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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, September 05, 2002 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 852
PUBYAC Digest 852
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) EZ program
by Carrie Silberman <csilberman@nysoclib.org>
2) Astronomy Club/Program
by Sheila Reid-Pickering <reid@sepl.lib.ok.us>
3) Re: Books and Booktalks for grade 4
by Cindy Sampson-Fleet <mscf1@nsh.library.ns.ca>
4) Re: Class Visit Warm-ups
by Mary Jean Hartel <hartelm@mail.clarke.public.lib.ga.us>
5) Shapes Ideas
by Kerry.Rake@ci.austin.tx.us
6) board board sources
by KAHERN <KAHERN@mail.selco.lib.mn.us>
7) Re: Beginning Readers
by "Kim Dolce" <kdolce@co.volusia.fl.us>
8) Re: Christmas Trees in Libraris
by Susan Wizinsky <swizinsk@gfn.org>
9) Re: Christmas Trees in Libraries
by "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
10) Micmac tribe question
by Julie Ann Rines <jrines@ocln.org>
11) Stumper: Mona Stewart Taylor
by LGreen <lgreen@toledolibrary.org>
12) Christian country?
by Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
13) making a difference/books
by "Mary D'Eliso" <mdeliso@monroe.lib.in.us>
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From: Carrie Silberman <csilberman@nysoclib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: EZ program
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I have had many requests for the address of the EZ program storytime website
that I mentioned in my query. The address is:
http://midhudson.org/ezprogram/default.htm
Carrie Silberman, Children's Librarian
New York Society Library
carrie@nysoclib.org
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From: Sheila Reid-Pickering <reid@sepl.lib.ok.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Astronomy Club/Program
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 14:29:41 CDT
We do programs for our school's afterschool program and want to form an
astronomy club with the kids. Has anyone had an astronomy club or program,
if so would you please mail to my personal email and share the details with
me? We are also looking for good websites and print materials on astronomy.
I will post all responses to the list.
Thank You,
Sheila Reid-Pickering
Wister Public Library
P.O. Box 408
Wister, OK 74966
reid@sepl.lib.ok.us
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From: Cindy Sampson-Fleet <mscf1@nsh.library.ns.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Books and Booktalks for grade 4
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 14:29:47 CDT
The responses to my request for good books for a booklist and booktalks
for grade 4 has been great and they are still coming.
I will most certainly post to the list as many people asked. (I should
have made clear in my original post that I would do so.)
Thanks,
Cindy
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Cindy Sampson Fleet
Youth Librarian
Captain William Spry Public Library
Phone: (902) 490-5796
Fax: (902) 490-5741
mscf1@nsh.library.ns.ca
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From: Mary Jean Hartel <hartelm@mail.clarke.public.lib.ga.us>
To: "Heather Hamilton" <mahh1@nsh.library.ns.ca>,
To:
Subject: Re: Class Visit Warm-ups
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 14:29:55 CDT
I'm just now getting to e-mail so you've already had responses, I'm sure.
Humor, you simply can't go wrong with humor! I'm also a storyteller by
trade so I proselytize for the library in-between stories. Poems work too,
assuming you also have a sense of humor. As ever with working with kids of
any age...be yourself!!!!
Ask the class questions. How many of you have library cards? How
much did
it cost you? What do you suppose is the most frequently asked question in
the library (where are the bathrooms)? Questions of some sort go a long
way
to breaking the ice.
And have a good time!
MJ
At 09:57 PM 8/29/02 CDT, you wrote:
>Hello everyone-
>
>What do you do to get comfortable with classes when you are about to tell
>them about the library and services? I'm looking for ideas to use in
>September and beyond.
>
>Thanks very much for sharing your ideas!
>
>Heather
>
>*******************************
>Heather Hamilton
>Youth Services Librarian
>Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library
>5381 Spring Garden Road
>Halifax, Nova Scotia
>B3J 1E9
>Tel: (902) 490-5765
>Fax: (902) 490-5837
>e-mail: mahh1@nsh.library.ns.ca
>http://www.halifax.library.ns.ca
>********************************
>
Mary Jean Hartel The early bird gets the worm,
Young Adult/AV Librarian But the second mouse gets the cheese.
