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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: Monday, September 09, 2002 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 854
PUBYAC Digest 854
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Copyright of illustrations in picture books
by Lakeviewbooklady@aol.com
2) Re:Class visit warm ups
by "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
3) request for grade 7&8 high interest low vocabulary titles
by "Kelly Kowalchuk" <kkowalchuk@hotmail.com>
4) Stumper - Science Videos
by M Cinnella/Gulf Beaches Library <cinnelm@tblc.org>
5) Clip art
by <laanders@bellsouth.net>
6) RE: Board book suppliers
by "McKeon, Kathy" <kmckeon@BWIBOOKS.com>
7) Easy Reader Series
by "Kristin Brand" <libkristin@hotmail.com>
8) Re: length of time for summer reading
by Susan Conlon <sconlon@princeton.lib.nj.us>
9) Indoor Survival games
by "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
10) Stumper
by "Kathy Graham" <grahamka@SLS.LIB.IL.US>
11) Re: board board sources
by "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
12) library mascots
by Jacquelyn Viol <JViol@kdl.org>
13) scavenger hunts--grade 4 (fwd)
by "A. Creech" <ak454@chebucto.ns.ca>
14) Outreach Services
by Kim Olson-Kopp <k.olson-kopp@lacrosse.lib.wi.us>
15) Re: Beginning Readers
by "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
16) Re: Beginning Readers
by "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
17) Stumper: Clock and Screw
by "Mara Alpert" <malpert42@hotmail.com>
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From: Lakeviewbooklady@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Copyright of illustrations in picture books
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Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:16:25 CDT
I wonder if there is a flannel board product available for purchase if you
might not be infringing copyright by making your own flannel copy of the
picture book.
Copyright seems pretty sticky sometimes, and open to various
interpretations.
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From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re:Class visit warm ups
Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:16:48 CDT
Mad Libs are a great ice breaker. If you can find one that fits your
subject it's even better.
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: "Kelly Kowalchuk" <kkowalchuk@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: request for grade 7&8 high interest low vocabulary titles
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Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:17:01 CDT
Hello everyone,
I would welcome suggestions from those of you who have favorite high
interest low vocabulary novel titles for students in grades 7 and 8 (boys
and girls).
Some students' reading levels are around grade three; others have levels
around grade 4/5.
Many thanks in advance.
Kelly Kowalchuk
kkowalchuk@hotmail.com
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From: M Cinnella/Gulf Beaches Library <cinnelm@tblc.org>
To: Pubyac Listserv <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper - Science Videos
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Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:17:18 CDT
Good Monday to everyone! I have a stumper and I hope that someone on the
list will be able to help me. I have a patron who is looking for videos
about science by a specific person. She says the videos star a man and
he's like Bill Nye the Science Guy, but it's not Bill Nye. When I
questioned her further I asked if she knew for sure that videos are
available and she said "no" but she was certain that there's a least a
program on one of the TV channels (TV channel unknown though). If anyone
has any ideas, please let me know.
Thanks!
--
Maggie Cinnella
Youth Services Librarian
Gulf Beaches Public Library
200 Municipal Drive
Madeira Beach, Florida 33708
727-391-2828 x202 (phone)
727-399-2840 (fax)
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From: <laanders@bellsouth.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Clip art
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Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:17:35 CDT
I have been searching the Internet for a source of good clip art for young
children, and haven't found anything that I like. I need it for some
programs I'm making for my Baby and Me Storytime. Does anyone know of a
good web site?
I also need the instructions for subscribing to PUBYAC for a friend at work.
Thanks for your help.
Linda Anderson, Nashville Public Library
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From: "McKeon, Kathy" <kmckeon@BWIBOOKS.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Board book suppliers
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Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:18:02 CDT
Hello! A friend/customer sent this thread to me. BWI has a large
selection
of board books available as we are a wholesaler of both children's and ya
materials. The best way to access our selection is via our website
Titletales at www.bwibooks.com. From
there sing into Titletales and click
on the Bibliographies button and then the Core Lists button to view our
Board Book bibliography. Please let us know if we can help you further!
