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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, March 06, 2003 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1047
PUBYAC Digest 1047
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) PUBYAC: Size of your messages
by "PUBYAC Moderator" <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
2) Re: flying storytime
by JoyMoor@aol.com
3) Storytelling Workshop for ages 12-18 Anybody Done
by Marilyn Nykiforuk <confidence_gives_strength@yahoo.com>
4) Suggestions for teen book discussion titles
by "Linda Gibson" <gibsonl@memphis.lib.tn.us>
5) RE: flying storytime
by "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
6) RE: Lizard storytime (fwd)
by Hegquist <dhegquis@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
7) Compilation of interview questions/advice
by nhcheerio@juno.com
8) RE: Writer's Workshop
by "Lisa Mulvenna" <Lisa@cmpl.org>
9) Posted responses/ Videocassette Collections
by Grafedie56@aol.com
10) FW: Lizard storytime (fwd)
by Hegquist <dhegquis@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
11) stumper solved - wild geese
by Carol Jackson <cljackson46@yahoo.com>
12) Program ideas request
by "June Osowski" <juneosowski@hotmail.com>
13) University of North Texas Scholarship Program
by "Julie Nichols" <jnichols@lis.admin.unt.edu>
14) Re: 50states.com ???
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
15) STUMPER! Fantasy car? (fwd)
by Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
16) Prom fashion show
by dg mitchell <cleery@yahoo.com>
17) Re: Non-conformist YA books
by "kapila sankaran" <sankaran@uiuc.edu>
18) Re: Kids Book Discussion groups
by N Korsavidis <nkorsavidis@yahoo.com>
19) Re: Magician Recommendation
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
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From: "PUBYAC Moderator" <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
To: "pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: PUBYAC: Size of your messages
Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 12:45:21 -0700
The Prairienet organization wants you to know that it is in the best
interest of the software if, when you post, you snip down the size of your
replies. This is particularly relevant if you are answering another post,
and retain their comments in your e-mail. If you would be so kind as to
edit their message to retain just the relevant portion, it would make the
listprocessor run faster. Yesterday there was a significant slow-down
because a "large moderated list sent out 35 messages in a batch within a
few
minutes of each other." I don't know if it was PUBYAC, but we are
large,
and PUBYAC is moderated.
So let's do our part to play nice. The list server is a shared resource,
and we are being hosted on Prairienet free of charge.
Thanks.
Shannon VanHemert
PUBYAC Moderator
pyowner@pallasinc.com
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From: JoyMoor@aol.com
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Subject: Re: flying storytime
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Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 14:09:20 CST
First thing that came to mind: A cat flying by way of balloons and bird
friends in Michael Foreman's picture book, Cat and Canary. Wonderful book
which I looked up just now and apparently out of print (but may just be on
library shelves). Published by E.P.Dutton in '84.
Airplanes? George shrinks, a picture book where he rides a toy airplane.
In
the Night Kitchen - a bread dough airplane?
-Susan Moorhead, NY
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From: Marilyn Nykiforuk <confidence_gives_strength@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Storytelling Workshop for ages 12-18 Anybody Done
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Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 14:09:29 CST
Hi,
We are planning to hold a one day large storytelling
workshop at our library. The day would include
presentations by professional storytellers, and
workshops. We are aiming to make this a kids event -
ages 12-18.
Has anyone done a similar program? What did you do?
Can you share some of your ideas?
Please reply back to
confidence_gives_strength@yahoo.com
Marilyn Nykiforuk
Selby Public Library
Sarasota, Florida
Thank you.
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From: "Linda Gibson" <gibsonl@memphis.lib.tn.us>
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Subject: Suggestions for teen book discussion titles
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Our local Girl Scout Council has offered to lead book discussion
programs for girls ages 12-15 at some of our libraries this summer. Do
any of you have any sure-fire suggestions for titles? Most of the
information I've found for leading discussion programs has focused on
adult groups, so if you know of a great resource for teen groups, let me
know (I have had The Mother-Daughter Book Club recommended to me). If
you reply directly to me, I'll do a summary for the list. Thanks!
