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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 13, 2003 6:50 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1055
PUBYAC Digest 1055
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Summer Reading Program "Reading Verification"
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
2) What are your storytime warm ups and puppet routines?
by "Josh lachman" <Jlachman@ci.berkeley.ca.us>
3) RE: Talent Show for Summer Reading Program
by "Sue Baldwin" <sbaldwin@nngov.com>
4) RE: Summer Reading Program "Reading Verification"
by "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
5) RE: Summer Reading Program "Reading Verification"
by "Ann Hanson" <ahanson@cooklib.org>
6) Re: Summer Reading Program "Reading Verification"
by "Paula J. Lopatic" <paulal@rpls.lib.il.us>
7) unadridged juvenile audio
by Lorraine Getty <lgetty1969@yahoo.com>
8) Re: Read-a-thons
by Robin Shtulman <shtulman@erving.com>
9) Time limits on computers?
by "Kozloff, Rae" <raek@cityofanacortes.org>
10) Career Day for Teens
by "Wiest, Terri" <twiest@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
11) Re:shelving DVDs
by Rita Hunt Smith <RitaHuntSmith@DERRYTOWNSHIP.ORG>
12) Need suggestions for Toddler Story Time
by Elaine Moustakas <mailforelaine@yahoo.com>
13) Re: looking for library or retirement poem
by ann chapman <amom124@yahoo.com>
14) RE: Book list by states
by "Mary" <librarylulu@excite.com>
15) Summer Reading Program "Reading Verification"
by Lorraine Getty <lgetty1969@yahoo.com>
16) Re: Talent Show for Summer Reading Program
by "louise capizzo" <lcapizzo@falmouth.lib.me.us>
17) Summer Reading Program "Reading Verification"
by Rita Hunt Smith <RitaHuntSmith@DERRYTOWNSHIP.ORG>
18) Magic Tree House party ideas
by "Christine Attinasi" <chrisbeth@excite.com>
19) Re: Friends of the Library
by csmith@lib.de.us
20) mummy making advice
by Lorraine Getty <lgetty1969@yahoo.com>
21) Parade help
by Brenda Fay <Brenda.Fay@mcfls.org>
22) RE: Summer Reading Program "Reading Verification"
by Sue Ridnour <sue.ridnour@flower-mound.com>
23) Re: Summer Reading Program "Reading Verification"
by Marge Kinzy <kinzym@libcoop.net>
24) RE: Paying performers
by "Brooke Roothaan" <brooker@lincolnwoodlibrary.org>
25) Teen Advisory Boards
by "Lawrence Johnson" <johnson@soar.snap.lib.ca.us>
26) Belated thank you for TV Turn Off ideas
by "Christine Attinasi" <chrisbeth@excite.com>
27) Re: Belated thank you for TV Turn Off ideas
by Backwage@aol.com
28) FW: Stumper: Loyal dog
by "Bridges, Linda" <BridgesL@liveoakpl.org>
29) deodorizing books
by Janet Petersen <jpetersen@fvrl.org>
30) Re: short story suspense stumper
by "Kim Dolce" <kdolce@co.volusia.fl.us>
31) performers who want to sell things
by Lorraine Getty <lgetty1969@yahoo.com>
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Re: Summer Reading Program "Reading Verification"
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 14:28:54 CST
this is one of the many reasons why so many libraries
have switched to counting time rather than titles.
this leaves the kids free to read what they enjoy--an
hour is an hour whether you're reading board books or
harry potter. also, certain kids will cheat no matter
what you do.
~jennifer
fresno co. library
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From: "Josh lachman" <Jlachman@ci.berkeley.ca.us>
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Hi Everybody,
I'm trying to compile ideas that folks use at storytimes to warm the group =
up at the beginning and that add that extra special something. I'm =
especially looking for short and funny routines that are done with a =
puppet. What special things do you do besides the usual books,
fingerplays=
, and stories.
I can compile the ideas and share them with the list.
