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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: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 10:32 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 890
PUBYAC Digest 890
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: circulating comic books?
by "Michele Farley" <mfarley@brownsburg.lib.in.us>
2) Re: circulating comic books?
by "Paula Lopatic" <paulal@rpls.lib.il.us>
3) RE: Something about the Author
by Donna Peasley <dpeasley@gateslibrary.org>
4) RE: Storytimes on TV
by "Bloedau, Linda" <LBloedau@cortn.org>
5) RE: Storytime expulsion???
by CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
6) RE: contacting Something about the author
by "Karen Stanley" <kstanley@rosenberg-library.org>
7) Assistance Needed
by Carrie Silberman <csilberman@nysoclib.org>
8) Publishing Resources for Children
by Sue Jones <sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
9) Re: SATA and spreading the word
by Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
10) Movement activities
by "Geist, Mary" <mgeist@meherrinlib.org>
11) RE: Something about the author
by "Jennie Stoltz" <jstoltz@esls.lib.wi.us>
12) Family programming (long)
by "Ramarie Beaver" <ramarieb@plano.gov>
13) RE: training pages
by Karin Grossmann <karingrossmann@monarch.net>
14) Richard Scarry Oversized Board Books
by "Sarah O'Sullivan" <saraho@lithgow.lib.me.us>
15) Re: the middle years
by Karin Grossmann <karingrossmann@monarch.net>
16) Re: circulating comic books?
by "Roger & Anne Hall" <annehall@mail.iclub.org>
17) Collection Development Plan
by <sdgriner@iupui.edu>
18) Program Ideas
by <laanders@bellsouth.net>
19) paperback series
by "James, Pat" <PJames@fredco-md.net>
20) Measuring reading level of a book?
by "Troy and Nicole Morgan" <trikki@peoplepc.com>
21) Re: Collection Development question
by "Bart Pisapia" <PisapiaB@mail.co.leon.fl.us>
22) Reply to: 2 Stumpers--Uncle who "tames" niece and Boy who
won't
by "Allison J. Enger" <aenger@monroe.lib.mi.us>
23) Please help- Fall Festival
by "Heather Mize" <hmize1@hotmail.com>
24) Re: Books about death and dying
by Curry Rose Hoskey <jadwigapup@yahoo.com>
25) recommendation for 5th grade girl
by cherie coulson <storylady123@yahoo.com>
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From: "Michele Farley" <mfarley@brownsburg.lib.in.us>
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Subject: RE: circulating comic books?
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Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 23:18:39 CDT
Cassie,
We circulate comic books just like our magazines...they are reinforced
on the spine with tape both inside and out and they circulate for 7
days. As far as cataloging, they are just in the catalog by publication
date and title. As far as I know, we have never interlibrary loaned
one, but if it was requested, we would send it. We keep the current one
in a plastic sleeve and it does not check out. The others are kept in a
little bin on the shelf underneath the current issue. Ours are very
popular and the circulate like crazy!
THT,
Michele
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From: "Paula Lopatic" <paulal@rpls.lib.il.us>
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Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 23:18:47 CDT
We circulate comic at the Vespasian Warner Public Library in Clinton,
Illinois. (We serve a population of 10,000.)
Since they are issued monthly we catalogue them as periodicals.
We run 2" wide clear tape down the spine and along the inside middle page.
We add a couple of extra staples to help hold them together. They lay flat
in 2 1/2" high boxes labeled with the title = Batman, Powerpuff Girls, etc.
When a patron checks them out we don't do anything special, no plastic bags
or sleeves or anything. I won't say we think of the comic books as
disposable, but we know that they are fragile and are not going to have the
life of a paperback and certainly not a library bound hardback book.
The comic book readers have learned that if they get too rough with them, I
tell them that the library will not be able to afford to buy any more comic
books because they're not being handled properly. They then police each
other for a while.
Good luck!
Paula
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cassie Wilson" <cwilson2@woh.rr.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 10:25 AM
Subject: circulating comic books?
> Please respond quickly if you circulate comic books (not graphic
> novels) in your library; I need help right away.
> Do you and, if so, how do you, catalogue comic books, especially if you
> are part of a consortium that has strict policies regarding what is
> allowed in the marc records?
> Secondly, how do you process or prepare the comic books? Do they go
> out in plastic sleeves? Is there any kind of reinforcement on the
comic
> cover, such as tape?