Linda Gibson, Youth Services Coordinator
Memphis/Shelby Co. Public Library & Information Center
3030 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111-3527
(901)415-2853, (901)323-7108 fax
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From: "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
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Subject: RE: flying storytime
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Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 14:09:44 CST
Mary,
Do you have "Carl Caught a Flying Fish" by Kevin O'Malley? The
book is in
rhyme and can be sung to the tune of "Mary Had a Little Lamb."
(At least I
think that's the tune that works. I don't have the book in front of me.)
If you are looking for some activities, I just wrote two new ones about
kites.
I'm a Kite
I'm a kite
(put hands above head in point)
Way up high
(stand on tiptoes)
Twisting, dipping
(twist and dip)
In the sky.
In hard winds,
I twirl around.
(spin in circle)
With no wind,
I tumble down.
Kites
--sung to "99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall" (or pop, as I prefer to
sing it!)
Four kites up in the air
Four kites in the air
One kite flew too close to a tree.
Now the kite's stuck there.
Repeat with three, two & one. Then sing:
Four kites up in a tree
Four kites in a tree
The wind blew hard & harder still.
The kites fell down to me.
Although you can just sing the song, I made a visual to go with it. (My
husband came up with the idea! We used to play with black and white
magnetic dogs that worked on the same principal.)
I used a piece of illustration board--heavy poster board--and drew the top
of a tree. Then I made four kites out of construction paper. (I used
four
because that's how many fit above the tree!) On the back of each kite, I
hot glued a strong magnet. I then hot glued four other magnets to 1 1/2
inch wooden wheels--button magnets & wheels came from the craft dept. at
Wal-Mart. (The wheels made the back magnets easier to grasp. Other
things
might work, like empty spools.) These magnets went on the back side of the
board and held the kites in place. By moving the back magnet, I
could get
the kites to move as if by magic. On each verse, I move one kite around
the
board and then down "into the tree." On the last verse, I pulled
the back
magnets away from the board so that the kites fell down.
Truthfully, I haven't had a chance to use the prop with kids yet. (Spring
hasn't come to Indiana so I'm waiting until April to use it.) However,
I've
impressed other staff members and my family. :) You do have to be careful
that you don't pull the back magnets away from the board when you move them.
Happy flying program,
Susan Dailey, librarian, speaker and author of "A Storytime Year"
Ossian Branch Library
Ossian, IN
obldailey@wellscolibrary.org
Susan Dailey, librarian, speaker and author of "A Storytime Year"
Ossian Branch Library
Ossian, IN
obldailey@wellscolibrary.org
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From: Hegquist <dhegquis@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Lizard storytime (fwd)
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Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 14:09:52 CST
Hi everyone! I noticed that someone asked about a lizard craft
for storytime and I just asked that question recently. I sent a
compilation of the wonderful responses that I received and I'm not sure if
it went through. I saved a couple of the responses and I'll just forward
them on PUBYAC again in case anyone is still interested. Thanks.
--Dana Hegquist, Southold Free Library, Long Island, NY
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"You are what you love, not what loves you"
--from the movie, "Adaptation"
~~~
Dana Hegquist
Children's Librarian
dhegquis@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 18:39:06 -0600
From: Nancy Shacklette <nshacklette@maplewoodlibrary.org>
To: dhegquis@suffolk.lib.ny.us
Subject: RE: Lizard storytime
Dear Dana,
A book that I love to use with preschoolers is The Iguana Brothers by
Tony Johnston.
also:
Lionni a color of his own
Carle mixed up chaleleon
Poem: Lizard longing
I'm gonna tell Mama
I want an iguana,
all blinky and scaly
just like a piranha.
I don't want some flore,
I'd rather have fauna.
I'm gonna tell Mama
I want an iguana.
(don't know where I found this or who wrote it, but a Juv poetry book)
>From Ladybug, July 97
Lizzy, the lavender lizard
Lizzy, the lavendar lizard went out for a walk one day.
