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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 8:34 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 892
PUBYAC Digest 892
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Measuring reading level of a book?
by "Jesse Lewis" <lewisj@pbclibrary.org>
2) ALSC Econoclad Literature Award applicants sought
by Marge Loch-Wouters <LochWouters@menashalibrary.org>
3) Caterpillar story
by BookBaBa@aol.com
4) pickle jar family?
by "Bloedau, Linda" <LBloedau@cortn.org>
5) MOPS talk
by Susan Fisher <sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org>
6) Stumper
by "Kim Flores" <kimf@mail.sgcl.org>
7) Updated: Libraries & the Internet Toolkit
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
8) Science Programs
by "HOW Rebecca Smith" <howrs@llcoop.org>
9) Stumper Solved: Jewish Folktales
by M Cinnella/Gulf Beaches Library <cinnelm@tblc.org>
10) evaluating story time presenters
by heather mcneil <heatherm@dpls.lib.or.us>
11) Dog Activities Thanks
by "Christine Brobst" <cbrobst66@hotmail.com>
12) Fwd: Stumper: Ann Likes Red
by Paulalef@aol.com
13) Re: contacting Something about the author
by Lorie O'Donnell <LOdonnell@midyork.org>
14) Name for family storytime kits
by "Stacey Irish" <Stacey.Irish@cityofdenton.com>
15) Re: Books about cliques for Kindergartners
by "Katie Day" <kbday@turbo.cscoms.com>
16) library mascots
by "L.Marsh" <lmarsh@nstc.library.ns.ca>
17) RE: Movement activities
by "Barron, Stacie" <StacieB@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us>
18) Re: Program Ideas
by Lorie O'Donnell <LOdonnell@midyork.org>
19) Tutoring Service Joins Library's Arsenal of Homework Help
by Public Relations Special Account <pr@multcolib.org>
20) circulating comic books-very long!
by Cassie Wilson <cwilson2@woh.rr.com>
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From: "Jesse Lewis" <lewisj@pbclibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Measuring reading level of a book?
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 17:24:48 CDT
There's a website (http://www.lexile.com)
that we use in our department
to help parents find books that match their child's reading level as
determined by the Lexile Framework test (excuse me, "assessment
tool").
There's a search feature so that you can search for a list of books in a
range of lexiles or you can find out what the lexile level or code is
for a particular title. There's a brief overview of what the different
codes and levels mean in the FAQ, so it could be useful to your patrons
even if they don't have Lexile Framework test scores to work with.
Jesse Lewis
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From: Marge Loch-Wouters <LochWouters@menashalibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: ALSC Econoclad Literature Award applicants sought
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Have you developed and implemented a fabulous library program for kids
(infants through age 13) involving reading and the use of children's
literature? Then why not get recognition for the work you've already done
by applying for the 2003 ALSC Econoclad Literature Program Award. If you are
an ALSC member and presented this program during 2002 at any public or
school library, you are eligible to apply. The award is a $1000 grant to
attend ALA's annual conference in Toronto, ON from June 19 -25, 2003. A
few
of the previous award winning programs include a young adult storytelling
drama troupe; a statewide virtual book discussion group involving authors
and featuring a strong partnership with the media; and a writing club for
kids. The sky is the limit on the kinds of great programs you've done this
year focusing on literature and kids that are eligible for the award.
The application deadline is December 1, 2002. The form is available online
at http://www.ala.org/alsc/econoclad03.pdf
or you can call the ALSC office
at 800 545-2433 x 2163 to have one mailed to you. Mail five copies
of the
application to Marge Loch-Wouters, Menasha's Public Library, 440 First St,
Menasha WI 54952. The winner will be notified in February.
Please feel free to forward this message to local and regional listservs you
are on or to colleagues you think are deserving of this award. Committee
members include Patricia Dollisch (GA); Jane Gardner Connor (SC); Jacquelyn
Viol (MI), Anna Healy (IL) and Marge Loch-Wouters (WI). We are eager to read
about your programs and award that grant!
Marge Loch-Wouters
Head of Youth Services
Menasha's Public Library
440 First Street
Menasha WI 54952
920 967-5166, ex. 700
lochwouters@menashalibrary.org
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From: BookBaBa@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Caterpillar story
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Dear Group,
Does anyone have a copy of the story "Hubert the Caterpillar Who Thought He
Was a Mustache". I don't need the book, just a copy of the story.
