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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, February 06, 2003 2:44 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1012
PUBYAC Digest 1012
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Golden books
by "Juanita Hazelton" <jhazelton@texoma.net>
2) RE: Newbery and Caldecott winners
by "Beverly Bixler" <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
3) Re: another humorous moment?
by Virginia Cooper <vcooper@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
4) RE: Children's Ready Reference
by nkoebel@birchard.lib.oh.us
5) Re: kids who don't read--so now what?
by Lorie O'Donnell <Lodonnell@midyork.org>
6) Re: (Fwd) Re: Newbery and Caldecott winners
by nkoebel@birchard.lib.oh.us
7) RE: Storytime help
by Jennifer Lindsey <jlindsey@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
8) RE: Newbery and Caldecott winners
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
9) Re: Where are you putting the Newbery winners?
by Lorie O'Donnell <Lodonnell@midyork.org>
10) RE: Behavior signs
by "Beverly Bixler" <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
11) Children's Internet Class
by "Melanie Schreiber" <mschreiber@salpublib.org>
12) Re: (Fwd) Re: Newbery and Caldecott winners
by "Linette Ivanovitch" <linette@missoula.lib.mt.us>
13) RE: Newbery and Caldecott winners
by Nora Liederbach <NLiederbach@imcpl.lib.in.us>
14) Vibe magazine opinions
by "Christine L. Tyner" <tynercl@yahoo.com>
15) Re: kids who don't read--so now what?
by Debby Shelton <andersde@oplin.lib.oh.us>
16) Re: milk allergies, ADA, and storytime
by nkoebel@birchard.lib.oh.us
17) Re: Newbery and Caldecott winners
by Lorie O'Donnell <Lodonnell@midyork.org>
18) RE: Signs in library
by "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
19) re: simple food craft
by "Christine Montgomery" <christine.montgomery@lpl.london.on.ca>
20) Family Literacy Grant Writing
by Atcawl@aol.com
21) bilingual story time
by <mnamerow@poklib.org>
22) Alligator Stumper Solved
by gabe <gabeny13@yahoo.com>
23) Storytime help
by Kwitkowm@libcoop.net
24) Stumper answer
by Judy Looby <jrlooby@yahoo.com>
25) Mardi Gras Help
by "Wanda Jones" <wjones98@hotmail.com>
26) Need Library or Reading Cheer
by "Florica Hagendorn" <fhagendorn@hdpl.org>
27) Re: whomping willow-HP party idea
by "Olivia Spicer" <ospicer@loudoun.gov>
28) Stumper
by "Kim Flores" <kimf@mail.sgcl.org>
29) MS Read-Alouds
by "Grace Slaughter" <gslaughter@bham.lib.al.us>
30) RE: Canadian province books
by "Kim Villasenor" <newmad@oplin.lib.oh.us>
31) Family Storytime
by Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
32) Re: Job Posting: Library Director, Lawton, OK
by Lawton Public Library <lawtonlib@yahoo.com>
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From: "Juanita Hazelton" <jhazelton@texoma.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Golden books
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Golden Books
We don't purchase Golden Books but many have been donated. We don't shelve
them with other books but keep them in a plastic crate. And yes, they do
circulate very well!
Juanita Hazelton
Van Alstyne Public Library
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From: "Beverly Bixler" <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
To: "Andrea Johnson" <ajohnson@cooklib.org>,
Subject: RE: Newbery and Caldecott winners
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 14:54:58 CST
According to another pubyac poster, the parameters of the Newbery Award
go up to age 14. IMHO, I think that the next Newbery committe should
revise the parameters down to about age 12, now that there is a Printz
Award to honor YA books.
Beverly Bixler
bbixler@sanantonio.gov
San Antonio Public Library, TX
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From: Virginia Cooper <vcooper@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
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And then there was the young man who wanted me to show him, in print,
the "new" law that said a man couldn't beat his wife!!!
