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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: Saturday, November 23, 2002 9:32 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 929
PUBYAC Digest 929
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: juvenile spoken word cd and cassette budgets
by "Beverly Bixler" <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
2) RE: toddler's program
by Jeannette Whitworth <JWhitworth@sno-isle.org>
3) yet more Barbie babble
by CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
4) Re: Latest librarian commercial
by "RoseMary Honnold" <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
5) RE: Latest librarian commercial
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
6) RE: juvenile spoken word cd and cassette budgets
by Pam Gravenor <pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz>
7) Re:
by Susan Engelmann <suengelm@yahoo.com>
8) RE: Vote for Barbie! (fwd)
by "Beverly Bixler" <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
9) Re: bookclubs
by "Connie Sargent" <csargent@loudoun.gov>
10) Re: Latest librarian commercial
by "Joyce Willis" <Jwillis325@hotmail.com>
11) Family Reading Club Query
by "Mary Moody" <mmoody@vigo.lib.in.us>
12) Barbie as role model
by Deborah Shelton <andersde@oplin.lib.oh.us>
13) Barbie Role Model????
by KAHERN <KAHERN@mail.selco.lib.mn.us>
14) STUMPER
by Tammy Federspiel <tfeders@esls.lib.wi.us>
15) NEED THE ADDRESS FOR KIRSTEN EDWARDS
by "Lisa Anderson" <landerson@burlington.lib.wa.us>
16) cds and tapes
by Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
17) A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY
by Janis Marshall <janis.marshall@mpl.on.ca>
18) Re: Vote for Barbie! (fwd)
by Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
19) Winter Break Book Club Help
by Debbie Leopold <linmail14@mln.lib.ma.us>
20) Stumper
by Erin Richards <erichards@ald.lib.co.us>
21) RE: graphic novels
by "Lane, David" <dlane@clearwater-fl.com>
22) Re: toddler's program
by "Sheilah O'Connor" <soconnor@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
23) Tiered Storytime area summary
by "Lane, Kristin" <klane@lib.sbcounty.gov>
24) partnership programs wanted
by Sarah Cofer <scofer@worthingtonlibraries.org>
25) Re: Barbie
by Nancy Schleh <nschleh@yahoo.com>
26) Book suggestions for reading buddy program
by Carol Hoke <hoke@mail.crlibrary.org>
27) Librarian Barbie
by "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
28) Re: Starting a Chess Club: Advice Needed
by Jennifer Farmerie <jli6@pitt.edu>
29) STUMPER: Alvarez-On A STarry Night
by Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
30) Great Children's Reference Websites
by "Katie Clark" <KClark@jcplin.org>
31) Stumper: Blue Kitten
by "F. Brautigam" <fbrautig@nsls.info>
32) LP YA resources
by Carol Barucs <barcusca@oplin.lib.oh.us>
33) ?Memory Bank Query
by "Shari Haber" <shaber@mcls.org>
34) RE: Latest librarian commercial
by Ginger Roth <ginger_roth@yahoo.com>
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From: "Beverly Bixler" <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
To: <CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us>,
Subject: RE: juvenile spoken word cd and cassette budgets
Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:18:22 CST
The San Antonio Public Library is definitely migrating to CDs,
especially for music, but we are also getting more audiobooks on CD
(mostly adult titles).
Beverly Bixler
bbixler@sanantonio.gov
San Antonio Public Library, TX
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From: Jeannette Whitworth <JWhitworth@sno-isle.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: toddler's program
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Lorraine
I'm a children's librarian in Snohomish Washington. We offer our toddler
storytimes for eight weeks three times a year. We also have a combined
storytime in the summer. I find that 4 week series are too short for
toddlers (18months - 3 years.) It takes about that long for the children to
become comfortable with the routine and with each other. That leaves us four
weeks to do things that are a little more complex, etc. We do a
craft/activity each week with caregivers working with their children.