Thanks.
Victoria Haddon
Grapevine Public Library
Grapevine, TX
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From: "Bloedau, Linda" <LBloedau@cortn.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: pickle jar family?
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Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:31:51 CDT
Does this ring a bell for anyone? A volunteer at our library fondly
remembers a story about a family that lived in a pickle jar........
thanks for the access to the collective memory!
Linda B. in east Tennessee
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From: Susan Fisher <sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: MOPS talk
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Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:31:58 CDT
Help! I've been invited to speak at a MOPS (mothers of preschoolers)
group about the importance of reading to young children. I've never
done this before and would appreciate any ideas, tips, etc. you folks
might give. Thanks!
Susan
--
Susan Fisher
Bethesda Public Library
4905 Bethesda Road
Thompson Station, TN 37179
615.790.1887
fax: 615.760.8426
sfisher@lib.williamson-tn.org
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From: "Kim Flores" <kimf@mail.sgcl.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper
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Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:32:06 CDT
Hi everyone,
Here's another stumper from a colleague at another branch: Patron
remembers a book she read about 40 years ago about a girl who
walked through a closet into a different world or time period.
She remembers that there was a count and countess, a formal ball
and a tunnel. There were no talking animals. She is sure it
isn't the Chronicles of Narnia. Anyone know the answer?
Kim Flores
kimf@mail.sgcl.org
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Updated: Libraries & the Internet Toolkit
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In light of the CIPA decision, the ALA Council's endorsement of Privacy:
An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, and the publication of
"Youth, Pornography, and the Internet," by the National Research
Council, and the forthcoming report from the Electronic Frontier
Foundation
(http://www.eff.org/Censorship/Academic_edu/Censorware/net_block_report/2002
0918_eff_pr.html),
the Libraries & the Internet Toolkit has been updated. Please review
the updated Toolkit, which can be found at
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/internettoolkit.html
The PDF version is available at
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/2002toolkit.pdf
The DOC version is available at
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/2002toolkit.doc
The RTF version is available at
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/2002toolkit.rtf
__________________________
Don Wood
Program Officer/Communications
American Library Association, Office for Intellectual Freedom
50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
1-800-545-2433, ext. 4225; Fax: 312-280-4227; dwood@ala.org
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/
http://www.ala.org/cipa/cipalegalfund.html
Free People Read FreelyŽ @ your library
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/intellectualfreedomandcensorship.html
"If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise,
we don't believe in it at all."--Noam Chomsky
"Without Freedom of Thought, there can be no such Thing as
Wisdom; and no such Thing as publick Liberty, without Freedom of
Speech."--Benjamin Franklin
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From: "HOW Rebecca Smith" <howrs@llcoop.org>
To: "Pubyac" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Science Programs
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Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:32:22 CDT
Hi everyone:)
I know that some of you guys out there are doing science programs for your
kids and I am planning on doing this for the 4-5th grade age group this year
and am wondering if you could share what you do and how you run it with me.
You can reply to me of list and then I will post a compilation to the list
of
all the great ideas I receive.
Thank you all so much in advance!
Becca Smith
Youth Services
Reynolds Township Library
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-5894
howrs@llcoop.org
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From: M Cinnella/Gulf Beaches Library <cinnelm@tblc.org>
To: Pubyac Listserv <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper Solved: Jewish Folktales
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Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:32:29 CDT
I want to thank everyone who responded to my query about Jason Aronson and
Jewish folktales (specifically THE MAGIC POMEGRANATE). I discovered that
Jason Aronson is a publisher rather than an author and I got some good
leads on collections of folktales.
Having this list as a resource is great!
Thanks again!!
--
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: heather mcneil <heatherm@dpls.lib.or.us>
To: "PUBYAC (E-mail)" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: evaluating story time presenters
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I would greatly appreciate hearing from others about how they evaluate story
time presenters. Since we all have different styles and abilities I find
this a very challenging, and possibly subjective, thing to do as a
supervisor. So if you have any ideas on how to rate/grade/analyze such
areas as book selection, presentation, communication skills, organization,
etc., I would greatly appreciate it.
Heather McNeil
Youth Services Coordinator/Bend Library Co-Manager
Deschutes Public Library
601 N. W. Wall St.
Bend, OR 97701
541-617-7099
heatherm@dpls.lib.or.us
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From: "Christine Brobst" <cbrobst66@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Dog Activities Thanks
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Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:32:44 CDT
A big thank you to everyone who responded to by need for dog activities.
