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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: Monday, April 07, 2003 1:57 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1076
PUBYAC Digest 1076
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Board Book Collections
by ploew@crrl.org
2) Baby Story Times and Archives
by Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
3) RE: Library dress codes & IN performers
by "Tobin, Renee" <Rtobin@ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us>
4) Gates computers
by Judy Looby <jrlooby@yahoo.com>
5) Board book collections
by Judy Looby <jrlooby@yahoo.com>
6) Reading Motivation and Rewards
by Welch <cawelch@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
7) Re: Library dress codes & IN performers
by N Korsavidis <nkorsavidis@yahoo.com>
8) Re: dress code
by vmenor@SAFe-mail.net
9) RE: flannel boards
by "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
10) RE: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
by "Sophie Brookover" <sophie@mtlaurel.lib.nj.us>
11) Re: public performance rights
by Dawn Sardes <Dawn.Sardes@euclidlibrary.org>
12) Dress code
by Lin_Look/staff/cccl%LIBRARY@contra-costa.lib.ca.us
13) srp decorating--laugh it up
by rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us
14) Board Book Collections
by "Fauver, Marge" <MFauver@ci.santa-barbara.ca.us>
15) Re: Use for old Mice
by "Glenice Molter" <slo_glenice@stls.org>
16) Summer Reading Club (what else?)questions
by LouAnne or Jay Krantz <krantzjl@centurytel.net>
17) Re: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
by "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
18) medieval carnival/whose line is it anyway
by "_shellbells@excite.com"
<_shellbells@excite.com>
19) family literacy programs
by Jess Bandura <jbandura78@yahoo.com>
20) Spy or Mission Impossible Theme Decorations
by "Dale Buck" <DBUCK@cml.lib.oh.us>
21) Re: Gates computers
by "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
22) Re: Baby Story Times and Archives
by "Sheilah O'Connor" <soconnor@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
23) Public Performance Rights
by "Tatar, Becky" <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>
24) Re: Library card campaign
by "Susan Andrews" <sandrews@ci.hurst.tx.us>
25) a "butt" of a dilemma
by rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us
26) Re: srp decorating--laugh it up
by "Grace Slaughter" <gslaughter@bham.lib.al.us>
27) RE: dress code
by Katrina Neville <KatrinaN@moval.org>
28) Friday the 13th Program Ideas
by Teresa Salatino <teresas@wccls.lib.or.us>
29) RE: medieval carnival/whose line is it anyway
by Betsy Stroomer <BetsyS@cityoflafayette.com>
30) Re: Library dress codes & IN performers
by "Beth McFarland" <BMCFARLAND@cml.lib.oh.us>
31) Re: baby storytime--bubbles
by "Sheilah O'Connor" <soconnor@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
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From: ploew@crrl.org
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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 10:18:14 CDT
Our library uses oversized baskets to store the board books in.
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From: Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 10:18:24 CDT
Two quick questions:
1. We have two types of baby storytimes: one for 0-9 months, one for 10-30
months. What divisions do the rest of you make? 10-30 months is
quite a
range; do other libraries do it differently?
2. How do I get to the archives to see if this has already been discussed,
which I think it has, but I missed it? [Moderator: Archives are not
available. --Shannon]
Bonita
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From: "Tobin, Renee" <Rtobin@ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 10:18:31 CDT
I'm also in California but ours is a more conservative community. We do
have a dress code that prohibits low cut tops and pants (a la Dan Ackroyd in
old SNL skits as a plumber), open-toed shoes for pages, shabby clothing as
well as prohibiting visible tattoos and piercings other than in the ear. I
guess it's a good thing I never got that ankle tattoo in college.
In the past we have been more relaxed with our teen volunteers in summer
but, in fairness to our staff, will apply the same dress code this year.
Renee Tobin
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From: Judy Looby <jrlooby@yahoo.com>
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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 10:18:39 CDT
We got our Gates computers almost a year ago, and they
only came with the 3 Magic School Bus games. They have
some Encarta software and Office but no other games.
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Judy Looby
Charleston Public Library
Charleston, IL
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From: Judy Looby <jrlooby@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Board book collections
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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 10:18:46 CDT
Ours are on a separate section of shelves at the end
of our picture books. This accommodates all sizes and
shapes and they don't get lost among the bigger books.