Jeannette Whitworth
Children's Librarian
Snohomish Library
Sno-Isle Regional Library System
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From: CKehoe@bettendorf.lib.ia.us
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Subject: yet more Barbie babble
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Now that I am an adult, I realize what ridiculous standards Barbie places on
women. Her unattainable figure and ridiculous feet, make me a little wary of
promoting her as a role model to kids. However as a child, I played
countless hours with my Barbies. We all know that there are millions of kids
who love anything to do with Barbie, and in my opinion I think that it is a
great idea to have a librarian as one of her career choices. It might even
get little kids to think, "Hey, maybe I could be a librarian when I grow
up." They might even think of playing "library." Whenever I
do tours I ask
kids how many of them have thought about being a librarian and they usually
just stare. Any publicity is good publicity, and in my opinion, it really
can't hurt.
Just my two cents,
Crystal
Ckehoe@bettendorf.org
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From: "RoseMary Honnold" <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Latest librarian commercial
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Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:18:47 CST
Ken is impotent? wow, the things you learn on this list.
RoseMary Honnold
Coshocton Public Library
655 Main ST
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-622-0956
honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us
101+ Teen Programs That Work
http://www.neal-schuman.com/db/6/296.html
See YA Around: a Web site for librarians who work with teens
http://www.cplrmh.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Laura Reed" <laurar@picnet.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 4:19 PM
Subject: RE: Latest librarian commercial
>
> I have tried to bite my tongue and not replay to this issue....but how can
> we consider Barbie to be a "positive" role model? What she
embodies/projects
> is nothing like me, or what I want to be, or what I would ever encourage
> young girls/women to strive for...there is so much more to life than a
small
> waist and impotent boyfriend. If Barbie librarians start rolling off the
> Matel's conveyor belts, and find their way into the hands of children, do
> you really think they will be impressed by her intelligence and the drive
it
> took for her to get a Masters degree? No, they will be interested in
getting
> her out of the tweed mini-skirt and into a gown with a plunging neckline.
> How does this help our profession?
>
> Just my opinion.
>
> Laura Reed
> Manager of Children's Services
> Pickering Public Library
> 905-831-6265 ext. 6227
> laurar@picnet.org
>
> "Opinions, conclusions and other information expressed in this message
may
> not be those of the Pickering Public Library."
>
>
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Latest librarian commercial
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Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:18:54 CST
okay, sorry if i offend, but i just can't stand it
anymore...
who said librarians can't wear plunging necklines? of
course, you have to be careful when reaching for that
bottom shelf. ;)
i don't feel the need to defend barbie one way or the
other. i played with her when i was a preteen and i
don't really think i would have cared whether she was
a librarian or a dentist or whatever. mine always
ended up stranded on deserted islands not reference
desks.
i doubt that a barbie librarian would have any affect
on our profession or our 'image' one way or the other.
and let's be honest, as much as we hate to admit it
for every one of us with a cute hairstyle there are
still ten others that fit the dowdy stereotype.
haven't any of you been to a conference lately?--you
can tell when the librarians are in town because they
DO all look the same.
if the barbie librarian does come out, i'm going to
buy one and put her in a plunging neckline myself!
~j.
--- Laura Reed <laurar@picnet.org>
wrote:
>
> I have tried to bite my tongue and not replay to
> this issue....but how can
> we consider Barbie to be a "positive" role model?
=====
~jenniferbaker
"If an item does not appear in our records, it does not exist."
~ Jocasta Nu (librarian from "Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the
Clones")
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From: Pam Gravenor <pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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I did a survey of customers recently on this topic , with the result that
most children have cassette players, and not many have cd players, so
cassettes were still wanted. Customers were fairly evenly divided over which
format they preferred. I decided from that to keep getting cassettes, but to
also increase the number of cds (as we have a lot more cassettes than cds at
the moment), and then to survey again in a few years to see if the situation
had changed.
The survey wasn't hard to do, and only took a month to run, so that could be
an option for you too.