Virginia Cooper
Henrietta Public Library
Rochester, NY
vcooper@libraryweb.org
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From: nkoebel@birchard.lib.oh.us
To: Sue Ridnour <sue.ridnour@flower-mound.com>
Subject: RE: Children's Ready Reference
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There is a really good book on state symbols etc.called "State names,
seals,
flags, and symbols : A historical guide" by Benjamin F. Shearer, published
by Greenwood. It's been updated several times, the most recent in 2002.
We
have this in both the Adult Reference area and the Children's reference
area.
Nancy Koebel
Birchard Public Library of Sandusky County
nkoebel@birchard.lib.oh.us
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From: Lorie O'Donnell <Lodonnell@midyork.org>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
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And they are also written for a different audience. That is why they are
more challenging. And, if you've read any of them, you'll know that it's
only the first one that is really challenging. They are formula books,
just
like BSC or Harlequins.
As far as well established goes, it was in writing the series books that
established him. IMNSHO, as long as the kids are reading, it's a good
thing. I would no more get rid of the series/trash/formula/whatever you
want to call them in lieu of the classics, than I would get rid of the
classics in favor of the popular literature. We have a demand for
both, we
have an audience for both, we have need for both, thus we have both.
Lorie
On 2/4/03 7:03 PM, "Larissa Teachworth" <bkluvr2002@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> <<I remember when Goosebumps were super popular we
> always said "at least they're reading". Why is it that
> when it comes to Spongebob and Powerpuff Girls we
> can't say the same thing? >>
>
> True, but at least Goosebumps is a little bit more
> challenging to read --by a well-established author!
>
> But that's just my opinion, I could be wrong!
> :) Larissa
>
>
>
> --- Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>> You know this story makes me really sad and
>> frustrated
>> as I'm sure it does many of you. But it also makes
>> me
>> wonder about purchasing more of the books "KIDS
>> like".
>> More and more I am faced with this exact problem.
>> The
>> Library I work for now is *really* against
>> purchasing
>> these types of books. As much as I would like to see
>> kids reading classics and other "good" stuff", I
>> remember when Goosebumps were super popular we
>> always
>> said "at least they're reading". Why is it that when
>> it comes to Spongebob and Powerpuff Girls we can't
>> say
>> the same thing?
>> I had been making a little bit of headway with the
>> "powers that be" in getting a few of the more
>> popular
>> titles but now that we are facing a budget crunch
>> I'm
>> expecting any day now that they will tighten down on
>> the "standards" again. Yet it seems to me that if we
>> are going to have limited funding, now is the time
>> to
>> focus on the things kids want so we don't loose them
>> altogether. Any thoughts?
>>
>> ~jennifer
>> Fresno Co. Library
>
>
>
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Lorie J. O'Donnell
Children's Librarian
Jervis Public Library
Rome, NY 13440
lodonnell@midyork.org
--
If you didn't want them to think, you shouldn't have given them library
cards.
Elliot Gould as Harry Bailey in "Getting Straight"
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From: nkoebel@birchard.lib.oh.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: (Fwd) Re: Newbery and Caldecott winners
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It would have been nice if more books for younger readers were chosen, but I
don't believe the criteria for this award "requires" any specific age
level
be represented. Perhaps there were just more good books for older readers
than there were for younger ones. Wouldn't it water down the prestige of
the award if lesser books were chosen simply because of the age level?
And it seems these days that some children do read higher level books more
readily than when I was a kid. Remember those parents of preschoolers who
are bragging that they are reading chapter books?
Nancy Koebel
Birchard Public Library of Sandusky County
nkoebel@birchard.lib.oh.us
----- Original Message -----
From: "C.A. LeBlanc" <claire_oldsmar@hotmail.com>
Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2003 7:03 pm
Subject: Re: (Fwd) Re: Newbery and Caldecott winners
> >From:
Linette Ivanovitch <linette@missoula.lib.mt.us>
> >To:
pubyac@prairienet.org
> >Subject: Re: Newbery and
Caldecott winners
> >Date sent: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 13:15:14
-0800
> >
> >I think we do a disservice to the hardworking committees when we bash
> >their decisions. After all, the winners and honor books must be
> >unanimous committee decisions. I am certain that many, if not
most,
> >of the committee members, had to give up on a personal favorite
> in the
> >interest of concensus.
