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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: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 906
PUBYAC Digest 906
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) storytime help
by "Pamela Stamper" <pstamper@nols.org>
2) Thanks! Innovative vs. Epixtech
by Carrie Silberman <csilberman@nysoclib.org>
3) preschool story times: Reg. vs. drop-in
by Laurel Sharp <lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org>
4) citizenship picture book stumper
by Kathy Richter <krichter@chipublib.org>
5) young entrepreneur's bib.
by Margaret Harrelson <ttd000@mail.connect.more.net>
6) Re: creative help
by "Donna Moran" <domoran@hotmail.com>
7) RE: creative help
by "Van Vranken, Gail" <GVanvranken@TORRNET.COM>
8) RE: creative help
by "Flacks, Susan" <sflacks@MCL.org>
9) Frankenstein
by "Natasha Forrester" <nforrester@wpl.org>
10) Mock Newbery, Caldecott and Printz Award Discussions in North Bay
by "Carol Edwards" <edwarc@mx.pon.net>
11) RE: Best anime DVDs
by "Amber McCrea" <mccrea.amber@als.lib.wi.us>
12) YA historical fiction without boy/girl relationships
by "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
13) Re: Family Christmas program
by "Donna Moran" <domoran@hotmail.com>
14) Re: Baker and Taylor's Titlesource 2
by Sharon Dudeck <sldudeck@yahoo.com>
15) Re:Chocolate Chip Ghost Story
by Michael Crosby <crosbymd@yahoo.com>
16) LeapPad systems summary
by Christine Heron <cheron@gfn.org>
17) Library cards for children
by Nadine <read2kdz@yahoo.com>
18) Lawyers for Libraries
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
19) cat-fantasy-on-tape title
by gayle@unforgettablebooks.com
20) stumper -- old lady and bone
by "Jeanne Pierce" <jeanne@hpfc.lib.ms.us>
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From: "Pamela Stamper" <pstamper@nols.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: storytime help
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 19:43:46 CST
I am doing a Storytime, ages 3-6, on ducks, and for the life of me I =
can't come up with a craft. Hopefull you can give me some ideas and wake =
me up.
Thanks,
Pamela Stamper
North Olympic Library System
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From: Carrie Silberman <csilberman@nysoclib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Thanks! Innovative vs. Epixtech
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Many thanks to the dozens of libraries that responded to my inquiry about
the Innovative and Epixtech automation products. The reviews were mixed
about each product and company; however, those who have used both systems
preferred Innovative to Epixtech. I have compiled a Microsoft Word file of
the many responses I received if anyone would like it e-mailed to them.
Thanks again!
Carrie Silberman, Children's Librarian
New York Society Library
carrie@nysoclib.org
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From: Laurel Sharp <lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: preschool story times: Reg. vs. drop-in
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 19:44:03 CST
Hello,
We have had registration for our story times for years, and have had
average crowds. We decided to make our preschool (ages 3-5) story times
drop-in so people could be a little more flexible. We offered the same
story times with the same story providers.
Our crowds have been very tiny--we get from 2 to 12 or so kids, where we
used to get around 20 for each story time. I think there was some
confusion about whether there were story times at all, or maybe people
don't make the commitment if they aren't signed up.
Has anyone else experimented with reg/no reg? We have 2 sessions a year
(Oct-Dec. and Feb.-April; summer is always drop-in).
Thanks in advance! PUBYAC is invaluable.
Laurel
Laurel Sharp
Liverpool Public Library
310 Tulip Street
Liverpool, NY 13088
315 457-0310 x123
Fax 315 453-7867
lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org
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From: Kathy Richter <krichter@chipublib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: citizenship picture book stumper
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The picture book about people going somewhere important, which turns out
to be a naturalization ceremony, is Very Important Day by Maggie Rugg
Herold (Morrow 1995). Another suggestion is American Wei by Marion
Hess Pomeranc (Whitman 1998), where a Chinese-American boy loses a tooth
at his family's naturalization. The key subject is naturalization.