Pam Gravenor
Children's and Young Adults' Librarian
Nelson Public Library
Private Bag 41
Nelson
New Zealand
pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz
-----Original Message-----
From: Christine Montgomery
[SMTP:christine.montgomery@lpl.london.on.ca]
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 9:08 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: juvenile spoken word cd and cassette budgets
Hi all:
I am fairly new and have to make a decision about our juvenile audio
visual budget. Are you finding that you are beginning to spend more
heavily
on spoken word cd's than cassettes?
Thanks,
Christine Montgomery
Byron Branch Library
1295 Commissioners Rd. West
London, ON N6K 1C9
(519) 471-4000
Christine.Montgomery@lpl.london.on.ca
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From: Susan Engelmann <suengelm@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re:
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We purchase th ebooks for the kids in the reading
group. For that reason we limit it to 12.
Susan Engelmann
North Kansas City (MO)
--- Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
wrote:
> Amanda,
>
> Do people in the club buy their own paperback copy
> of the book being
> discussed?
> Does the library provide it? How does everybody get
> their own copy to read?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Toni
>
> Toni Reese
> Youth Services Librarian
> Sump Memorial Library
> Papillion Nebraska
> treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
>
> "Spargo, Amanda" wrote:
>
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I have been fairly successful running bookclubs
> for kids since 1999 and
> here
> > are a few tricks I have used that have always kept
> them exciting.
>
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From: "Beverly Bixler" <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Vote for Barbie! (fwd)
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How is short hair too much work? I wash my short hair, brush it in place =
and let it dry naturally. Long hair was too much trouble for me because =
it got tangled and frizzy and I could never do anything with it, besides =
taking way too long to blow dry.
Beverly Bixler
bbixler@sanantonio.gov
San Antonio Public Library, TX=20
-----Original Message-----
From: JoAnne Dearin [mailto:dearin@noblenet.org]
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 3:19 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Vote for Barbie! (fwd)
agree - short hair is too much work - prefer the long hair also.
On Wed, 20 Nov 2002, Susan Wizinsky wrote:
>
> Short hair?? In my experience, short hair has never been all that =
simple.
--
JoAnne Dearin, Children's Librarian
Peabody Institute Library, Danvers Massachusetts
dearin@noblenet.org
North of Boston Library Exchange
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From: "Connie Sargent" <csargent@loudoun.gov>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: bookclubs
Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:19:27 CST
Yes-I'd like to know too. It's been very difficult to get copies for every =
kid even if it's something that we have several copies of. But if they =
bought their own...hmmm.
Connie Sargent
Constance Sargent
Library Assistant
Loudoun County Public Library
Rust Library
380 Old Waterford Road
Leesburg, VA 20176.
(703)771-5624
csargent@loudoun.gov
>>> treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
11/21/02 04:19PM >>>
Amanda,
Do people in the club buy their own paperback copy of the book being
discussed?
Does the library provide it? How does everybody get their own copy to =
read?
Thanks,
Toni
Toni Reese
Youth Services Librarian
Sump Memorial Library
Papillion Nebraska
treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
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From: "Joyce Willis" <Jwillis325@hotmail.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Latest librarian commercial
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I'll second that. I've been sitting back reading all this "Vote for
Barbie
the librarian" stuff thinking the same thing. Barbie of the big boobs
is
not someone I picture as the ideal spokesperson for, or representative of,
my chosen profession.
Joyce Willis
Library Assistant (and librarian in training)
Children's Department
Richalnd Public Library
jwillis@richland.lib.wa.us
----- Original Message -----
From: "Laura Reed" <laurar@picnet.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 1:19 PM
Subject: RE: Latest librarian commercial
>
> I have tried to bite my tongue and not replay to this issue....but how can
> we consider Barbie to be a "positive" role model?
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From: "Mary Moody" <mmoody@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Family Reading Club Query
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Greetings,=20
We have decided to offer a summer reading club this year for the entire =
family. It will be the first time that we have tried a family reading =
club.