She called all her friends in the neighborhood,
"Come out, come out to play."
Together they nibbled a flower and swam in a puddle of rain.
And when they were tired of having fun,
they all went home again.
>From Douglas Florian. Beast Feast - The chameleon
Although it may seem very strange,
the colors on a chameleon change
from mousy browns to leafy greens
and several colors in between.
Its very long and sticky tongue
on unsuspecting bugs is sprung.
It lashes out at rapid rates
on unaware invertebrates,
then just as quickly will retract
with flabbergasted fly intact.
so bugs beware this risky reptilian -
the clever everchanging chameleon.
Nancy Shacklette
Maplewood Memorial Library
Maplewood, NJ 07040
nshacklette@maplewoodlibrary.org
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From: nhcheerio@juno.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Compilation of interview questions/advice
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Dear Pubyaccers,
I promised a compilation of the interview questions I received. And I
received questions from over thirty of you! Thank you all so much for
your help. You helped me successfully negotiate the phone interview last
week, and I have been called back for an in-person interview! Thank you
for your questions that helped me prepare for the phone interview, and I
will continue to work on the questions for my in-person interview next
week.
I received questions from children's librarians as well as administrators
of children's librarians, and I will put them in two lists that reflect
that. First the questions from children's librarians, in order of how
many times they came up.
1. Favorite author/illustrator/book(s)
2. Planning a story time for a certain age group (some mentioned
that
it is sometimes part of the interview to "do" a story time for the
interviewers)
3. Experience with collection development and/or reviewing sources
4. Specific readers advisory questions (this question often came
with
suggestions that the interviewee ask clarifying questions to make sure
that you
answer the question correctly--person looking for a book about whales
not Wales, etc.)
5. Dealing with intellectual freedom issues (book challenged as
inappropriate, what do you do?)
6. Dealing with behavioral issues (out of control kids, violent
kids,
inappropriate actions by patrons of all ages)
7. Experience/desire to do outreach to various populations (schools,
daycares, home schoolers, etc.)
8. Comfort with technology
9. How do you deal with stress?
10. Where will you be in five years?
11. What is your favorite age group?
12. Why do you want to work with kids?
13. What would be your top (X) reference sources?
These are the questions and advice that I got from administrators.
1. Ask questions of the people who are interviewing you (this shows
interest and that you're actually thinking)
2. DO NOT RAMBLE!
3. Listen to the question, ask for clarification if necessary.
4. Answer the question with specifics if that is what was asked
for--avoid general answers.
These are the questions and advice that I received from you. PUBYAC is
an amazing resource, and I thank all who shared their collective wisdom
and experiences with me.
Lisa Pinard
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From: "Lisa Mulvenna" <Lisa@cmpl.org>
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Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 14:10:08 CST
Hi all. I am hoping the great minds out there can answer the following:
1) we have a young patron (a boy about 10-12) who wants to have a Lord
of the Rings theme party with games etc. so far everything we've found
is aimed at adults who discuss the books in Orkish. Have any libraries
done such programs/parties and what did they do?
2) I have an older patron looking for a book from her childhood (the
50s) she thinks is called Potato Potato or Potatoes Potatoes or that's
at least part of the title. She says it's not the one by Anita Lobel.
It's about a little girl and all they have to eat is potatoes.
Thanks for your help!
Lisa
Lisa Mulvenna
Youth Services Librarian
Clinton-Macomb Public Library
43245 Garfield
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 226-5034
(586) 226-5008 fax
lisa@cmpl.org
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From: Grafedie56@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Posted responses/ Videocassette Collections
Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 14:10:17 CST
Dear PUBYAC members,=20
I want to thank you all for your responses to my "videocassette
collection"=20
questions, It will be very helpful when I write my paper, at present I am=20
still getting some articles, etc on the issue. I am posting some of the=20
responses for the benefit of those who struggle with this issue, as per=20
their request. (The responses listed are personal responses, and do not=20
reflect the opinions of the libraries.) Thanks again to all!