Kathy McKeon
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From: "Kristin Brand" <libkristin@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Easy Reader Series
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Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:18:19 CDT
Hi All,
I'm trying to compile a list of the most popular Easy Reader Series for
beginning readers. I have only found about five series in our library
system.
Please respond to me off the list (libkristin@hotmail.com)
and I will post
results to the list when the list is compiled.
Thank You!
Kristin Brand
Youth Services Librarian
Pasco County Library System
Hudson, FL
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From: Susan Conlon <sconlon@princeton.lib.nj.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: length of time for summer reading
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Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:18:40 CDT
For our summer reading clubs (60 day from start to finish) we asked the
kids preschool-five to read a total of 20 hours, 6+ grades 25 hours. It
worked out very well. Susan
P Stack wrote:
> Hi everyone,
> My boss just handed me a notice that said Saginaw libraries read for
> 5 or 10 hours for their summer reading. We did 25 hours over 8 weeks.
> If you did summer reading by time can you please e-mail me with your
> total hours. Thank you. Pam
> **********************************************************************
> Run
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From: "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Indoor Survival games
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Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:19:07 CDT
Hi! The theme for my winter (December-February) book discussion is
Survival! and instead of the usual fare of word games I wanted to do some
fun indoor cooperative (?) survival games. Any ideas?
I would need them to be about 10-15 minutes in length. It can be something
like "You're trapped in an earthquake and have fallen down a hole.
Now get
out" kind of thing or it could just be like the challenges that they have
on
the Survivor TV show.
I would appreciate any and all ideas. BTW, the calamities that strike the
characters involve an earthquake, a shipwreck, and a flood.
I'll post a compilation next week. Please send ideas to:
bryce@palsplus.org.
Thanks!!
Richard Bryce :O)
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From: "Kathy Graham" <grahamka@SLS.LIB.IL.US>
To: "pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper
Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:19:28 CDT
Good morning, all!
I have a personal stumper of sorts. Way back in the dark ages, when =
taking an kiddy art class, we were given a handout. I'm not sure if it =
was a poem or an essay, let's just call it a "piece". It was
about a =
little boy who went to school, was given a picture of a tree to color. =
He colored it many colors, & the teacher said he couldn't do that, he
=
had to color it green because trees are green. He eventually went to =
another school, was given a picture of a tree to color, colored it =
green, & the teacher said he should use his imagination & color it any =
color he wished. Sound familiar to anyone? Now I am in need of this.
=
If anyone knows where to find this or has a copy of this, you may =
respond off- list or fax me at 708-345-0302. Thanks so very much!
Kathy
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From: "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: board board sources
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Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:19:50 CDT
Have you tried BWI? see www.bwibooks.com
Then go to Title Tales
KAHERN wrote:
> 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: Jacquelyn Viol <JViol@kdl.org>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: library mascots
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Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:20:08 CDT
Help! I know I have read several e-mails recently about library mascots.
We are in the process of "creating" a library mascot and wanted to
know what
kinds of "rules" people have associated with their mascots. Who
can use the
mascot?
How do you keep track of who needs it when?
Who wears the costume?
Is the costume wearer paid / the same person always?
How many hours in and out of the costume per appearance?
Who is responsible for cleaning the costume?
What else can you tell us about library mascots that would be helpful?
Thanks for any information you can share with me.
My e-mail is:
jviol@kdl.org
Opinions shared above are my own, not those of the Kent District Library.
Jacque Viol
Youth Librarian
Cascade Branch Kent District Library
2870 Jacksmith Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616)647-3857
fax: (616)940-3075
Alto Branch Kent District Library
6870 Linfield Ave.
Alto, MI 49302
(616) 647-3825
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From: "A. Creech" <ak454@chebucto.ns.ca>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: scavenger hunts--grade 4 (fwd)
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Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:20:29 CDT
We're currently working on a model for grade 4 library orientations. In
the past, many of the branches in our system have included scavenger
hunts. We have a model of ascavenger hunt that works quite well, within
our confines of space, time, noise level etc (these are happening while
the library is open to the public, and generally include either 30 or 60
kids, one or two classes!)