>
> I don't think anyone is "bashing" the efforts of the committee
> members, I'm
> sure we all can appreciate what a tough job they have. One
> purpose of this
> list is to discuss YA/juvenile literature, and that includes
> discussingawards for such literature in my opinion. I for one am
> very interested in
> others' opinions about the award winners or not and don't wish to
> see this
> discussion stifled.
>
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From: Jennifer Lindsey <jlindsey@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Storytime help
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Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 14:55:39 CST
Right now, at my library, we do a toddler time for 2 and 3 year olds where
the parents stay in the room. We also do a preschool storytime that is for
4 and 5 year olds without the parent. These programs are registration only.
We do have a program every Friday that we call DEAR (Drop Everything and
Read) and that is a drop in storytime for all ages. It's very popular and
has had as many as 50 kids at one session. We plan a theme and do the
books, songs, and fingerplays, but we also use parachute games with it. In
nice weather, we do DEAR outside. It's a nice way to incorporate the
younger children who are still too little for our toddler and preschool
storytimes (until I can organize a formal infant storytime). Another nice
element is that the younger children can attend at the same time as older
siblings. Doing programming this way seems to make everyone happy because
we have a nice balance of storytimes that serve all ages.
Hope this helps,
Jenn Lindsey
Jennifer L. Lindsey
Children's Services Coordinator
Chili Public Library
Rochester, New York 14624
jlindsey@libraryweb.org
-----Original Message-----
From: April Mazza [SMTP:AMazza@minlib.net]
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 7:04 PM
To: PUBYAC
Subject: Storytime help
Hi All,
There have been some great discussions on PUBYAC lately on storytimes and
they are so timely! My co-programmer and I have been thinking about re-
vamping our preschool and toddler storytime in a way that accommodates our
community's needs. Currently we have no baby storytimes (but constantly
get asked about it). We register our toddlers (age 2) but the preschool
(ages 3-4) are drop in. We are thinking of doing something where we
include ages 0-5, parents participate (or at least stay in the room!) and
is drop in, once a week (or more if needed). We thought of calling it
just plain "Storytime" or "Family Storytime" (although I
feel that's a
bit misleading).
I was wondering if anyone out there does or has done a program like this
(all inclusive, ages 0-5) and what the pitfalls and pleasures are/were.
And also, what do/did you call it?
Thanks in advance!
April Mazza
Youth Services
Wayland Public Library
(508) 358-2308
AMazza@minlib.net
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From: karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Newbery and Caldecott winners
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Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 14:55:47 CST
I was wondering the same thing when I noticed the
honor book (don't remember the title) that was on both
lists: the Newbery & the Printz. Maybe the Newbery
criteria should be revised & they should lower the age
range now that there is a separate YA award.How would
us PUBYACers go about suggesting this?
--- Andrea Johnson <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
wrote:
> M. Neiman mentions the Newbery titles being YA
> books, and this brings up something I've been
> wondering. I know the Printz award was created to
> recognize YA books, especially since the Newbery
> seemed to be skewing toward YA. Is the Newbery
> committee given any guideline as to what grade or
> age level the award books should be? One of the
> honor books is actually on the honor list for both
> the Newbery and the Printz this year. Isn't
> awarding the Newbery honors to YA books kind of
> missing the point of having separate awards?
>
> Just my opinion...
>
> Andrea Johnson
> ajohnson@cooklib.org
> Cook Memorial Public Library
> Libertyville, IL
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: M. N. [SMTP:mellifur@cox.net]
> > Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 11:03 AM
> > To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> > Subject: Re: Newbery and Caldecott winners
> >
> >
> > Ah, but give the Newbery books to your sixth
> graders and up, and they WILL
> > read them. Most of this year's Newbery's are
> really YA books, or at the
> > very least, bridge-YA. They are certainly not
> elementary school titles.
> >
> >
> > M. Neiman
> > neiman@glasct.org
> > Welles-Turner Memorial Library
> > Glastonbury, CT
> > http://www.wtmlib.com
> >
> > The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect
> those of my organization.
