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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 20, 2003 3:27 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1030
PUBYAC Digest 1030
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: More picture books awards?
by Mary Ann Gilpatrick <MGilpatrick@ci.walla-walla.wa.us>
2) Re: Parents and children
by Casabonita@aol.com
3) Re: Parents and children and ``literature``
by "Cindy Rider" <crider@vigo.lib.in.us>
4) Re: Parents and children and Moby Dick
by "Heather Stout" <hstout.lew@valnet.org>
5) RE: Parents and children (Re: Career Day)
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
6) (no subject)
by "Cindi Long" <oandclong@hotmail.com>
7) Interview Questions
by Katie Bunn <kbunn@farmington.lib.ct.us>
8) RE: Parents and children (Re: Career Day)
by "Beverly Bixler" <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
9) RE: Parents and children
by "Andrea Johnson" <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
10) re:Teen Valentine
by "Aiden Street" <astreet@pls.lib.ok.us>
11) RE: Career day for 3rd graders
by Mary Ann Gilpatrick <MGilpatrick@ci.walla-walla.wa.us>
12) Re: State library at risk
by "Anita Palladino" <apalladi@ansernet.rcls.org>
13) RE: Interview questions
by "Andrea Johnson" <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
14) Themed Storytimes
by "Nicole Morgan" <listmessages@sbcglobal.net>
15) Re: Oobleck recipe
by "Jackie Marquardt" <jmarquar@timberland.lib.wa.us>
16) Scarf activities
by "Michele Farley" <mfarley@brownsburg.lib.in.us>
17) Re: preschool toys
by Bonnie Warren <bonnielw@lincc.lib.or.us>
18) Re: Interview questions
by "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
19) OT: Re-doing resume, need help
by "Dr. Joni Richards Bodart" <jonirb@earthlink.net>
20) RE: Interview questions
by "Aissatou Sunjata" <asunjata@cumberland.lib.nc.us>
21) Re: preschool toys
by "Barbara Osborn" <bosborn@triton.net>
22) Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament Ideas Compilation (long)
by Marisa Giannullo <lilac_girl99@yahoo.com>
23) Storytime Birthdays
by spardi@nplhub.org (Sarah Pardi)
24) "Being" a book
by Judy Looby <jrlooby@yahoo.com>
25) Picture Books to make into Flannelboards
by Teresa Salatino <teresas@wccls.lib.or.us>
26) Re: Parents and children
by "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
27) Sports Program
by Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
28) "fear factor" programs
by Ana Bartlett <abartlett@bedlib.org>
29) Patriotic Preformers
by DIANA MARTIN <dmartin@kcpl.lib.in.us>
30) library mission statement
by LibraryLadyDAC@aol.com
31) Stumper Found - Swiss Plane Crash
by Kathleen Gruver <kgruver@lmxac.org>
32) Blues Journey & Silent Movie
by Lorraine Getty <lgetty1969@yahoo.com>
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From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <MGilpatrick@ci.walla-walla.wa.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: More picture books awards?
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Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 14:43:21 CST
My sister and I just cracked up over an obscure little satire named *Benjy.*
Who says children don't get adult humor? (Benjy get his pwetty wittle hands
all poo-poo ...) -- Mary Ann
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From: Casabonita@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Parents and children
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 14:43:30 CST
Dawn -
Little Women or Pride and Prejudice - one of those two would be my choice.
Besides that, I just devoured Agatha Christie ... and I'm neither a killer,
nor a detective!
Vivian Cisneros
MLIS student, UNT
In a message dated 2/18/2003 6:43:31 PM Central Standard Time,
Dawn.Sardes@euclidlibrary.org
writes:
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From: "Cindy Rider" <crider@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
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Subject: Re: Parents and children and ``literature``
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Yes...like the "real" Cinderella, Snow White, etc. Egads!
Cindy Rider
<<< tobytonga@yahoo.com
2/18 8:05p >>>
But those same parents 'turn their noses up' when you try to suggest that =
they read the REAL Winnie The Pooh stories...... According to many - =
Disney is the real...