Athens Regional Library
2025 Baxter Street
Athens, GA 30606
hartelm@mail.clarke.public.lib.ga.us
706/613-3650, ext. 323
FAX 706/613-3660
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From: Kerry.Rake@ci.austin.tx.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Shapes Ideas
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Hello to my fellow Pubyac'ers!
I am getting ready to do a storytime about shapes, and I am looking for some
good books, fingerplays, and flannel boards to possibly uses during my
program. I've got a few books already, but I would really like to widen my
selection. I will be doing storytimes for both toddlers and preschoolers.
Please send any ideas to my email address: kerry.rake@ci.austin.tx.us
<mailto:kerry.rake@ci.austin.tx.us>
. Thanks!
Kerry Rake
Youth Librarian
Austin Public Library
(512) 92608669
kerry.rake@ci.austin.tx.us <mailto:kerry.rake@ci.austin.tx.us>
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From: KAHERN <KAHERN@mail.selco.lib.mn.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: board board sources
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 14:30:09 CDT
I'm interesting in knowing your favorite source(s) for board books. We
had used Bookmen for years and of course, they are now out of business.
We order several hundreds for a packet our Friends Group sponsors at our
local hospital (for new babies), as well as many titles for our library
collection. I'm struggling to find a source who has quality, hundreds
of books in stock and with a good discount. I found all of those things
at Bookmen ... where are you finding those sources for board books?
I
will be happy to post results. Thanks!
Kathleen Ahern
Children's Librarian
Buckham Memorial Library
11 East Division
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-2089
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From: "Kim Dolce" <kdolce@co.volusia.fl.us>
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Subject: Re: Beginning Readers
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We shelve all of our Easy books together regardless of reading level. We =
really don't have room to break them out into different areas. What we've
=
been doing for the past several years, was provide a list for parents of =
the different "Easy Reader" books. The list included title, author,
level, =
and series name (i.e. Step into reading, etc.) We make copies so that the
=
parents can keep the list.
This has been time consuming though, and we have just ordered small =
colored labels which we will use to color code the different levels. So =
when we get this finished, level one books will have a green label, level =
2 will be blue, and level 3 will be red. Until this is finished, we will =
continue to make the list available for the parents.
Kim Dolce
Port Orange Regional Library
Port Orange, FL
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From: Susan Wizinsky <swizinsk@gfn.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Christmas Trees in Libraris
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 14:30:23 CDT
Thank you so very much for articulating my "two cents" for me as I
lacked
the courage to do so. Many times I think I'm the only public librarian
who does not reside in a ivory tower of political correctness.
Susan
On Wed, 4 Sep 2002, Grace Slaughter wrote:
> Libraries are reflections of their communities. Some communities look to
> their libraries for leadership in participation. It is admirable that
> you are sensitive to the makeup and needs of your community.
>
> Part of this discussion is about separation of church and state. To me
> that works this way: Religion does not dictate the who, what, when,
> where and how of government and our government does not (supposedly)
> stifle the expression of religious belief. That's the spirit of the law
> in our constitution, in my opinion. Lawyers tangle and confound the
> spirit of the law with the letter of the law to the detriment and
> confusion of the majority of the governed. Again, my opinion.
>
> IMHO, in the spirit of the law and with respect to my community,
there
> is nothing wrong in participating in a season of goodwill, peace and
> fellowship by decorating with library- or book- or youth- or
> child-related items. I do this all year 'round, anyway. In December,
I
> happen to use a tree. Use a garland? I immediately imagined a
> magnificent length of evergreen fronds - the traditional garland -
> highlighted with cards and bows and maybe a bauble or two. It is a good
> idea, but who are we kidding? A tree is a tree - part or whole.