> >
>
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From: Lorie O'Donnell <Lodonnell@midyork.org>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
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Subject: Re: Where are you putting the Newbery winners?
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On 2/4/03 7:26 PM, "M. N." <mellifur@cox.net>
wrote:
> NO, NO, NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Books that are YA belong in YA, NOT in
the
> Children's Department. And the Newbery Award is for ages up to 14, which
> means that some YA books *are* given Newbery consideration.
(snip)
I agree with this completely. Reading level, interest, intended audience
and content should be the determining factors of where a book is cataloged
and placed. That said.....
Yes, I would, and did recommend The Giver to many 4th and 5th Grade
students, and that was before the awards were announced. And I also
recommend other YA borderline books to other kids. Maybe a 12 year old
would get more out of it, but that doesn't mean the 10 year old who is
interested shouldn't read it. (Hopefully I got even more out of it than
the
12 year olds, but I wouldn't want to make them wait to read it.) If a kid
is interested in a book, let him read it. If he/she wants to read it again
in a few years to get more out of it, all the better.
(snip)
> Newbery Award aside, would you think a ten year
> old would get as much out of THE GIVER as a twelve year old? (Please don't
> tell me, "My fourth grader loved it." That's not the issue, and
still begs
> the question, "But would s/he have loved it MORE had s/he read it
three
> years later? How much more would s/he have understood and gotten out of
> it?")
>
>
> M. Neiman
> neiman@glasct.org
> Welles-Turner Memorial Library
> Glastonbury, CT
> http://www.wtmlib.com
>
> The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my
organization.
>
>
Lorie J. O'Donnell
Children's Librarian
Jervis Public Library
Rome, NY 13440
lodonnell@midyork.org
--
"Censorship, like charity, should begin at home; but unlike charity, it
should end there."
Clare Booth
Luce
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From: "Beverly Bixler" <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Behavior signs
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Hi all~
Chris Accardo wrote: "People know they aren't supposed to be bringing =
food or drink..." That is not true at my library! Everyday, I have to =
tell someone to dispose of candy or drink, and they look surprised that =
we don't allow them to bring those items into the library with them.
Beverly Bixler
bbixler@sanantonio.gov
San Antonio Public Library, TX=20
-----Original Message-----
From: Rebecca Smith [mailto:read2yourbunny@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 6:27 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Behavior signs
Interesting point. If this is the case, then
maybe the best tactic is to put up signs that are
designed to bring a smile to their faces?
Just a thought... :-)
Rebecca
--- Chris Accardo <Caccardo@GPTX.org>
wrote:
> My theory is that no behavior signs work.=20
> People know they aren't
> supposed to be bringing food or drink or being
> disruptive in the library
> and no sign is going to stop them if they
> choose to anyway. All signs
> do is give people a defensive and/or combative
> frame of mind, if they
> pay attention to them at all.
>=20
> Chris
>=20
> Mr. Chris Accardo
> Librarian
> Grand Prairie Memorial Library
> 901 Conover
> Grand Prairie, TX 75051
> 972.237.5715
> caccardo@gptx.org
>=20
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
Rebecca Verrill Smith
Lesley Ellis School Library
read2yourbunny@yahoo.com
"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are,
far more than our abilities."=20
--Albus Dumbledore ( J.K. Rowling)
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From: "Melanie Schreiber" <mschreiber@salpublib.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Children's Internet Class
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Hello - I teach all the training classes here at the Salina Public Library.
We offer classes to staff, toddlers, children, young adults, and adults.
Normally the children's classes last about 30 minutes as that seems to be
about as much as they can endure, then we end the time with a learning game
site so they can do something fun. (Most of them enjoy www.thecolorsite.com
where they can color animated pictures.)
The class size is limited to 6 only because that's the number of computers
we have filtered. The classes I offer are at varying times and dates --
here's a link to the children's schedule --
http://www.salpublib.org/KidZone/Schedule/Computer_Classes.htm.
I try to
center all the classes around some type of learning activity.
I can send you some "handouts" that I use for different classes if
you'd
like.