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Judy Looby
Charleston Public Library
Charleston, IL
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From: Welch <cawelch@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
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Subject: Reading Motivation and Rewards
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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 10:18:55 CDT
I'm a fairly new reference librarian with aspirations to move towards
school media. In developing a good reading motivation program, I'm
wondering whether or not tangible rewards are a good thing. Is food, etc.
a good reward for reading, or should the thrust be more towards the
rewards one gets from simply enjoying a good book? Any input from some of
you veteran media specialists and/or childrens and YA librarians out there
is much appreciated. Thanks, CW.
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From: N Korsavidis <nkorsavidis@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Re: Library dress codes & IN performers
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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 10:19:02 CDT
Thanks Lorie for pointing that out. I meant to type
shorts! Oooppps. Sorry about that all!
Natalie
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Natalie Korsavidis
Youth Services Librarian
Farmingdale Public Library
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From: vmenor@SAFe-mail.net
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Hi everyone,
This strays a little from the clothing part of dress codes. Does anyone have
a policy about tattoos? Or suggestions about what to do with tattoos that
might be visible? I've recently started a new job, and so far no one has
seen the tattoo on my leg because I've been wearing pants, but once summer
hits pants will lose their appeal. Unfortunately, we don't have a written
dress code here, and I haven't brought it up because it's not something that
just pops up in conversation.
Vanessa
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From: "L.Marsh" <lmarsh@nstc.library.ns.ca>
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Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2003 10:23:57 CST
> Hi,
> I was interested that some libraries have a written dress code. Here
we
> feel if the staff presents themselves as neat and tidy that there is no
> problem. I always say that the only restriction would be if the
tshirt
had
> rude or provocative message. Having said this I will let you know
about a
> perk we have. Every Friday is casual day and we pay $2 towards
certain
> charities for this privelage. We support our library foundation,
heart
and
> stroke, big brothers/big sisters etc. It's nice to be sitting here in
my
> sneaks
>
> Lynda
>
>
> M.Lynda Marsh
> Administrator Youth Services
> Colchester-East Hants Regional Library
> 754 Prince Street
> Truro, Nova Scotia
> B2N 1G9
> Telephone (902)895-1625
> Fax (902)895-7149
>
> "What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not
> knowledge in pursuit of the child." George Bernard Shaw
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From: "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
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Subject: RE: flannel boards
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Hi, Alison, being a recent grad myself, I feel for anyone doing a =
research paper! Anyway, yes, I use them -flannel board stories - quite =
frequently. I am a Youth Services Outreach librarian, visiting about 28 =
childcare sites/over1000 kids permonth. Groups can be a bit large, so =
coverting a story to flannel board can help provide a way to make a =
book/literature "larger" for large groups. It's also an
ecxellent way =
to "revisit" old favorites, telling it in a fresh new way. For
infants =
and toddlers, it's an excellent way to show sequencing - like "five =
little frogs" etc. Kids in this age group cannot manipulate their =
fingers for traditional finger plays, so I put 5 froggies up on the =
board and do those little poems that way. I do a whole training session =
on this topic for my childcare providers. Here's my notes:
Objectives of this inservice
v To learn the educational role of the flannel board
v To learn how to create flannel stories
v To learn how to tell flannel stories
v To learn which materials are most effective
v To learn how to select stories for telling with flannel boards
Educational Role
v LITERACY-emphasizes the importance of literature in a new or different =
way
v LEARNING
v VISUAL- sight, spatial, perception, color recognition
v TACTILE- touching, soft felt
v FINE MOTOR- hand-eye coordination, manipulation=20
v AUDITORY- hearing, listening
v LANGUAGE- speaking,listening=20
v INTELLECTUAL- cause and effect, problem solving, pattern and =
sequencing=20
v CREATIVITY- imagination, make believe, music, and drama
Creating Flannel Stories
v Logical plot sequence
v Write a simple script, visualizing in your head the action that will =
be depicted on the flannel board.
v A storyboard sketch will help define what visuals are needed
v Develop your visuals
v Photocopies
v Opaque projector
v Filmstrip
v Draw it yourself
Telling Flannel Stories
v Practice, Practice, Practice
v Sequence will keep you organized
v Eyes on your Audience
v Use an expressive voice.
v Have the children help=20
v Relax!