Please email them to me at=20
JLachman@ci.berkeley.ca.us=20
Thanks,
Josh
Josh Lachman
Children's Librarian
Josh Lachman
Children's Library
Berkeley Public Library
2090 Kittredge Street
Berkeley CA 94704
Mailing Address for Deliveries:
2031 Bancroft Way
Berkeley CA 94704
Jlachman@ci.berkeley.ca.us
(510) 981-6229
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From: "Sue Baldwin" <sbaldwin@nngov.com>
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Subject: RE: Talent Show for Summer Reading Program
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Hi,
We had a talent show for middle school and high school kids last year and
are having one for elementary age kids on the 29th. Last year's was a huge
success. We had about 25 acts and well over 120 people in the audience. We
did have an audition so we could preview the acts, but everyone got in
regardless of talent. We just wanted to check for inappropriate acts. We had
three judges and awarded mall gift certificates for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
We also had some door prizes so everyone would get a chance to win
something. The kids and audience thoroughly enjoyed it. Hope this helps.
Sue Baldwin
Supervising Librarian
Main Street Library & Outreach Services
Newport News Subregional Library
Newport News, VA 23601
757-591-4858 voice
757-591-7425 fax
sbaldwin@nngov.com
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Subject: Talent Show for Summer Reading Program
Tuesday afternoom greetings,
We are in the midst of planning our Summer Reading Program...
has anyone ever had a talent show at your library?
We are entertaining the idea of having a show this summer,have worked some
details... but would appreciate learning from your experiences...
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From: "Keener, Lesa" <LKeener@acmail.aclink.org>
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My library had the same problem about five years ago. We had a sixth =
grader read 50 sound box picture books. What we did( with much tweaking =
and mini disasters) is make easy to follow categories. Every child must =
read 10 books over the summer to qualify for the pizza party and free =
t-shirt. If the child wants extra prizes he can challenge himself to =
read a larger number. The groups are Read to me for 3 year old to-2nd =
grade. In this group children may read themselves and/or have their =
parents read to them. The extra prize is for a hundred books. The second =
group is for 3rd graders. They can read any easy chapter book. The extra =
prize is for 80 books. The next group is 4th to 5th graders. They can =
read any chapter book except for the easy ones. They can have an extra =
prize with 60 books. The sixth graders can read any book over 200 or =
classics. We rarely have anyone in the category but last summer we had =
15 and soon changed the rule to 150 ages. This year we have a YA section =
so we will just say any YA books. The extra prize is 45 books. If a =
parent wants to put their child in a lower category that is find. Yes we =
always have a few parents who wait until the program is over to complain =
that one child got a prize and one did not or didn't read 10 and could =
not go to the pizza party. One big equalizer was not to have the extra =
prizes be too good. When we gave out 3 expensive art kits each summer I =
found parents sitting under tables recording books directly from the =
shelves onto the logs without the child even being in the library. Also =
we no longer keep a chart on the wall listing eachs kids book numbers. =
We found that this made the kids compete against each other and not =
themselves. All in all it is much better. It is easy to follow. Everyone =
who reads at least 10 books gets a t-shirt. You can also pay for a slice =
if you did not qualify for the party.=20
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From: "Ann Hanson" <ahanson@cooklib.org>
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Subject: RE: Summer Reading Program "Reading Verification"
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At a library that I used to work at we had exactly the same problem. We =
wanted to be sure that the kids were actually reading the books that =
they were writing down, but it was practically impossible. We all felt =
like the library Gestapo - instead of everyone being a winner, everyone =
was a suspect - which took all of the joy out of the program for kids =
who really did try and for the staff who spent their time trying to =
decide if the 6 year old in front of us was a library thief. So we =
decided that we just didn't care, the prizes that they got for finishing =
the first part of the program weren't really all that great or =
expensive. Of course we still had the problem that kids who hadn't =
actually done the reading would get a chance at the grand prize drawing, =
so when children turned in their slips the librarian who took it would =
read the titles and be sure that at least a majority of the books seemed =
like they were suitable for the child's age. Also, when children
were =
very obvious about cheating i.e. went to the shelves and just pulled =
books off, we would refuse to take the entry blank. As an additional =
deterrent we dated the slips when the kids started the program and they =
couldn't get their first prize until 1 week after they had entered the =
program. Did some cheaters get by us? Sure, but the chance that one of =
them had won the grand prize was pretty small. Additionally, there is =
really no way for us to know if the kids who check out books and take =
them home have really read them, or if they have just carried them back =
and forth from the library. We decided to overlook the negative aspects =
in favor of the positives: we'd done good enough advertising that we =
had a lot of kids interested in the program, we had kids in the library =
who we had never seen before, we had an opportunity to get kids so =
excited about reading and winning prizes that they were willing to cheat =
to win. I guess really the important part of the summer reading program =
is getting the kids in the door - at least if they are in the library =
they are more likely to read.