Thanks to Elizabeth Murphy, Sarah O'Shea, Maggie Snow, Bonnie Mazzaferro,
and Amelia J. Shelley.
The program was yesterday and we used no-bake cookie dough to make our own
dog biscuits; one of several ideas sent to me. The kids loved it. If
anyone is interested in the replies, drop me a line and I'll send them
along. Next week we will be digging for archeological artifacts.
What fun!
Chrissy Brobst
cbrobst@hotmail.com
Stow Munroe Falls Public Library
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From: Paulalef@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Fwd: Stumper: Ann Likes Red
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:32:52 CDT
Hi, all!
I sent this out earlier today, but it came back; I don't think I'd better
look for a job as a typist! This time I typed "org" in lower case and
hopefully you'll get it.
Paula Lefkowitz
Parsippany (NJ) PL
From: Paulalef@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.0rg
Subject: re: Stumper: Ann Likes Red
Thanks to all the wonderful people who answered my question. I of course
have answered others but this was the first time I'd ever posted a question
and the response was incredible. Suggested were Dorothy Seymour's "Ann
Likes
Red" and Kathy Stinson's "Red is Best." The Seymour book turned
out to be
the one the patron wanted. When I called her just now to enthuse about how I
had some choices for her and about how wonderful you all were, she told me
she had left a message for me this morning (I started at 1 today) not to
bother because her brother remembered the answer. Oh, well. I really
appreciate your prompt responses anyway! Thanks so much!
Paula Lefkowitz
Parsippany (NJ) PL
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From: Lorie O'Donnell <LOdonnell@midyork.org>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: contacting Something about the author
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Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:33:00 CDT
I sent the request in as well, and I am canceling the standing order. I
surveyed our librarians and it came back overwhelmingly in favor of
discontinuing the series due to the cost.
Lorie
On 10/17/02 12:21 AM, "Karen Stanley" <kstanley@rosenberg-library.org>
wrote:
> 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
Lorie J. O'Donnell
Children's Librarian
Jervis Public Library
Rome, NY 13440
odonnell@midyork.org
--
"Lead me not into temptation (I can find the way
myself)."
-- Anonymous
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From: "Stacey Irish" <Stacey.Irish@cityofdenton.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Name for family storytime kits
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Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:33:08 CDT
We are trying to come up with names for our new storytime kits that are
geared for families. Topics include potty training, loss of parent or
pet, adoption, divorce, first day of school, etc. Our first round of
kits are pretty serious and cover parenting issues and events that
impact childhood. We do intend to lighten up some and include some fun
kits on things like the seasons, holidays, etc.
Now what we need help with is a name for our kits. We already have a
set of circulating kits that are in large maroon bags that include a big
book, several picture books, a teacher resource book, a video, a
cassette tape, and a puppet. These are called "StoryTime Kits"
and are
circulated to our childcare centers. The new kits we are working with,
these parent/child issues-based kits, are in medium-sized clear boxes
and include 3-5 books, a video, and a puppet. The ages for the new kits
are birth to age 8 and their parent or caregiver. We have tossed around
some ideas including "Book Boxes," "Stories to
go," and "Storytime
boxes." Any clever ideas out there? Thanks in advance.
Stacey
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From: "Katie Day" <kbday@turbo.cscoms.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Books about cliques for Kindergartners
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Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:33:15 CDT
A fascinating book for adults to read re this problem of children excluding
other children is YOU CAN'T SAY YOU CAN'T PLAY by Vivian Gussin Paley (the
MacArthur-award winning educator) -- where she attempts to institute that
rule in her kindergarten. She describes how she used storytelling to
help
modify the children's attitude.
-- Katie Day
kbday@turbo.cscoms.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joy S. Wong" <jwong@tln.lib.mi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 11:40 AM
Subject: Books about cliques for Kindergartners
> A patron has a child in Kindergarten who cannot play with some of the
> other children because they have clubs. Children in the club
> refuse to play with outsiders. Can you suggest any books that could be
> read to this child?