Materials for Flannelboard
v Felt and flannel, of course! =20
v Not too heavy
v Non-adhering materials
v Laminate
v Color
v Quality does matter
Storing Materials
v Store your materials with care
v Include a copy of your script or book
v Keep a paper copy of patterns =20
v Zip Lock bags, file folders
The Flannel Board Choices
v Splurge and buy a good one!
v An artist's portfolio covered with felt or flannel
v A display board will stand on it's own
v Plywood is an inexpensive, but heavy option
v A chalkboard or magnetic board can be used as a display device.
v Inexpensive choices
Stories for telling
Children love stories illustrated by placing flannelboard characters and =
scenery placed on a flannelboard. Many simple picture books and =
traditional stories work well with flannelboard activities. Here are =
some picture books for storytelling with the flannelboard.
Lionni, Leo. Alexander and the Wind-up Mouse
-----Inch by Inch. Introduce measuring concept.
-----Fish Is Fish. Be who you are!
-----Little Blue and Little Yellow. Introduce concept of secondary =
colors.
Bailey, Carolyn. Little Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings. Be satisfied with =
who you are.
Brett, Jan. The Mitten
Bright, Robert. My Red Umbrella
Burton, Virginia. The Little House. More complex story.
Carle, Eric. The Very Hungry Caterpillar. All kinds of concepts.
De Regniers, Beatrice. May I Bring a Friend?
Duvoisin, Roger. Petunia
Eastman, P. D. Are You My Mother?
Freeman, Don. Corduroy
Heyward, Du Bose. The Country Bunny and the Little Golden Shoes
Shaw, Charles G. It Looked Like Spilt Milk
Zemach, Margaret. It Could Always Be Worse
Most traditional stories work well on flannelboard. Among such stories =
are:
Three Little Pigs
Three Billy Goats Gruff
The Pancake
Gingerbread Man
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
One Fine Day
Little Red Hen
Chicken Little
Rumpelstiltskin
Flannelboard: Professional References
Visit your local library, bookstore or Amazon Books for availability =
information.
Try interlibrary loan.
Anderson, Paul S. Storytelling with the Flannelboard Pts. I & II. Art =
work by Irene Francis.
Chadwick, Roxanne. (1997) Felt Board Story Times. Ft. Atkinson, Wisc.: =
Alleywide Press.
Minneapolis.
Hartwig, Vicki. Science Flannel Board Stories for Primary Grades. =
Minneapolis: T. S. Denison, 1974.
Hicks, Doris. (1997) Flannelboard Classic Tales. Chicago: American =
Library Association.
Sierra, Judy. (1997) The Flannel Board Storytelling Book. New York: H. =
W. Wilson Co.
Sierra, J. (1996) Multicultural Folktales for the Feltboard and Reader's =
Theater. Phoenix: Oryx Press.
Information compiled from various sources by Inez Ramsey. =
http://raven.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/flannel
Flannel Board Websites
http://www.angelfire.com/mn/cozycottage/
Cozy Cottage Daycare has tons of songs, books and rhyme ideas that would =
be perfect for flannel board stories. =20
www.childfun.com/themes/holidayz.shtml
Child Fun Website....has ideas, poems, rhymes, crafts and more for all =
the holidays! These simple rhymes can be made into great flannel board =
stories.
www.janbrett.com Use Jan Brett's
website to print/download pictures of =
puppets or flannel board pieces to match all of her books!
www.preschoolrainbow.org
More songs and fingerplays!!
http://raven.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/flannel1.htm
- Many flannelboard =
tips--materials, how to make your own board, stories to use and more!
www.unr.edu/cll/ Center for Literacy
and Learning....has great tips on =
why and how to teach and use fingerplays, songs.