Edie Martimucci
Grafedie56@aol.com
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=
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*****
<<Do you feel pressure from the public to add all the
"blockbuster" hits to your shelves?>>
No, they've come to expect it from us, actually!=A0 We
get multiple copies of just about every new feature
release (at least for the past 2-3 years we have).=A0 We
do draw the line with some of the children's cartoons
in video form.=A0 I've yet to see any of the Cartoon
Network shows (with the exception of Scooby Doo) or
any of the animae/manga titles (unless it is a feature
length film).=A0 We do stock a lot of the more
educational or literary-based films (Blues Clues,
Thomas the Tank Engine, Between the Lions, Franklin,
Madeleline, Dear America, Ramona, Wishbone).
<<What guidelines to you follow when selecting movie
titles? I'm particularly interested in the issues that
would arise in the YA area in regard to ratings and
location of YA to adult collections.>>
Currently, all videos are either catalogued as
juvenile or adult.=A0 Both collections contain fiction
and non-fiction films.=A0 Review journals, popular
materials, and requests made by patrons/staff drive
our collection development.
Per the American Library Association's Bill of Rights,
we do not label videos based on the MPAA rating (G,
PG, PG-13, R).=A0 You will find that some public do
"label" videos.=A0 These libraries also limit which kind
of videos children & teens can check out (if at all).=20
The library system I grew up in required that you be=20
16 to check out videos at all, and they did label them
with the MPAA ratings.We currently allow every library
card holder,regarless of age, open access to all library
materials.=A0 Unlike the schools, we do not serve "en
loco parentis" and luckily see few problems/issues
arise per this policy.
<<How do you feel when a patron walks out of the
library with 4 videos, and no books?>>
Honestly, it's still materials circulating.=A0 Plus
they'll have to return them all in five days, so we're
likely to see them again real soon!
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Edie,
=A0 =A0 What a question!
=A0 =A0 Yes, sometimes I do feel pressured to get the "hot" videos.=A0
But
n=
ow
thanks to our now enforced collection policy, the pressure has been
relieved a bit.
=A0 =A0 If the video has won any kind of an award, is based on a book or if
it deals with a issue like civil rights but it may not have won an
award.
=A0 =A0 Well, when a patron walks out with those videos I try to remember
that hey at least they choose the library.=A0 I think eventually that they
will cross that line and get books.=A0 We have had several patrons that
had start out with just the videos and now they do both.=A0 It does take
awhile for that to happen.
=A0 =A0 I can't help but wonder if the library in the early years had the
same thoughts about bringing fiction books into their collection.=A0 Did
they just want to keep non-fiction books on their shelves?=A0 And what
about audios?=A0 Was that another way to keep from actually reading the
book?=A0 There have been so many changes in formats, I wonder if we can
ever keep up.
=A0 =A0 Thank you for letting me have my say,
Frances Easterling
Mageee Public Library
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*******
Hi, Edie.=A0 I'm a Children's Librarian at a public
library in Evansville, Indiana.=A0 Just a note that may
be of interest to you -- we carry NO videos for our
patrons.=A0 The other libraries in town (Evansville
actually has two public library systems) do carry
videos, but our director is adamant that we not be
known as the second Blockbuster.
Therefore, we don't have the=A0 problem of patrons
leaving with videos and no books, but we do
occasionally have new, potential patrons who come into
the library, ask where our videos are, then leave with
nothing when they find out we have no videos!
It's very frustrating, but I have come to the point
where I do agree with our director -- I'm glad we have
no videos!=A0 One less thing to worry about!=A0 The
biggest problem it has caused for us is that the other
library system that does carry videos likes to flaunt
their circulation numbers as being higher than ours --
what they don't tell the public is that most of their
circ. is from videos, whereas all of ours is from
books.=A0 (Yes, there is some competition between the
two libraries!)
I'd be interested in hearing any results of your
survey!
