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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: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 9:48 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 881
PUBYAC Digest 881
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Spanish CHildren's Music
by "Seeger" <eseeger@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
2) Re: Reporting child abuse
by gabe <gabeny13@yahoo.com>
3) Re: Grandparents
by tackba <tackba@epicurus.oplin.lib.oh.us>
4) Are librarians mandated reporters? (was Re: Abusive Parents
by Eric Norton <enorton@scls.lib.wi.us>
5) Article from back issue of CopyCat needed.../Seuss Program...
by "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
6) Re: Abusive Parents Question
by "Alexandra Groff" <voltaire_11@hotmail.com>
7) Thanks/ Patrons First Names SUMMARY
by "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
8) Re: good children job websites
by ploew@crrl.org
9) Have You Signed Up for Your Free Comics Journals Yet?
by "Cindy Welch" <cwelch@ala.org>
10) Chat rooms
by Juli Huston <jhuston@snap.lib.ca.us>
11) folk tale stumper solved
by "Deborah Brightwell" <dbright@ci.coppell.tx.us>
12) Re: Miss Pickerell
by "ali jenkins" <ajenkins@mad.lib.ms.us>
13) Family programming
by "Ramarie Beaver" <ramarieb@plano.gov>
14) Leaf stumper thanks
by "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
15) Bus storytime
by Juli Huston <jhuston@snap.lib.ca.us>
16) Stumper: Time Travel
by "F. Brautigam" <fbrautig@nsls.info>
17) How to make an Egyptian chariot...
by "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
18) Stumper responses
by "Kim Flores" <kimf@mail.sgcl.org>
19) Military Mother compilation
by "Cathy Chesher" <cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us>
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From: "Seeger" <eseeger@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Spanish CHildren's Music
Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 10:12:37 CDT
Hello All. I am looking for a source to order Spanish Music for children. I
can't seem to find anything, and I was hoping that some of you had ideas.
Thank You Erika
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From: gabe <gabeny13@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Reporting child abuse
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It would seem to me there is no LEGAL question
here having anything to do with being a library
employee. It would appear to me tht any private
citizen who suspects a child is being abused
should report it, period. Let the proper
authorities investigate. Does not seem like this
should entail a policy from ones workplace. If I
suspected a child was being abused whether he
came to my storytime or played with my children
or was in our scout troop, soccer team etc., I
would report it. All of the thngs you mentioned,
physical injuries, signs of neglect etc., are
legitimate reasons to make some attempt to
protect the child. If one would only report it
because your workplace requred it there are a lot
of children that would continue to be abused.
This seems a moral question to me not a
procedural one.
L. Dowling
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From: tackba <tackba@epicurus.oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Grandparents
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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 10:12:52 CDT
Hello Karen Holz,
try the following web-site for a resource for addresses and phone number
contacts. I know that they have a wonderful group based here in Jefferson
Ohio that meets once a month, I think. They are Grandparents raising
grandchildren. The group is called Grand-aides.
http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~seniors/gparent/page13.html
Hope this is somewhat helpful even if you don't live in the area.
Barbara Tack
Youth Service Coordinator
Ashtabula County District Library
335 W. 44th St.
Ashtabula, OH 44004
phone: 440-997-9341 ext. 230
Fax: 440-992-7714
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From: Eric Norton <enorton@scls.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Are librarians mandated reporters? (was Re: Abusive Parents
Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 10:12:59 CDT
Dawn:
in Wisconsin I know that we are not and they aren't in Illinois either (my
wife worked for the State of Illinois for several years) but that doesn't
mean that they aren't in your state. The best bet is to contact the agency
responsible for child welfare in your state. They can also tell you how to
report abuse. In Illinois there was a hotline that anyone could call but
here in Wisconsin the first step is to call local law enforcement.
>Just wondering, are librarians mandated reporters of child abuse? I
>know I was as a teacher, but am unsure of public librarian status.
