, Michele Farley, Nancy =
Bostrom,
Sally Williams, Melissa Maclod, Patricia Chaput, Stacey Irish, Elizabeth
Lai, Kelly Burns, Jan Hendrick and Nancy Sweeney for sharing their ideas =
on
easy Chinese New Year crafts. We have a lot to sift through!
We are,
however, particularly taken with the idea of jumping on bubble wrap to
simulate the sound of firecrackers and plan to ask for donations of =
wrap.
Thank you all (including anyone I might have missed) for your =
generosity.
Lin Look
Contra Costa County
llook@ccclib.org
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From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Teen Spaces in Libraries/ new book
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Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 16:41:40 CDT
Katie,
There is a new book coming out by ALA in September called "Teen Spaces:
The Step By Step
Library Makeover" by Kimberly Bolan Taney of the Webster Public Library
in New York. She
used library survey research in her writing which includes photos.
I sent in a reply, and was pleased that she included info. from my
library in the book, as well as many others. I have to wait 'til
September to see the book too
Its on page 7 of the summer fall 2002 ALA editions catalog.
It is $35.
Laura Gruninger, Children's Librarian
Mercer County Library System
Lawrenceville, NJ
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Katie Bunn
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 10:30 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org; speak@stephano.libct.org
Subject: Teen Spaces in Libraries
Hi all - I'm seeking input about spaces for teens in the public
library. In less than a year (we hope...), we'll be moving into a
renovated building and I'll have some latitude to arrange the new teen
space. It will be a separate, though not enclosed, area. We are
beginning to think about the purchase and arrangement of furnishings,
materials, signage, etc., and I'm looking for ideas and suggestions. So
- tell me what you'd do (or not do) with your YA space if you had it to
do over again.
I do plan to solicit input from teen patrons themselves, but I'm
wondering what YA librarians can contribute. 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: Paola.Ferate-Soto@ci.austin.tx.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Beginning Readers question
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Hi Susan,
I worked a while back at the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. A
couple of librarians worked at breaking the ERs (aka Easy Readers) into
different levels. They examined all of their collection and assigned a color
coding to what they considered to be the different levels (I think they went
from 1-4). In other words, they did not go with what the publisher said the
level was but rather established their own ranking, because from publisher
to publisher the reading difficulty varied. I recently visited their website
and it tells you what the levels are. The Library's website is:
www.lvccld.org
The book lists can be found at :
http://www.lvccld.org/kids/good_book/index.cfm
One of the librarians that worked on this list is Mary Nelson Brown at the
Spring Valley Library.
The other is Joyce Dixon, but she is currently on leave. If you contact Mary
she can tell you how they actually organized it in their shelves. I believe
the contact info can be found in the website. If not, please let me know and
I'll put you in touch.
Hope this is helpful to you.
Sincerely,
Paola Ferate-Soto
Youth Services Librarian
Austin Public Library
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From: susan sutton <susansutton_99@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Beginning Reader organization
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Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2002 21:28:53 CDT
We currently shelve all beginning readers from the
easiest level 1 to beginning chapter books (Henry and
Mudge for example) together by author's last name. We
would like to further break down this collection so
that our patrons have an easier time finding specific
readers. Does anyone divide their readers by level
and if so how?
Thank you!
====================
Paola Ferate-Soto
Youth Services Librarian -- Austin Public Library
Serving: Cepeda, Oak Springs, St. John, University Hills and Windsor Park
Branches
3101 Oak Springs Dr.
Austin, TX 78702
Phone/Msgs: 512.926.8669
Beeper: 512.802.7051
Fax: 512.928-9719
E-mail: paola.ferate-soto@ci.austin.tx.us
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From: "Minkel, Walter (RBI-US)" <WMinkel@reedbusiness.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Question from School Library Journal: summer reading incentives
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Folks-- Hi from SLJ. I'm collecting information about the use of incentives
in summer reading programs, & I'm hoping you'll help me out, for a future
feature article.
Here are my questions:
1) Do you use any kinds of incentives to help motivate the kids & YAs
participating in your library's summer reading program (SRP)? If so,
incentives do you give out, and where do you get them from (i.e., where do
you get the funds to buy them, or are they donations from local merchants)?