>
> Please reply directly to jwong@tln.lib.mi.us
> Joy Wong
> Blair Memorial Library
> Clawson, MI 48017
>
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From: "L.Marsh" <lmarsh@nstc.library.ns.ca>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: library mascots
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Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:33:24 CDT
Hi everyone,
I know there has been some discussion in the past about library mascots,
but we are trying to develop one here and I need some help. We are hoping
to use this mascot for the whole of the library system not just for Youth
Services. I would like to ask from those that have mascots how you
developed them. What types of things where you looking for in a good
mascot and how did it relate to your community and the sense of library
service. We are hoping to use it as a graphic and also translate it into a
costumed character. If you could send me examples and tell me how the
mascot is used I would appreciate it. Please email me directly
(lmarsh@nstc.library.ns.ca) and I
will compile responses to the list.
Thanks in advance
Lynda Marsh
M.Lynda Marsh
Administrator Youth Services
Colchester-East Hants Regional Library
754 Prince Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
B2N 1G9
Telephone (902)895-1625
Fax (902)895-7149
"What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not
knowledge in pursuit of the child." George Bernard Shaw
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From: "Barron, Stacie" <StacieB@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Movement activities
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Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:33:32 CDT
Mary,
I'm always looking for new ideas for storytimes. Please post what you get
to the list. I'm sure I'm not the only one interested.
Stacie Barron
Children's Librarian
East Bank Regional Library
Metairie, LA 70001
Stacieb@mail.jefferson.lib.la.us
-----Original Message-----
From: Geist, Mary [mailto:mgeist@meherrinlib.org]
Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 11:26 PM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: Movement activities
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: Lorie O'Donnell <LOdonnell@midyork.org>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>,
Subject: Re: Program Ideas
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Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:33:40 CDT
One program that has been successful for us in February is out Black History
Month, co-sponsored by the local chapter of the NAACP. They pick the kids,
who are all members of the Black History Club, and the kids all read books
either about African-American history or with African-American characters.
I read a few stories too. Then we have refreshments and the NAACP has
handouts and small prizes for everyone. It's been a big hit for the past
few years.
Lorie
On 10/17/02 12:31 AM, "laanders@bellsouth.net"
<laanders@bellsouth.net>
wrote:
> 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
>
>
Lorie J. O'Donnell
Children's Librarian
Jervis Public Library
Rome, NY 13440
odonnell@midyork.org
--
"Censorship, like charity, should begin at home; but unlike charity, it
should end there."
Clare Booth
Luce
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From: Public Relations Special Account <pr@multcolib.org>
To: Undisclosed recipients: ;
Subject: Tutoring Service Joins Library's Arsenal of Homework Help
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Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:33:49 CDT
October 17, 2002
For immediate release
Contact: Penny Hummel, Public Relations Manager, 503.988.5498
Ellen Fader, Youth Services Coordinator, 503.988.5408
Press Information Center
(www.multcolib.org/news/index.html)
TUTORING SERVICE JOINS LIBRARY'S ARSENAL OF HOMEWORK HELP
PORTLAND, OR--Thanks to Multnomah County Library, students in the
Portland area now have yet another tool they can use to help them complete
their homework assignments. "Live Homework Help" is an online
tutoring
service from tutor.com that connects students to expert tutors in math,
science, social studies and English via the Internet.
"It's easier than ever for students to get homework help at Multnomah
County Library," says Sara Ryan, School Corps librarian. "They can
work
with Homework Helper volunteers in our libraries, explore our online
Homework Center, log on to Live Homework Help, and get help from library
staff, via phone, e-mail, or in person! With all these approaches to
assisting students with their homework, Multnomah County Library helps
students succeed!"
Students may access all of the library's homework tools, or
information about them, from the library's "For Students" Web page
(www.multcolib.org/forstudents.html).
Live Homework Help
Available from 2-9 p.m. every day except Fridays, "Live Homework Help"
(www.tutor.com/multnomah/) is
simple to use and free for Multnomah County
Library cardholders. After logging on with their Multnomah County Library
card
number, children and young adults enter their grade level (recommended for
grades 4-12) and the
subject with which they need help. They are connected immediately to a
tutor in an online "classroom" for up to 20 minutes of help.
Students and
tutors can explore specific homework questions through controlled chat, an
interactive white board and shared Web browsing. Spanish-speaking tutors
are available. The tutors are certified teachers, college professors,
professional tutors and graduate school students from across the county.