Other Resources for Purchase
Ellison/1-800-253-2238
Buy a machine and die cuts for your school!
www.ellison.com
Lakeshore Learning Materials/1-800-421-5354
Can purchase many premade felt board pieces for lots of popular stories.
www.lakeshorelearning.com
Learning Wonders/330-645-9834
Buy premade felt board pieces for nursery rhymes and fairy tales to use =
immediately!! =20
Kari Hicks
840 Rood Drive
Akron, Ohio 44319
Mayer-Johnson, Inc.- Blue Apron Felt Vests ($24 each or 5/for $99)/ =
1-800-588-4548
www.mayer-johnson.com
Storytime Treasures/1-888-38-STORY
www.storytimetreasures.com
A monthly publication that gives you book lists, fingerplays, stories =
and flannel board patterns on one theme!
Prepared by: Denise M. Pulgino Stout, Youth Services Outreach Librarian
Chester County Library, Exton, PA
610.280.2672
dpstout@ccls.org
"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog,
it's =
too dark to read." Groucho Marx=20
"It's called freedom of choice, and it's one of the principles this =
country was founded upon. Look it up in the library, Reverend, if you =
have any of them left when you've finished burning all the books." =
George Carlin=20
-----Original Message-----
From: Alison Purdy [mailto:a_purdy@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2003 11:25 AM
To: Pubyac@Prairienet. Org
Subject: flannel boards
Hello!
I am a graduate student doing a research paper on
flannel boards as a reading motivation technique. I
would really appreciate any input that you experts may
have...do you use flannel boards? if so, how? do you
find them useful and/or motivational? Thank you in
advance for your speedy responses. You may email me
directly if you wish.
Sincerely,
Alison Purdy
a_purdy@yahoo.com
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From: "Sophie Brookover" <sophie@mtlaurel.lib.nj.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 10:19:28 CDT
Hi Mary-jo,
Here's a list from Naylor's publisher of all of the books currently or
soon-to-be in print in the Alice Series:
http://www.simonsays.com/subs/category.cfm?areaid=510&ctgyid=562&out=50&star
t=21
and here's the list in chronological order, which may be more useful:
http://www.simonsays.com/subs/txtobj.cfm?areaid=510&pagename=booksinorder
It looks like a few of these titles are newish (published in the last 3
years), and the presence of a prequel seems to point to Naylor's intention
to add some new juvenile titles.
Sophie
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Sophie Brookover
Youth Services Librarian
Mount Laurel Library
100 Walt Whitman Avenue
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
tel: 856.234.7319 x.336
e: sophie@mtlaurel.lib.nj.us
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Behalf Of Clearskies150@aol.com
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2003 11:23 AM
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Subject: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Hi everyone,
Does anyone happen to have a complete list (or know where I can obtain
one)of the books in the Alice Series?
Is it true that after following the character to her teens (YA)the author
goes back and adds new books to the already existing ones in the juv.
section?
Thanks,
Mary-jo
Hollis Social Library
Hollis, New Hampshire
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From: Dawn Sardes <Dawn.Sardes@euclidlibrary.org>
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Subject: Re: public performance rights
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I have a teen movie night once a month. I bought a site license for $250 a
year to cover my programs from www.movlic.com
The license is so cheap because it is for my programs only--it does not
cover adult programs or people who use our meeting rooms.
Dawn Sardes
Teen Services Librarian
Euclid Public Library
Dawn.Sardes@euclidlibrary.org
216-261-5300, ext. 138
"Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the
answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a
library, the doors to learning are always open."
-Laura Bush, First Lady, June 2002
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From: kchipps@ald.lib.co.us
Date: Friday, April 4, 2003 11:24 am
Subject: public performance rights
> Our library district is researching the value of obtaining public
> performance rights district-wide, so that VHS/DVDs can be shown as
> a part
> of programming services (book clubs, travelogues, movie nights) to
> all our
> patrons without the worry of legal issues. Has anyone's library system
> purchased these rights? What have been the pros/cons? Do you find
> that you
> show more movies because you have this license? Any information and
> comments will be greatly appreciated.
> Kris Chipps, Teen Services
> Arapahoe Library District
> Smoky Hill Branch
> Centennial, Co.