--- Katrina Neville <KatrinaN@moval.org>
wrote:
> Speaking of age-appropriate books, a few weeks ago,
> I had a parent come in
> and ask for "Moby Dick" for his 11-year-old
> daughter! >=20
> I am amazed at how completely dense some people are,
> especially when they
> think they're doing their kids a great favor by
> exposing them to "great
> works of literature" at a young age!
>=20
> Katrina
>=20
> Katrina Neville
> Children's Librarian
> City of Moreno Valley
> 25480 Alessandro Blvd.
> Moreno Valley, CA 92553
> t: 909-413-3880
> f: 909-247-8346
> e: katrinan@moval.org
> w: www.moreno-valley.ca.us
>=20
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
Ginny McKee
Children's Librarian
South Brunswick, NJ
tobytonga@yahoo.com
__________________________________________________
Do you Yahoo!?
Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day
http://shopping.yahoo.com
=20
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From: "Heather Stout" <hstout.lew@valnet.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Parents and children and Moby Dick
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Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 14:43:47 CST
Several years ago I was a School Librarian, and I too had to deal with
children who had to read Accelerated Reader books. Although I do not
approve of ANY program that dictates what children should read, there are so
many "creative" ways to help children read somewhat near their level.
Every
year there were elementary age children who would look up Moby Dick, see its
93 point value, (or whatever it is), and decide THAT was the book they had
to read for their points. I would gladly go over to the shelf, pull out
the
book and give it to them, and then say, "Wow!, you go ahead and try this
and
see what you think, I "tried" to read it in high school, and I just
couldn't
get through it. But see what you think, and if you don't like it, bring it
back and I'll help you find some other books you might like."
They checked
it out, and it re-appeared back at the library a few days, or occasionally
weeks later, and then we went on to find some books they could really enjoy.
But I never discouraged them from trying. That is what we do, we help and
we encourage, after all, have you understood and enjoyed everything you
picked up off the shelves to read? Of course not. We all need to
experiment..............
Cheers!
Heather
Heather Stout
Community/Youth Services Librarian
Lewiston City Library
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 743-6519
hstout.lew@valnet.org
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From: karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Parents and children (Re: Career Day)
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Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 14:43:55 CST
I agree with you. It's quite common for us to be
approached for a "junior" version (that doesn't exist)
of some of the classics. But what drives me crazier
(besides the fact that John Q. Public doesn't know
that libraries employ people who aren't librarians) is
that people think that we give EVERY book a number.
They don't understand that these numbers have a
meaning. Also, I "love" questions like "where are the
fourth grade books"?
--- "Tobin, Renee" <Rtobin@ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us>
wrote:
> I have been asked for Moby Dick for a child on
> several occasions because it
> is on some schools Accelerated Reading list. I too
> have tried to disuade
> children from it but they see it has high point
> value and want to read it.
> They are always surprised to find it is shelved in
> adult fiction.
>
> Gad, I couldn't stand to read it in college.
>
> Renee Tobin
> Rancho Cucamonga Public Library
>
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From: "Cindi Long" <oandclong@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
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I have been reading many of the messages on this listserve for a number of
months now. I am the librarian at our school for both the elementary and
high school libraries. I am taking a library marketing class and am
trying
to think of some ways to increase the usage of the high school library. I
am looking for ideas for "marketing" the high school library for the
students and falculty. What have any of you tried and how has it worked?
I'd appreciate any ideas I can get. Thanks. Cindi
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From: Katie Bunn <kbunn@farmington.lib.ct.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Interview Questions
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Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 14:44:11 CST
Lisa -- I would definitely be prepared to talk about children's/YA
literature. For example, a favorite book or author, or a book you'd
like to do for a book discussion. Sounds obvious, but I stumbled a bit
when I interviewed for my present position because I was much less
familiar with YA literature than I am now.
--
Katie Bunn
Teen Services Librarian
Farmington Library
Farmington, CT
860-677-6866
"People say that life's the
thing, but I prefer reading."