We have some questions that we hope those of you that have offered a =
family reading club might help us answer:
1. What constituted a family?
2. What types of prizes did you offer to the families? Did they receive =
one "family" prize or did each family member receive a prize?
3. Did you offer a separate reading club to those who did not want to be =
involved in the family reading club? i.e. (teen or children's)=20
Any experiences that you may have had, positive or negative, with this =
type of Summer Reading Club would be beneficial to us.
Thank You,
Mary Moody
Vigo County Public Library
\0/\0/\0/ "Let everything that hath breath Praise the Lord!"
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From: Deborah Shelton <andersde@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Barbie as role model
Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:19:50 CST
Laura Reed wrote:
>I have tried to bite my tongue and not replay to this issue....but how can
>we consider Barbie to be a "positive" role model? What she
>embodies/projects
>is nothing like me, or what I want to be, or what I would ever encourage
>young girls/women to strive for...there is so much more to life than a
>small waist and impotent boyfriend. If Barbie librarians start rolling off
the
>Mattel's conveyor belts, and find their way into the hands of children,
>do you really think they will be impressed by her intelligence and the
>drive it took for her to get a Masters degree? No, they will be interested
in
>getting her out of the tweed mini-skirt and into a gown with a plunging
>neckline. How does this help our profession?
I've never thought of Barbie as a role model, good or bad. She was a
doll that I enjoyed playing with when I was a child.
Maybe the message Mattel is trying to get across to young girls who love
playing make believe with their Barbies is that as a female you can be &
do anything you set your mind to; as evidenced by all the different
professions & careers Barbie has embarked upon over the years. Believe
in yourself, your abilities, and your intelligence. Librarianship is
another avenue for girls to think about and explore.
I just hope they don't give her ugly shoes, geeky eyeglasses, or style
her hair in a bun! Let's face it, the still prevalent stereotype of the
librarian does nothing to attract kids. Who wants a job where you have
to walk around with a tightlipped scowl on your face saying Shhhhhh.
As for plunging necklines----after working all week I love going out on
the town looking glamorous & sexy accompanied by my handsome, gorgeous,
dashing husband. Dinner and dancing...divine!
Just my two cents on the issue.
Debby Shelton
Children's Librarian
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From: KAHERN <KAHERN@mail.selco.lib.mn.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Barbie Role Model????
Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:29:05 CST
Barbie as a role model? Thanks for your intelligent words, Megan and
Laura!
Kathleen Ahern
Buckham Memorial Library
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From: Tammy Federspiel <tfeders@esls.lib.wi.us>
To: PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.ORG
Subject: STUMPER
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Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:29:14 CST
Hello all you marvelous librarians! I have a stumper with little to go on
but I thought I'd give it a shot. A patron remembers reading an old book,
out of print, thinks it was a juvenille chapter book which featured a
corner store or an ice cream store. That is all she remembers. Any
ideas?
Thanks, Tammy
Tammy Federspiel
Lakeview Community Library
Random Lake WI
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From: "Lisa Anderson" <landerson@burlington.lib.wa.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: NEED THE ADDRESS FOR KIRSTEN EDWARDS
Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:29:22 CST
Dear Pubyacers,
The Burlington Public Library (Washington State) is searching for a =
former employee in order to send her an invitation to a retirement =
reception for our Library Director.
We would like an email address for Kirsten Edwards, who was working in =
the King County Library System. Or if you know Kirsten please forward =
this request on to her.
She may contact Janice Burwash at the Burlington Library. Her email =
address is jburwash@burlington.lib.wa.us
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Lisa Anderson, Children's Librarian
Burlington Public Library
900 East Fairhaven Ave.
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 755-0760
landerson@burlington.lib.wa.us
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From: Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: cds and tapes
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Seems to me we are shifting from the Old (people wanted tapes; a few
could take cds) to the New (people want cds; a few can take tapes)
rather quickly.
Bonita
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From: Janis Marshall <janis.marshall@mpl.on.ca>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY
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Hello,
A patron has asked me if the reference to "unbirthdays" is actually
taken
from the text of Alice in Wonderland or is it purely a Disney
concoction. I have just reread the Mad Tea Party chapter and it isn't in
there. Can anyone out there tell me? I would be most grateful.