Homework Center
Multnomah County Library's Homework Center (www.multcolib.org/homework/)
is an award-winning and nationally recognized Internet directory of K-12,
homework-related subjects. With input from local teachers, Multnomah
County librarians have researched and reviewed thousands of Web sites and
selected the ones most appropriate to the subjects children study in
Multnomah County classrooms. Homework Center includes more than 10,000
links organized by subject. Due to the directory's extensive coverage,
hundreds of libraries throughout the world use it for their own young
customers.
Homework Helper volunteers
For in-person assistance, students can seek out trained Homework Helpers
(www.multcolib.org/vol/homeworkhelpers.html)
at their neighborhood
libraries. These volunteers, who hold regular hours during the school
year, help K-12 students use library resources to complete homework
assignments. Hours are listed at each local library.
Volunteers are selected based on their library research skills and their
abilities to relate well to children and to provide one-on-one
non-judgmental assistance. Many volunteers have teaching experience, and
others are pursuing master's degrees in library science.
Basic library services also helpful
Services aimed at all library users are also beneficial to students
completing homework assignments. Library staff members are available by
phone, e-mail or in person to answer questions. Reference Line
(503.988.5234) operators can provide quick answers, while the library's
Ask Us! Online (www.multcolib.org/askus/)
professionals can perform more
in-depth research for library users. Many library brochures and guides,
written by librarians and available online and in print, can help students
explore select topics.
# # #
Shannon Long
Multnomah County Library Administration
205 NE Russell St., Portland, OR 97212
503.988.5402 pr@multcolib.org
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From: Cassie Wilson <cwilson2@woh.rr.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: circulating comic books-very long!
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Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:33:57 CDT
There have been some really great answers to my questions
about
circulating comics, and I do appreciate them. They were all great
ideas; some just won't work in our system. I won't try to thank you
individually because there were so many good responses, but since some
have expressed an interest, I'll try to do some cut and paste and post
an anonymous compilation of the results. My question was somehow slow
in going from my computer to the list, so decisions were made before I
got most of your answers.
What we are going to do for now is simply put a piece of tape
down
the spine of each comic, slap a barcode label on it, and toss it in the
comic book bin. We don't have lots and hope no one in the consortium
requests individual issues because I guess if they do, we'll have to
sift through the issues we have to try to find the right one. They are
catalogued as periodicals under the major title, with issue numbers or
dates added as appropriate. Our consortium is quite firm about the fact
that a marc record must be one already accepted by them or one of the
members, or else we have to pay to get the record from Cat Express or
pay to have a cataloger at the state library create a record. With our
funding being slashed and mutilated by the state, we can't really afford
to do that, especially for a comic book, so several really nice items
that I bought at a really great price from a local dealer or that were
donated cannot be added to the collection at all. I find this really
frustrating (the same thing is happening with the graphic novel
collection I'm trying to develop from the recommendations I've found).
So we have to set aside almost as many comics as I can add to the
limited system. Aside from the searching for issues for loan to another
library, that issue is settled. I'd like to put the set aside issues
out for kids to read in-house (since we can't check them out through the
computer system and hand checkout is really too time consuming), but the
administration feels that would be too confusing. I see myself as the
Youth/Reading advocate and just want to get as many items as possible
out to the kids, but the people who make the rules are thinking of
something else. These are just comic books and probably not worth all
the fuss, but it happens with books (sometimes good, well-recommended
books), too. This policy almost begins to amount to censorship except
that there is no direction or plan or ill intent; still, my patrons are
being limited in what they can have access to by someone else's
decisions. This is way off topic, so let's put the soapbox away.
I'm going to paste in the compilation, leaving out names,
etc. to
save space; I hope no one is offended. There are some good ideas here,
so I hope they can help someone else. The kids are so excited about the
comics, by the way, and the parents seem to approve enthusiastically.
Thanks again---Cassie
"They would be cataloged as periodicals under the
title "Comic Book Collection". Each issue would be listed by the
publisher, title and #, but they couldn't be searched by individual
title. The YA Librarian and I entered them, and once the procedure
was
set, we sent duplicate titles to the branches. By doing it this way,
our catalogers were not overwhelmed with a new collection and we
could
get them out on the shelf quickly.
We did reinforce them with narrow strapping tape down the
middle of the interior, and clear book tape on the spine, but that was
all. Most are still in good condition.
We just put them out on the shelves in plastic magazine holders.
Many
are read in the library, rather than being checked out.
You can check out our catalog at www.smpl.org
and just type in
"Comic
Book Collection" as the search.