Logan Pearsall Smith
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From: "Beverly Bixler" <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
To: "Tobin, Renee" <Rtobin@ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us>,
Subject: RE: Parents and children (Re: Career Day)
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 14:44:20 CST
Years ago, I read Richard Armour's "Classics Reclassified," which
provided tongue-in-cheek, humorous synopses of several classics,
including "Moby Dick." According to Armour, Melville kept interrupting
the story to natter on for hundreds of pages about tying knots and other
technical stuff. Thanks to Armour, I was warned off of reading Moby Dick
and never have.
Beverly Bixler
bbixler@sanantonio.gov
San Antonio Public Library, TX
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From: "Andrea Johnson" <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Parents and children
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Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 14:44:28 CST
What a neat question! Maybe Inherit the Wind, or To Kill a Mockingbird.
Andrea Johnson
ajohnson@cooklib.org
Cook Memorial Public Library
Libertyville, IL
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dawn Sardes [SMTP:Dawn.Sardes@euclidlibrary.org]
> To this day, I would still choose to "become" Little Women if I
had =
to.
> What single book would all of you choose to be?
>=20
> Dawn Sardes
> Teen Services Librarian
> Euclid Public Library
> Dawn.Sardes@euclidlibrary.org
> 216-261-5300, ext. 138
>=20
>=20
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From: "Aiden Street" <astreet@pls.lib.ok.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: re:Teen Valentine
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Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 14:44:37 CST
We had an anti-Valentine's Day Party here for teens also. I used black
paper and gel pens for cards. A stencil with chinese characters for love,
peace, energy and happiness was a hit. It was purchased from Hobby Lobby.
Teens also made beaded heart pins from safety pins. The hearts were black
with a red background.
--
Aiden Street
Teen Services Librarian
Moore Public Library
(405) 793-5100
www.pioneer.lib.ok.us
astreet@pls.lib.ok.us
--
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From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <MGilpatrick@ci.walla-walla.wa.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Career day for 3rd graders
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Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 14:44:45 CST
I read stories about great librarians: Miss Rumphius and Aunt Lulu. Cathy
Fink's What does you Mama do? (I sing it) and an adaptation of What shall we
do when we all go out? -- What shall we do when we all grow up?
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From: "Anita Palladino" <apalladi@ansernet.rcls.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: State library at risk
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Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 14:44:53 CST
Can anyone help me compile a list of what states are currently cutting - or
eliminating funding for state libraries? (& any sites or date you may know
of)
I am researching in hopes of compiling info into an editorial. Thanks,
Anita Palladino
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From: "Andrea Johnson" <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Interview questions
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Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 14:45:02 CST
Take a look at these:
http://www.lisjobs.com/advice.htm#interview
http://www.liscareer.com/jobhunting.htm
(Includes a variety of library =
job hunting links, but several are interview questions)
http://www.job-interview.net/sample/Librarysamp.htm
http://www.geocities.com/aer_mcr/libjob/interview.html
http://www.fsu.edu/~lis/features/interviewing_tips.html
And last, but very definitely not least, go to the LM_NET archives at =
http://www.askeric.org/Virtual/Listserv_Archives/LM_NET.shtml
and do a =
search for "interview questions". This topic has come up a lot
on that =
listserv, and they've had some really excellent lists of questions over =
the years. Don't be put off by the fact that the list is for school =
librarians -- a lot of those questions are relevant to public libraries =
as well.
Andrea Johnson
ajohnson@cooklib.org
Cook Memorial Public Library
Libertyville, IL
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nhcheerio@juno.com [SMTP:nhcheerio@juno.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 6:31 PM
> To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Subject: Interview questions
>=20
> Hi Yaccers,
>=20
> I have been a lurker for many months now, but am now in need of your
> collective help. I graduated from library school in December and am
> searching for a youth librarian position. I have a phone interview in
=
a
> couple of days, and am wondering if you would be willing to share some
> questions you received when you were being interviewed for your
> positions. Obviously you successfully answered whatever questions =
were
> thrown at you, so I am counting on you for your experience. The =
position
> I'm interviewing for is in a branch library in a medium-sized library
> district in the midwest. Thanks for whatever help you can give me!