>
> We can tie ourselves into knots of political correctedness, argue
> semantics, cite linguistics and historical useage until we are bland
> homogenized library automatons. What kind of resource will we be for our
> community or peers then?
>
> The key, I think, is respect for our differences. We acknowledge the
> differences, know that what works for one area is inappropriate for
> another, and, simply, try our best. Every day.
>
> ...my 2 cents...
>
> g
>
--
Susan E. Wizinsky, M.S.L.S.
Children's Librarian
Genesee District Library
Grand Blanc-McFarlen Branch
515 Perry Road
Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439
810-694-5310
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From: "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Christmas Trees in Libraries
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I have visited and lived in other cultures and part of the magic of being
immersed in another countries traditions is the learning that goes on and
the respect you develop for the beliefs of others. Having been a minority in
other countries, I would never anticipate that they would thwart
celebrations of their faith or national spirit so I would not be
"offended,"
and I find it particularly trite that holidays in the U.S. are increasingly
being forced into obscurity because of issues of "inclusion." I will
decorate a tree here at the library because it brings joy and a sense of
community for those who help create the display and those who look. If
anyone asks to come in and display symbols from another religion's holidays
then I will welcome them, ask if I can help, and learn something in the
process . We need to stop sterilizing holidays, I personally may decide to
celebrate solstice, but would never be offended or fell "left out" at
signs
of other holiday symbols. In fact, I smile, knowing that others are
celebrating their faiths and attempting to spread good will rather than
dominate or eradicate each others holidays. If you live in a predominately
Jewish area, fine, plan a latke feast, make dradles for a craft, but if you
live in christian area, don't forget to decorate your tree either! Start
appreciating cultures for what makes them cultures, I would be sadly
disappointed to be in another country and not learn about their holiday
traditions because they were being censored so I would feel included!
Inclusion is participation and learning, not assimilation or eradication.
Just my 2 cents! Melissa
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From: Julie Ann Rines <jrines@ocln.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Micmac tribe question
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 14:59:53 CDT
Can anyone help? My daughter recently found out from a relative that a
great great (2 or 3 greats andyway) grandmother was from the Micmac tribe.
She is asking 9 million questions and I can't find a whole book on this
particular tribe. I was wondering if there might be a Canadian published
series since they lived mainly in the Maritime Provinces.
Thanks,
Julie Rines
jrines@occln.org
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From: LGreen <lgreen@toledolibrary.org>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Stumper: Mona Stewart Taylor
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 15:00:00 CDT
Greetings Yackers,
I'm hoping the great mind can help out with this.
Patron is looking for works by Mona Stewart Taylor, an Australian, the
mother of Rod Taylor(The Time Machine; The Birds). A website biography of
Rod Taylor states that Mona Stewart Taylor is a writer of plays and
children's books.
We have looked in BIP, World Cat, etc.
Thanks for your help!
Lisa Green
Children's Library
Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, Ohio
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From: Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
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Subject: Christian country?
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The US isn't a Christian country; it's a country that has many
Christians in it.
Personally, I'd be in favor of closing everything down on a few more
holidays--let's all take off Rosh Hashanah, for instance!
I'm a Christian, but the idea of our being a "Christian" country is
revolting. We do have a -few- good ideas to offer the world, and one
of them is a country that isn't based either -on- or -against- any
religion.
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From: "Mary D'Eliso" <mdeliso@monroe.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: making a difference/books
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 15:00:16 CDT
Hello all -
I could really use your help with this one. I'm looking to compile a
booklist about people who have made a difference (practicing acts of
kindness, etc). These could include picture books (a la Miss Rumphius),
novels (Maime Trotter from The Great Gilly Hopkins comes to mind), and
biographies.
I'd be glad to provide a completed bibliography to PUBYAC.
Thanks in advance for your thought and expertise.
-Mary
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Mary D'Eliso, Children's Librarian Monroe County Public Library
mdeliso@monroe.lib.in.us
Bloomington, Indiana
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