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comic books are catalogued as juvenile magazines. We create bare-
bones cataloging records
containing just the comic title, then we add the holdings. At my
branch, we indicate the volume numbers in the holdings records. We
add three extra staples along the
side, and then reinforce the spine with a strip of book tape. At the
main library, which has many
volunteers, they laminate the covers with clear contact paper.
At this branch, we display the comic books in large
metal book
holders labeled "COMICS," sitting on a table where the kids tend to
browse books and hang out. At the main library, they have a special
rack for comics.
Comics, like other magazines in our system, cannot be
placed on
hold. In rare circumstances, we have received special interlibrary loan
requests for magazines. As far as I know, this has not happened with
the comics. Especially because some locations do not indicate
volumes or numbers for the comics, it may be difficult to track them.
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We have been circulating comic books for several years. When a
new comic comes in (currently we subscribe to Scooby Doo!), a
barcode is placed on the back with a bandaid over the top. On the
front of the comic in the lower left-hand corner, a new sticker is
placed. The "new" sticker has the month and year the item was
placed on the shelf along with the word "new" on it. The comic
is then
placed in a plastic sleeve.
In regard to cataloging, we have brief records. The
following tags
appear: 008, 040 (with our library's identifying two-letter code), 245
example: 245 00 Scooby-Doo!:Jun 2001; 260, 300 example:
unp.:|bchiefly ill.; |c26 cm; 650 0 Caricatures and cartoons. and 650 0
Comic books,
strips, etc.; The item record has the call number of COM (prefix)
followed by the first three letters of the title followed by the month
and
year of publication. There is also a line for the volume number of the
comic.
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Our comics are all gifts, so we are not too concerned with them. We
know they are going to get beat up and do the bare minimum--
pocket/with property stamp. We have generic barcodes that say "J
pamphlet" that we have put on some old index cards. When the
comics are checked out, we use the cards to enter them in the
computer. After the patron leaves, we check them back
in again. This way we get the circs for our stats but don't have the
expense of processing and staff time for a gift that will not last (no
matter how much tape we put on it). We have been doing this for
over 7 years and our collection has not disappeared (knock on wood).
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We received many donated comic books which youth services
decided to
circulate. We have a dummy record for the main title.
049; ;a JBW5 $
245; 10;a QZIT : $b Spiderman comic books. $
260; ;b Marvel Comics, $c 1987- $
300; ;a 26 v. : $b col. ill. ; $c 26 cm. $
We attach to this, put the bar code and spine label on the front cover.
We put the individual comics in plastic sleeves. We don't want to put
labels on these sleeves in case we want to reuse them. Also, we will
not replace any copy that get damaged or missing. We do not
reinforce the covers. They are displayed in boxes decorated with color
copies of the covers. I'm not sure if we would have added comic
books to the collection if they were not donated.
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We just started a comic book collection and decided to package and
circ them this way...
We have a piece of cardboard behind each comic and then the
cardboard and the comic is in a plastic sleeve. We treat them as
periodicals and catalog them this way.
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We circulate comic books here (and a few graphic novels, too)
in
the children's department. They are given minimal (title, publisher,
date) cataloging, and placed on the bottom shelves (back down) of the
paperback racks. Circulation is steady but much lower that I thought it
might be when we started the project. It may be heresy, but if I were
you, I would do as little as necessary, including arranging it so that
they wouldn't have to go out to any but local patrons.
Good luck--it would be nice if you report what you decide to
do to
the whole list.
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We circulate comics that are donated by local comic shops.
They are not cataloged or barcoded, but instead simply labeled with a
sticker that identifies them as the property of our library. They are
shelved in bins in our teen corner - no order, strictly for browsing.
At
checkout, the circ staff uses a "bulk checkout" card that prompts
staff
to enter the number of comics being checked out. The patron receipt
then has a record of how many comics were checked out, but not
specific titles. We take the attitude that if they don't all come back,
it's
no big deal. We don't really track how many come back, and we don't
charge for comics that aren't returned.
Amazingly, they usually DO come back. We've had some loss in the
four years we've been doing this, but we have no lack of comics for
the kids to read and/or take home.
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We circulate children's comic books 1) They are not
cataloged. We consider them to be ephemeral and so not worth the
time to either catalog or reinforce them. They get property
stamped, and a security strip so they will scream if taken out the door.