>
>
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From: Lin_Look/staff/cccl%LIBRARY@contra-costa.lib.ca.us
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Dress code
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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 10:19:44 CDT
Lori Hatfield asked:
>>Our library system in Osceola County Fl does not
permit capris or sandals.<<
I don't know about the capris, but in a former workplace, I was told staff
couldn't wear open-toed shoes because of workplace safety (in case a book
cart tipped over, or you dropped an OED volume on your toes, I guess)
In my present job, we are to "dress appropriately...suitably neat, clean
and business like"
In some specifics: no bare midriffs, strapless tops, T-shirts or buttons
w/ political or off-color messages, rubber thong sandals, tank tops. Clean
jeans are okay for the students and those not in the public eye.
Bermuda-length shorts are okay for the students, driver clerks, and
bookmobile staff.
Looks like capris would be acceptable, as long as they're not paired with a
tank top.
Lin Look
Orinda Branch
Contra Costa County, CA
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From: rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us
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Subject: srp decorating--laugh it up
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Hello creative librarians!
I've been drawing a blank as to how to spice up my decorations for the
summer reading program. Wisconsin is doing Laugh It Up @ Your Library, and
I know we're not the only ones doing that theme. Has anyone thought of
some
brilliant ideas?
Here are some of the ideas I collected from within my system: a fun-house
mirror, funny posters and jokes, a photo cut-out stand (the kind where you
put your face in someone else's body), and some joke shop items.
If you have things to share, let me know, and I'll compose a list for you
all!
TIA!
:) ruhama
Ruhama Kordatzky
Youth Services Librarian
Burlington Public Library
rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us
I find television very educational. The minute somebody turns it on, I go to
the library and read a good book.
Groucho Marx (1890 - 1977)
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From: "Fauver, Marge" <MFauver@ci.santa-barbara.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>,
Subject: Board Book Collections
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We keep ours in sturdy baskets placed on tables in the children's room. We
make no attempt to keep them in any order.
I am writing to ask how you organize your Board book
collection for toddlers.
Please respond to :
mtrinca@rcls.org
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>^,,^<
"There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing
about." -- Winnie the Pooh
Marge Fauver, Librarian
Eastside Branch Library
1102 E. Montecito St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
805-963-3727, Fax 617-344-0433
mfauver@ci.santa-barbara.ca.us
www.ci.santa-barbara.ca.us/library
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From: "Glenice Molter" <slo_glenice@stls.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Use for old Mice
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For the mice, you can create a maze on the floor with masking tape and have=
"mouse races" to the cheese at the end.
*********** REPLY SEPARATOR ***********
On 4/4/03 at 10:24 AM Gruninger, Laura wrote:
>I have a box of old computer mice compliments of our IT dept. Their
>"tails" have been cut off to about 1 foot each.
>I hate to turn down things like this since I can usually find a use for
>them in our children's programs. (misprinted library cards made into
>trinket boxes, tombstone samples made into singalong props,
>dressmaker's dummy made into summer reading prop and Haunted Library
>bride)
>Any ideas for how to use these??
>Thanks,
>
>Laura Gruninger, Children's Librarian
>Mercer County Library System, Lawrence HQ
>Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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From: LouAnne or Jay Krantz <krantzjl@centurytel.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Summer Reading Club (what else?)questions
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Our program is promoted as a family program and we invite "anyone who
reads or is read to" to participate. So recording time spent reading
was the best way to set up this type of program.
We have so many families who participate together. Children are even
encouraged to sign the reading record for parents. Older children are
reading to younger siblings. Babies are being read to. Grandparents
are reading with visiting grandchildren. We provide small incentives
(donated coupons for cookies, ice cream, candy, book bags, etc.) for
every 4 hours read with a final goal of 30 + hours based on reading 30
minutes per day during the 2 month program. This has been an extremely
positive format for us and readers of all levels and ages are able to
particpate.
LouAnne Krantz
Youth Services Librarian
Polson City Library
Polson, Montana
krantzjl@centurytel.net
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From: "Elizabeth Lai" <elai@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
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Subject: Re: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
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Try Novelist Guide to Fiction if you have access to this database. It is =
quite complete and includes YA and some children's titles.
>>> Clearskies150@aol.com
04/04/03 11:23AM >>>
Hi everyone,
Does anyone happen to have a complete list (or know where I can obtain
one)of the books in the Alice Series?