> Then, based on that answer, how do you put them on the shelves? Or do
> you put them on a shelf or in a basket or what? Do you have to keep
> them findable for loans to other libraries (as in a consortium
> situation?).
> The consortium has brought so many advantages to us because we have
> just about everything in the world available to the patrons in our small
> library now, but in HAVING to make everything available to other
> libraries, it brings new problems and limits on what we bother to add to
> our collection. I want my patrons to have everything, everything,
> everything they might want.
> Thanks in advance to anyone who offers advice, even if you answer only
> one part of this multi-part cry for help.
>
> Cassie Wilson
> Youth Services Coordinator
> St. Marys Community Library
> St. Marys, OH
>
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From: Donna Peasley <dpeasley@gateslibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: Something about the Author
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 23:20:56 CDT
We have talked about SATA here also but for the time being are continuing
to purchase. However, what we have done for several years now is purchase
the older ones. We had gotten behind due to budget so when we discovered
that the price dropped 25% once the volumes were about 3 years old(I am not
sure exactly-we have through volume 101)we now order about 6-8 depending on
money available once a year. Just call Gale and they will send you the
list.
Donna Peasley
Children's Librarian
Gates Public Library
Rochester, NY
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From: "Bloedau, Linda" <LBloedau@cortn.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: Storytimes on TV
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did anyone respond to the following inquiry regarding local cable
storytimes?
If so, I missed it...... anyone experienced in this area?
Linda B. in finally chilly east Tennessee
PUBYAC INQUIRY FROM JULY
Our library has been approached by our local cable company about airing some
of our storytime programs on the local origin cable channel. Has anyone
else done this? Do you need permission from the copyright holders to read
stories aloud for broadcast? If so, is there usually a fee for this
permission? I realize there will be variation among publishers, but wanted
to know what is the norm?
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From: CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
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Subject: RE: Storytime expulsion???
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The biggest key for me is to learn the kids names. I come into the room
early and usually end up picking up their names. A name whispered while I am
turning the page usually settles kids back down. I have stopped in the
middle of a book and asked everyone to get in our listening positions (legs
crossed and hands in lap.) And once I did just talk with a mother, saying
that I wanted to let her know that so and so was having a little trouble
with being able to listen to the stories. I asked if she could just sit with
the child for the next few times. Worked like a charm... Hope this was of
some help.
Crystal Kehoe
Bettendorf Public Library, IA
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From: "Karen Stanley" <kstanley@rosenberg-library.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: contacting Something about the author
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Okay, I've sent mine in. Maybe we need to follow through with
canceling our standing order.
Karen Stanley
Rosenberg Library
Galveston, TX
kstanley@rosenberg-library.org
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Junior Room Staff
Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 10:26 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: contacting Something about the author
Regarding contacting the publisher about Something About the
Author:
I haven't received a person to contact, but went to the gale
website this
morning and snooped around a bit.
You can give them your idea on the "product enhancement page."
If enough of
us
decide to do this, maybe they'll get the message.
http://www.gale.com/about/enhancement.htm
PUBYAC unite! :-) Let the publisher know that you think there
product is a
good one, but it is coming out way too often to be useful. Ask
them to back
off and give us a product that is current but not fluff. And I
really liked
those suggestions about coming out once a year! Give us
something good for
our
money!!
Sharon Lawrence
Downers Grove Public Library
1050 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630.960.1200
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From: Carrie Silberman <csilberman@nysoclib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Help!
A patron walked off with my (own) craft book which I need for a upcoming
program.
If anyone has a copy of "Art Activities from Award Winning Picture
Books,"
by Judy Hierstein
and could fax or mail me the print making activity using styrofoam trays,
could you please contact me?
I would be very grateful.
Carrie Silberman, Children's Librarian
New York Society Library
carrie@nysoclib.org
53 E. 79th St.
New York, NY 10021
fax: 212-744-5832
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From: Sue Jones <sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Publishing Resources for Children
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 23:24:24 CDT
Dear Great Brains,
I know this topic has been discussed before, but things move fast these days
and its probably worth asking again about any and all resources open to
children to have their stories and poems published.
We'd like to develop a hand-out with this info....we have a children's book
writing program during the summer and by golly, some of these kids are GOOD!
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge...