Janis Marshall
Milton Public Library
janis.marshall@mpl.on.ca
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From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <magilpat@walnet.walla-walla.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Vote for Barbie! (fwd)
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OK; I'll amend it to wash and wear hair in whatever style does that for you.
For me it's short ... now let's start another vote on short and long ...
( 8)
) -- Mary Ann
JoAnne Dearin wrote:
> agree - short hair is too much work - prefer the long hair also.
>
> On Wed, 20 Nov 2002, Susan Wizinsky wrote:
>
> >
> > Short hair?? In my experience, short hair has never been all that
simple.
> --
> JoAnne Dearin, Children's Librarian
> Peabody Institute Library, Danvers Massachusetts
> dearin@noblenet.org
> North of Boston Library Exchange
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From: Debbie Leopold <linmail14@mln.lib.ma.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Winter Break Book Club Help
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I have been running a successful book discussion club for 3rd and 4th
graders for the past 7 months. I was planning on a special meeting for
the kids' winter break. I was thinking of reading and discussing either
a C.S. Lewis book or A Wrinkle in Time and then watching the movie. Does
anyone have a fun, unique idea? Thanks for your help!
Debora Leopold
Lincoln Public Library
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From: Erin Richards <erichards@ald.lib.co.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper
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I have a patron looking for a book he read as a child.
He believes
it was written in the 40"s but might be older. The main characters name
was Henry and he found a car and a map in an old barn and would pretend
to take trips. He was pretty sure the name Henry was in the title. I've
looked at the Henry Huggins books but those didn't look right.
If anyone has an idea please contact me directly at
erichards@ald.lib.co.us
Thank You,
Erin Richards
Arapahoe Library District
Smoky Hill Branch
Centennial, CO
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From: "Lane, David" <dlane@clearwater-fl.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: graphic novels
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We are growing a Graphic Novel collection and here are some of my comments
regarding that endeavor:
They seem to last at least as long as other children's books. We do not
collect the comic book type that are made with the lower grade paper. We
only buy trade quality paperbacks or the less plentiful hardbacks.
The biggest problem we have had is that our more conservative branches were
very nervous about placing them in the children's sections because so many
of them have revealing pictures and subject matter. We do not have this
issue at the Main library because, we are large enough to have a seperate
Young Adults area that contains more mature subject matter.
Although Pokemon and the like are technically graphic novels, we do not
treat them as part of that collection because they are for a much younger
audience. We just have a separate section for those in the children's
fiction area.
Our primary collection development in the GN department is aimed at Teens.
Do we have a problem with them "walking off"? Hmmm. Not that I have
noticed.
People seem to enjoy "stealing" Ann Rice and Dean Koontz and Stephen
King,
but I have yet to see any of the GN's take permanent leave.
We had a GN program during Teen Read Week to help promote the collection. It
was successful and seemed to attract the "alternative punk" crowd. And
there
were just as many teenage girl enthusiasts as boys, so keep that in mind
when you purchase.
That's all for now, I guess
David
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From: Meghan Kennedy [mailto:MeghanK@moval.org]
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 9:54 PM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: graphic novels
We are considering whether or not to add graphic novels to our collection.
I have info from SLJ and ALA, but would appreciate first hand info. Two
main concerns we have are:
--Do you have problems w/them "walking off" or not being returned?
--What is their "shelf life"? In other words, how often do you
need to
replace issues due to wear and tear?
TIA--Meghan
Meghan Kennedy
Librarian
City of Moreno Valley
25480 Alessandro Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
t. 909-413-3880
f. 909-247-8346
e. meghank@moval.org
w. www.ci.moreno-valley.ca.us
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From: "Sheilah O'Connor" <soconnor@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: toddler's program
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Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:30:15 CST
Although this is strictly my opinion, I think that one reason many =
librarians don't do it as often as you are suggesting is that it is hard =
to come up with a new programme every other month. You will get many of =
the same families and if you use the same books, they will notice. You =
will also get sick of them (the books, not the families!). =20
Perhaps you will have greater luck at this that I, but I haven't found all =
THAT many top quality books I want to use for that age. Since you will =
likely use at least 15 books in a month, maybe more, it adds up very =
quickly!