Is it true that after following the character to her teens (YA)the author
goes back and adds new books to the already existing ones in the juv.
section?
Thanks,
Mary-jo
Hollis Social Library
Hollis, New Hampshire
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From: "_shellbells@excite.com"
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Subject: medieval carnival/whose line is it anyway
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Hi Pubyacers!
I am planning to do a Whose Line is it Anyway-- for the Young Adults, if
anyone has done this can you help me out with ideas and how you ran the
program? We are also having a Medieval carnival this summer for the
Children and Ya group's, I would appreciate any Ideas you may have games,
crafts, etc.
Thank You all in advance
Shell Puckett, YA Librarian
MCPL
Linton, IN
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From: Jess Bandura <jbandura78@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: family literacy programs
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 14:54:55 CDT
I am looking into some family literacy programs. Would anyone be able to
provide me with any information.
Thanks
Jessica Bandura
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From: "Dale Buck" <DBUCK@cml.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Spy or Mission Impossible Theme Decorations
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Anyone have any great ideas how to decorated the childrens area with a
spy or Mission Impossible theme? The only idea we have so far is
magnifying glasses!
Dale Buck
dbuck@cml.lib.oh.us
Southwest Public Libraries
Grove City, Ohio
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From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Gates computers
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Our Gates computers are almost 2 years old. They originally came with
Windows NT4 and had 17 children's games. The way I understand is that when
we do the Gates upgrade to Windows 2000 Professional we will lose all of
those games and get 3 different Magic School Bus games because many of the
old games are not compatible with the Windows 2000. So I think a lot of this
discussion depends on what version you started out with.
Linda Peterson
Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library
125 South Franklin
Bloomfield, Indiana 47424
Phone: (812)384-4125
Fax: (812)384-0820
email: lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
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From: "Judy Looby" <jrlooby@yahoo.com>
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Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 10:18 AM
Subject: Gates computers
> We got our Gates computers almost a year ago, and they
> only came with the 3 Magic School Bus games. They have
> some Encarta software and Office but no other games.
>
>
>
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> Charleston Public Library
> Charleston, IL
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From: "Sheilah O'Connor" <soconnor@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
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Subject: Re: Baby Story Times and Archives
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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 14:55:19 CDT
Ours are birth to 18 months, then a Toddler time, 18 months to 3 years of
=
age. Either way, children develop so quickly that any age division doesn't =
always work!
Sheilah O'Connor
Toronto Public Library
>>> Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org
04/07/03 11:18AM >>>
Two quick questions:
1. We have two types of baby storytimes: one for 0-9 months, one for 10-30
months. What divisions do the rest of you make? 10-30 months is
quite a
range; do other libraries do it differently?
2. How do I get to the archives to see if this has already been discussed,
which I think it has, but I missed it? [Moderator: Archives are not
available. --Shannon]
Bonita
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From: "Tatar, Becky" <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Public Performance Rights
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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 14:55:29 CDT
We purchased this a year ago and are slowly making more use of it. At one
of our branches, I know they show at least twice a month. We are showing
movies at all locations. There are several caveats with the license we
have. One, 20th Century Fox does not participate in the program we have,
so
you can't show any films by that studio. Second, you cannot advertise the
title outside of your buildings. You can have signs advertising a movie
night, but not the name of the movie. You can't include the name of the
movie in any publicity, press releases, etc. Also, the more libraries
involved in the purchase of the license, the lowere the cost. Last year,
we
went solo, and it was $2400. This year, libraries in our system are
getting
together, and the cost will be only about $1000, maybe less. Hope this
helps.
Becky Tatar
Unit Head, Periodicals, Audiovisual
Aurora Public Library
1 E. Benton Street
Aurora, IL 60505
PHONE: 630-264-4100
FAX: 630-896-3209
www.aurora.lib.il.us
E-mail: bltata@aurora.lib.il.us
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From: "Susan Andrews" <sandrews@ci.hurst.tx.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Library card campaign
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 14:55:36 CDT
Hey, when one way doesn't work, try another!
sfa
>>> Dorothy@peabody.whitleynet.org
04/01/03 05:25PM >>>
We do this in September each year. My favorite one was "Come Grow
with =
Us. We printed the slogan on little coin envelopes and put pumpkin seeds =
in the envelopes. We then told the kids to plant the pumpkin seeds and =
then next year they could bring in their biggest pumpkin for a contest. =
No one brought any pumpkins back, but it really caught their attention and =
we had quite a few new sign ups. You could do this with any kind of seed.
dorothy@peabody.whitleynet.org
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From: rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us
To: pubyac listserv <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: a "butt" of a dilemma
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Hi everyone!