Melanie Schreiber
Computer Tech/Trainer
Salina Public Library
785.825.4624 Ext. 133
mschreiber@salpublib.org <mailto:mschreiber@salpublib.org>
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Lane, David
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 6:28 PM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: Children's Internet Class
We here at Clearwater Public Library in Florida are trying to start offering
an introduction to Internet course for kids. Has anyone else done this? What
was your curriculum? Who taught it? How long did it last? Was it a one-off
course or over a few weeks? Class size? These are just a few questions to
get you started, but we want any feedback you have on the subject. Thank
you.
David J. Lane
Youth Services Librarian I
Clearwater Public Library System
727-468-6800 ext 252
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From: "Linette Ivanovitch" <linette@missoula.lib.mt.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: (Fwd) Re: Newbery and Caldecott winners
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I certainly do not intend to stifle discussion. Merely wanted to point out
that we were
not privy to the reasons behind the decisions, and that while discussions
can be
constructive, derogatory comments are not. As I said in my original post,
the fact
that we are all allowed to disagree is what makes our country great!
Cheers,
Linette :)
On 4 Feb 2003 at 18:03, C.A. LeBlanc wrote:
> >From:
Linette Ivanovitch <linette@missoula.lib.mt.us>
> >To:
pubyac@prairienet.org
> >Subject: Re: Newbery and
Caldecott winners
> >Date sent: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 13:15:14
-0800
> >
> >I think we do a disservice to the hardworking committees when we bash
> >their decisions. After all, the winners and honor books must be
> >unanimous committee decisions. I am certain that many, if not
most,
> >of the committee members, had to give up on a personal favorite in
> >the interest of concensus.
>
> I don't think anyone is "bashing" the efforts of the committee
> members, I'm sure we all can appreciate what a tough job they have.
> One purpose of this list is to discuss YA/juvenile literature, and
> that includes discussing awards for such literature in my opinion. I
> for one am very interested in others' opinions about the award winners
> or not and don't wish to see this discussion stifled.
>
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From: Nora Liederbach <NLiederbach@imcpl.lib.in.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Newbery and Caldecott winners
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The Newbery is awarded for distinguished writing for children up to age 14.
Nora Lee Liederbach
Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library
-----Original Message-----
From: Andrea Johnson [mailto:ajohnson@cooklib.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 7:28 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Newbery and Caldecott winners
M. Neiman mentions the Newbery titles being YA books, and this brings up
something I've been wondering. I know the Printz award was created to
recognize YA books, especially since the Newbery seemed to be skewing toward
YA. Is the Newbery committee given any guideline as to what grade or age
level the award books should be? One of the honor books is actually on the
honor list for both the Newbery and the Printz this year. Isn't awarding
the Newbery honors to YA books kind of missing the point of having separate
awards?
Just my opinion...
Andrea Johnson
ajohnson@cooklib.org
Cook Memorial Public Library
Libertyville, IL
> -----Original Message-----
> From: M. N. [SMTP:mellifur@cox.net]
> Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 11:03 AM
> To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Subject: Re: Newbery and Caldecott winners
>
>
> Ah, but give the Newbery books to your sixth graders and up, and they
> WILL read them. Most of this year's Newbery's are really YA books, or
> at the very least, bridge-YA. They are certainly not elementary school
> titles.
>
>
> M. Neiman
> neiman@glasct.org
> Welles-Turner Memorial Library
> Glastonbury, CT
> http://www.wtmlib.com
>
> The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my
> organization.
>
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From: "Christine L. Tyner" <tynercl@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Vibe magazine opinions
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Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 14:56:42 CST
Hi. I need help with some information/opinions about a
magazine.
I had a teen from my advisory board request Vibe
magazine. The review I read notes that its a bit
controversial based on its "provocative covers, choice
of features, opinions of writers and behaviors of
staff members" (Magazines for Libraries, Mar 15,
2000). It also notes that its directed at urban, male
youth.
I work in a small, suburban branch library. I looked
through a copy at a store, but wanted to know what
others thought about it or if anyone has any more
information for me to chew on. Thanks again! I can be
reached at tynercl@yahoo.com.