Thanks to Penny Peck, Janet Kreason, Vicky Smith, Nancy Pirodsky and
Paula Lopatic for their quick help.
Kathy Richter
Jefferson Park Branch
Chicago Public Library
krichter@chipublib.org
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From: Margaret Harrelson <ttd000@mail.connect.more.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: young entrepreneur's bib.
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 19:44:20 CST
Hello friends, I have been lurking for a while and now need your
expertise. A teacher wants to purchase books on the subject - young
entrepreneurs, staring your business, or bio's of successful business
people. In attempting to help her, I realized my YA and J sections is
needy
as well. So far we are looking at Bio's of Gates, Disney, Hershey,
Carnegie, Langabarger, as well as collective Bio's. The audience will be
high schoolers - can you help?
THANKS!
Margaret Harrelson
Wellsville Public Library
Wellsville, MO 63384
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From: "Donna Moran" <domoran@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: creative help
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There's the "ghoul hand" where you fill the glove with popcorn and
glue on
candy corn for fingernails. I have one for a turkey centerpiece. You
fill
with soft tissue paper and decorate. Directions from website
(www.makingfriends.com/turkey_centerpiece.htm).
Helping hands?
Donna Moran
Fresno County Library
>From: Lisa Bauer <lbauer@mail.owls.lib.wi.us>
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>Subject: creative help
>Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 20:44:46 CST
>
>Does anyone have any creative ideas for using surgical gloves? I was
>given a box of them containing 60-70 gloves. I used some one time for
>cows udders, filled with water and poked holes in the fingertips and the
>kids milked the "cows". I owuld appreciate hearing from anyone
with
>other ideas.
>Thanks,
>Lisa Bauer
>Iola Village Library
>Iola, WI
>lbauer@mail.owls.lib.wi.us
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From: "Van Vranken, Gail" <GVanvranken@TORRNET.COM>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: creative help
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I've seen them filled with popcorn/candy and given away at halloween.
Gail Van Vranken
Youth Services Librarian
*
Torrance Public Library
North Torrance Branch
3604 W. Artesia Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-7200 x 108
gvanvranken@torrnet.com
> ----------
> From: Lisa Bauer[SMTP:lbauer@mail.owls.lib.wi.us]
> Reply To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 6:44 PM
> To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Subject: creative help
>
> Does anyone have any creative ideas for using surgical gloves? I was
> given a box of them containing 60-70 gloves. I used some one time for
> cows udders, filled with water and poked holes in the fingertips and the
> kids milked the "cows". I owuld appreciate hearing from anyone
with
> other ideas.
> Thanks,
> Lisa Bauer
> Iola Village Library
> Iola, WI
> lbauer@mail.owls.lib.wi.us
>
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From: "Flacks, Susan" <sflacks@MCL.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: creative help
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 19:44:45 CST
If you don't mind cutting them up, you could make finger puppets.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
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Behalf Of Lisa Bauer
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 9:45 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: creative help
Does anyone have any creative ideas for using surgical gloves? I was
given a box of them containing 60-70 gloves. I used some one time for
cows udders, filled with water and poked holes in the fingertips and the
kids milked the "cows". I owuld appreciate hearing from anyone with
other ideas.
Thanks,
Lisa Bauer
Iola Village Library
Iola, WI
lbauer@mail.owls.lib.wi.us
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From: "Natasha Forrester" <nforrester@wpl.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Frankenstein
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Our public library is hosting the traveling exhibit "Frankenstein:
Penetrating the Secrets of Nature" starting in December, and I'm looking
for
suggestions for kids and YA activities. So far I'm planning on a YA
discussion group around the book "The Body of Christopher Creed" (the
high
school classes are already reading Frankenstein, and I thought "The
Body..."
had similar themes of alienation and searching for identity - boy don't I
sound intellectual!), a middle school discussion group around the book "The
Apprenticeship of Lucas Whitaker" (themes of medical experimentation,
etc.),
and a program for 3rd-6th focusing on the science aspect, with a short,
kid-friendly spiel on cloning, etc. from a local science teacher along with
a hands-on craft or activity where kids got to make a monster - but I don't
know out of what. Can anyone offer any suggestions for something that
would
fit in with the exhibit, but not be Halloween-y (we're hosting the exhibit
in December and January!)?