Hope this helps make your summer less stressful. I know that as soon as =
we made these new rules I really began to enjoy the summer reading =
program instead of dread it.
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From: "Paula J. Lopatic" <paulal@rpls.lib.il.us>
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Jeanne,
We went to counting minutes several years ago for the reason
you
mention - some children struggle to read one book while others can breeze
through several well below their reading level in the same amount of time.
We encourage the children to read 100 minutes a week = 15 minutes a day.
We took the competition out of the summer reading club = any 'extra' reading
they do is for their own enjoyment. Before they turn in their reading slip
for a 100 minute prize, it must be signed by an adult = parent, grandparent,
babysitter. We offer children the opportunity to complete eight 100 minute
reading slips in a twelve week period. Is their still some lying going on?
Sure. But I think there's less of it. At least, that's what I choose
to
believe! And I don't worry about grade level. Our summer reading
club is
for fun. When I visit the schools in May, I always tell the children that
there aren't any tests (like with Accelerated Reader) and they can read
whatever they want. This is the system that is working for us. It's
not
perfect, but we are happy with it.
Paula
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From: "Jeanne Pierce" <jeanne@hpfc.lib.ms.us>
To: "Pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 3:02 PM
Subject: Summer Reading Program "Reading Verification"
>
> Last year during our summer reading program, we required our kids to
> read a certain number of books to get to the first prize level, then, as
> they read more books, they were able to get more prizes. If they read
a
> total of 50 or 75 books (I can=92t recall right now), their name when =
> into
> a drawing for the grand prize. Now =96 here=92s the problem part.
We =
> have
> a LOT of kids that want to cheat the system and not read at all, or read
> books that are _way_ below their reading level. How do you encourage
> (i.e. make) the kids read on their reading level? <snip>
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From: Lorraine Getty <lgetty1969@yahoo.com>
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Subject: unadridged juvenile audio
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 15:29:35 CST
We get most of our children's audio on CD and cassette
from Recorded Books and Baker and Taylor.
Lorraine Getty
Forsyth, IL
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From: Robin Shtulman <shtulman@erving.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Read-a-thons
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 15:29:43 CST
Hi!
We do a read-a-thon every year, community-wide. It's great!
If you click on our web site (see signature below)
and choose "what's a read-a-thon" you should get lots of information.
Feel free to call me if you need more.
Take care,
Robin
>
> I am trying to collect information on read-a-thons, happening either
> within
> a public library, a school library, or a partnership of both.
> If anyone has any experience with read-a-thons, either one-day or
> multi-day,
> I would really appreciate any information you can share. I will
> compile
> information for the listserv.
> With thanks,
> Helen
>
>
Robin Shtulman
Librarian
Erving Elementary School
28 Northfield Road
Erving, MA 01344
http://www.erving.com/library/erving_library.htm
shtulman@erving.com
413-659-3326
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From: "Kozloff, Rae" <raek@cityofanacortes.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Time limits on computers?
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 15:29:51 CST
We are a small library with 4 computers in the children's room with various
games (Magic School Bus, etc.) and Internet. We have an honor system where
kids are supposed to try to limit their time to 30 minutes. We want to
avoid sign-in sheets, reservations, and taking staff time monitoring. We
tried to find timers that were easy to use, but they made loud ticking
noises and seemed like they would be distracting. We don't want a system
where the kids have to log in to use it, read on-screen instructions, etc.,
since we have preschool-K age kids using them and they wouldn't understand
the procedure. Nor would they know to sign up on a list (parents are not
always paying attention and let the kids go to the computers themselves).