Eric Norton
Head of Children's Services
McMillan Memorial Library
Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494
715-423-1040
enorton@scls.lib.wi.us
"Very senior librarians...once they have proved themselves worthy by
performing some valiant act of librarianship, are accepted into a secret
order and are taught the raw arts of survival beyond the Shelves We Know."
Terry Pratchett, Guards! Guards!
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From: "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
To: OPLINLIST@EPICURUS.OPLIN.LIB.OH.US,
PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Article from back issue of CopyCat needed.../Seuss Program...
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Just saw in the USAToday where Mike Myers is starring in a live action Cat
in the Hat movie to be released 11/2003. In the meantime, I want to start
planning for a program for that month! In the back issue index of CopyCat,
it indicates that there is an article called "Meet Dr. Seuss" in the
March/April 1986 issue, one called "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
and
"Who-ville for Christmas" both from the November/December 1990 issue,
If
anyone has those issues, could you please fax me the articles? Fax number
is 419-562-7437. Thanks so much!
ALSO, if anyone out there has done Seuss programs, I would be interested in
hearing from you, what you did, what worked and what didn't. Email me
directly at barbarascott@hotmail.com
My first step in getting ready for this program (unbeknownst to me!) was
getting a Cat in the Hat hat from Regent books as a premium for our last
order! Now I know when and why I will wear it!
Barbara Scott
Children's Librarian, Bucyrus Public Library
Ohio Reading Program Manual Editor
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From: "Alexandra Groff" <voltaire_11@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Abusive Parents Question
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Dawn:
According to CYF (Child Youth and Families) we are all mandated. If you
work with children, you are to help protect them. Hope this clears up your
question.
Alex Groff
>From: Dawn Sardes <Dawn.Sardes@euclidlibrary.org>
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>Subject: Abusive Parents Question
>Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 10:35:49 CDT
>
>Just wondering, are librarians mandated reporters of child abuse? I
>know I was as a teacher, but am unsure of public librarian status.
>
>Dawn Sardes
>Teen Services Librarian
>Euclid Public Library
>Dawn.Sardes@euclidlibrary.org
>216-261-5300, ext. 138
>
>"Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the
>answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a
>library, the doors to learning are always open."
>-Laura Bush, First Lady, June 2002
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From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Thanks/ Patrons First Names SUMMARY
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Thanks to all of you who responded to my request on whether or not you
call patrons by their first names. I was expecting a lot more resistance
to this, but was pleasantly surprised that many of you do it with ease.
Here are the responses, in no particular order, and I apoligize for the
few that are omitted. I think I deleted them.
From: publib@sunsite.berkeley.edu
on behalf of Gruninger, Laura
[lgruning@mcl.org]
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 10:56 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: [PUBLIB] First-name basis patrons??
I realized the other day that slowly over time, I've begun calling the
parents who come to storytime programs by their first names. Before
working in youth services I was in reference for many years, and with a
few exceptions, always addressed our regulars as "Mr., Mrs., Your
excellency, etc." I'm hoping the patrons don't see this as
disrespectful. The little kids always call me "Miss Laura" and the
parents refer to me this way in front of the kids. Some of the moms
simply tell me their first names, and I always tell them "I'm Laura"
whens they ask my name. (I always did this in reference too.) Mostly I
am the same age as they are, which I think contributes to this. When I
am talking with them as a group, they refer to one another by first
name, so it would be awkward for me to ask about "Mrs. so-and-so's new
baby", etc. I always refer to myself as Mrs...in writing, and refer to
my co-workers as Mrs./Mr. when referring patrons to them.
One thing I know is bound to happen is that as the kids grow older, I'll
be a middle aged "Miss Laura" when they come in to ask for help on
their
college entrance essays.
Do the rest of you call patrons by their first name?
Laura Gruninger, Children's Librarian
Mercer County Library System, Lawrence HQ
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
From: Karen Scott [karen0428twu@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 8:55 PM
To: Gruninger, Laura
Subject: calling patrons by first name
Be Very careful not to lose you role. Remember you are a person even
the parents should look up to when they need advice, or need to find a
resource .