2) Do you (personally) feel that incentives do what they're supposed to
do--reward kids & YAs for reading & motivate them to read more? Why, or
why
not? What would work better, particularly for kids without a family
tradition of reading?
3) Have there been any controversies in your library or your state about
using incentives? If so, what have those controversies been, & how have they
been resolved (or _have_ they been resolved)?
4) Have any parents complained about (or cheered) the use of incentives in
your SRP? If so, what have they said, & how did you (or your library
administration) respond?
5) Many public libraries have long-standing arrangements with sports teams &
other community businesses and institutions to get tickets, passes, and
coupons to give out as incentives. If you do, do you feel they are effective
at motivating kids & YAs? How have your relations changed with the teams,
etc.? Are tickets & passes easier or harder to get from them? Do you feel as
if you're compromising the goals of your SRP by giving them out?
6) A (slightly) unrelated question--do you feel that the widespread use in
schools of Accelerated Reader & similar programs, in which kids read &
take
tests, has affected the way your SRP operates? If so, how?
If there's anything else on this topic you'd like to tell me, I'd love to
hear about it. If you read my article on SRP Outreach in the Feb 02 issue,
you know I love juicy quotes & good stories. Please send me your answers
offlist at wminkel@reedbusiness.com.
We hope to run an article on the
subject in either the Nov, Dec, or Jan issues, when people are planning
their programs. Also, is there any other aspect of summer reading you'd like
to see us do a piece on?
10-Q very much, & hope you're having a good (or at least bearable) summer, W
------------------------------
Walter Minkel, Technology Editor, School Library Journal
www.slj.com * wminkel@reedbusiness.com
* 646-746-6721 * fax 646-746-6689
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From: Paola.Ferate-Soto@ci.austin.tx.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Question about bins vs. regular shelves
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Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 16:42:00 CDT
Hi Stacey,
A couple of years ago I was the Youth Services Librarian at the Carson City
Library in Northern, NV. There they had used bins for the picture books for
several years before I started. Initially, I must say, I did not like the
fact that they were in bins because they were hard to search. We had them
organized by the first or first and second letters of the author's last
name, depending on the letter of the alphabet (M's and S's were
proliferous). However, the children and parents who were browsing really
loved this way of shelving the books. Also when it came time to shelve it
took less time than if they were in regular shelves.
While I was there, the browsing bins, which had been made by someone in the
community, had deteriorated so much that they started cracking, so I
investigated how to replace them. I looked at a unit that seemed like what
you are describing out of catalogs such as Demco and Brodart. However, they
did not seem comparable to what we had because the hight of the lower shelve
seemed unfriendly to many of our picture books. Many would not have fit in
the lower unit. Besides, the cost was tremendous.
We were able to find a carpenter in our community to build these to our
specifications, so that there were three compartments on both sides of the
top, and three compartments on both sides of the bottom (total of 12
compartments per unit). These were also built on wheels with breaks, so that
we could move the bins if need be. (We also had a creek running under the
children's room floor, so occassionally water would seep though the floor,
and moving the bins was a must).
The end result was great. The only caution if you do something similar is to
be sure to leave enough space on the bottom so that people can retrieve the
books even when the little cubbies are full.
Hope this helps!
Paola
====================
Paola Ferate-Soto
Youth Services Librarian -- Austin Public Library
Serving: Cepeda, Oak Springs, St. John, University Hills and Windsor Park
Branches
3101 Oak Springs Dr.
Austin, TX 78702
Phone/Msgs: 512.926.8669
Fax: 512.928-9719
E-mail: paola.ferate-soto@ci.austin.tx.us
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Stacey Irish
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 7:05 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Question about bins vs. regular shelves
We are in the process of building a new library branch and the shelving
units the architects/interior designers are recommending for our easy
picturebooks includes bins. The bins are on the top of the shelves with
one row of regular shelving underneath each one. Do any of you have
experience with this type of shelving? If so, what are the pros and
cons? What about keeping the books in order? Are they easy to find?