The main problem is that when patrons come in, they don't know how long
someone has been on a computer, who's due to get off first, don't want to
say anything to anybody... We try to keep an eye on who's been sitting
somewhere for a while, but that's not always possible, of course.
Anyway, do any of you have bright solutions to this problem? Special
timers
found somewhere? Thanks.
Rae Kozloff
Anacortes Public Library
Anacortes WA 98221
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From: "Wiest, Terri" <twiest@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
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Hi all,
I've been invited to a career day at the local highschool and I need some
very hip and cool ideas to attract the kids to my table. I will not only
be
advertising a career as a librarian but also advertising our library. I
thought to do a power point presentation to create some interest about the
library and what it is to be a librarian. There is all the standard stuff
you can include but I'm looking to include the fun and interesting stuff
that we do every day that will catch their eye, any ideas? Basically, I'll
take any brainstorming ideas you have.
I know this list will come up with some great ideas, so I'll just thank you
in advance.
Terri Wiest
Young Adult Librarian
Newport Beach Public Library
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From: Rita Hunt Smith <RitaHuntSmith@DERRYTOWNSHIP.ORG>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
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Many thanks to all those who answered my question. As I suspected 99 % of
those who answered shelve children's DVDs w/other children's materials. This
make the most sense to me. There is some worry here that it will be
inconvenient for circulation staff and shelvers, but I think I can alleviate
those fears now. Seems to me we can continue to double shelve the DVDs
behind the circ desk in numerical order and just display the kids' dvd boxes
with the children' videos. A nice bright sticker can identify which dvds are
for kids.
Thanks to everyone for their help!
Rita
Rita Hunt Smith
Children's Librarian
Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave
Hershey, PA 17033
ritahuntsmith@derrytownship.org
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From: Elaine Moustakas <mailforelaine@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Need suggestions for Toddler Story Time
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 15:30:17 CST
I'm planning a Toddler Story Time for spring on the
topic of growing/spring/gardens/flowers and anything
that fits into that theme.
So far, I am planning on using the book "The Carrot
Seed" by Ruth Krauss and I have a couple of good
flannelboards I'm going to do, but I need at least 2
more solid books to share. Any recommendations? My
toddler group is ages 18 months to 3 years, so very
short books with repeating lines or rhymes would work
great. I checked A to Zoo and nothing screamed "take
me" yet.
Please respond to mailforelaine@yahoo.com
Thank you in advance!
Elaine
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From: ann chapman <amom124@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: looking for library or retirement poem
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 15:30:59 CST
Jennifer, does your director have a good sense of humor? I don't know
where
I got this, perhaps on PUBYAC?
Bury Me in the Library
Please bury me in the library
In the clean well lighted stacks
Of novels, Histpry, Poetry
Right next to the paperbacks.
Where the kids books dance
With true romance
And the dictionary dozes.
Please bury me in the library
With a dozen long stemmed proses.
Way back by a rack of magazines
I won't be sad too often
If they bury me in the library
With bookworms in my coffin.
Ann Chapman
Marshall District Library
Marshall, MI
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From: "Mary" <librarylulu@excite.com>
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 15:31:06 CST
Our system subscribes to a service called read the books.com on our website.
If you would like to see it go to GreenvilleLibrary.org,click on Kids and
then go to Read the Books.
It features a map of the United States. Clicking on each state will give
information about books set in each state.
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> wrote:
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Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 15:00:35 CST
Subject: Book list by states
Does anyone have those lists that were circulating that listed books by
the states where they took place? It would be helpful for a list and
display on the different regions of the U.S.