From: Linda Funk [lfunk@and.lib.in.us]
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 9:42 AM
To: Gruninger, Laura
Subject: First Name Basis
I hear our Children's staff call customers by first names all the time.
At the Circ. Desk, I hear a lot of first names, yet hear elderly
customers referred to by their formal names. We always trained staff to
know your customers and their preferences, so if a first name is used
and there appears to be some bristling, try the more formal
acknowledgement next time. In general, we teach staff to address elders
with more respect right off the bat.
From: Jennifer Parker [jmpwel@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 10:40 PM
To: Gruninger, Laura
Subject: First Name Basis
Hello Laura
I too refer to some of my patrons by their first names.
I call myself Miss Jen at storytime and feel very comfortable with my
regulars and often call them by their first names.
If a grandparent brings the child in, I usually stick to the Mrs/Mr.
I have had parents tell me to call them by their first name so when that
happens I feel very comfortable.
Jennifer Parker
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 10:46 AM
To: Gruninger, Laura
Subject: First-name basis patrons??
Hi
We're on a first-name basis with the majority of our patrons, but we
have a
pretty informal atmosphere around here anyway. Plus, this is such a
small
town, and we've all been here for so long that most of our patrons think
they're our kinfolks. I'm the newest of the full-time staff, and I've
worked here almost 11 years. Now we often address many of our older
patrons
as Miss So- and-So, regardless of their marital status, which I guess is
kind of a southernism, and sometimes refer to fellow staff members as
Miss
Shirley, Miss Bonnie, etc. I'm still Miss Mary to all my storytimers,
even
the ones now in college.
Miss Mary Geist
Richardson Memorial Library, One Spring Street, Emporia, VA 23847
(434)
634-2539
www.meherrinlib.org
From: Deirdre Miller [dlmm34@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 12:13 AM
To: Gruninger, Laura
Subject: First-name patrons
Hi Laura!
I'm a Young Adult Librarian in a smallish neighborhood branch of a
large
county system, and I consider it a proud personal accomplishment to
remember, and use, the first names of patrons! We see so many
throughout
our work week, and I do think most (although perhaps not all) are
flattered
when we call them by name (without having to look it up on the checkout
screen!)
I supervise a group of teens in a book club, (and new ones coming
in
from
time to time), and I always call them by first names, and insist they do
the
same with me. I'm 48 (time flies) but I don't believe in the old
conventions of formal address (I'm Mrs. Miller...) because it is
distancing
and makes me feel old! Or maybe it's just my egalitarian
sympathies.
In a society where many people are alienated, alone, and don't have
many
family/community connections, I think the public library can help to
provide
that sense of belonging by knowing our patrons' names and using them.
There
is something magical and empowering about using personal names. I now
have
many who come in just to see me on my work days because they know I
remember
them and value them for who they are.
My 2 cents worth! Take care,
Deirdre
From: Frances Easterling [machild@cmrls.lib.ms.us]
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 12:00 PM
To: Gruninger, Laura
Subject: names
Yes, I do start calling moms by their first names. They also refer to
me as "Miss Frances". Everybody that comes in the library refers
to me
as that. I work with 2 other ladies who are in their 60's and 70's so
I'm the kid on the block so to speak. When I introduce them, I give out
their last names. Now this is just my opinion but with the kids calling
me "Miss Frances", I become more approachable and even with the
parents
too. I do tell kids to call me that and to add the "miss" so
they are
putting a little respect in. I hope this makes since to you.
Frances Easterling
Children's Librarian
Magee Public Library
Magee, MS
From: sharon cerasoli [sharoncerasoli@hotmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2002 8:32 AM
To: Gruninger, Laura
Subject: patrons & first names
Hi Laura,
I do call patrons by their first names and introduce myself by first
names (except at preschool center storytimes, where they request that I
say Miss Sharon, to be consistent with how the kids refer to the
preschool teachers).
I think it is very very important to know our patrons, and for me, first
names are what fits with my style. I am a former social worker and this
fits in with my warm, welcoming manner.