Please email responses to nforrester@wpl.org
Thanks!
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From: "Carol Edwards" <edwarc@mx.pon.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
<CHILD_LIT@EMAIL.RUTGERS.EDU>
Subject: Mock Newbery, Caldecott and Printz Award Discussions in North Bay
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 19:45:01 CST
If you happen to be in the Noth Bay Area near Santa Rosa, CA in January, we
would be delighted to have you join us for our Mock Discussions. We like to
know who is expected, so please sign up in advance.
Right now we are collecting nominations from readers in the area, and right
after Thanksgiving we'll announce the list of ten books we'll be discussing.
Due to lack of time we'll only talk about the top ten nominees in each
category.
January 13th 6:30-8:30pm we'll hold the Mock Printz Discussion.
Right now, the location is unclear, but close to Santa Rosa is expected.
January 14th 6:30-8:30pm we'll hold the Mock Caldecott Discussion at the
Rincon Valley Branch Library, 6959 Montecito Blvd in Santa Rosa, CA.
January 21st 6:30-8:30 will be the Mock Newbery Discussion at the Rincon
Valley Branch Library, 6959 Montecito Blvd. in Santa Rosa.
The Newbery and Caldecott have been held for several years, but adding the
Printz discussion this year is new. If you are in the area and love to talk
about children's and young adult literature this is for you. We've had
teachers, writers, librarians, journalists and parents attend in the past
and the diversity of opinion has been lively and enjoyable.
If you have any questions, please reply to this email or you can call 707
537-0162 and I'll do my best to answer. Ciao, Carol
Carol Edwards
Sonoma County Library
Santa Rosa, CA
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From: "Amber McCrea" <mccrea.amber@als.lib.wi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Best anime DVDs
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 19:45:10 CST
Linda Flores
Another good source is the Anime Encyclopedia. It was published in 2001
but the information is still pretty current. It lists the total amount of
series episodes has a series synopies and review. The reviews however,
seen
slightly subjective. To keep up on what is being asked for I would keep an
eye on Cartoon Network to see what they are currently showing. keep in mind
that they tend to heavily edit what they show so you may want to watch some
of the dvd before you classify it as YA or Childrens or Adult.
Amber McCrea
Youth Services Librarian
Beloit Public Library
Beloit, WI
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
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Behalf Of Flores, Linda
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 10:41 AM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: Best anime DVDs
Dear Pubyacers: My manager has asked me to find out which anime DVDs are
rated the best since we want to order some. Can anyone recommend a website
or journal article which rates these animes? I would be very grateful if you
could help since I have come up against a dead end.
Thank you.
Lin Flores
Senior Librarian
South County Regional Library
Atoc, NJ
lflore@camden.lib.nj.us
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From: "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: YA historical fiction without boy/girl relationships
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Are any of you aware of an author or individual titles that may be similar =
to the American Girl series for a YA level. A mother, who reads Christian
=
fiction, wants her 14 year old daughter to read materials that do not have =
boy/girl relationships in them. We spoke about some classics and the Kids =
Left Behind series. She's read Little House and the Montgomery books. I =
found some adult titles, Christian fiction, that were mystery and some Oke =
and Lewis books that didn't have romance in them. She was hoping for some =
historical fiction that are similar to the American Girl series. Any =
ideas? Thanks so much!=20
Cindy Rider
Young Peoples School Liaison Program Librarian.
Vigo Co. Public Library
Terre Haute, IN
crider@vigo.lib.in.us
http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/yp/yp.html
"If we didn't have libraries, many people thirsty for knowledge would =
dehydrate."