Sheilah O'Connor
Toronto Public Library
>>> lgetty1969@yahoo.com
11/21/02 04:19PM >>>
We are considering offering morning toddler progams,
and I'm looking for advice on the best way to schedule
them. I notice that a lot of you conduct programs in
six-week sessions, offered once in the fall and once
in the spring, or something like that. I was thinking
of doing an every-other month thing, basically through
the school year, where we have 4 programs a month
(same day of the week), but that may be more than I
really want to commit to. What I'd like to hear are
your reasons for whatever type of schedule you have -
the pros and cons that I might not be thinking of.=20
This will be my first experience with this type of
activity.
Please respond to me individually rather than on the
listserv. It's much easier for me to get to
individual messages.
Thanks,
Lorraine Getty
Forsyth Public Library
lgetty1969@yahoo.com=20
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From: "Lane, Kristin" <klane@lib.sbcounty.gov>
To: "ALSC (E-mail)" <alsc-l@ala.org>,
"Calix (E-mail)"
Subject: Tiered Storytime area summary
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Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:30:23 CST
Thanks to everyone who responded to my query regarding tiered storytime
areas. I got over 50 responses. Wow! I've compiled two documents, one is
of
Pro responses and the other is Cons. They are both pretty long so I am not
going to post it here. Anyone who would like the compiled results sent to
them as an attachment is welcome to send me an e-mail request. I will send
as .txt files so that they should be readable regardless of word processing
software used. So to summarize the responses:
I got at least 33 against...reasons include:
1. Injury to children AND adults who fall and some have even broken limbs
2. Not ADA compliant and can't accommodate strollers
3. Limited uses of space. Can't set up tables for crafts.
4. Can't handle large crowds such as for special programming
5. Children like to run and jump on the steps
6. If the steps are hollow they sound like drums
7. Limits physical activities (stretchers) that can be done
8. etc., etc.
I got about 16 for...reasons include:
1. The audience can see performer better as sight is less likely to be
blocked
2. Creates a more formal feeling
3. Or, creates a more cozy feeling
4. Children and parents like it
5. Keeps the audience organized
6. Can get more people in a smaller space
7. Children like to sit and read in the area when it is not in use for
programming
Again, if anyone is interested in the individual responses, e-mail me and I
will send to you.
Kristin Lane/Library Associate
Youth Services
San Bernardino County Library
104 W. 4th St.
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0035
(909) 387-5737; fax: (909) 387-5736
klane@lib.sbcounty.gov
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From: Sarah Cofer <scofer@worthingtonlibraries.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: partnership programs wanted
Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:30:31 CST
Please excuse the cross-posting!
Ohio Library Council's Young Adult Services Division is looking for several
examples of library and community partnerships. This could be a partnership
with a local school, businesses, associations, non-profits, corporations,
etc.
We are going to compile the ideas and put them in electronic
pamphlet/newsletter form to be found on the Ohio Library Council's Young
Adult services website by the end of February 2003. I will also send an
electronic copy or a link to the OLC website back to the listservs once the
project is finished.
When you send me your partnership program information please include the
contact information for the people/business you partnered with as well as
the contact information for the library staff member in charge of the
program.
Thanks in advance for your help in making this "partnership"
pamphlet/newsletter a success!