Sue Jones
Pleasanton Public Library, CA
sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us <mailto:sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
(925) 931-3400 x 23
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From: Becky Smith <bsmith@loganutah.org>
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Subject: Re: SATA and spreading the word
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Junior Room Staff wrote:
>> I am willing to spend $250 a year for this source, but it is up over
$1000
>> now, and that's way too much to ask us to spend. But the only way
they
>> will listen is if we ALL let them know how we feel.
>
> We were just talking about this the other day. I'm game... anybody
got an
> address?
Here's a link for a whole bunch of addresses for the Gale Group, which
publishes "Something About the Author." There's also a
"Submit an Idea"
feature on this web page which says, "If you have an idea for a new
product or an enhancement for a current product, we'd like to know."
I've let them know that I believe the best 'enhancement' for SATA would
be a once-yearly compilation, rather than the several volumes we
currently receive.
http://www.galegroup.com/customer_service/contact.htm
--
Becky Ann Smith
Youth Services Librarian
Logan Library, Logan, UT
bsmith@loganutah.org
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us
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From: "Geist, Mary" <mgeist@meherrinlib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Movement activities
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Dear Pubyac'ers
I'm trying to add a few new elements to my storytimes this year (I may be
getting stale after 12 years!) and would like to do some new and creative
movement activities with my toddlers and with my 3-4 year old daycare
classes. Please send me your favs, (especially those that involve the
whole
body, not just fingerplays) and also if you have favorite books or online
resources for activities. I've had great luck with the 'Net for
flannelboard, fingerplays, songs, etc., but haven't found much in the way of
movement. Will digest to list if there's interest.
thanks, Mary Geist
Richardson Memorial Library
One Spring Street
Emporia, VA 23847
www.meherrinlib.org
"A truly great library contains something to offend everyone."
Jo
Godwin
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From: "Jennie Stoltz" <jstoltz@esls.lib.wi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Something about the author
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Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 23:25:44 CDT
Thanks to all of you for replying to my question about whether or not to
keep "Something about the Author." Here's a summary of the
replies -
1. Many libraries have already made a huge investment in this resource
over
the years
2. Libraries which had an university with an education program nearby or
libraries which had an annual school assignment used the resource quite
frequently, but the rest of us found that the resource was being used less
and less.
3. It takes a whole heck of a lot of shelf space!
4. As we have read, a lot of librarians said that they thought the
resource
should only have one to three volumes a year added, versus 8 to 10. It
makes the cost rather prohibitive. Also, as one librarian said, Gale is
using a lot of "filler" by 1)including a lot of pretty obscure authors
that
children are unlikely to be using as a report subject and 2) using full and
half page photos of authors when a smaller one would do just as well.
5. An online version of the resource would be great!
6. MANY libraries have discontinued their subscription but are keeping
their existing volumes until they need the shelf space.
7. Many librarians would like to do some sort of group "protest"
letter in
which we write to Gale requested that they reduce the number of volumes per
year (be more selective in who they include!) and consider an online
version. I would be more than happy to write such a letter and was
thinking
that I will post it on PUBYAC and people can send me their name, library
name and city/state so that I can include it on the letter. How does that
sound?
I will write the letter and post it next week.
Cheers!
Jennie
Jennie J. Stoltz
Children's Coordinator/Webmaster
Frank L. Weyenberg Library of
Mequon/Thiensville, Wisconsin
"The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who
cannot read them." - Mark Twain
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From: Junior Room Staff <dgjrrm@SLS.LIB.IL.US>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: SATA and spreading the word
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>I am willing to spend $250 a year for this source, but it is up over $1000
>now, and that's way too much to ask us to spend. But the only way they
will
>listen is if we ALL let them know how we feel.
We were just talking about this the other day. I'm game... anybody got an
address?
Sharon L.
Downers Grove Public Library
1050 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630.960.1200
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From: "Ramarie Beaver" <ramarieb@plano.gov>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Family programming (long)
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Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 23:25:51 CDT
For those who are interested, here are the responses I got regarding =
family programming. My original message was:
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. =20
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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Responses:
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Subject: Re: Family programming
Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 16:39:59 CDT
One problem I found on combining k-5th is making sure the books and =
activities are geared for both age levels. It can be hard to find =
stories that both ages will like but I'm sure it can be done.