>=20
> Lisa Pinard
>=20
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From: "Nicole Morgan" <listmessages@sbcglobal.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Themed Storytimes
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Hi all,
After reading some recent pubyac posts and planning our storytimes for our
upcoming session, I have been debating the merits of using the themed
approach for preschool and toddler programs. Of course, this is all
theoretical for me, because themes are adored at my library ;-).
On the plus side, themes can be fun, exciting, attention-grabbing, relative
to seasons/holidays/local events/etc, and a great source for advertisement
and display. Stories are linked, allowing the storytime to flow smoothly
and ideas to build upon ideas. I have also noticed that children are more
apt to listen to stories that otherwise they wouldn't even consider (for
example - a recent group of five-year-old boys who were mesmerized by a
"tea
party" themed storytime). Formerly, when I was a teacher, I often
favored
thematic units to bring unity and a multi-faceted understanding across a
variety of subjects.
But, I also feel that some of the themed storytimes that I have planned are
contrived, unimaginative, and feature very few worthwhile books. At the
same time, there are many wonderful books that I haven't read to my
storytime groups because they don't fit into a pre-determined theme (and
unfortunately, at my library, there are no "librarian's choice" or
open
theme days). So, this leads us to propose new theme ideas to incorporate
some wonderful new book, only to find ourselves with a storytime that
features this one excellent book and twenty other minutes of lackluster
material. The same is true for rhymes, fingerplays, and songs. And,
of
course, it also leads to year after year after year of reading polar bear
books in January, pumpkin and farm books in October, duck and bunny books in
April, and beach and ocean books in July.
So, how does everyone else feel about themes? Do you use them religiously,
occasionally, or at all in your storytimes? Does anyone have any creative
(or research-based) theories on incorporating themes?
Feel free to e-mail me privately, or respond to the list if there is enough
interest. I look forward to your replies!
Nicole Morgan
Lakewood Public Library
Lakewood OH
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From: "Jackie Marquardt" <jmarquar@timberland.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org,pcarter@weberpl.lib.ut.us
Subject: Re: Oobleck recipe
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Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 14:45:19 CST
Surefire Slime Recipe
2 oz=2E Elmer=92s Glue
Two large glass bowls
2 oz=2E Water
Food coloring=2C 5 drops
Mixing spoon
1/2 measuring cup
1/2 teaspoon 20 Mule Borax
Plastic storage bag =
Put the glue into the first bowl=2E Add the water and the food coloring =
and stir until it=92s all completely mixed=2E
In the second bowl=2C mix the borax with 1/2 cup water=2E Stir until the=
=
powder dissolves=2E
Slowly pour the colored glue into the bowl containing the borax =
solution=2C stirring as you do so=2E Remove the thick glob that forms=2C=
and =
knead the glob with your hands until it feels smooth and dry=2E Discard =
the extra water in the bowl=2E
Store the slime in a plastic storage bag=2E If the slime gets dried
out=2C=
=
just add some water to revive it=2E
Jackie Marquardt=2C YS Librarian I
Olympia Timberland Library
jmarquar=40timberland=2Elib=2Ewa=2Eus
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From: "Michele Farley" <mfarley@brownsburg.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Scarf activities
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 15:08:47 CST
We have recently acquired some scarves that I would like to use in my
toddler programs (18 to 30 months) and was wondering if you have any
suggestions. I have Georgiana Stewart's Musical Scarves and Activities
CD, but I think that is geared more towards older children. Any
suggestions for using them with little ones?
TIA,
Michele Farley
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From: Bonnie Warren <bonnielw@lincc.lib.or.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: preschool toys
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We have a wooden train set with tracks and trains. The kids love it.
And
the
pieces are big and practically indestructible.