Sarah Cofer
Young Adult Librarian
Northwest Library
2280 Hard Rd.
Columbus, OH 43235
scofer@worthingtonlibraries.org
(614)645-2656
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From: Nancy Schleh <nschleh@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC LIST <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Barbie
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Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:30:38 CST
Please don't get too wrapped up in what Barbie "stands for." I
resisted
buying Barbie for my daughter because she looks like a bimbo to me and I
didn't want to encourage my child to be a bimbo, etc... However, others
gave them as gifts, so we have a small collection of Barbies. They are
perpetually naked, colored on with markers, thrown in corners, and left
floating face down in the tub. My daughter thinks she is beautiful, but
she also tells me that I am beautiful, and believe me! I look nothing like
Barbie. My daughter's ambition (at 7 years old) is to be a
ballerina/librarian/teacher. I don't think Barbie is having too adverse
an effect on her. After all, I am there to counter it. There are
many
toxic influences in the world, but I think Barbie is the least of them.
At least Barbie's "personality" is somewhat wholesome. Much less
detrimental than some actual humans our children will encounter and wish
to emulate.
Just my 2 cents based on actual mommy experience.
Nancy D Schleh, Youth Services Librarian
Chinn Park Regional Library
Prince William, VA
703.792.4860
nschleh@pwcgov.org
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From: Carol Hoke <hoke@mail.crlibrary.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Book suggestions for reading buddy program
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Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:30:46 CST
We are planning to conduct a Book Buddy program, pairing up community
members with students in middle school - mostly 6th grade. We are trying
to come up with some titles of books for them to choose from to read and so
far have had difficulty with a nonfiction book title (not a biography) with
wide appeal.
We would also like it to be a paperback since we have raised funds so that
each students gets to keep the book he reads. Our other 4 titles are
available in paperback. They will be selecting titles soon and then we
will be ordering them. I would very much appreciate any suggestions you
might have.
TIA,
Carol Hoke
Programming Services Manager
Cedar Rapids Public Library
500 First St SE
Cedar Rapids IA 52401
319-398-5145, ext. 259
fax 319-398-0746
Hoke@mail.crlibrary.org
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From: "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Librarian Barbie
Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:30:54 CST
While I agree that Barbie is not the ideal role model to present to
girls, the fact is, they play with them. Why not have an educated,
intelligent Barbie, as opposed to another cheerleader or sunbather. This
way, when the child is begging for a Barbie from Santa, you can choose
one that creates familiarity with our profession. I loved Barbies when I
was young, and as I aged and was able to evaluate the message her
appearance might send to young girls, I developed the opinion that she
is not a tangible or ideal figure to present to children - HOWEVER, I
was not intellectually or emotionally thwarted for having played with
Barbies, and neither will our children be if we embrace them for who
they are and instill in them a sense of confidence that transcends
color-coordinated accessories. Barbie will continue to be manufactured
and desired by young girl, the least we can do is put ourselves out
there for support. Perhaps having a librarian Barbie might spur a child
to want to visit the library and send the message that although Barbie
might spend a lot of time on her appearance, she likes books as well!
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From: Jennifer Farmerie <jli6@pitt.edu>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Starting a Chess Club: Advice Needed
Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:31:03 CST
Ms. Bollar,
I started a chess program several years ago at a local library. It was
held
once a month on a Saturday. The library purchased 6 chess sets, and I
brought 2 of my own. Sometimes the kids brought their own boards.
Each
time we meet, I had a small introductory lesson planned. Examples: How the
pieces on the chessboard move, Rules of the game, What is checkmate? You
will find that the kids who know how to play will help the other kids!!! I
found that a round robin game usually worked best for large groups; each
kid sits at chair and plays with their opponent until someone wins or 10
minutes (which ever cam first!) and then they would move to the next seat.
This was also great for when there was an odd number of children, because
everyone took a pass. You will also need an egg timer, because most of the
tournaments are timed. This helps them use their time wisely! There
are
several good chess books out there, I do not remember which one I used, but
I know that someone will suggest a title for you!
Good Luck,
Jennifer Farmerie
Masters in Library Science Graduate Student
University of Pittsburgh
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From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER: Alvarez-On A STarry Night
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Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:31:12 CST
Hi all,
I think the patron has 3 books mixed up but...