Dale Buck
Southwest Public Libraries
dbuck@cml.lib.oh.us
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From: Lorraine Getty <lgetty1969@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Summer Reading Program "Reading Verification"
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 15:31:15 CST
Jeanne,
I think that your point about the disparity among
reading abilities (kids reading easy books just to
rack up their total vs kids who struggle to finish one
book) is one reason why we use number of hours read
instead of number of books for our program. However,
I also supsect that our children are not reading the
time amounts that they claim. Our program requires
them to bring in a reading log that is signed by a
parent when they reach each prize level goal (although
not a requirement for our teens). Are the parents
always truthful? I doubt it. Do they "round up"
their kid's time? Probably. But you just have to
decide which is the lesser of two evils. If you've
never tried one way, try it a couple of years to add
some variety to the program. Then base your decision
on how the change was received by your participants
(and parents). Our program counts time that kids are
read to as well as time that kids read on their own.
In my opinion, what matters most is that we set it up
to be fair, fun, with guidelines that are simple for
kids and families to follow and simple for us to
implement.
But I don't see how we can realistically police it to
be absolutely fair to everyone without coming across
as obsessive and without becoming angry in the
process. Some things are just beyond our control, and
all we can do is encourage honesty and accept what our
participants claim, knowing that some will stretch the
truth. If they take advantage of the system, it's on
their conscience, not mine.
Lorraine Getty
Forsyth, IL
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From: "louise capizzo" <lcapizzo@falmouth.lib.me.us>
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Subject: Re: Talent Show for Summer Reading Program
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Many years ago I interviewed a retiring children's librarian. This what
she
told me and it struck me as such a cool event that I have never forgotten
it.
Every year, for the 20+ years she worked at this particular city library,
she had a talent show. This is how she did it.
1. Before school let out for summer, she went to every school in the city
and talked up the Summer Reading Program. While there she talked up the
talent show.
2. The day after school let out (no one could sign up before that) she had a
sign up sheet on her desk. Children were asked to sign their name,
address,
phone number and what their act would be. Children who were interested and
signed up were expected to come to the library on a certain date.
Rehearsal
for the talent show was in the morning and the show would be in the
afternoon.
3. Kids were expected to arrive for the rehearsal (I'm not sure, but I do
think she called the kids to remind them to be there for the rehearsal. That
would depend on how many you had signed up and if you had any help.)
4. Before the rehearsal, the children's librarian would go over the list and
set up a schedule. She tried to separate acts that were similiar. As
kids
came into the rehearsal she would hand out the schedule and then, bang, go
right through the show.
5. Kids performed and that was their reward. No winners at all! She
did
have the local cable channel come and tape the show and it was then replayed
on the cable channel for weeks after the event. Kids loved being on TV.
After a few years the crowd of kids increased so they began doing their show
at the cable tv station. It was easier to tape it there and had more space
than at the library.
This was a major event and children looked forward to it all year.
Again, she stressed how important it was NOT to give prizes for best
performer. All the children worked equally hard at getting an act together
and that is what should be celebrated, not whose act is best.
I hope this is helpful.
Louise Capizzo
Youth Services Librarian
Falmouth Memorial Library
Falmouth, Maine
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From: Rita Hunt Smith <RitaHuntSmith@DERRYTOWNSHIP.ORG>
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We use minutes for summer program for just this reason. We also have some
alternative literacy activities that can be substituted for minutes (not
all, but some). This works well for us and allows us to have a program that
is adaptable to children from 3 to 14.
I, too, used to worry about whether or not kids were "faking" it. I
finally
just let it go. At the risk of sounding crunchy or New Age-y, let the
universe take care of itself. Obviously, the child who cheats realizes that
this is something worth cheating about. At least part of the summer reading
message is getting through--reading is so important that it is worth lying
about. Not what we librarians might have in mind, but we'll take what we can
get. Your trust is going to mean more to that suspected cheater than your
suspicion. This just might be the child that decides, "Hey that library
lady
isn't so bad. Maybe next summer I'll really read something!" I am a firm
believer that trust breeds more trust.