I think people have to do what is comfortable for them. Patrons know
when we are being genuine and warm and friendly, and when we are not (in
my opinion).
I will be interested in replies from Pubyac.
(by the way the preteen/teen crowd that knows me does call me by my
first name, and this is fine! I would rather not be a Miss Sharon!)
take care,
Sharon Cerasoli
New Haven Public Library
From: publib@sunsite.berkeley.edu
on behalf of PUBLIB
[plib2@sunsite.berkeley.edu]
Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2002 7:53 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: [PUBLIB] re: first names? (fwd)
Sender: "Roberts, Julie" <roberju@rolling-meadows.lib.il.us>
Subject: re: first names?
Hello all. I want to put my two cents' worth into this thread. I am
very
friendly and outgoing, and have a good memory for names. My colleagues
have said that they wish they could be more like me... I think people
like
being called by their first names, as it is more personal. At each of
my 3
libraries I've worked at, I have met and made friends with many patrons
and
talk or chat with them when they come in to use the computer or
whatever,
and they usually respond well to that. Some used to talk with me for a
long time before doing what they came in to do.
I have a few stories of being recognized outside the library: I used to
be
seen at the local grocery store near the library, and kids would say:
"Hi
Library Lady"! or, "Don't you work at the Library?"
Once or twice, I
was
at Ravinia Park, a FANTASTIC outdoor concert arena in the area, and a
guy
came up to me and said "HI! I just want to thank you for giving me a
lot
of help at the Library!"
People still look at me and say," Didn't you work at the _____
Library?"
And I smile and say yes.
Julie A. Roberts roberju@rolling-meadows.lib.il.us
From: publib@sunsite.berkeley.edu
on behalf of PUBLIB
[plib2@sunsite.berkeley.edu]
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 11:02 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: [PUBLIB] re: first names?
>>Do the rest of you call patrons by their first name?
Only a handful, all but one of whom I knew first outside the library.
Actually, I'm sometimes bemused by how long we've "known" some patrons
and
they us and how we keep up the dance of courtesy and not-knowingness.
But
yours is a different situation. You have in common with the parents
caring
for small children. First names are probably right in your case.
Augusta Baker, the great children's librarian at NYPL told a
wonderful
story. She rode the subway uptown late one night, more and more people
getting off at every stop until it was just her and a strapping young
man
who kept staring at her as he worked his way up the car. She nervously
clutched her purse tighter and wondered if she should move to a car with
other people. Finally the young hulk dangled off a strap over her and
said
"Excuse me? weren't you the story lady from my library?"
He walked her home. Be Miss Laura--well into your old age.
-----------------------
Sara Weissman
Morris County Library
http://www.gti.net/mocolib1/kid/
From: Melissa MacLeod [mmacleod@sailsinc.org]
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 11:14 AM
To: Gruninger, Laura
Subject: Re: first names
Yes, I do! Basically, I refer to them how they introduce themselves to
me. If they say, "I'm Mrs. So and So," then I address them with that.
Mostly however, they give first names and so do I. However, I also share
your reservations about being a middle-aged Miss - although, I work with
a woman in her sixties who still goes by Miss and it works with her.
Perhaps it is the character rather than the age, some of us will never
be old! Comforting thought. Take care, Melissa
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
on behalf of MzLibrary@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 11:40 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: First/last name discussion; book search links; and train
book
Re: First/last name discussion: I have a sign on my desk, made for me
when I
started working here, which simply states Charlotte Rabbitt, Children's
Services. I live in a smallish town and everyone here knows me as a
town
employee with a first and last name and that goes for all employees at
the
library with the exception of the pages, who are simply 'page'.
Children
call me by a variety of names which include my first, last and several
variations of either and it seems to follow the custom of the family.
Some
like an informal approach and others prefer the more polite and formal
choice. It took me about 25 years to figure out that with a name like
Mrs.