- Megan Jo Tetrick, age 12, Daleville, Indiana
The Vigo County Public Library is "easy to find. It's the million-story =
building at Seventh and Poplar streets." (Lori Henson in her
"Briefcases" =
column, Terre Haute Tribune-Star, 10/8/02)=20
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From: "Donna Moran" <domoran@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Family Christmas program
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 19:45:25 CST
They do a family "gingerbread" house program here that is fairly easy
to do
and the families love it. You can find directions for this craft almost
anywhere. Main ingredients are graham crackers and any kind of small
candies, pretzels, cereals to decorate. I've used just plain vanilla
canned
icing in the past since most everyone eats it on the way home. But we've
used the royal icing recipe which comes with powered whites found in most
craft stores, like Michaels. This will last almost a lifetime.
Usually
takes about an hour for the program, with double that time to make icing,
cut grahams for the roof, clean out small milk cartons for the base.
Donna Moran
>From: "Sandra Pierce" <spierce@nwrls.lib.fl.us>
>Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>Subject: Family Christmas program
>Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 20:51:26 CST
>
>Hi All,
> Last week I asked for ideas for a skit for a
family Christmas
>program and only got one response. So let me revise the question.
Does
>anyone have any super ideas for a family Christmas program? We like
>skits but if you have have any new good stories that are proven please
>let me know. Thanks!
>
>
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From: Sharon Dudeck <sldudeck@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org, PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Baker and Taylor's Titlesource 2
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 19:45:33 CST
Hi Sarah,
I have had this happen, I think for a couple of
reasons. First, the duplicate check feature is now
the default when we log on, but we used to have to
choose it when creating a cart--which I have been
known to forget to do. I'm not sure if B & T changed
this in one of their updates or if someone from our
library called customer service to request this, but
their customer service dept. is very helpful. I'd
give them a call if you can't troubleshoot it on your
own, and maybe they can help figure out what's
happening. Second, duplicate check only works when
you click on the same edition of a title. Do you have
more than one person buying for the same area of the
collection? Because let's say you ordered 2 copies of
a book in library binding, and someone else ordered
the same title in hardcover. Duplicate check would
not pop up to notify you that you have this title
already in the other edition. This can be somewhat
useful if you really want a title in another format
such as audio or another binding such as paperback,
because when you click on that item in your results
list it would not say it was a duplicate and you would
know you still need the audio or the paperback, or
whatever. HOWEVER, it would be more helpful if it
were possible for Titlesource Duplicate Check to
return all that you have ordered in that title, and
include the binding or format type of each item in the
list. I have no idea if it would be too cost
prohibitive for B & T to program Titlesource that way
or not, but maybe if we all start asking.... Anyhow,
if you come up with any more ways that this mysterious
phenomenon happens, please let us know. Hope this
helps some.
Sharon Dudeck
Frankfort Public Library District
Frankfort Illinois
--- Sarah O'Shea <soshea@tcpl.org>
wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> My library has been placing orders through Baker and
> Taylor's
> Titlesource 2 for a few months now. We have been
> having some
> problems. We have been having problems with
> getting duplications of
> books we order (for example we will place an order
> for 2 and receive 4).
>
> Without going into the complex details I have been
> uncovering while
> trying to figure out the reasons this is happening,
> I was wondering if
> anyone "out there" has had duplication problems
> while using B&T's
> Titlesource 2?
>
> I am fairly confident, after tracking some things
> down, that it is not
> usually a staff error. Unfortunately, the way our
> ordering process is
> set up here, it's difficult to pinpoint exactly
> where the problem is
> occurring.
>
> If you have had any experience with this, I would
> love to hear from you!
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Sarah O'Shea
> Youth Services Librarian
> Ithaca, NY
> soshea@tcpl.org
>
>
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From: Michael Crosby <crosbymd@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re:Chocolate Chip Ghost Story
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 19:45:42 CST
I did this last week as a flannel story.
Once upon a time there lived 5 little ghosts. . .