Tina Sizemore
Willard Library
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=
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****
We do not purchase blockbuster films on VHS.=A0 Our general policy has been
not to compete with the video stores.=A0 We concentrate on educational
video=
s.
For our children's department, that means non-fiction titles or fiction that
is based on books.=A0 We really haven't bought videos specifically for our
teens, but I assume they would follow along the same lines.=A0 We do have
so=
me
movies, but that is not our concentration on VHS.
On the other hand, we have just begun buying DVDs.=A0 Our children's
concentration for them is family films and our adult concentration is
classic films.=A0 They will be housed in the same room as the teen book
collection, where there is a TV with a DVD player.
Our policy is not to deny anyone access to any item in the library.=A0 It is
up to the parents to monitor what their children are reading or viewing.
Personally, I have no problem with patrons who check out videos only.=A0 We
have many patrons who check out audiobooks only.=A0 The way they choose to
get
their information and/or entertainment is their preference.=A0 We simply
provide the means.
Good luck with your research!
Roberta
**********************************************
Roberta L. Meyer
Youth Services Librarian
Helen Matthes Library
100 East Market Ave.
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2464 x6
Fax (217) 342-2413
roberta@effinghamlibrary.org
"The Library is the Answer.=A0 What's the Question?"
Hi,
We have some videos, but the trend is switching to DVD's. While
we still select some videos, more and more we are getting DVD's
including for the children's side. We only have adult and
children's sections. The children's collection is for G rated
movies or movies that pretty much any child could watch. The
adult collection does have some of the current "blockbuster"
movies out, after all how could you not select Harry Potter, but
we don't select all of them. The only restrictions are that you
have to be 18, w/proof if you are young, to borrow and R rated
movie. Selection is based some on popularity, patron requests and
classic movies. We do have videos in our non-fiction sections
that are more educational than entertainment. As for those who
only check out the videos?? well, at least they know where the
library is. Maybe some time in the future, they will check out a
book or have a need for information that the staff can help them
find. By the way....this is my own opinion and not necessarily
that of the Library as an entity.
--
Nancy Thelen
920 W. Michigan Ave
Three Rivers Public Library
Three Rivers, MI
nthelan@monroe.lib.mi.us
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From: Hegquist <dhegquis@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: FW: Lizard storytime (fwd)
Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 14:10:25 CST
Here is the other...
===========================================================
"You are what you love, not what loves you"
--from the movie, "Adaptation"
~~~
Dana Hegquist
Children's Librarian
dhegquis@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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Date: Sat, 4 Jan 2003 15:12:36 -0600
From: Beverly Bixler <bbixler@sanantonio.gov>
To: dhegquis@suffolk.lib.ny.us
Subject: FW: Lizard storytime
Hi Dana~
Yes, I have. I am attaching my storytime documents. If you cannot open them,
please let me know.
Hope they help.
Beverly Bixler
bbixler@sanantonio.gov
San Antonio Public Library, TX
-----Original Message-----
From: Hegquist [mailto:dhegquis@suffolk.lib.ny.us]
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2003 10:13 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Lizard storytime
Hello everyone!!
Thanks to all PUBYAC-shared information, I am getting inspired to
try many different storytime themes that have been discussed. I was
wondering if anyone out there has ever done a lizard theme for their
storytime. I have always wanted to do one, but I never found any really
outstanding picture books on the subject. The only one I can remember
offhand is "Mr. Green Peas". If anyone has any suggestions of
book ideas,
crafts, and stories, songs, or poems that would lend themselves towards
making a flannelboard I would greatly appreciate the input. Thanks to all
in advance--this is such a wonderful resource.
--Dana Hegquist, Southold Free Library, Long Island, NY
===========================================================
Most people think that one is loved only for all of their positive
traits. But love doesn't work like that. Sometimes you're loved
because
of your weaknesses--what you can't do is sometimes more compelling than
what you can.
~~~
Dana Hegquist
Children's Librarian
dhegquis@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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From: Carol Jackson <cljackson46@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper solved - wild geese
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Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 15:16:13 CST
Thanks to Leslie Auerbach for identifying the book as
Wild Geese Calling by Robert Murphy (1966).