Any responses would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Stacey Irish-Keffer
YS Librarian
Denton Public Library
Denton, Texas
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From: "Dorothy Williams" <Dorothy@peabody.whitleynet.org>
To: <bryce@palsplus.org>, <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Children's Book Week
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I liked the idea that Australian libraries were all going to read the same =
book for story time that week. I looked and the book that they are using =
is not available in the USA, but we could still do something like that, a =
nationwide story time.
dorothy@peabody.whitleynet.org
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From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: non-fiction Promotion
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 18:19:47 CDT
I have an abundance of donated non-fiction books left from several =
summer Reading programs. Given the choice, the children always want to =
choose fiction. I would like to do a non-fition promotion during =
Children's Book Week and give away some of these books. Has anyone done =
any promotions like this?
Linda Peterson
Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library
125 South Franklin
Bloomfield, Indiana 47424
Phone: (812)384-4125
Fax: (812)384-0820
email: lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
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From: "Moffitt, Gina" <GMoffitt@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper- animal hotel
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Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 18:19:54 CDT
Old middle grade fiction, read as kid in the seventies/eighties. Two kids
(brother and sister?) take care of stray animals in an abandoned house,
putting different types/sizes of animals in different rooms; they struggle
to keep it a secret from the rest of the neighbors. Had a catchy title...
kinda like Howliday Inn (but NOT that book-- the animals didn't talk like
Chester and Harold do!) but can't for the life of me remember what it is...
If anyone has any ideas???
Thanks very much!
gmoffitt@city.newport-beach.ca.us
NBPL
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From: Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Graphic Novels
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Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 18:20:01 CDT
The SLJ article on graphic novels is online as of this morning
(Thursday).
http://slj.reviewsnews.com/index.asp?layout=article&articleid=CA236064
--
Becky Ann Smith
Youth Services Librarian
Logan Library, Logan, UT
bsmith@loganutah.org
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
Jeanette Larson wrote:
>
> The cover story in the August issue of School Library
> Journal will be about graphic novels. Michele Gorman,
> the Wired for Youth librarian at the Carver Branch
> Library (Austin Public Library) is the author and she
> includes a core list of graphic novels. Hopefully the
> issue will be out shortly.
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From: Christine Hill <chill@willingboro.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: jobs- NJ
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Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 18:20:08 CDT
Come grow with Willingboro Public Library!
An independent municipal library moving soon to new 42,000
square foot facility. Willingboro is a vibrant, multi-ethnic
community between Trenton and Philadelphia.
Children's Librarian
Will serve children from birth to grade six and their families.
Responsibilities include collection development, programming,
children's reference, networking with school and community
groups. MLS required. New library school graduates welcome to
apply. All applicants must be eligible for NJ Librarian
Certificate. Benefits package. Salary negotiable from $36,752.
Head of Reference
Duties include customer assistance, general and local history
collection development, staff supervision and other duties.
Grant writing skills a plus. Extensive knowledge of search
engines and automated systems required. MLS and three 3 years
experience is required. All applicants must be eligible for NJ
Librarian Certificate. Benefits package. Salary negotiable from
$38,991.
Technical Services Librarian
Duties include cataloging, supervision of technical services and
systems administration staff, some reference coverage, Knowledge
of Bibliofile and Dynix helpful, but will train. MLS and three 3
years experience is required. All applicants must be eligible
for NJ Librarian Certificate. Benefits package. Salary
negotiable from $38,991.
Mail, email or fax resumes to Christine M. Hill
Assistant Director
Willingboro Public Library
One Salem Road
Willingboro NJ 08046
Phone 609-877-6668
Fax 609-877-7941
chill@willingboro.org
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From: ILefkowitz@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Teen Spaces in Libraries
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Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 18:20:15 CDT
My library underwent a complete renovation/addition project about a year
ago. With it we were able to create a YA area. It isn't much but so
far
the kids seem to enjoy it. One thing that we did do that I absolutely
recommend is to have comfortable seating. We made a little reading area
with four small upholstered club chairs and a little table, similar to an
end table. This gives the teens a place to just plop themselves and their
stuff. On the end table we have the current issues of the teen magazines
we
subscribe to. So far it is a big hit! One thing I wish we had but
don't is
at least one spinner rack or smaller display area for paperbacks. Can't
have everything. Good luck!