Christine
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Christine L. Tyner
Betty Warmack Branch Library
Grand Prairie, TX
972-237-5773
972-237-5779 fax
tynercl@yahoo.com
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From: Debby Shelton <andersde@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: kids who don't read--so now what?
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Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 14:56:52 CST
Jennifer,
You could point out to "the powers" circulation figures on classics vs
books kids want to read (fluff). They get more bang for their buck
especially since you can buy multiple PB copies. More circs for each
title. What good is having Better Books if no one takes them out.
Just
because you don't have fluff doesn't mean kids will take out "the good
stuff" if they have no other choice. More than likely they will leave
empty handed, go to the book store and buy the books they want. Don't
get me wrong, you need the classics and others, but use the fluff to get
them into the library and reading then steer the kids to the "better
books" when they are ready to move on to more sophisticated reading.
It's just good marketing.
When a parent laments that fact that their child won't read the classics
(Treasure Island and such) and will only read series, first I assure
them that their child will move on, but that series books provide a
sense of the familiar and order which all kids need. I then ask when
was the last time they read "Anna Karenina" "The Brothers
Karamazov"
or "War and Peace" and don't they read every book written by a
favorite
author. Most parents say something like "I never looked at it that
way." I'll also suggest taking out a classic for reading aloud to
their
child (quality bonding time and reading & language development).
Debby Shelton
Children's Librarian
Morley Library
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From: nkoebel@birchard.lib.oh.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: milk allergies, ADA, and storytime
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Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 14:56:59 CST
I would also seek medical advice from a pediatrician as to whether
"mother's
milk" causes the same allergic reaction as cow milk. Many infants can
be
fed breast milk but when weaned must go on soy milk due to allergies.
Human
milk and cow milk while similar do not digest the same in all people. Many
people who are lactose intolerant or allergic to milk are only allergic to
cow milk, not human milk.
Nancy Koebel
Birchard Public Library of Sandusky County
nkoebel@birchard.lib.oh.us
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From: Lorie O'Donnell <Lodonnell@midyork.org>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Newbery and Caldecott winners
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Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 14:57:08 CST
Newbery is for children's literature with an audience up to age 14. In my
library, as I suspect in many, that limit is crossing the line from J to YA,
so we can't be surprised when the award winner and honor selections cross
over as well.
Lorie
Lorie J. O'Donnell
Children's Librarian
Jervis Public Library
Rome, NY 13440
lodonnell@midyork.org
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From: "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Signs in library
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Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 14:57:15 CST
I don't think everyone knows the rules. Besides some libraries in my area
are allowing drinks in the building. Most limit them to a cafe type area.
However, I believe there is one that allows drink anywhere except at
computer stations.
We once had an incident where a woman brought her dog into the building.
(And it wasn't a guide dog! She was carrying it!) When told by a
staff
member, she got angry and said, "It isn't written anywhere."
Susan Dailey, librarian, speaker and author of "A Storytime Year"
Ossian Branch Library
Ossian, IN
obldailey@wellscolibrary.org
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From: "Christine Montgomery" <christine.montgomery@lpl.london.on.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: re: simple food craft
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Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 14:57:24 CST
I did a food craft just last week and the kids loved it! They strung =
fruit loops on shoestring licorice - "candy necklaces"! The room
was =
totally silent ( a good thing); they were stringing fruit loops with an =
intensity that I didn't know the 3 to 5 crowd was capable of. Very funny!