Rita
Rita Hunt Smith
Children's Librarian
Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave
Hershey, PA 17033
ritahuntsmith@derrytownship.org
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From: "Christine Attinasi" <chrisbeth@excite.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Magic Tree House party ideas
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 18:29:57 CST
Hi everyone, I am "de-lurking" again to ask if anyone has any
suggestions
for a Magic Tree House party I am planning over the spring recess in
mid-April. I am particularly interested in any games and/or snacks that
would fit in with the theme. TIA Christine E. AttinasiYouth Services
LibrarianOntario Public Library1850 Ridge Rd.Ontario, NY 14519Phone: (315)
524-8381Fax: (315) 524-5838E-mail: cattinasi@pls-net.org
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From: csmith@lib.de.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Friends of the Library
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 18:30:05 CST
Debbie,
I am interested in this area as well. We have a group of "older"
folks who
support us by doing shelf reading and some minor fund raising. we are
looking
to add another group that will mainly be for fund raising and marketing our
library to the "younger" adults.
Please forward any ideas you might receive.
Thanks!
Cindi
>
>
Cindi Smith
Seaford District Library
402 North Porter St.
Seaford, DE 19973
302-629-2524-phone
302-629-9181-fax
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From: Lorraine Getty <lgetty1969@yahoo.com>
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Subject: mummy making advice
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 18:30:13 CST
This is a question for those of you who have had
experience wrapping kids into mummies....
Do you recommend using toilet paper, crepe paper or a
combination of both? I was thinking about starting
with TP, then having them add some white CP for
finishing touches.
How much TP or CP is needed to wrap the average 10-11
year old kid?
Thanks,
Lorraine Getty
Forsyth, IL
lgetty1969@yahoo.com
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From: Brenda Fay <Brenda.Fay@mcfls.org>
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Subject: Parade help
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 18:30:21 CST
Hi all,
I have agreed (on behalf of our public library) to be a part of our
community's Independence Day parade this year. Short of walking, waving to
everyone and possibly handing bookmarks out, I was curious what other
libraries have done for an event such as this? Any
ideas/suggestions/stories would much appreciated!
Thanks,
Brenda Fay
North Shore Library
Glendale, WI
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From: Sue Ridnour <sue.ridnour@flower-mound.com>
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Subject: RE: Summer Reading Program "Reading Verification"
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 18:30:28 CST
Amen! We took Ann's approach one step further and eliminated a grand
prize.
(We still have five "less than grand" prizes that the kids enter a
drawing
for, but they're not too exciting -- certainly nothing that would encite
large-scale cheating.)
There are more than enough opportunties for competition in other aspects of
kids' lives today; they certainly don't need another one. To me, summer
reading programs should be a break from the demands of school and help
encourage the joys of reading for pleasure.
Sue
Sue Ridnour
Children's Services Manager
Flower Mound (TX) Public Library
972.874.6153 (phone)
972.874.6466 (fax)
sue.ridnour@flower-mound.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Ann Hanson [mailto:ahanson@cooklib.org]
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 2:37 PM
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Subject: RE: Summer Reading Program "Reading Verification"
<the chance that one of them had won the grand prize was pretty small.>
<I know that as soon as we made these new rules I really began to enjoy the
summer reading
program instead of dread it.>
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From: Marge Kinzy <kinzym@libcoop.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Summer Reading Program "Reading Verification"
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 18:30:38 CST
Hi Jeanne,
We state in our rules for SRC that you must read at your reading level. We
explain to the children when they come in for a reading log that some who
are in a certain grade read above that grade level and some read below that
grade level. We stress everyone is different and we want to be fair to
everyone and we want them to have fun reading [after all it is summer]. The
child must have their reading log initialed by an adult caregiver who knows
that they read the book. Even at that, the whole reading club is on the
honor system and some [in reality, very few] are going to milk the system
though most will be very conscientious. Overall we have had success with
this approach. We feel that those who cheat are really cheating themselves.
We give a token for every 5 books read. A child can save tokens for bigger
prizes or spend them as soon as they earn them. We "price" items by
how much
they cost us: 1 token for every $.50 [if the item is cheap but attractive to
kids we up the price--supply and demand concept]. We only require reading 5
books to come to the party at the end of the program which is the only
reason some kids read in the summer. It all balances out in the end. I think
it's easier to cheat on time than on # of books read because real readers
forget to look at the clock and then have to guess how long they've read.