Bonnie Warren
Clackamas County Library
Oak Grove, OR
Ann Trompeter wrote:
> Our library is interested in freshening up our children's area. The shared
> information on furniture was very helpful.
> We would like to get rid of the puzzles and offer something else for
> preschoolers. I'd love some of your ideas.
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From: "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
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My favorite was, "What is your favorite Children's Book?" Good luck,
Melissa
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From: <nhcheerio@juno.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 7:30 PM
Subject: Interview questions
> Hi Yaccers,
>
> I have been a lurker for many months now, but am now in need of your
> collective help. I graduated from library school in December and am
> searching for a youth librarian position. I have a phone interview in
a
> couple of days, and am wondering if you would be willing to share some
> questions you received when you were being interviewed for your
> positions. Obviously you successfully answered whatever questions
were
> thrown at you, so I am counting on you for your experience. The
position
> I'm interviewing for is in a branch library in a medium-sized library
> district in the midwest. Thanks for whatever help you can give me!
>
> Lisa Pinard
>
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From: "Dr. Joni Richards Bodart" <jonirb@earthlink.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: OT: Re-doing resume, need help
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Hi everyone--
I am writing to ask for your help, and apologize for the cross-posting.
I hope that you don't mind this off-topic request.
I am applying for a faculty position at DU, and want to list the of
library schools that use or have used any of my books as required or
recommended texts for any of their courses. If you used one of my books
as a student, or if you teach either full or part time for a library
school and have used any of them, I would appreciate it so much if you
would email me privately with the name of the book, the university, your
name and whether you are a teacher or a student.
If anyone has used my books in teaching librarians, teachers, or
students to do booktalks outside of a library school, I would also like
that information.
I am also interested in discovering whether there are any library
schools outside the US that use my books.
Thank you so much for your help!
JONI
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From: "Aissatou Sunjata" <asunjata@cumberland.lib.nc.us>
To: <nhcheerio@juno.com>, <pubyac@prairienet.org>
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Lisa,
Each library system is different and the questions asked are as varied
as the people/library interviewing. I have never had two interviews to
consist of the same questions in as much as in general the same kinds of
questions. In general, some questions will probably deal with three
major areas, programming, collection development and outreach for teens.
The initial questions will probably have to do with your library school
experience/coursework. Knowing that you are newly out of school, they
will probably want to know if you have taken any relevant coursework
that has prepared you for the position; Also, your experience with
teens. Why have you chosen to apply for the position in that system may
be asked? You will probably be asked questions about teen authors/books
with which you are familiar. The last teen book you read? Who was the
author? They will probably ask you about some teen themes of books. They
will probably want you to have some ideas of the kinds of programs that
you would provide for teens. Be able to name some specific sources used
for collection development for teens? My opinion through experience is
that there is valuable information gained through the process of
interviewing itself. Each interview prepares you for being able to help
clarify thoughts and your ability to articulate why you are dressed;
sitting in your home waiting on a phone call or on your way to an
in-person interview in those heels you hope won't let you down. Good
Luck!
(Thoughts expressed are my own and do not represent the library system
for which I work.)
Aissatou Sunjata
Assistant Youth Services Coordinator
Cumberland County Public Library
Subject: Interview questions
Lisa Pinard
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From: "Barbara Osborn" <bosborn@triton.net>
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Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 15:09:27 CST
Amen. The puzzles are much loved here for all your same reasons. We
even
have some parents who love seeing some of the (old) puzzles they used to do.
Our Friends Committee did give money for some really nice fresh one as well.
I think the benefits of having something to do with a library friend/sibling
while waiting for storytime or waiting for a parent are worth the minimal
trouble. It has become just part of a positive library experience
(along
with computer use, magazines, videos, the listening station, the fish tank,
the drinking fountain and did I mention books(?).
-----Original Message-----
From: Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 7:42 PM
Subject: Re: preschool toys
>
>Get rid of the puzzles?!?!? We have children who come in specifically for
>the puzzles. I have to take them away and sit in front of them during
>storytime or the children will play with them while I'm reading. They make
a
>great distraction for little ones while Mom helps out an older sibling. I
>figure its rare that children are so enthusiastic about something that is
so
>good for their development.