"I'm looking for ideas for a simple craft to accompany a food-themed =
storytime". =20
**************************************
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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any trouble, which was where I made my=20
primary mistake. Librarians like to be given trouble;
they exist for it, they are geared to it. For the location=20
of a mislaid volume, an uncatalogued item, your good librarian=20
has a ferret's nose. Give her a scent and she jumps the leash,=20
her eye bright with battle."=20
Catherine Drinker Bowen
(1897-1973)
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From: Atcawl@aol.com
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Family Literacy Grant Writing
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:42:04 CST
Hello,
I am a student in the Dominican GSLIS
program. I am taking a class
entitled Literacy and Libraries. As a main assignment we are split into
groups to "write" a grant. My group chose the Family Literacy
Grant through
the Illinois State Library. The Library we are using as a focus for this
grant does not have a large uneducated population, nor is the economic level
very low, basically it is middle class. The population does have ESL
needs,
mainly Eastern European. Has anyone run ESL programs for this group that
fit
a "Family Literacy" grant proposal? This seems to be an area
that needs
more
- especially for the Eastern European immigrant groups. Thank you
- Amy
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From: <mnamerow@poklib.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: bilingual story time
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Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:42:16 CST
Hi,
I would like some input into a problem our library is having in increasin=
g
the attendance in our Bilingual Program for k-4. Does anyone have
any
suggestions on a new name or way of advertising that would be attractive
to kids and parents? Currently our program is titled Bilingual story tim=
e
and crafts.
Thank you for your help
-----------------------------------------
Poughkeepsie Public Library District
Come visit us on the web at:
http://www.poklib.org
=20
Window on the past; Gateway to the Future
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From: gabe <gabeny13@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Alligator Stumper Solved
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:42:27 CST
Once again Pubyacers come through. The alligator book is Marilyn Sandlin's
Elizabeth and Larry. Don't you love that patron's cry of "YES!!
That's
it!!!" when you tell them. Thanks to everyone who wrote and to
Rebecca
Smith who got to me first!
Lisa Dowling Horseheads Library
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From: Kwitkowm@libcoop.net
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Storytime help
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:42:37 CST
I feel that the babies need books with much larger, clearer and simpler
pictures. They also need a lot pf repetition.
Marta Kwitkowsky
Chesterfield Library
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From: Judy Looby <jrlooby@yahoo.com>
To: Pubyac pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper answer
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:42:46 CST
Well, the vote is unanimous. The answer to my stumper about the little
bear
who floats away on an ice floe and eventually returns to mom/dad is Little
Polar Bear by Hans deBeer. Thanks to Chris, Carolyn, Maggie, Janice,
Linda,
Lorie, Michele, Victoria, Karla, Mandy, Robin, Elaine, Penny, Beverly,
Karen, Jennifer, Nadine, and Kiersten. I hope I haven't left anyone out.
We don't own the book but can get it on ILL. Thanks again for your
terrific
help.
Judy Looby
Charleston Public Library
Charleston, IL
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From: "Wanda Jones" <wjones98@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Mardi Gras Help
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Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:42:56 CST
Greetings great brain,
I'm planning a Mardi Gras program for children 5-9. Does anyone
(particularly from Nawhlins!!) have any ideas or advice for such an event?
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From: "Florica Hagendorn" <fhagendorn@hdpl.org>
To: "pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Need Library or Reading Cheer
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Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:43:03 CST
Hi Everyone!
Wondering if any of you have a library or reading Cheer? Local high school
cheerleaders will be joining us for a special school age program and I would
love to include these type of cheers.
Thanks-
Florica Hagendorn
Henderson District Public Libraries
Henderson, Nevada
fhagendorn@hdpl.org
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From: "Olivia Spicer" <ospicer@loudoun.gov>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: whomping willow-HP party idea
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:43:12 CST
Ooh! Let's do this. We can place anyone we have issues with that day
by =
the pinata, and when they are hit say oops! who ever would have thought =
that could happen?
Olivia I. Spicer
Youth Services Librarian
Loudoun County Public Library
Rust Library
380 Old Waterford Rd.
Leesburg, VA 20176
Tel: 703-771-5624
ospicer@loudoun.gov
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From: "Kim Flores" <kimf@mail.sgcl.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper
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Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:43:20 CST
I know I should know this but can't find this book. It's about a
toad or frog whose friends inflate him and use him as a sled. Who
can tell me the title and author?
Kim Flores
kimf@mail.sgcl.org
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From: "Grace Slaughter" <gslaughter@bham.lib.al.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: MS Read-Alouds
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Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:43:27 CST
I have a teacher who has asked for some really good read-alouds for her
middle school students. I remembered the discussion from fairly
recently...Can I find my list of the results? Of course not!