Rabbitt I should become a children's librarian so I do use and prefer
the
more formal approach. One story, which has become a favorite here in
the
library, is about the time a little girl who ran up to me, stopped dead
in
her tracks, tried to remember my name, and exclaimed "Uh, uh .....
Mrs.
Bunny?"
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
on behalf of krobinso@lioninc.org
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 11:11 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: First-name basis patrons??
Hello Laura,
You've asked one of the all time - there really isn't an answer to this
one- questions. When in doubt, I usually go conservative when addressing
another adult, either older or younger than myself. I really do this
when
a child is with them. BUT, I prefer my name to be simple and singular.
I
introduce myself as Kitty. No more,no less; when I am on my own turf.
When
I go to the schools, I ask what the school administration prefers. I
have
found that the public schools prefer me to use my formal title in class
,
but don't mind that the children are informed they may ask for me by my
library name when they visit there. I always follow the school for the
form of address for the teachers. Even after we become good friends,
coffee etc., I use their given formal title whenever students may be
near
as it is a carry over of their school identity. In storytime, I quickly
let the groups know that I am Kitty and expect my library friends to use
that. Children do not show me any change in respect so long as I honor
them with courtesy, love and smiles. They carry that into the teen
years
and beyond. I have a difficulty with the "Miss" so and so. It
just
doesn't
feel right. Plus for the older, Miss Kitty is still associated with the
lady of the barroom and Mr. Dillon. My other name of Mrs. Robinson is
remembered by many from the movie "The Graduate". Not the best
association
for a Children's Librarian. (I have to admit - I really enjoyed the
character portrayal of Miss Kitty in Gunsmoke!) Go with your heart and a
smile. Somehow, the people that need or desire a full address will let
you
know by body language and their eyes. By the way, on business forms, I
use
my formal first name and last, but no titles of personal weight. The
letter would contain my job title after my name. That's enough for me.
It
may help that I am a member of the Half Century Club. Soon they can
just
call me Granny. Have fun today, Kitty
Kitty Robinson
Head of Children's Services
Russell Library
Middletown, CT 06457
From: Marge Tassione [tassione@SLS.LIB.IL.US]
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 11:30 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: First-name basis patrons??
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Patrons usually call me by my first name--Margaret or Marge. We wear
name
badges, so it's right there for them to see. My last name can be a
little
tricky and I'd rather not have patrons feel hesitant to address me by
name.
I have been here for several years and most of the children know me as
Marge
or Mrs. T. Their parents usually refer to me as Marge, but I always
seem to
use the Mr./Mrs. title when addressing parents. For me, it was just the
way
I was brought up. I am not comfortable calling parents by first names
in
front of their children--even though I am older than a lot of the
parents
who visit. I will answer to any "form" of my name--as long as
it's
respectful. :)
Margaret Tassione
tassione@sls.lib.il.us
Northlake Public Library
From: Michele Farley [mfarley@brownsburg.lib.in.us]
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Subject: RE: First-name basis patrons??
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Laura,
It is funny that you bring this up because I was in a school library
before I came to the public forum so I was used to be addressed as Mrs.
Farley, now it seems as though I am addressed as Miss Michele or Michele
and it makes me a bit uncomfortable. (Old habits die hard and all that!)
Anyway, the regular patrons that I know by name are usually moms that
have been in my toddler group and have put their first names on our name
tags. I refer to lots of them as "so and so's Mom."
However, the
grandparents that come to this program usually put Mrs. ... on the name
tags and that is how I address them. It is a hard call sometimes, but
the majority of those that I know introduced themselves by their first
names, so that is what I use. I personally would love to go back to the
times when we addressed all adults as Mr. or Ms., but I think the trend
is to make things more personalized and therefore we go by first names.
Michele
From: Beverly Kirkendall [bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us]
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 4:08 PM
To: Gruninger, Laura
Subject: Re: First-name basis patrons??