>I'd say, if the puzzles you have are losing their appeal for you you might
>try getting some new ones and rotating them. I have several Christmas
>puzzles I only put out in December and the kids really miss them when I put
>them away. You might try floor puzzles; the size really attracts the
>children.
>I can't think of anything else that's absorbing, mess-free, and quiet that
>would make as good an alternative.
>That being said, you might try some toys that pass every imaginable safety
>and washability test, or some puppets. Be prepared to wash them
>frequently,though, especially during the winter.
>Peg Siebert
>Blodgett Library
>Fishkill, NY
> Ann Trompeter <ann@lfpl.org> wrote:
Our library is interested in
freshening
>up our children's area. The shared
>information on furniture was very helpful.
>We would like to get rid of the puzzles and offer something else for
>preschoolers. I'd love some of your ideas.
>
>
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From: Marisa Giannullo <lilac_girl99@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament Ideas Compilation (long)
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I apologize for the delay in posting these back to the
list. I've been unable to access this account for the
last week or so!
Here are the emails I received regarding tips for a
Yu-gi-oh club/tournament:
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I am currently running a Yu-gi-oh! Club at my library.
It is a weekly program and the response has been
unreal! At a library that can usually count on 10-12
kids at a given weekly program, our first meeting on
Wednesday had 55 kids ranging in age from 6-18 (all
but 3 were boys) and they are still signing up! The
first thing I did was to appoint an 18 year old who is
an avid player to be "club president". He went over
the rules of the club, some basic game play rules, and
then helped those kids who didn't have a dueling
partner to find one. He and his 3 friends (all 15-18
yrs old) played with very young, inexperienced players
to help them learn the ropes. Their help was
inestimable in value - I barely understand the game at
all, so I monitored the club, made sure everyone had
partners, pens or pencils, scratch paper, and a good
time. The club is going to be an hour every Wednesday
until the end of April, and I have kids asking me why
I don't have it every day! So my advice? Seek out some
older kids who are playing and BEG for help!
Robyn E. Windon
Intermediate/Teen Librarian
Mogadore Branch
Akron Summit-County Public Library
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Hi all, I hosted a Yu-Gi-Oh tournament January 2 at
the library. For the most part it went well, but there
were two rather major behaviour problems that have led
me to not want to have another tournament, at least
for awhile. In November, I had Yu-Gi-Oh free duel
sessions that went much better. Those are
non-competition games. I had two of the boys in the
tournament get angry over losing duels. The first boy
was a 4th grader who had lost 7 and couldn't handle
that. He got very angry and wanted to attack one of
the other players. I had to get my director in so I
could handle the boy. He did calm down and was able to
go back in. Later, an 11th grader lost to someone he
usually loses to and got really angry. He was able to
control himself, but just barely. Needless to say, I
had a few tense moments. To anyone doing a tournament,
you might want to watch your players if you see them
getting upset. I am going to have free duel sessions
starting this week. Those went well in the past. --
Nancy Thelen
Three Rivers Public Library
Three Rivers, MI
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We've had two Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments at our library,
and they have been a HUGE success. I kept the
tournaments open as far as ages and the limit of
children allowed; we had 31 kids at the first
tournament and close to 60 at the second. The biggest
tip I have for you is to time the tournament. I didn't
time the duels the first time we had the program, and
the tournaments ended up running from 4:30 in the
afternoon until almost 8 o'clock at night! The second
time I made sure I was a lot more organized and
prepared! Upon entering our program room, I had the
children write their names on a slip of paper to put
in a hat. When all the children had arrived, I picked
names out of a hat to see who would be "dueling" whom.