As everyone knows, ghosts are white, and to stay white
the only thing they can eat is vanilla ice cream and
the only thing they can drink is milk. Most of the
year it doesn't matter, but at Halloween they all want
to be out haunting and spooking and shoutiong: "BOO!"
One day when it was nearly Halloween, Mama Ghost went
to the refrigerator and there was NO vanilla ice cream
and NO milk. So she had to go to the store. Before
she left she said: "No matter how hungry you get DO
NOT eat anything or something DREADFUL will happen."
The first little ghost became so thirsty and he looked
in the refrigerator and saw a little glass of grape
juice and thought, "Just one little, teeny-tiny sip
shouldn't hurt." So he took one little teeny-tiny sip
of grape juice and what do you suppose happened? He
turned purple!!
The other little ghosts looked at him and said, "Mama
told us something dreadful would happen and she was
ight." The little ghost did not want his mama to see
him all purple so he ran upstairs to hide in the toy
box (closet, under the bed, behing the door, in the
bathtub).
Second little ghost. . .one little teeny-tiny nibble
of a carrot stick (or orange) .a.a. and turned
ORANGE!!
Third little ghost. . .one little teeny-tiny bite of
spinach (lime jello). . .and turned GREEN!!
Fourth little ghost. . .one little teeny-tiny
strawberry. . .and turned RED!!
The fifth little ghost said, "I am so hungry, but I
will not do like my brothers did; I'll look into the
freezer and see if there just may be a little vanilla
ice cream left." When he looked into the freezer
there was some ice cream ans it was ALMOST vanilla. .
.it was white with little brown pieces of chocolate in
it. So the ghost sais, "This shouldn't hurt me, those
chocolate pieces are so tiny." He ate one spoonful
and became a CHOCOLATE CHIP GHOST!!! He certainly did
not want his mama to see him so spotted so he ran
upstairs to hide.
Mama Ghost came home with two big sacks full of
cartons of vanilla ice cream and milk. The house was
SO quiet. No little ghosts running and playing. No
little ghosts laughing and talking. Mama Ghost knew
something freadful had happened so she started looking
for the little ghosts: She found a (color) one in the
(hiding place). . .
When she had found them all, she said. "Little ghosts,
I TOLD YOU that something dreadful would happen and it
did. Whatever can we do to get you white again in
time for Halloween?" She called the ghost doctor and
this is what he told her to do: Keep the little ghost
in bed for 5 days and give them nothing but milk and
vanilla ice cream and they should be ready for
Halloween. So that is what she did and by Halloween
night the five little ghosts were all white again and
could go out haunting and spooking and shouting
"BOO!!"
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From: Christine Heron <cheron@gfn.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: LeapPad systems summary
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 19:45:50 CST
I had posted an inquiry as to whether any of you circulate the LeapPad
products. Eight libraries responded.
Five circulate the entire Leappad system (platform, book and cartridge).
-There was some variation here that included circulating the headphones
and adapter. One stated patrons must provide batteries.
-Circulation time varied: 3 weeks, 2 weeks, teachers only, platforms-1
week.
-Limits included only one platform per card, 4 books per card.
Two uses them in house only.
-Patron must leave a library card to do so.
Commentary:
-from a circulating library "we have not had too much
problem with them."
-A library who owns 6 platforms/15 books "They circulate a great deal and
we have found that lots of our patrons already own the platform and just
want to try more books"
-A library with 6 kits "They are wildly popular and we haven't had one in
since they became available in June."
One library has created a sheet of rules explaining late fees and
replacement fees if items are damaged. Patron must read and sign before
checking out.
Thank you to Barbara, Sharon, Nikeda, Janice, Susan, Lisa, Sushila, and
Jeanne for sharing their experience with me and us!
____________________________________________________________________________
__
Christine K. Heron, M.I.L.S.