I'm wondering what (if anything) you're going to do about this book:
http://www.scholastic.com/titles/butt/indexflash.htm
Mostly I'm just curious...I expect it will be a big one for Scholastic book
orders, but not put in too many libraries...
:) ruhama
Ruhama Kordatzky
Youth Services Librarian
Burlington Public Library
rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us
I find television very educational. The minute somebody turns it on, I go to
the library and read a good book.
Groucho Marx (1890 - 1977)
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From: "Grace Slaughter" <gslaughter@bham.lib.al.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: srp decorating--laugh it up
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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 14:55:51 CDT
How about a series of word balloons (like in cartoons) with jokes? Fer
instance...knock-knock jokes with each voice having a different shape
balloon. Or feature riddles from books. A friend in my system had a
display of Scooby snacks - fold-over brown "treats" with the riddle on
the outside and the answer on the inside. She copied all the riddles
from a bag of Scooby snack candy.
g
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From: Katrina Neville <KatrinaN@moval.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 14:55:59 CDT
Hi Vanessa,
This past New Year's I went to Seattle to visit with my sister and came back
with a very visible tattoo on the inside of my right wrist. I didn't even
think at the time to ask if it would be okay. Nobody has really mentioned
it, except to ask what it means (it's "sister" in Hebrew). I
figured if I
didn't make a big deal out of it, nobody else would, and this has proven to
be a pretty accurate assumption. Ultimately, it's YOUR body, and if you
have a tattoo, screw what everyone else thinks. With tattoos becoming more
and more common, I think that any library would be pretty retarded to get
rid of a good, qualified librarian because they don't agree with what she
has on her body (provided that you do not look like Tommy Lee). What would
they do if summer revealed a prosthetic leg, or some other genetic condition
that you chose not to tell them about when they hired you?
Just my 2 cents, and please note that the views expressed in this email do
not in any way reflect the views of my library.
Katrina
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
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From: Teresa Salatino <teresas@wccls.lib.or.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Friday the 13th Program Ideas
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We are doing a drop-in program on Friday, June 13th (the only Friday the
13th in 2003, by the way) and I was wondering if anyone has ever done a
program themed around superstitions or bad luck? I'm looking for craft
ideas, interactive displays, etc that could be related to a Friday the 13th
theme. Please send all ideas to me and I'll post them to the list.
Thanks!
Teresa Salatino
teresas@wccls.lib.or.us
Cedar Mill Community Library
Portland, OR
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From: Betsy Stroomer <BetsyS@cityoflafayette.com>
To: "'_shellbells@excite.com'"
<_shellbells@excite.com>,
Subject: RE: medieval carnival/whose line is it anyway
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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 14:56:15 CDT
Shell,
We did a medieval fair for the grand finale of our summer reading program
two years ago. We contacted the local branch of The Society for Creative
Anachronism, and they came out in force to help us with many activities,
including demonstrations of calligraphy and manuscript illumination,
spinning and weaving, and swordplay. Two "knights" battled
outside on the
lawn, for over two hours, with each other and then with anyone willing to
take them on. They even brought extra costumes for our staff to wear.
I
would definitely recommend including the SCA if possible - they take what
they do very seriously, but there was also a wonderful element of fun to it
all. They are volunteers, so all it cost us was dinner and lots of cold
drinks for the group. We found our local group through the official SCA
website (http://www.sca.org/).
In advance of our fair, we had a heraldry program and the kids made banners,
which were used to decorate our "great hall" (meeting room).
Another
program focused on medieval headgear, which the kids could then wear to the
fair. We encouraged participants to come in costume, and many did, both
adults and kids. On the night of the fair, we did several crafts,
including
decorating illuminated letters and making fire-breathing dragon puppets.