The original post was:
I'm trying to find out more information about a book
that a friend read in a junior high English class in
the mid-1980s . . . It has something to do with wild
geese. Maybe wild geese in the name somewhere? It
stars a boy named Bucky and at some point he has to
kill a wolverine.
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From: "June Osowski" <juneosowski@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Program ideas request
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Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 15:16:21 CST
I am planning a program to showcase summer activities, camps, classes,
volunteer opportunities, etc., for kids in our service area. My goal is to
offer a program for parents to learn about summer activities for their
children. Ideally, representatives from each program will be present and at
a table with program literature. If you have done a similiar program or have
ideas you are willing to sahre, I will be
very appreciative.
Many thanks.
Please send to <juneosowski@hotmail.com>
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From: "Julie Nichols" <jnichols@lis.admin.unt.edu>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: University of North Texas Scholarship Program
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Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 15:16:29 CST
University of North Texas School of Library and Information Sciences =
Scholarship Program: Graduate Academic Certificate in Youth Services in =
Libraries=20
This Scholarship Program is designed to help fill the need for library =
professionals in the youth services area and offers Master's-level courses =
to develop core knowledge in literature, services, programs, and informatio=
n organization for youth.=20
The four courses comprising the Certificate are taught 100% online via =
WebCT, are offered year-round, and are taught by a team of full-time =
graduate professors. Students will come to campus for a two-day orientation=
and then complete the courses online.
Upon completion of the required courses, students will be awarded a =
Graduate Academic Certificate and the coursework and Academic Certificate =
credential will be posted on the official transcript. All twelve hours of =
coursework may transfer for the Master's degree in Library and Information =
Sciences at the University of North Texas.
The Scholarship Program will award to approximately 20 students:=20
1. Tuition Scholarship: Full in-state tuition for four courses.
2. Technology Scholarship: A new computer that meets the technology
=
requirements for the School of Library and Information Sciences and two =
years of broadband Internet connectivity (DSL or Cable).
Qualifications for Applicants:=20
1. Bachelor's or Master's degreed individuals who want to develop or =
enhance their knowledge of youth services in libraries or other settings =
by taking Master's-level courses and receiving a Graduate Academic =
Certificate.=20
2. Master's degreed library and information science professionals who =
want to develop expertise in youth services in libraries or other settings =
and receive a Graduate Academic Certificate.
Application materials, instructions, and the orientation schedule are =
located on the Scholarship Program Website:
http://courses.unt.edu/efiga/GACScholarshipProgram/index.htm
The Scholarship Program is sponsored by the Tocker Foundation and the =
Verizon Foundation
For more information, contact:=20
Julie Nichols, M. S.=20
Program Communications
University of North Texas
School of Library and Information Sciences
Email: jnichols@lis.admin.unt.edu
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: 50states.com ???
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Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 15:16:36 CST
thanks to everyone who responded. after several people
reported making it to the site with no problem, i
checked with our techies and the problem was on our
server. all is well again.
thanks!
~j.
--- Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> We have been bookmarking to this site for ages and
> now
> all of a sudden it isn't working. Is anyone else
> having trouble getting to it? Any news if it's still
> operating?
> ~jennifer
> jbaker93711@yahoo.com
>
> =====
> ~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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~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: Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER! Fantasy car? (fwd)
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Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 15:16:42 CST
Dear Friends,
The PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH strikes again! Thank you to those that answered
this VERY quickly - I'm sure there will be more of you. I told my patron
you wouldn't let me down! Since this does seem to be a popular stumper
title perhaps I should read it! :) Thanks! Erin
Orig. message is below
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Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2003 20:41:45 CST
From: Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER! Fantasy car?
Dear Friends,
I've got a VERY vague stumper but maybe someone will recognize:
The book was read by an upperEL/Middle school reader. The book had a blue
background on the cover with possibly a yellow dog. It may have featured
a tower in the story. The boy in the story has to travel and find a
hidden place in a secret world. He drove a car and the more/faster he
thinks the faster the car goes. There was also some sort of
"humbug" or
grumpy bug in the story. Ring ANY bells?!