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From: "Michele Farley" <mfarley@brownsburg.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Family programming
Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 16:40:16 CDT
Ramarie,
For the last few years we have dropped our storytimes and done mainly =
famiy programming in the summer...magicians, storytellers and such. We =
do have read alouds done by local "celebrities" such as teachers, =
firemen and the like. We have huge numbers for the family programs and =
found that the attendance to these is larger than what we were getting =
for our storytimes. HTH, Michele
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From: Lorie O'Donnell <LOdonnell@midyork.org>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Family programming
Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 16:41:03 CDT
I do a weekly (during July and August) family story time called =
"Lemonade on the Lawn" which is open to all ages and no sign-up is =
required. I read a bunch of stories on the lawn, and we all have =
lemonade and cookies
afterwards. I also have a weekly family program with an outside =
performer
or programmer. In addition I have a weekly craft and story class for =
ages 5
- 10 and a weekly creative writing class for ages 8 and up. I do not do =
my regular story times during the summer. Lorie
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I like the idea of suspending regular storytime and having all =
storytimes revolve around the Summer Reading Club theme. It is a bit =
challenging at times to come up with programs, but it seems to work. =
also, in the summer, you have more flexibility with time, although lots =
of kids go to camp. I love the idea of family storytimes (all ages) and =
pajama storytime, although 7pm is usually the time my cjhildren are =
getting ready for bed. Just my 2cents worth. teresa lamorte =
[imtess0@lycos.com]
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To reply to your questions, we do two afternoon programs each week for =
"all ages" in the summer, and they are very popular. They tend to be =
mostly preschoolers and younger grades, although we do get a few 4th and =
5th graders. However, in spite of the younger kids being allowed in the =
special summer programs, our toddler and preschooler attendance goes up =
in the summer -- go figure. I don't think we could drop storytimes; if =
anything, just the opposite -- we could probably add more sessions in =
the summer, if we had the stamina to do them! I will be interested to =
hear what kind of responses you get -- hope you can post them to the =
list. =20
Sue Ridnour [sue.ridnour@flower-mound.com]
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Ramarie,
We do a variety of things. When we do a kick off event I try to
make =
it an all ages event, although I have found that all ages generally =
means preschool to about 1st or 2nd grade to the parents. We do an open =
ended craft program, things like make and take kites or wind socks that =
a little one can do with a bit of parental help and the older ones can =
make more elaborate as they choose. We also do some age specific things =
like definately more difficult craft projects for the 8+ crowd, frankly =
these kids don't want to be seen doing the daytime make and takes =
because they see the little ones doing them but they really like to do =
crafts. We did a series of 4 this summer and had good crowds for all of =
them; even the safety pin jewelry which we thought would draw only =
girls. The boys made flag pins and a couple asked if they could make the =
bracelets for their mothers. A six-week summer storytellers series is a =
tradition (I hope we can keep it since it is funded by Arts Lottery =
money and their budget was really slashed this year) for the past 15 =
years. When I first got here about 10 years ago I noticed a lot of =
preschoolers at what we were billing as a 5+ program, the next summer =
ths crowds were so bad and the number of kids really too young for the =
program jumped. Luckily we knew a recently retired Children's Librarian =
who missed doing storyhours, when she filled in to help over a maternity =
leave I asked if she would be willing to do the summer nights too and =
that started the new cersion of the tradition, big kids in one room with =
a professional storyteller and the little ones in a separate room for a =
PJ storytime and a simple craft or coloring sheet to even up the program =
time for those with older siblings in the other program. It works like a =
charm, except for the lack of parking when over a 100 people are =
attending programs and the overwhelming amount of juvenile shelving on =
Wednesday mornings.