Would some kind soul send me their list of really great read-alouds?
Please?
g
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From: "Kim Villasenor" <newmad@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Canadian province books
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Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:43:35 CST
We have a new set "Exploring Canada" published by Lucent Books which
is part
of the Gale Group. The copyright date is 2003. They are for older
grades
and are written like a textbook.
Kim Villasenor
New Madison Public Library
PO Box 32
142 S. Main St.
New Madison OH 45346
937-996-1741
937-996-1473 (fax)
www.new-madison.lib.oh.us <http://www.new-madison.lib.oh.us>
(website)
newmad@oplin.lib.oh.us <mailto:newmad@oplin.lib.oh.us>
(email)
"Not every child has an equal talent or an equal ability or equal
motivation, but children have the equal right to develop their talent, their
ability, and their motivation." John F. Kennedy
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From: Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Family Storytime
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Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:43:44 CST
April Mazza writes:
Currently we have no baby storytimes (but constantly
get asked about it). We register our toddlers (age 2) but the preschool
(ages 3-4) are drop in. We are thinking of doing something where we
include ages 0-5, parents participate (or at least stay in the room!) and
is drop in, once a week (or more if needed). We thought of calling it
just plain "Storytime" or "Family Storytime" (although I
feel that's a
bit misleading).
I was wondering if anyone out there does or has done a program like this
(all inclusive, ages 0-5) and what the pitfalls and pleasures are/were.
And also, what do/did you call it?
********************************************
We have a Family Storytime, drop-in, that is for all ages. In fact,
though,
not too many kids over five ever come anyway, so limiting it wouldn't be
helpful. It's aimed at the younger set, and we do tell that to parents.
It's great to have something we can suggest to the people who didn't make it
into the age-specific storytimes, or people who have two children of
different ages that they want to bring to the same program.
Bonita
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From: Lawton Public Library <lawtonlib@yahoo.com>
To: Lawton Public Library <lawtonlib@yahoo.com>,
PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Job Posting: Library Director, Lawton, OK
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:43:52 CST
POSITION OPENING
LIBRARY DIRECTOR, Lawton Public Library
Lawton, Oklahoma
SALARY: $1,997.69 - $2,822.67 Bi-Weekly
CLOSING DATE: February 28, 2003
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Possession of a Master?s degree in Library Science
from an accredited college or university with eight
(8) years Library experience ? five (5) of which must
be in a Public Library including progressively
responsible supervisory and administrative experience.
APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT AN OFFICIAL COPY OF COLLEGE
TRANSCRIPT(S) WITH APPLICATION.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to write Library policies and procedures for
overall operation of the Library. Ability to plan,
organize, supervise and review the work of
professional, technical and clerical employees.
Ability to administer City, County, State and Federal
funds. Knowledge of budget preparation and how to
determine financial needs. Knowledge of grant
proposals on local, state and federal levels and
ability to write successful grant applications.
Ability to research and analyze new technological
advances in the Library field and to implement them
into the Library operations. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working, advisory and consulting
relationships with public officials, community groups,
professional colleagues, staff, and the public in
general.
JOB DUTIES
Prepares and administers City divisional budget and
sets staff requirements. Meets with County Excise
Board to request and defend county Library budget.
Writes grant applications and administers all grants.
Prepares specifications for purchases. Selects,
evaluates and trains personnel. Monitors maintenance
and upkeep of Main Library building, storage building
and Branch Library. Serves as ex-officio of Friends
of the Library, Southwest Oklahoma Genealogical
Society, International Festival and Lawton Literary
Council. Plans, develops and presents programs of
special interest to the public ? both adult and
children. Coordinates and submits all required
reports to City, State and Federal agencies.
The City of Lawton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. This
position requires successful completion of a City of
Lawton drug screen and/or physical as a condition of
employment. Apply at: Human Resources Department, 1405
SW 11th, Lawton, OK 73501
(580)581-3392.
Job Line: (580)581-3392 Ext 30.
Fax: (580)581-3530
TDD: (580)581-3398
For more information or online application form, go to
http://www.cityof.lawton.ok.us/personnel/
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