"Individual views held here"
Children's Librarian
Jack R. Winegarden Library
Fenton Children's Center
200 E. Caroline
810-714-0917
Fenton, MI 48430 www.gdl.falcon.edu
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From: Nadine <read2kdz@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Library cards for children
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 19:45:58 CST
Hi Yaccers,
We are discussing changing our policy for children getting their own cards
thanks to several comments on PUBYAC a couple summers ago. Currently, in
order to get a card, in addition to being accompanied by a parent or
guardian and proving residency, a child needs to be able to write his or her
full name. What I would like to do is change this part to a child enrolled
in kindergarten, whether or not they can write their name.(We have thought
about making it 1st graders, too) A first card for Baby is not an option we
are considering.
I see a lot of positives to this, with one negative being that we will no
longer accommodate the three year old who can write their name. We will no
longer have the issues of a child "failing" to get a card, or
competitive
parents, but now we will tie it to something big...starting school.
Your thoughts and comments as always would be greatly
appreciated--information on similar policies or things we should take into
consideration both positive and negative, anything that I can share with the
library director and board.
Please write directly to me at read2kdz@yahoo.com
and if there is interest,
I will gladly compile and share the information.
As always, my sincere thanks (can't imagine how librarians managed before
PUBYAC!)...Nadine
****************************************************************
Nadine Lipman
Head of Children's Services
Waterford Public Library
49 Rope Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
email: read2kdz@yahoo.com
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Lawyers for Libraries
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 19:57:38 CST
October 30, 2002
Lawyers for Libraries
http://www.ala.org/lawyers/index.html
Lawyers for Libraries, an ongoing project of the American Library
Association Office for Intellectual Freedom (ALA/OIF), is designed to
create a network of attorneys around the country involved in, or
committed to becoming involved in, the defense of the First Amendment
freedom to read and the application of constitutional law to library
policies, principles, and problems.
The first Lawyers for Libraries Institute is scheduled on February
27-28, 2003, in Washington, D.C. The second is scheduled in Chicago,
May 12-13, 2003. The cost of the institute is $500 per person.
Registration fee includes opening reception and dinner plus lunch the
next day.
These institutes are for attorneys to increase their ability to protect
the First Amendment in libraries. Librarians and trustees may attend,
but due to space limitations, they must be accompanied by an attorney.
The first two training institutes were held in 1997 and 1998 and proved
very successful. Beginning in 2003, OIF will be sponsoring regional
training institutes to ensure that libraries throughout the United
States will have access to effective representation when dealing with
First Amendment issues.
In addition to the scheduled institutes in Washington, D.C., and
Chicago, IL, the Office for Intellectual Freedom will soon announce
dates and locations for future regional institutes. Please contact the
OIF at lawyers@ala.org or 1-800-545-2433,
ext. 4226, if interested in
staying informed about upcoming Lawyers for Libraries events.
For more information on the institutes, visit
http://www.ala.org/lawyers/index.html
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From: gayle@unforgettablebooks.com
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: cat-fantasy-on-tape title
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 19:57:45 CST
Hello,
My dental hygienist and a circle of her friends are
racking their brains for the
title of a book on tape they listened to with their
children. I would suppose it
was previously published in book format....here are the
clues:
A cat seeks its sister who is a witch's cat. In
its travels it meets a horse and
they have a series of adventures inlcluding going
to the witch's castle.
Any tips, hints or direct hits? Sounds like something
Chivers might do, but
I can't place it. Reply to me directly.
Thanks,
Gayle Richardson
gayle@unforgettablebooks.com
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From: "Jeanne Pierce" <jeanne@hpfc.lib.ms.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper -- old lady and bone
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 19:57:53 CST
Hello there:
A couple of days ago, I had a patron come in, asking about a book that =
she had read when she was a child. She cannot remember the title of the =
book, nor can she remember the author. The story is about a little old =
lady who finds a bone in the woods. She takes it home with her that =
night, and it begins to talk to her. The story also involved a =
cupboard, voices, knocking on a door, and ultimately, the little old =
lady throws the bone out her front door, yelling, "Take it!!!"
I already asked the patron if the story was "The Amazing Bone" by =
William Steig, and she is certain that is not it.
Any thoughts?
TIA,
Jeanne Pierce
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