A thought I had to try out this coming summer was to color code drop =
in activities so puzzles and games and crafts suitable for preschoolers =
would have a yellow sign and things for the older kids would be blue. I =
would do something like a striped sign in both colors for an all ages =
thing. Just a thought at the moment to be tossed out at our next staff =
meeting. Julie Rines jrines@ocln.org
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Hi,
The past three summers I have had programs for kids from age three and =
up. Next year I am going to try offering programs for more specific age =
groups. I found that the programs get hard to plan. It's hard to have =
something that the youngest can do without boring the older ones. The =
programs that worked best were game and craft programs as long as the =
craft program was open-ended art. Other programs that seemed to work =
well were storytellers or other performers. I am also the only one who =
does programming at our small library. I often have volunteers, but I am =
never sure until the last minute who will be there to help. I will =
probably offer programs for 3-7(or through Kindergarten/1st grade), =
2nd-5th grade and then 6th and up. I haven't yet decided about offering =
a drop in storytime this next summer. The ones the past two summers =
weren't well attended. Hope this helps. Nancy Thelen 920 W. Michigan Ave =
Three Rivers Public Library Three Rivers, MI nthelan@monroe.lib.mi.us
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Hi Ramarie-
we changed our toddler storytimes this summer to family and we were very =
pleased with the results. We didn't get very many schoolage, though the =
ones we held in the afternoon had a few. The morning ones were nice and =
well attended by toddlers/babies/preschoolers and their parents. Plus we =
made all storytimes drop-in and this seemed to please many, who are =
looking for convenience during the summer. =20
Julie Darnall
Youth Services Librarian
Chester County Library System
jdarnall@ccls.org
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Ramarie,
I am sure that each library will be different, but here in Santa =
Monica, we end up with family programming during the summer, without =
really planning it that way. Even when we try to have programs geared =
for school age kids, there are so many families with younger siblings, =
neighbors, cousins, etc. that we end up have a lot of preschoolers. =
After trying to create programs just for the older kids for several =
years, we finally decided to stop fighting it and make the crafts simple =
enough for preschoolers and the other activities that would be =
appropriate for a variety of ages. We also continue our regular =
storytimes for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, but the special =
summer programs are now advertised for ages 3 and up in most cases and =
even those that a performer may want to suggest an audience age of 5 and =
up, we still get 3 and 4 year olds. In one way, I am sorry to have to =
make the programs for younger kids, but the parents do appreciate being =
able to bring the whole family. So I guess, go what works in your =
community. Ellen Braby Coordinator of Youth Services Santa Monica Public =
Library
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From: Karin Grossmann <karingrossmann@monarch.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: training pages
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I work in a small public library and our pages are highschool students.
Pages are given a page manual to read and refer to. They are trained by
the most senior page and the deputy librarian. The new page shadows the
senior page for several shifts and then begins to work on their own
performing some, but not all the duties to start with. One good idea
the deputy librarian had was to have the new page flag all the books she
shelved with a red slip of paper. The deputy librarian then proof- read
the flagged books and goes over any errors with the new page. We had
one page who miss-shelved fiction books (she shelved books by author
correctly but forgot to then shelve by title) for six months before it
was caught!
Karin Grossmann
Kitimat Public Library
karingrossmann@monrch.net
Nikeda Webb wrote:
>I am responsible for training the pages at my library. I'm research
how
>other libraries train their pages. How are pages trained at you
>library? What has or hasn't worked. Thanks!
>
>Nikeda Webb
>Youth Services Coordinator
>Wilmington Public Library District
>201 S. Kankakee St.
>Wilmington, IL 60481
>815-476-2834
>815-476-7805 fax
>nfwebb@wilmingtonlibrary.org
>Visit the world @ your libraryT
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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From: "Sarah O'Sullivan" <saraho@lithgow.lib.me.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Richard Scarry Oversized Board Books
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Hello Everyone,
I'm wondering if anyone has seen or purchased any large Richard Scarry
board books. A library friend was asking me about it, and while I am sure
they exist or were once attainable, I'm not sure where to find them now.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
TIA,
Sarah O'Sullivan
Youth Services Librarian
Lithgow Public Library
Augusta, ME 04330
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From: Karin Grossmann <karingrossmann@monarch.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: the middle years
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I work in a small public library too, and we do craft programmes (for
every holiday and seasonal event) for kids ages 4 - 12. Even if they
don't check out a book it gets them into the library and develops a
level of comfort by making the library a familiar place.
Karin Grossmann
Kitimat Public Library
karingrossmann@monarch.net
Libraryladyterri@cs.com wrote:
>Greetings All!
>
>I am looking for some information(aren't we all). I currently work in
a
>public library in a small community. I offer a program for toddlers
and
>preschoolers, a chapter-by-chapter program for 2nd grade and up, a book
>discussion group for 8 years old and up, and 2 general programs for all
>ages.