Local musicians provided several sets of period music performed on
recorders.
Good luck with your fair!
Betsy
Betsy Stroomer
betsys@cityoflafayette.com
Head of Children's Services
Lafayette Public Library
Lafayette, CO
www.cityoflafayette.com/library
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From: "Beth McFarland" <BMCFARLAND@cml.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Library dress codes & IN performers
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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 14:56:22 CDT
So... are you hiring???? :)
Beth McFarland
Youth Services
Westland Area Library
Columbus Ohio
>>> jbaker93711@yahoo.com
04/04/03 11:26AM >>>
dress code?
one of the great (and slightly bizarre) things about
working in this part of california is the lack of
dress code. we have had to occassionally ask people to
use better judgement but for the most part shorts,
sandals, jeans...it's all good. i tell staff to not
wear anything their mother wouldn't approve of. i've
even (kid you not) seen people in flip-flops in the
back offices. now, i personally try to dress nice--as
do most of the professional staff--and i still wear
hose in the winter (and my southern grandmother would
turn in her grave if i ever left the house without a
slip) but it's not required. it was weird at first but
you get used to it really fast.
~j.
--- Jamie Holtsclaw <jholtscl@in-span.net>
wrote:
> My first question is for everyone. Does your
> library's dress code
> address summer concerns such as capri pants, women
> required to wear
> stockings, coulotts/split skirts, etc? We are
> trying to decide if this is
> necessary.
>
> My second question is directed to other IN
> (posibly Cincinnati, OH)
> librarians. Has anyone had experience with either
> of these performers:
> Frances Whitner and G. Douglass Owens. Frances is a
> general story teller and
> Doug does programs on Dr. Benjamin Franklin.
>
> Thanks for your assistance!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Jamie Holtsclaw
> Children's Librarian
> Greensburg Public Library
>
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From: "Sheilah O'Connor" <soconnor@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
<dcook@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
Subject: Re: baby storytime--bubbles
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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 14:56:30 CDT
Diana,
I don't have what you are looking for, but I just wanted to tell you that
=
you are not alone in your feelings about Babytime. I think it is the =
hardest programme to do because it is for the adults, not for the kids and =
that is not what we signed up for! I found that if someone was willing to =
lend me their baby sometimes, that made it easier for me. Another =
librarian I know has a doll that she uses to demonstrate - I always feels =
silly bouncing an invisible baby on my knees!
I also started to feel more comfortable about it when I began to introduce =
facts into the programme. For instance, before we would do some tickling =
rhyme I would tell the parents that studies have shown that these actions, =
which parents have been doing with their children for millenium, =
actually have a purpose. That as you run your fingers over your child's =
body, you are helping to develop their nerves and connections in the =
brain.
Not all parents find this fascinating (I do!) but most look at these =
rhymes and songs in a new light. It seems to have made a difference in my
=
perception of the programme too.
You know already, that each group can be different. I hope that you have a =
great one!=20
Good luck.
Sheilah O'Connor
Toronto Public library
>>> "Diana Cook" <dcook@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
04/03/03 05:41PM >>>
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Hi everyone, I need your help again; I have been saving information on =
baby
storytimes for the past year or two, and this morning I know I read
something about a hello/goodbye song done with blowing bubbles and I must
have tossed it in the recycling with some other things I was weeding out =
of
my file, because I have gone through each compilation about 5 times and
maybe i just can't see the forest for the trees, but I can't find it and I
would really like to have it. I am sure whoever sent it in the first =
time,
must still be lurking out in pubyacland somewhere, so please send it
directly to my email address as soon as you can manage. I would be so
grateful. I am starting a baby storytime next week and I am filled with
trepidation. People always say how great it is, and maybe it will be, but =
I
did a run of it a couple years or so ago and I wasn't pleased with how it
went. I think in a few years when I hopefully have grandchildren, I might
find it easier, but I guess I can't wait that long to try it again. My
children are teens and adults now, so it seems a very long time ago since =
I
bounced my own babies....
You people are always so helpful, thanks in advance,
Diana Cook
dcook@reginalibrary.ca=20
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