What I am trying to find are other ideas than scavenger hunts for fun
activities to do with this age group where they will also learn something
about the libray while they are participating.
Any suggestions or examples would be appreciated!
Thanks
Alison
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From: Kim Olson-Kopp <k.olson-kopp@lacrosse.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Outreach Services
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Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:20:47 CDT
Hello Pubyacers,
I am doing an informal survey of children's and teen outreach services
and would appreciate your help. Could you please take a few minutes to
reply?
1. What kind of outreach services does your library provide for
children and teens? (storytimes at daycares, presentations at schools,
etc.)
2. Do you have a person assigned this job? If so, are they a full-time
or part-time outreach librarian? Do they have other duties?
3. Do you feel you reach children who would not normally come to the
library? (Please add any thoughts on this idea.)
4. Do you have a library vehicle or bookmobile to help you with your
outreach? What type? Do you unload materials or do patrons come
aboard?
5. What has been your most successful type of outreach?
6. What has been your most unique type of outreach?
Thank you in advance for your help! Please reply to me and I'll compile
and post back to the list.
Kim Olson-Kopp
Youth Services Coordinator
La Crosse Public Library
La Crosse, Wisconsin
k.olson-kopp@lacrosse.lib.wi.us
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From: "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Beginning Readers
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Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:21:10 CDT
We used to use the FRYE readability scale, and this is still a helpful
starting point. But now we generally eyeball it! Short sentences,
short words, few words on a page, lots of repetition = the easiest
level. Publishers are assigning their own grade levels more often, but
these are not really helpful since they usually assign at least three
grades in a range. (PreS-2nd, for example. Useless!) I always tell
patrons our spine labels ("Easy Reading" "1st Grade"
"2nd Grade" "3rd
Grade") are just a rough categorization. But parents appreciate them
very much. There is also quite a bit of difference between how well a
first or second grader can read in the fall and how well they can read
in the spring.
--Jendy Murphy
Darlene Kornya wrote:
> We currently shelve all our beginning readers from easist level to
> beginning chapter books together. We would like to break down this
> collection further to make it easier on patrons. Does anyone divide
> their readers by level and what criteria do you use? Thank You.
> Darlene Kornya
> Welland Public Library
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From: "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Beginning Readers
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Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:21:31 CDT
I forgot to mention that we use DEMCO spine labels to indicate readability
level: Easy Reading, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade. Then we also label
the easist chapter books in our j fiction section with a custom made spine
label that says "Stepping Stone." These are books good for kids
in 3rd or 4
th who are making the transistion to real chapter books.
-Jendy Murphy
Kim Dolce wrote:
> 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: "Mara Alpert" <malpert42@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Clock and Screw
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Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:21:53 CDT
Dear Collective Brain,
A patron called today with the following stumper. She doesn't remember
title or author. She thinks it might have been a short story, or possibly
a
short animated film, and remembers encountering it during the 1970s.
There's a small town, possibly in Europe. They have a Big Ben style clock.
Inside the clock is a tiny screw who feels very insignificant and
unimportant, so it decides to run away. It does, and the clock stops
working. This is very disturbing to the townsfolk. They have the
clock
taken apart to try and figure out what's wrong. It is discovered that this
very tiny screw is missing. The clock is put back together and still won't
work. The screw overhears the townsfolk talking about the importance of
the
missing screw and it decides to return. It is found and replaced in the
clock, which starts to work again. The patron described the story as
"motivational."
I checked our catalog and the Wilson Short Story Index. Is this ringing a
bell with anyone? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Mara Alpert
Acting Senior Librarian
Children's Literature Department
Los Angeles Public Library
malpert42@hotmail.com
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