> It seems to me that a lot of disccusion about programmming revolves around
>preschoolers and teens. I'm trying to find out what other libraries
are
>doing too keep our preschoolers and toddlers in the library once they are
no
>longer toddlers and preschoolers. I just think it would be easier to
get
>teens in the library if we've "kept" them in the library along the
line.
>
>Thanks,
>Terri Jones
>Principal Library Assistant
>Youth Services
>Delaware City Public Library
>Delaware City, DE 19706
>
>
>
>
>
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From: "Roger & Anne Hall" <annehall@mail.iclub.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: circulating comic books?
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Cassie, when I was at my last job (just left), I purchased comic books and
cataloged them as a periodical that could check out. I asked the person
cataloging them to place a strip of tape inside the middle to hold the
staples and one down the center of the back, then they were placed on a
bottom shelf where the teen magazines were. If they came back in bad
shape, I told the staff to use their discretion on whether or not to charge
the student but overall, I expected those to be expendable. We didn't
really lose that many either.I am contemplating purchasing comic books for
my elementary school, and the only thing I would do differently would be to
purchase some plastic zip bags and ask the students to keep their magazines
(comics) in it until they are ready to read it. The lack of the bag would
of course necessitate a charge if the comic book came back without it. I
don't have a large budge at my school, so I have to be careful on what I
purchase and how it goes out of my building. Hope this helps. Anne
Hall
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cassie Wilson" <cwilson2@woh.rr.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 11:25 AM
Subject: circulating comic books?
> Please respond quickly if you circulate comic books (not graphic
> novels) in your library; I need help right away.
> Do you and, if so, how do you, catalogue comic books, especially if you
> are part of a consortium that has strict policies regarding what is
> allowed in the marc records?
> Secondly, how do you process or prepare the comic books? Do they go
> out in plastic sleeves? Is there any kind of reinforcement on the
comic
> cover, such as tape?
> Then, based on that answer, how do you put them on the shelves? Or do
> you put them on a shelf or in a basket or what? Do you have to keep
> them findable for loans to other libraries (as in a consortium
> situation?).
> The consortium has brought so many advantages to us because we have
> just about everything in the world available to the patrons in our small
> library now, but in HAVING to make everything available to other
> libraries, it brings new problems and limits on what we bother to add to
> our collection. I want my patrons to have everything, everything,
> everything they might want.
> Thanks in advance to anyone who offers advice, even if you answer only
> one part of this multi-part cry for help.
>
> Cassie Wilson
> Youth Services Coordinator
> St. Marys Community Library
> St. Marys, OH
>
>
>
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From: <sdgriner@iupui.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Collection Development Plan
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Hi again everyone,
I need some more help. I am in graduate school for library science now
and I have to create a collection development plan around a certain
subject. My subject is musical theater for children or anything having
to do with it. What are some review sources or bibliographies that I
can use for
selection purposes. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Stu Griner
Warsaw Community Public Library
310 East Main Street
Warsaw, IN 46580
574-267-6011
sgriner@wcpl.lib.in.us
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From: <laanders@bellsouth.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Program Ideas
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Our children's staff would like to do special programs for Black History
Month in February, Chinese New Year, and the 200th anniversary of the Lewis
and Clark expedition in January. I know we've discussed the Chinese New
Year in the past, and maybe I still have some of those notes.
If anyone has something that has worked well for them, would you please
email me directly? My email address is laanders@bellsouth.net.
Thanks so
much.
Linda Anderson, Nashville
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From: "James, Pat" <PJames@fredco-md.net>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: paperback series
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We recently moved into a newly renovated central branch library and decided
to have paperback series shelved separate from the juvenile fiction
collection. Here are a couple of questions:
1. What criteria do you use to decide what paperbacks series are shelved
separately?
2. Do you shelve your paperback series by number or by title?
Please respond directly to me at email address below. Thanks.
Pat James
Frederick County Public Libraries
Frederick, Maryland
pjames@fredco-md.net
301-631-3780
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From: "Troy and Nicole Morgan" <trikki@peoplepc.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Measuring reading level of a book?
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Hi all,
I need help finding sources to determine the accurate reading level of a
chapter book - perhaps a searchable index, publication, or website.
Anyone have any insight into this?
Thanks!