TIA!
Erin
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Erin V. Helmrich, M.L.S.
Youth/Teen Services Librarian
Royal Oak Public Library
222 East 11 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
PHONE: 248.246.3734
FAX: 248.246.3705
EMAIL: helmrich@tln.org
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From: dg mitchell <cleery@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Prom fashion show
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Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 15:16:50 CST
Hello,
This is my first time posting to the listserv, so
please excuse any mistakes. I am a library and info.
science student and I am planning (in theory only) a
prom fashion show put on by a public library branch
for a local youth group that serves GLBT young adults.
I would appreciate any advice about planning and
feedback from anyone who has done a fashion show or
similar program.
Thanks so much!
Donell Mitchell
Kent State University student
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From: "kapila sankaran" <sankaran@uiuc.edu>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Non-conformist YA books
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Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 15:16:58 CST
Dear List Members,
A very large "thank you" to the more than two dozen people who
responded
to my question on YA characters who "go against the tide." I have a
list
of 40+ books to work with now, thanks to you!
This request was for a YA readers' interest website I am building for a
YA Lit. class. I will definitely post to PUBYAC the list of books once
I've put them in some kind of order. And when the website is done in
April, I'll post a link to that too!
Thanks so much for your help, once again!
Sincerely,
kapila
http://leep.lis.uiuc.edu/publish/sankaran/portfolio/welcome.htm
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From: N Korsavidis <nkorsavidis@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Kids Book Discussion groups
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Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 15:17:06 CST
I used The School Story by Andrew Clements and the
kids had a lot to say about it. Other titles I've used
are:
Kid in the Red Jacket - Park
Dynamite Dinah - Mills
Zucchini Warriors - Korman
James and the Giant Peach - Dahl
Cricket in Times Square - Selden (and we watched the
30 min. animated film)
Stuart Little - White
Fourth Grade Rats - Spinelli
Rosie, Maxie, and Earl - Partners in Grime - Park
To name some. I've been doing 3-5th grade talks for 4
years, so if you need more titles, feel free to e-mail
me off the list.
Natalie
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Natalie Korsavidis
Youth Services Librarian
Farmingdale Public Library
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Magician Recommendation
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Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 15:17:14 CST
We've had Magic Dan here in Fresno and although I
haven't seen his show I heard really good reviews from
staff and kids. I just thought I'd throw another hat
in the ring since we're on the subject. If you haven't
had him before, Gerald Joseph, also in the Bay Area is
an excellent magician and performer. He will negotiate
with you on a fee and is extremely reasonable,
especially if you can do several shows in a
day--especially when you consider that most performers
from the Bay Area charge $200 or more. The kids and
adults absolutely love him! His magic tricks are
amazing and his "slop-stick" is hysterical. He
recently performed at the San Leandro Showcase and in
my opinion, was the best act there. If you are
anywhere west of Las Vegas, give him a call.
Gerald Joseph: 925-778-3757
~jennifer
Fresno Co. Library
--- Sue Jones <sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
wrote:
>
> Hello Collegues in Oregon!
>
> Just a heads-up to let you know that a really
> wonderful, family-friendly
> magician from the San Francisco Bay Area will be
> visiting up your way this
> summer and his name is "Magic Dan" Sneider.
> He's well-known in the Bay Area and Pleasanton
> highly recommends him. His
> magic is great fun with lots of participation. Kids
> just love him and
> parents adore him. He's totally reliable and
> reasonably priced. Anyway,
> you'll get a lot of fun for your dollars and meet a
> super nice guy to boot!
>
> Dan Sneider
> (415) 337-8500
> www.magicdan.com <http://www.magicdan.com>
>
> Sue Jones
> Pleasanton Library Children's Services
> (925) 931-3400 x 23
> sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us
> <mailto:sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
>
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~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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