She's looking for a book in picture book format, written by
Alvarez about seven miracles of Jesus and "how the shepards come across
people on their way to Bethlehem." The title might be some
permutation of
On A Starry Night. The book might be out of print but she remembers
checking it out last year.
We've checked our on-line catalog keyword searching six ways from
Sunday. Checked Fiction, Folklore, Fantasy & Poetry for Children
1976-1985 and Amazon. Also our on-line Picture Book Subject Index.
Nothing matches. Oh, we've scanned our extensive religion and Christmas
sections too. Does anybody remember this?? - Thanx, jeri
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@gcfn.org
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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From: "Katie Clark" <KClark@jcplin.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Great Children's Reference Websites
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Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:31:19 CST
I am working on developing a web page for the Intranet at my library. I =
would like to have links to the best children's reference sites. Does =
anybody have favorite websites they use to answer the questions you are =
asked while working the children's reference desk. The branch
manager =
would like me to have about 25 sites that are quality, reliable, and =
useful sites. They are be subject specific sites or general information =
sites. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I will
compile the =
sites and send to list.
Thanks in advance,
Katie Clark
Children's Services Manager
Franklin Library-Johnson County Public Library
401 S. State Street
Franklin, IN 46131
(317)738-2098
kclark@jcplin.org
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From: "F. Brautigam" <fbrautig@nsls.info>
To: pubyac <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper: Blue Kitten
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Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:31:28 CST
I am passing on an unsolved stumper from another list I'm on. Please
respond to the person whose email appears in my message if you can solve
this one.
The book was probably published in the 60s or 70s. What she remembers is
that a little girl wanted a kitten from the candy store. The only one
left was a white kitten who had fallen into bleach and turned blue. The
person who would like a reply is named Dawn and can be reached at
Nicafrank@aol.com. If someone
solves it, please post to the list so the
rest of us can go to sleep without trying to remember blue kittens.
Thanks!
Faith
--
Faith Brautigam
Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL 60120
E Mail: fbrautig@nslsilus.org
Phone: 847-742-2411 Fax: 847-742-0485
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From: Carol Barucs <barcusca@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: LP YA resources
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Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:31:36 CST
Dear YACers,
I have an eighth grade patron who could benefit fro large print books. She
loves horses. Anybody have any ideas or resources for me to serve her
needs?
Thanks!
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Carol Barcus
Huron Public Library
333 Williams Street
Huron, OH 44839
tel (419)433-5009
fax (419)433-7228
email: barcusca@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From: "Shari Haber" <shaber@mcls.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: ?Memory Bank Query
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Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:31:46 CST
I haven't been given much to go on with this request, so I am hoping
that somebody will simply recognize the phrase in question. The patron
says that the following sentence comes from a children's story or poem:
Then what have you been doing all that time?
or
What have you been doing all that time, then?
He says that the phrase was the "punchline or key" to whatever had
gone
before it. (For some reason, I keep thinking of the book, "What Do You
Say, Dear?")
Any help will be greatly appreciated. TIA.
Shari Haber
MCLS Reference Center
shaber@mcls.org
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From: Ginger Roth <ginger_roth@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Latest librarian commercial
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Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:31:55 CST
Does it really matter? I think any positive role
model is better than none at all. And besides, how
many hundreds of dozens of little girls adore Barbie,
and how many millions of hours do they collectively
spend on the Barbie website? And they're all getting
the message that librarian is such a great career
choice that Barbie is considering it! You just can't
buy that kind of wonderful exposure! In this instance
(in my opinion at least), Barbie endorsing
librarianship as a career is no different than Michael
Jordan inspiring thousands of little boys (and girls)
to want to be all-star basketball players.
--- Susan Wizinsky <swizinsk@gfn.org>
wrote:
>
> Do you think Barbie is our last chance for a postive
> role model????
>
> --
>
> Susan E. Wizinsky, M.S.L.S.
> Children's Librarian
> Genesee District Library
> Grand Blanc-McFarlen Branch
> 515 Perry Road
> Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439
> 810-694-5310
>
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