Ilene Lefkowitz
Reference Department Head
Kinnelon Public Library
ILefkowitz@aol.com
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From: "Henegar, Sharon" <SLHenegar@ocpl.org>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
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Hey gang--we're stumped on this query from one of our branches:
a patron is looking for a book in which a child does not want to
wash her hair, and she ends up so dirty that her mother plants radishes in
her hair. She believes it's called something like "Radishhead" or
Radishtop." Of course, it may or may not actually be radishes, but she
seemed very certain. We're going to take a look at Murgatroyd's Garden
[apparently not...] to see if that will satisfy her. I'm also wondering if
the book she's looking for might even be something along the lines of a
Little Golden Book.
TIA for your help!
Sharon
__________________________________________
Sharon L. Henegar
Coordinator of Children's Services
Orange County Public Library
1501 E. St. Andrew Place
Santa Ana, CA 92705
__________________________________________
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From: PATM <PATM@mail.selco.lib.mn.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: popular books for 8th graders
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Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 18:20:30 CDT
I was approached by an 8th grade English teacher who is interested in
setting up an informal popular paperback library for his classes to
check out. With limited funds, he was wondering what books to purchase
that are likely to be checked out. I showed him a 7th & 8th grade
reading list from Kliatt and also the Patrick Jones site, told him a few
of our titles, but I would like to hear from anyone about which are the
top titles at their libraries that 8th graders (or around that age) are
reading and enjoying, or any lists generated by teens themselves.
He also wanted ideas for inexpensively shelving these books, such as
using milk carton crates.
Thank you so much!
Please email me: patm@selco.lib.mn.us
I'll be happy to share results with the list.
Pat Martin
Red Wing Public Library
Red Wing, MN
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From: "Nancy Shacklette" <nshacklette@maplewoodlibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Question about bins vs. regular shelves
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Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 18:20:36 CDT
The problem is for the librarian or patron looking for a particular book.
You have to look through all the bins to find what you are looking for. I
had them in a previous library and replaced them with shelves. Our bins
were very deep so that any books on a shelf underneath would have been lost.
Nancy Shacklette
Maplewood Memorial Library
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Stacey Irish
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 8:05 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Question about bins vs. regular shelves
We are in the process of building a new library branch and the shelving
units the architects/interior designers are recommending for our easy
picturebooks includes bins. The bins are on the top of the shelves with
one row of regular shelving underneath each one. Do any of you have
experience with this type of shelving? If so, what are the pros and
cons? What about keeping the books in order? Are they easy to find?
Any responses would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Stacey Irish-Keffer
YS Librarian
Denton Public Library
Denton, Texas
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From: "Glenice Molter" <slo_glenice@stls.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: YA programs - age limit?
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Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 18:20:43 CDT
I would keep it limited to just YA's...even tho you may have a few small=
programs, word will soon get out that the YA programs are for YA's, not=
"babies" or adults that may intimidate. Soon your YA
programs
will open up, and if they don't, then you can always open up to other ages.
Glenice Molter
Southside/Branch Library
slo_glenice@stls.org
*********** REPLY SEPARATOR ***********
On 7/29/02 at 8:16 PM Piowaty, Deanna wrote:
>For those of you who put on programs for YAs, do you post an age limit on
>your fliers and other publicity?
>
>In the past, I've put no restrictions on the programs I plan for teens and
>YAs but have started running into the problem of not all the teens who
>wanted to get in getting a space because slots have been filled by younger
>kids and adults.
>
>So for my 3 programs in August I'm trying something new, stating:
"First
>priority will be given to ages 12 - 21" This has worked out well for
the
>most popular program that would otherwise be taken over by adults (Even
>with
>the age limit, I had to add a second workshop -- and its all teens who've
>signed up!).
>
>But for the other two programs that are more specialized in their appeal,=
I
>have just 9 teens in one and 7 teens in the other who've signed up so far
>--
>and the first workshop is just a week away. Dilemma: Open it up now to all
>ages, or keep the class sizes small and limit to that specifically age
>population (rather than risk losing the "cool factor"?
>
>Any thoughts?
>
>-deanna piowaty
>young adult librarian
>west linn public library
>west linn, oregon
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From: "Amy Blake" <amybob59@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org, listproc@rairienet.org
Subject: Re: Training Pages complied
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Dear Great Minds,
I've been having trouble (from my end ;) getting this to connect to PUBYAC.
But here we go again.