Not having the greatest head for names, first or last (I was in banking
for many years and had the crutch of a deposit slip or check--which I
didn't always need but always had....), I often only remember them as
"the child's name mom" (assuming, of course, I can remember the
child's
name) and end up calling them Mrs. whatever (if I am lucky enough to
even know the child's last name.....).
Often, if I am told a first name (and I remember it--a major
consideration: see first sentence), I take that as permission to use the
first name.
Lately, I feel lucky if I remember my own name and those of my
coworkers!
Beverly Kirkendall (I checked--that is my name!)
Hurst Public Library
Hurst, TX
From: Katrina Neville [KatrinaN@moval.org]
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 11:17 PM
To: Gruninger, Laura; 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: RE: First-name basis patrons??
Hi Laura,
At every library where I have ever worked or been a patron, I have been
on a
first-name basis with most of my patrons, as have my librarians been
with
me. I think that if a person is familiar enough to you, and if he or
she
doesn't physically bristle at being called by his or her first name (or,
indeed, ask that you not do it), then it is fine. Observe your
coworkers
and, if you really feel like it is a weird thing to be doing, ask your
supervisor what your organization's protocol or policy is.
Hope this helps,
Katrina Neville
Librarian
City of Moreno Valley
25480 Alessandro Boulevard
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
t. 909-413-3880
f. 909-247-8346
e. katrinan@moval.org
w. www.moreno-valley.ca.us
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
on behalf of Mary [mrc42@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 11:10 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: First-name basis patrons??
I call everyone by their first name unless they
specifically ask for the more formal name. the
reasoning I have for this is the privacy issue.
Everyone is paranoid that others will find out who
they are, steal their identity, etc... I want to
acknowledge that I know who they are without robbing
them of that security.
Mary Rogers
Delaware County District Library
Delaware Oh
mrc42@yahoo.com
From: Andrea Johnson [andielib@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 9:59 AM
To: Gruninger, Laura
Subject: Re: [PUBLIB] First-name basis patrons??
--- "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
wrote:
> When I
> am talking with them as a group, they refer to one another by first
> name, so it would be awkward for me to ask about "Mrs. so-and-so's new
> baby", etc.
Well, I don't think this would be awkward -- just polite.
> Do the rest of you call patrons by their first name?
Some of them -- particularly those I know well. At my library we go by
"Mrs.
So-and-So" for the most part. My name tag has my first and last names
(and
I'll usually introduce myself to an adult patron with both names). For
a child
I've had at storytime over and over, usually the moms get to know me by
first
and last name, and use my first name. Most of the moms who know and use
my
first name have told me theirs as well, so I'll use it. There are some
parents
who do call me Mrs. Johnson, and I call them Mr. or Mrs. So-and-So.
I don't find it awkward, but I admit it's probably much easier to figure
out
when you're both on the same level (i.e. both Mrs.).
Andrea Johnson
andielib@yahoo.com
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From: ploew@crrl.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: good children job websites
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I'm looking for web sites that list childrens librarian jobs anyone know of
a
good site?
Selma Levi wrote:
> Just to let you know that Kathy Burnsed solved the mystery of the
> hamburger eating bunny...Dick Gackenback's Mother Rabbit's Son Tom! Thanks
> for your quick thinking, Kathy. Selma Levi
>
> Selma K. Levi
> slevi@epfl2.epflbalto.org
> voice # 410-396-5402
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From: "Cindy Welch" <cwelch@ala.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Have You Signed Up for Your Free Comics Journals Yet?
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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 10:20:25 CDT
Teen Read Week is right around the corner (October 13-19) and the
excitement continues to build!
Remember that YALSA MEMBERS who register their programs on the TRW site
can get a FREE packet of 50 JOURNALS with a program outline already done
for you. These nifty journals, created by our friends at The N, are
eight-page notebooks that have panels in the center of each decorated
page and that encourage your teens to create their own comics on the
spot!
Don't miss out on this great opportunity. Register today at
http://www.ala.org/teenread/trw/registration.html.
It's not too late to become a YALSA member. For membership information
go to https://cs.ala.org/member/memberapp.cfm
and click on the link
above to get your free programming materials today!