Marge Kinzy
Mount Clemens Public Library
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
http://www.libcoop.net/mountclemens/
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From: "Brooke Roothaan" <brooker@lincolnwoodlibrary.org>
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Subject: RE: Paying performers
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 18:30:47 CST
Josh,
I agree with your sentiments wholeheartedly about paying entertainers as =
much as we can afford. My husband is a jazz musician and can relate to =
this whole conversation very well. When we pay performers we need to =
keep in mind that they don't get paid for working up their material and =
don't have the security and benefits of a full-time job with =
institutional support like those of us working in a library or whatever =
job full-time. Performers are freelancers, and are constantly on the =
look out for new opportunities as many gigs are one shot opportunities. =
So, as a performer, it's like you're constantly filling out job =
applications in a sense. And, out of their fee, they need to pay their =
own benefits-pension, vacation, etc.=20
Brooke L.M.Roothaan
Outreach & Children's
Lincolnwood Public Library
4000 West Pratt Avenue
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
847-677-5277 x234
847-677-1937 FAX
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From: "Lawrence Johnson" <johnson@soar.snap.lib.ca.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Teen Advisory Boards
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 18:30:54 CST
Hello Great Mind,
A colleague and I are planning to start a teen advisory board (TAB) for the
city of Vallejo this fall. Since my system has not set a precedent for
successful TAB's, I am looking for examples of successful groups. I
especially need advice on how to start one. Please respond directly to my
e-mail address.
Thank you.
Lawrence Johnson, Jr.
Young Adult Librarian
Solano County Library
John F. Kennedy Library
505 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
Telephone: 707-553-5354
Fax: 707-553-5567
E-mail: johnson@snap.lib.ca.us
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From: "Christine Attinasi" <chrisbeth@excite.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Belated thank you for TV Turn Off ideas
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 18:31:03 CST
I just want to give a belated thank you to Stacey Irish, Meghan Kennedy,
and Jennifer Paluda for their helpful ideas and suggestions for TV-Turn Off
Week. I have decided because of all the programming I have scheduled for
April, that I am going to do a display (a staff member has offered an old TV
for the cause, the books, etc. are going to be placed on top of the TV)
rather than a program for TV-Turn Off Week. Thanks again:) Christine E.
AttinasiYouth Services LibrarianOntario Public Library1850 Ridge Rd.Ontario,
NY 14519Phone: (315) 524-8381Fax: (315) 524-5838E-mail:
cattinasi@pls-net.org
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From: Backwage@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Belated thank you for TV Turn Off ideas
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 19:49:36 CST
How about putting up a sign in the
children's section that says,
"Television: It's What Made Your Parents So Dumb."
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From: "Bridges, Linda" <BridgesL@liveoakpl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: FW: Stumper: Loyal dog
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 19:49:45 CST
O great PUBYAC Brain, please help with the stumper below. The story is
familiar but I can't come up with a title. Thanks!
Linda Bridges
Effingham County Children's Librarian
Live Oak Public Libraries
Savannah, GA
bridgesl@liveoakpl.org <mailto:bridgesl@liveoakpl.org>
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From: Janet Petersen <jpetersen@fvrl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: deodorizing books
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Not long ago, some of you wrote in with your favorite book deodorizing
recipes, which I deleted. (After all that's a circ problem, right?) Now, our
circ people are berating me for my thoughtlessness. In order to be able to
lift my head high once again, I need those helpful little hints. Could
someone send them to me again? Thank You So Much!!
Janet Petersen
Fort Vancouver Regional Library
Vancouver, Wa
jpeterse@fvrl.lib.wa.us
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From: "Kim Dolce" <kdolce@co.volusia.fl.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: short story suspense stumper
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I received two good leads to the stumper I posted below, and would like to =
thank (belatedly), Robyn Windon who said that the story is printed in =
Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury. Thanks also to Ruhama Kordatzky, who =
although not sure, felt it could be Appointment with a Stranger by Jean =
Thesman.