THANK YOU to everyone who sent me information how how they would test
applicants applying for page or clerk positions. With your guidelines
we've
come up with a couple of test. Thank you to Maya Spector, Deb Bootz, Amy
Greiner and Eastham Library for sending us examples to go by.
Amy Blake
ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us
Knox County Public Library
Vincennes, IN 47591
>From gcplcr@lilrc.org Thu Jul 11
08:52:48 2002
Children's Room Garden City Public Library Amy - Several years ago I made up
what is now known as the Page Test, = which we give to all applicants. I
just put 25 names and 25 Dewey = numbers in random order and ask people to
put them in order. I can fax = one to you, but I just used things that tend
to be confused here, even = by long-term pages - 973.7, 973.3, 793.7, and
names like St. Martin, = McElroy, MacEllis. In spite of my written
instructions at the top of = the page that we shelve abbreviations as if
they were spelled out, and = Mc and Mac as if they were all Mac - many
people don't do it correctly = on the test. I always tell people we don't
require a perfect score, or = even a particular score - it's just to give me
an idea of where they are = now, and it also gives them an idea of how
they'll be spending much of = their time if we hire them. =20 Your subject
heading was "training pages" and this really isn't training = (we
don't have
any real manual, just train people on-site) so I hope = it's what you
wanted. Nancy
>From bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us
Wed Jul 10 16:06:39 2002
About a year ago, we started using a sorting exercise that checks how well =
they read and follow directions as well as how well they can alphabetize/pu=
t things in numerical order. It isn't timed, but it has been rather =
effective! It consists of two pages of instructions that they read =
concerning putting a given set of cards (similar to card catalog cards) in =
order. They may keep the directions with them the whole time; I think they =
can even ask for clarification, but I'm not sure. It's been helful, I =
think! Beverly Kirkendall Hurst Public Library
Vicky Smith:
We do not use forms, but we do present applicants with a cart full of
mixed-up books and ask them to sort them. Gives us a very good idea of who
is trainable and who just hasn't got a clue. I think many listmembers would
be interested in a compilation of testing methodologies, if you are able to
put one together. I certainly would be happy to hear what others are doing.
Good luck!
Vicky Smith vjsmith@mcarthur.lib.me.us
Children's Librarian
McArthur Library
270 Main Street Biddeford, ME 04005
Sheilah O'Connor <soconnor@tpl.toronto.on.ca
At our branch, we explain the Dewey system, then have a variety of books on
a book truck and ask them to put them in order. We do more than that but
it
is quite an eye opener.
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From: schiffgense@carnegielibrary.org
(Erika Schiffgens)
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: job posting
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Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 18:20:57 CDT
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is currently accepting applications
for the position of senior children's librarian for our preschool
bookmobile service. The specific job requirements and the address where
responses should be sent are listed below.
Senior Librarian Bookmobile CenterCarnegie Library of Pittsburgh
MLS from an ALA accredited program or equivalent degree. Act 33/34
Clearance required. Valid PA driver's license. Minimum three years
experience working with young children and one-year supervisory
experience.Responsible for overseeing the children's services of the
Bookmobile Center including the operation of the bookmobile preschool
route, liaise with HeadStart administration and teachers, grant
management, collection development,supervision of staff and scheduling.
Also responsible for planning and presenting programming and
storytelling. Ability to learn to drive a medium-sized bookmobile.
Strong PC, oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred: experience with bookmobiles; experiencewith outreach
responsibilities. Work Hours: 8:00 - 4:30, Monday - Friday; weekends
and evenings as assigned. Annual Salary: $33,638. Apply by 8/15/02 to:
Human Resources, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
E-mail: careers@carnegielibrary.org.
EOE.
Alison Rippole, PHR
Assistant Director, Administration
Corporate Human Resources
Carnegie Museums & Library of Pittsburgh
4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412.622.3217Fax: 412.622.5582
E-mail: rippolea@carnegiemuseums.org
Web Site: http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/hr
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From: Paola.Ferate-Soto@ci.austin.tx.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Teen Spaces in Libraries
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Hi Katie,
It's great that you will have a separate space for teens!