2) They are stored in a milk crate on the floor of the children's area.
3)
At the circulation desk there is a misc. barcode for uncataloged
children's items. When the barcode is scanned the computer asks for
the
number of uncataloged items being checked out - for statistical
purposes only. The security strip is disarmed and the comic book goes
home. The comics do not show up on the patron's list of items
checked out - we rely on their honesty to bring them back and it
usually works!
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we circulate comics with a generic barcode. They are not searchable.
At my library I use tape to
reinforce the "spine" and we put them out in a bin. They
have proven
to be a very popular item.
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in my library, we circulate the comic books with minimal
work/maintenance. they are not cataloged and simply have a
reinforcing piece of book tape on the outside (spine?) and a bright
pink sticker denoting "sonoma county library" on the front. they sit
in
a
basket and can be taken out and are brought back when the patron is
finished, on their honor. they can be sent from branch to branch, but
only by having a staff person call to see if any are available for
sending.
this rarely happens.
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We have a "Comic Book Exchange" program at our libraries. We are
not a consortium, but a Cooperative, with rules about MARC
cataloging. See the Press Release below for details on how ours
works. The books are kept in a trunk, we put a label on the front, no
tape, not order... kids have to dig through to find what they want. We
don't catalog them, we treat them like a
paperback exchange-- we use a general barcode for all the comics,
and just "Check out" how ever many they take. Take a look at our
online catalog,www.wilinet.wccls.lib.or.us, and search for "comic book
exchange", look at a full record to see what we use. Hope this helps!
(by the way, this is very popular at our libraries).
Comic Book Exchange Program Kicks-Off
At Four Washington County Libraries
This summer the World's Greatest Heroes can be found at your
Washington County Libraries. Spider Man, Ultra Girl, X-Men, Turok
Dinosaur Hunter and many more are waiting for you to journey into
their worlds by attending the libraries' first ever Comic Book Exchange
Kick-Off to be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 18th at the Tigard
Public Library. All Washington County
young adults are invited to attend the kick-off. You do not need your
own comic books to get started in the program, but you can bring in
your old comic books to trade. After the kick-off, the program will
be
operating at four Washington County libraries: Beaverton City Library,
Tigard Public Library, Tualatin Public Library and West Slope
Community Library.
A local library patron, Matt Schiffman, is the idea man behind the
concept. As a child, Mr. Schiffman enjoyed a similar comic book
program at his hometown library. Now that he has a family of his own
he has been reminded of his childhood memories of heading down to
the library each week to see what new comic books were available in
the librarian's comic book trunk.
And of course, he recalls having to make that big decision each week
-if he only had five books to trade-in, then how could he narrow down
his selection decision? According to Mr.Schiffman, "As a child I was
never very interested in reading, that is, until the library started its
Comic Book
Exchange trunk. Once the librarian started the comic book exchange
I was hooked."
Eva Calcagno, Manager of the Washington County Cooperative
Library Services is excited by this new interactive comic book
exchange activity for the young people in our communities to enjoy.
Calcagno believes, "While this will be a year-round program, it will
also bring many young adults into the library over the summer months
who may not have otherwise considered
looking for their entertainment at the library. Like Mr. Schiffman, we
hope that once young people become proficient at reading comics, we
can expand their reading interests across the library."
The new Comic Book Exchange program has been sponsored by the
local Books >From Hannah Foundation. Mr. Schiffman, head of the
foundation, has generously donated over 4,000 comic books from his
personal collection to participating libraries to help launch the
program. His donation represents a wide assortment of comic book
characters drawing from the lines
produced by Dark Horse, DC, Valiant, Marvel and many others.
So mark you calendar and plan on making a mid-day trip to the Tigard
Public Library on Monday, June 18th. The World's Greatest Heroes
will be waiting for you.
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We do not catalog our comic books but treat them like pamphlets.
We have a rolodex of barcodes at the front desk and they are just
checked out by using those numbers. Comic books are fairly
inexpensive, get ripped and ruined easy, so we really don't get upset
when one doesn't come back. Also we do no processing to them, nor
do we put them in a sleeve. Not being in a
consortium I don't know the in's and out's. I believe since we don't
catalog them they
could just be traded around with the other members of the group."
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Cassie Wilson
Youth Services Coordinator
St. Marys Community Public Library
St. Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-7472
FAX: (419) 394-7291
wilsonca@oplin.lib.oh.us
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