Then each round of the tournament was timed at 15
minutes. If the duel was not done at the end of 15
minutes, the person with the most "life points" moves
on to the next round. This worked very well for us,
and the tournament ended within two hours. As far as
actually understanding the game (!), I can't say I
would be much help with that. My advice is to find a
boy or girl that knows the game and who you know from
the library and ask them to be sort of your "right
hand man/woman" as far as explaining the game. I
actually started this tournament because a eighth
grade boy approached me to see if we could do it, and
now he's the one I go to with questions about rules,
etc. It also helps to actually have an official rule
book on hand for the tournament. I don't know if you
can buy one separately, but I'm pretty sure they come
in the starter packs of cards.
Jackie Stork
Head of Youth Services
Prairie Trails Public Library District
_______________________________________________
I did three "free duel" programs in November and am
doing a
Yu-Gi-Oh tournament Jan 2. It was
very popular with boys from about 2nd grade to
9th/10th grade.
The library often does not high
attendance, but the last free duel there were 24 kids.
It went
very well and there was only one
minor problem that was easily solved. The program
almost ran
itself. It went so well that I am
doing regular free duel sessions starting in January.
The program started because a teen wanted to use the
library to
have a tournament. The director
wanted it to be a library program so we collaborated.
He was very
helpful in setting up some of
the extra rules. I had the kids bring their own deck
and playing
field if they needed it. These
are the rules we set up for the kids:
1. follow general rules from the official rule book.
2. decks must have a minimum of 40 cards and a maximum
of 100
cards.
3. no Japanese cards.
4. If you are in a duel when the program ends, the
player with
the most life points wins.
5. Exodia cards (extra powerful cards) may be used,
but not all
five at once.
The following rules are in the rule book, but were
emphasized:
6. To play monster cards with 5 or more stars, you
must tribute
(sacrifice 1 or 2 monster cards)
7. Tributes are:
5 or 6 stars, sacrifice 1 monster card
7 or more stars, scacrifice 2 monster cards.
Toon monsters require tributes.
The kids found partners to duel. When one duel was
finished they
would choose other partners
or trade cards. I hadn't planned on trading cards, but
the kids
started and it went ok. It
probably would have been hard to stop.
Some cautions....you should probably make sure that
the kids know
that they are not to play for
cards or other tangible rewards (money, candy, etc).
This was the
one area that caused a
problem. Two kids decided that the winner could pick a
card from
the loser's hand. The loser
changed his mind after the game and pretended he
hadn't said it.
He did get his card back when
I said we weren't playing for cards. Another problem
that has
happened in local schools is the
decks get stolen. It didn't happen here, but you might
remind
kids to not leave their cards
unattended.
This is a very helpful website. It contains the
official rules
for most of the decks sold in the US.
Welcome to YU-GI-OH! Trading Card Game
http://www.upperdeckentertainment.com/yugioh/
Welcome to YU-GI-OH! Trading Card Game
It also has ideas on how to run a tournament. I'd
suggest having
a copy of the rules just in case
you need to settle a dispute. I made it clear that I
was the
final judge. My teen partner was very
good at helping interpret the rules.
We had players of all different levels, including a
few
beginners. The other players were very
good about helping them learn more.
Hope this helps, if you have more questions, please
feel free to
contact me.
Nancy
__________________________________________________
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From: spardi@nplhub.org (Sarah Pardi)
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Storytime Birthdays
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 15:09:45 CST
Hello!
Quick storytime question: Does anyone do anything special during storytimes
when a child is celebrating their birthday? I usually will have the kids
sing Happy Birthday and stop ealier if their parent brought cupcakes,
cookies, etc, but it would be nice to do a little more. Does anyone have
some good ideas?
Sarah Pardi
Children's Librarian
Belleville Public Library
Belleville, NJ, 07109
spardi@nplhub.org
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From: Judy Looby <jrlooby@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: "Being" a book
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 15:09:53 CST
I don't remember how old I was when I first read Little Women, probably 4th
grade, but I wanted to "be" Jo. I thought there could be nothing
better
than sitting in a garrett, eating an apple, and reading a book. I still
do,
actually!