A while back I worked at a library where my predecessor had done this. She
converted a hall that united the adult whith the children's section into the
"teen room". We all wished that it was bigger, but it was great to
have it
none the less. One of the biggest uses of the space came from the tables in
the area. We left a chess board there and it was constantly being used.
Also, the paperbacks were separated and put in carrousels. These were always
being checked out.
During the Summer Reading Program I developed a program for the teens where
they needed to write a small summary of the books read to participate in
weekly drawings. These summaries were posted on the windows (we didn't have
very much wall space) and the teens had a good time reading each other's
comments. One suggestion would be to have more wall space to have displays.
Good luck!
Paola
====================
Paola Ferate-Soto
Youth Services Librarian -- Austin Public Library
Serving: Cepeda, Oak Springs, St. John, University Hills and Windsor Park
Branches
3101 Oak Springs Dr.
Austin, TX 78702
Phone/Msgs: 512.926.8669
Fax: 512.928-9719
E-mail: paola.ferate-soto@ci.austin.tx.us
From: Katie Bunn <kbunn@farmington.lib.ct.us>
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Hi all - I'm seeking input about spaces for teens in the public
library. In less than a year (we hope...), we'll be moving into a
renovated building and I'll have some latitude to arrange the new teen
space. It will be a separate, though not enclosed, area. We are
beginning to think about the purchase and arrangement of furnishings,
materials, signage, etc., and I'm looking for ideas and suggestions. So
- tell me what you'd do (or not do) with your YA space if you had it to
do over again.
I do plan to solicit input from teen patrons themselves, but I'm
wondering what YA librarians can contribute. 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: Julie Darnall <jdarnall@ccls.org>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: FW: read-alouds for older grades
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Hi folks-
I've received many, many suggestions, and have added a few more of my own.
There is a wide range of reading/attention levels, so don't be surprised
that a few are really young looking,
or a few are limited to much older readers-I just decided to include
everything that was sent to me.
Also, where there are just author names, it just meant that author had so
many good ones to choose from!
There were book suggestions as well as a few other nonbook ideas, which I
added to the end of the
list. Hope these titles will give folks new ideas!
Thanks to all the great people out there who wrote in and shared!
Julie Darnall
Youth Services Librarian
Chester County Library System
jdarnall@ccls.org
Author/Title
Adler, David America's Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle
Agee, Jon Milo's Hat Trick
Alexander, Lloyd The Fortune Tellers
Andreasen, Dan Rose Red and the Bear Prince
Armour, Peter Stop That Pickle
Arnold, Tedd More Parts
Arnold, Tedd Parts
Asch, Frank Monkey Face (also good for draw and tell)
Bloom, Becky Wolf!
Bruss, Deborah Book! Book! Book!
Buehner, Carolyn Fanny's Dream
Calmenson, Stephanie The Frog Principal
Choldenko, Gennifer Moonstruck: the true story of the cow who jumped over
the
Moon
Cooney, Barbara Miss Rumphius
Creech, Sharon A Fine, Fine School
Deedy, Carmen Agra The Library Dragon
Deedy, Carmen The Library Dragon
DeFelice, Cynthia The Dancing Skeleton
Duvoisin, Roger Petunia
Elting, Mary Q is for duck
Ernst, Lisa Campbell Goldilocks Returns
Ernst, Lisa Stella Louella's Runaway Book
Feiffer, Jules Bark, George
Feiffer, Jules, Meanwhile
Flack, Marjorie The Angus books
Fox, Mem The magic hat
George, Jean Craighead Cliffhanger
George, Kristine O'Connell Book
Gerstein, Mordecai The Wild Boy
Grindley, Sally Shhhh!
Grossman Bill, My Little Sister Ate One Hare by
Grossman, Bill Timothy Tunny Swallowed a Bunny (poems)
Gwynne, Fred Easy to See Why
Hong, Lily Toy Two of Everything
Jackson, Ellen Cinder Edna
Jay, Betsy Swimming Lessons
Jennings, Paul Uncovered: weird, weird stories (short story: Mouthful)
Katz, Alan Take Me Out of the Bathtub (songs)
Kimmel, Eric Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
Kimmel, Eric Bearhead
Kimmel, Eric Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins and others
Kimmel, Eric I took my frog to the library
Kimmel, Eric Iron John
Kimmel, Eric The Runaway Tortilla
Lester, Julian
Levitin, Sonia Nine for California
Lottridge, Celia The Little Rooster and the Diamond Button
Lowell, Susan The Three Little Javelinas
Lowell, Susan Little Red Cowboy Hat
Lum, Adrienne There's a Wardrobe in my Monster!