Nicole Morgan
Lakewood, OH
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From: "Bart Pisapia" <PisapiaB@mail.co.leon.fl.us>
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Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 23:31:34 CDT
Hi Stu,
Interesting question. I'm a children's librarian and I love musical
=
theater, but for the life of me I haven't been able to come up with much =
that mixes the two. In New York they have a library dedicated to the =
performing arts.http://www.nypl.org/research/lpa/lpa.html They might
=
have something. Also in New York is the High School of the Performing =
Arts http://www.laguardiahs.org/.
Either of these might at least have =
some people who could better help you. Did anyone else come up with =
resources? Good luck!
Bart Pisapia
Youth Librarian
LeRoy Collins Leon County Library
Tallahassee, Florida
>>> sdgriner@iupui.edu 10/09/02
06:06PM >>>
Hi again everyone,
I need some more help. I am in graduate school for library science now
and I have to create a collection development plan around a certain
subject. My subject is musical theater for children or anything having
to do with it. What are some review sources that I can use for
selection purposes. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,=20
Stu Griner
Warsaw Community Public Library
310 East Main Street
Warsaw, IN 46580
574-267-6011
sgriner@wcpl.lib.in.us=20
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From: "Allison J. Enger" <aenger@monroe.lib.mi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Reply to: 2 Stumpers--Uncle who "tames" niece and Boy who
won't
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Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 23:31:42 CDT
Hello,
Below are the two stumpers are sent out. The general consensus for the
first stumper is "The Good Master" by Kate Seredy.
I haven't had any responses to my second stumper.
Thank you to all who replied.
Allison
Hello,
I am hoping someone will recognize these two books. Our network is
having problems today, and I am having no luck with the resources I have
available.
First Stumper:
Patron thinks the title may be "Beast Master" or "Beast
Tamer" it is
about a girl (niece) who moves in with her Uncle and his family. Her
uncle is known as the beast tamer as she is wild and he is able to
control her. Our patron thought it may have one a Caldecott or Newberry
in the last 5 years, I showed her the winners for the last decade and
none of the titles sounded right.
Second Stumper:
A little boy won't go to sleep and he begins to daydream. At some point
he realizes his daydreams are actually dreams and he is asleep. There may
be a character called the Dream Maker or Sandman who helps him sleep.
Our patron remembers both of them from within the last five years. We
can't check our catalog, at the moment, so I am hoping these snippets
sound familiar.
Thanks for the help,
Allison
Allison J. Enger, MSLIS
Community Librarian
Dundee Branch Library
(734) 529-3310 phone/fax
Allison J. Enger, MSLIS
Community Librarian
Dundee Branch Library
(734) 529-3310 phone/fax
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From: "Heather Mize" <hmize1@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Please help- Fall Festival
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Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 23:31:50 CDT
Hello, I have been asked to tell stories at a local church fall festival. I
have never done any storytelling outside of my regular storytime at my
library. What I need are some suggestions for stories. Here are the
guidelines:
Can be Halloween related, but NOT scary.
I have about 15 minutes with each group.
The groups will be separated into preschool, Kindergarten-2nd grade, and 3rd
grade-5th grade.
The stories can be from books or not, but I would prefer to just tell -
props would be okay.
I know this has probably been asked before, and I am sorry. I would really
appreciate any information. If you know of a good web site for ideas that
would help. I will post everyone's comments and suggestions when I get them
all compiled
Please reply to me off list at hmize1@hotmail.com
Thanks in advance.
Heather Mize
Karns Library
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From: Curry Rose Hoskey <jadwigapup@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Books about death and dying
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Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 23:31:59 CDT
If you go to this link:
http://www.i-nannies.com/booklist.html
There is a good list of books about death for kids of all
ages.
Good luck.
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Curry Rose Hoskey
Eastham Public Library
190 Samoset Rd
Eastham, MA 02642-3109
jadwigapup@yahoo.com
choskey@clamsnet.org
w)508-240-5950
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From: cherie coulson <storylady123@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: recommendation for 5th grade girl
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 23:32:07 CDT
Hi, Everyone!
I need your help!
A 5th grade girl who used to do well in school is not so motivated anymore,
and her aunt would like to give her a fiction book wherein the underlying
message is "doing well in school is a good thing." She's 11
years old and
an average reader.
Thanks so much for your help!
Please email me directly at storylady123@yahoo.com
Cherie, Youth Services Asst., Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin, Oregon
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