Judy Looby
Charleston Public Library
Charleston, IL
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From: Teresa Salatino <teresas@wccls.lib.or.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Picture Books to make into Flannelboards
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Dear All:
I am currently doing a lap time program for children ages 12 to 24 months
and would like to find some picture books that could be made into
flannelboards. I present to a large group of children and many of the
stories I'd like to use don't come in a big book format, so I would like to
be able to present the books in a way that everyone could see. Right now
the only book that I have made into flannel is "Just Like Daddy" by
Frank
Asch. Please send any other suggestions my way.
Thanks,
Teresa
*************
Teresa Salatino
Youth Services Librarian
Cedar Mill Community Library
12505 NW Cornell Road
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 644-0043 x126
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From: "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Parents and children
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Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 15:10:09 CST
Considering how many times I have had to read my son's books I think I have
already become a small children's library!
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From: Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Sports Program
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Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 16:25:52 CST
Any ideas for sports programs? We have an adult services guy who knows
everything--all sorts of sports trivia-- and we're planning a
kids-with-male-caregiver program.
Bonita
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From: Ana Bartlett <abartlett@bedlib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: "fear factor" programs
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dear all:
Since we are all thinking summer programming, or should I say some are
thinking, I was
wondering if any one had ideas for a "fear factor" program?
Fellow staff,
myself
included, think this would be a blast but also don't want to get too
outrageous with
stunts, eating challenges, etc.
Thanks to all-
Ana Bartlett
Bedford Public Library, Bedford, IN
abartlett@bedlib.org
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From: DIANA MARTIN <dmartin@kcpl.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Patriotic Preformers
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 16:26:12 CST
Oh, Great and Wise Ones,
We need to use the last of our grant money.
Please let us know of anyone, "troop" or group that
has a patriotic themed program for kids and families.
Our library is located in Vincennes in the southern
part of Indiana.
Please contact us/me at dmartin@kcpl.lib.in.us
TIA,
Diana Martin
Assistant Youth Librarian
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From: LibraryLadyDAC@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: library mission statement
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 16:26:20 CST
greetings!
we are currently working on our mission statement, and are looking for
input.
if you are willing to share your library's mission, please send to
libraryladydac@aol.com.
thanking you in advance!
denise
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From: Kathleen Gruver <kgruver@lmxac.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper Found - Swiss Plane Crash
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Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 16:26:28 CST
Once again PUBYAC comes to the rescue! My stumper regarding a 50s/60s
book about a boy, girl and infant stranded in the Alps by a plane crash
now has been identified as:
The village that slept / by Monique Peyrouton de Ladebat ;
translated from the French by Thelma Niklaus ; illustrated by
Margery Gill ; with a new introd. by Charlotte A. Gallant.
Boston : Gregg Press, 1980, c1963.
1) Translation of Le village aux yeux fermes.
2) Reprint of the 1965 ed. published by Coward-McCann, New
York.
Two youngsters find themselves stranded with an infant near a
deserted village high on a desolate mountain.
1) Survival -- Fiction.
2) France -- Fiction
1) Gill, Margery.
ISBN: 0839826109
Thank you so very much!
Kathleen Gruver
kgruver@lmxac.org
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From: Lorraine Getty <lgetty1969@yahoo.com>
To: ISLMANET <ISLMANET-L@listserv.uiuc.edu>
Subject: Blues Journey & Silent Movie
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Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 16:26:37 CST
Two new books - Blues Journey by Walter Dean Myers and
Silent Movie by Avi - where are you putting these?
They are both picture books. Blues Journey came
cataloged as 811, and it is too mature a theme for our
E pict. book section, but the story to me takes
precedence over the poetic form. It's kind of like
the many free verse stories that I've been including
with our fiction books....I'm afraid they won't be
found in the 811s. Is anyone putting this in F/J with
other Myers' books?
Silent Movie came cataloged as an E, and that's where
I'm inclined to keep it, but I'd like to hear what
others think. Please reply directly to me.
Lorraine Getty
Forsyth, IL
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