We know you're out there, in school media centers and public libraries,
so don't wait to be counted. Let's get teens reading for the FUN of it!
Get Graphic @ your library and get registered today!
Cindy C. Welch
Deputy Program Director
Young Adult Library Services Association
American Association of School Librarians
Phone: 312-280-4391 or 800-545-2433, ext. 4391
Fax; 1-312-664-7459
E-mail: cwelch@ala.org
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From: Juli Huston <jhuston@snap.lib.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Chat rooms
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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 10:20:32 CDT
Hello Again,
I am still new to the realm of being a children's librarian and am not
familiar with chat rooms that kids commonly visit. I have been asking the
kids who come into our library and visit chat rooms what chats they visit,
but would like to learn more. So, my question is, what if any chat rooms
can I reccommend for kids who come in asking what I reccommend? Or is
there a website that provides links to chats? Thank you in advance.
Juli
Juli Huston
Children's & Young Adult Librarian
Solano County Library
jhuston@snap.lib.ca.us
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From: "Deborah Brightwell" <dbright@ci.coppell.tx.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: folk tale stumper solved
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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 10:47:15 CDT
The folk tale I was looking for about killing seven flies with one blow
was: The Brave Little Tailor by the Grimm Brothers. Thanks to all
who
wrote! Debbie
Debbie Brightwell
Coppell Public Library
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From: "ali jenkins" <ajenkins@mad.lib.ms.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Miss Pickerell
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Thanks to everyone who responded about Miss Pickerell
The series is by Ellen MacGregor and we actually have quite a few of them in
our library system. Our patron will be thrilled. Again, big THANK YOU to all
of you who responded to my stumper.
~ali
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From: "Ramarie Beaver" <ramarieb@plano.gov>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Family programming
Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 10:47:30 CDT
Do any of you do family programming for your summer reading club? We're
considering dropping our toddler and preschool storytimes during the
summer and combining these with our school-age summer programs so that
all ages (pre-K through 5th grade) can attend the summer programs
together.
I wondered if it works well for those who do it? Pros and cons?
Thanks
for the help.
Ramarie Beaver
ramarieb@plano.gov
Plano Public Library System
Plano, Texas
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From: "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Leaf stumper thanks
Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 10:47:37 CDT
Hi! Thanks to the 20+ people who have responded to my leaf stumper query.
The original post is below. By unanimous decision, the title is William
Joyce's The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs. I'm still trying to reach my
patron but I know she'll be thrilled. Have a great week.
Richard :-)
One of our patrons was looking for a book she thinks is called The Leaf
>Man. She says it is about leaf people who save an older lady (her
words).
It's
>probably a picture book as she read it when she was "really
little"- she's
>11 now. :-)
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From: Juli Huston <jhuston@snap.lib.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Bus storytime
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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 10:47:44 CDT
Hello,
I am doing a storytime about buses on Wednesday and was wondering if
anyone out there has some good ideas for rhymes and/or fingerplays having
to do with buses? I have books, but need something to go in between the
stories. Thank you in advance!
Juli
Juli Huston
Children's & Young Adult Librarian
Solano County Library
jhuston@snap.lib.ca.us
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From: "F. Brautigam" <fbrautig@nsls.info>
To: pubyac <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper: Time Travel
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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 10:47:52 CDT
I'm hopeful that someone out there will know the answer to this
stumper. The patron says it was published in the 60's or earlier, but
most definitely had an earlier setting. The main characters were sent to
a country house, and their trip was arranged by the house's owner who was
a ghost who had done something awful in the past. Once at the house, they
travel back in time and meet other children, who are actually their own
ancestors. They save the children from some incident, which was connected
somehow to one of the main characters, George, inheriting the country
house to which they were sent.
I hope this sounds clearer to someone who has read the book! We tried a
number of searches in our own catalog, but haven't tried other sources
yet. Thanks in advance for your help.