Mann. Pamela The Frog Princess?
McMillan, Bruce Puniddles
McPhail, David.
Minard, Rosemary The Lass Who Went Out at the Cry of Dawn (from a collection
called Womenfolk and Fairytales)
Moore, Inga Six Dinner Sid
Munson, Derek Enemy pie
Palatini, Margie Piggie Pie
Palatini, Margie The Web Files
Palatini, Margie The Web Files
Palatini, Margie Zak's Lunch
Phelps, Ethel Sir Gawain and the Lady Ragnell
(from a collection called The Maid of the North)
Pinkney, Jerry
Pinkwater, Daniel Aunt Lulu
Pinkwater, Daniel Author's Day
Pinkwater, Daniel Guys from Space
Pinkwater, Daniel The Big Orange Splot
Polacco, Patricia.
Rathmann, Peggy Officer Buckle and Gloria
Rockwell, Thomas How To Eat Fried Worms (excerpts of)
SanSouci, Robert Cinderella Skeleton
Schanzer, Rosalyn Davy Crockett Saves the World
Scieszka, Jon Math Curse
Scieszka, Jon Squids Will Be Squids
Scieszka, Jon The Frog Prince, Continued
Scieszka, Jon True Story of the Three Little Pigs
Selgin, Peter S.S. Gigantic across the Atlantic
Sendak, Maurice In the Night Kitchen
Shannon, David Bad Case of Stripes
Shannon, David Duck on a Bike
Silverstein, Shel The Giving Tree
Simont, Marc The Stray Dog
Slobodkina, Esphyr Caps for Sale
St. George, Judith So You Want to Be President
Steig, William Sylvester and the Magic Pebble and other titles.
Stevens, Janet Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
Stewart, Sarah The Library
Susan Cooper The Selkie Girl
Teague, Mark Lost and Found
Thaler, Mike The Librarian from the Black Lagoon
Trivizas, Eileen The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig
Tsuchiya, Yukio The Faithful Elephants
Turkle, Brinton Do Not Open
Van Allsburg Two Bad Ants
Van Allsburg, Chris The sweetest fig
Van Allsburg, Chris The Widow's Broom
Wahl, Jan The Field Mouse and the Dinooaur Named Sue
Walton, Rick Pig, Pigger & Piggest
Whatley, Bruce Captain Pajamas
Wiesner, David The Loathsome Dragon
Williams, Suzanne Library Lil
Willis, Jeanne Professor Xargle books
Wisniewski, David The Secret Knowledge of Grown-ups
Wisniewski, David Tough Cookie
Wolff, Patricia Rae The Toll-Bridge Troll
Wood, Audrey Heckedy Peg
Yorinks, Arthur Tomatoes from Mars
Yorinks, Arthur Company's Coming
Yorinks, Arthur Company's Going
Zemach, Harve The Judge
Zemach, Harve Untrue Tale
Zion, Gene Harry the Dirty Dog and others
Other Suggestions:
* Another tactic is to try to find a folk tale or story that goes with
whatever theme the class is studying e.g. a Chinese folk tale if they are
learning about China in class.
* How about doing some mad libs?
* String games from Camilla Gryski's Many stars and more string games
and other string game titles.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Julie Darnall [SMTP:jdarnall@ccls.org]
> Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2002 3:32 PM
> To:
> Subject: read-alouds for older grades
>
> I haven't seen this discussed in a while, so I thought I'd ask: On
> occasion, we get grade school groups in who want a story in addition to a
> tour of the library. I have a few favorites, like The Scrambled
States of
> America by Laurie Keller, Click Clack Moo Cows that Type by Doreen Cronin,
> and The Lima Bean Monster by Dan Yaccarino but I wondered if anyone else
> lurking out there wanted to throw out a couple of books they enjoy.
>
> Reply to my email, I'll put out a complete list once they come in.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Julie Darnall
> Youth Services Librarian
> Chester County Library System
> jdarnall@ccls.org
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