I have emailed the patron with both of these answers and still haven't =
gotten confirmation from her, but it certainly sounds like it would be one =
of the two. Thanks again for your help! Kim
>>> kdolce@co.volusia.fl.us
03/03/03 12:16 PM >>>
Pubyaccers;
I have a patron looking for a story she read several yrs ago. It's either =
prose or a short story, and would be suitable for older children or YAs. =
She said it would have been written in 1990 or earlier.
The gist of the story is that on a hot summer night, a woman is sipping =
lemonade on her front porch. A stranger comes and chases her. She tries to =
escape, and has trouble breathing, The story doesn't reveal if the =
stranger ever catches the woman or not.=20
These are the only details my patron has, but she's hoping that someone =
might recognize the story.Also, if someone knows an anthology where this =
story might be listed, that would be a bonus! Thanks in advance, Kim
Kim E. Dolce
Children's Librarian
Port Orange Regional Library
Port Orange, FL 32129
kdolce@co.volusia.fl.us
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From: Lorraine Getty <lgetty1969@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: performers who want to sell things
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 19:50:08 CST
I want to get a sampling of opinions on the topic of
how you deal with performers like storytellers,
magicians, jugglers, etc, who put on children's summer
programs and want to be able to sell their books,
audiotapes, videos at the program.
It's been our library's policy not to permit the sale
of items like that, especially at programs that are
mostly attended by children. This policy was just
re-examined and upheld by the board, although my
director indicated that there was quite a bit of
discussion on it. In the case of an author who visits
the library at night, when many adults would be likely
to accompany children or would be the main audience,
the board has the right to reconsider and allow such
sales.
However, we had an instance last summer where a
performer (a magician) came and did his program, then
proceeded to let kids know they could buy his book
(which he autographed). I was stuck between a rock
and a hard place. We did have a good number of adults
in attendance that day, and he did sell some books.
But my director was peeved about the whole thing,
because at no time before the program did he indicate
that he intended or wanted to do this.
Right now we are in a situation with a storyteller who
first of all agreed to come and perform at a quoted
price (arrangements made by the director), then when I
brought up the issue of not being allowed to sell
things in a follow-up email from me (I've seen him
before and know that he would probably expect to sell
things), he tells us that he will add $100 in order to
make up the difference. When he agreed to perform and
gave our director his fee, he did not mention that
selling items would be expected.
So all of this is causing my director and I to rethink
the policy and to find out what others think. My
director has always expected the performer to bring up
this topic themselves, or at least to include it on
the information they provide descrbing their programs
and fee structures. But no performer that I have seen
does this.
Obviously, we need to mention this policy up front
when we make first contact, although I agree that
performers themselves should be up front with their
expectations. But beyond that, are we being too
restrictive or old-fashioned?
I know there are many pros and cons....I understand
and sympathize with the performers' rights to make a
living, and so does my board. When I attend
storytelling programs it does not bother me to find
them selling tapes, etc, and I even expect it. We
know it's not the same thing as selling "trinkets" or
mindless junk; we know that the products they are
wanting to sell are "good" things for kids. But
children are not adults, do not carry money around
with them, and are more susceptible to impulse buying.
If it's there, they want it. Are we being fair to
parents to allow the sale of things at summer reading
programs? And what about the kids who don't have a
parent with them and can't buy anything? Will they
leave disappointed? Our board wants all kids to be
able to enjoy the programs, without commercials so to
speak. They don't want kids coming to the library for
free programs thinking they may need to have some
money on them, and we don't condone the sale of things
without parent's direct knowledge.
Does it boil down to whose rights/welfare/interests do
you put first - the performers' or the childrens?
Or am I oversimplifying it?
As a compromise, our board is willing to allow a
performer to distribute brochures and forms for
ordering things, which does treat all children equally
and allows the parents more control. They are not as
likely to be hounded into buying something for a
bratty kid who just has to have the tape/book/video/CD
whatever.
What do you think? All thoughts/perspectives will be
appreciated!
Lorraine Getty
Forsyth, IL
lgettyfpl@yahoo.com
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