Faith
--
Faith Brautigam
Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL 60120
E Mail: fbrautig@nslsilus.org
Phone: 847-742-2411 Fax: 847-742-0485
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From: "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
To: OPLINLIST@EPICURUS.OPLIN.LIB.OH.US,
PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: How to make an Egyptian chariot...
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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 10:48:00 CDT
(HUGE sigh...) Teachers, don't you just love 'em? I am in need of any
info/patterns that you can provide. I have an 8th grade student who has to
make an Egyptian chariot for a class project. We have scoured the books
that we own, as well as searched the internet, and have not come up with
much. The one picture that we did find shows the chariot (not to life-size)
with 6" wheels, so this gives you some idea of what size. The one
pictured
is a war chariot (6-spoked wheel). If you have any ideas/patterns or know
where we can find them, please email info to me directly at
barbarascott@hotmail.com or fax
any patterns to 419-562-7437, and direct the
fax to my attention.
Question: Why do teachers give assignments to kids that they wouldn't
attempt themselves?
Barbara Scott
Children's Librarian, Bucyrus Public Library
Ohio Reading Program Manual Editor
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From: "Kim Flores" <kimf@mail.sgcl.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper responses
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Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 10:48:07 CDT
Hi Everyone,
Many thanks to all who responded to my question about friendship
picture books featuring only girls. Here are the responses I
received:
The Silly Sisters by Dave Werner
The Emily and Alice books
Meet Danitra Brown
The American Girl Books
Toot and Puddle
Best Friends by Kim Anderson
Whispering in the Park by Fred Burstein
My Best Friend by Pat Hutchins
Rockin' Reptiles by Stephanie Calmenson
The Amelia books by Marissa Moss
Two Girls Can by Keiko Narahashi
Amelia and Eleanor Go For a Ride by Pam Munoz
Angelina and Alice by Katherine Holabird
Brianna, Jamaica, and the Dance of Spring by Juanita Havill
The Other Side by Kathleen Woodson
Amber on the Mountain by Tony Johnston
A Bargain for Frances by Russell and Lillian Hoban
Together by George Ella Lyon
Barbie and the Scavenger Hunt
If I neglected to list your response, please accept my apologies.
To all who responded, thank you very much. My colleagues and I
were amazed at how many more friendship books featured boys. Many
were both sexes but there didn't seem to be many for girls only in
the picture book category. Anyone out there interested in writing
some? I think there might be a market! Thanks again.
Kim Flores
kimf@mail.sgcl.org
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From: "Cathy Chesher" <cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Military Mother compilation
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Thank you to everyone who sent me suggestions to give to a mother going into
the military. She has a three year old daughter. Here are some
titles and
a couple of websites that others might find helpful. Thank you especially to
Judy Nelson from the Pierece County Library for sharing her library's list.
Some of the titles are also from the Allen County Public Library website
(address below)
All kinds of families - Norma Simon
All those secrets of the world - Jane Yolen
Captain Cat - Syd Hoff
I live at a military post - Stasia Ward
If you listen - Charlotte Zolotow
I'll see you when the moon is full - Susi L. Fowler
The kissing hand - Audrey Penn
Mommy don't go - Elizabeth Crary
My father is far away - Robin Ballard
My father is in the navy - Robin McKinley
Oh my baby, little one - Kathi Appelt
Soldier Mom - Alice Mead (chapter book)
FROM ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/Childrens_Services/military.html
http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/Childrens_Services/fears.html#moving
http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/Childrens_Services/fears.html#separation
OTHER TITLES AND WEBSITES FOR THE PARENT
Dads at a Distance: an activities handbook for strengthening long distance
relationships
also has a website: www.daads.com
Moms over miles: an activities handbook for strengthening long distance
relationships
also check their web site: www.momsovermiles.com
When children grieve: for adults to help children deal with death, divorce,
pet loss, moving and other losses - John w. James
www.drspock.com Do a
search for 'moms military' to get the article "Moms
in the military"
Cathy Chesher
Youth Services Librarian
Adrian Public Library
143 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
517-265-2265
cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us
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