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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: Friday, April 11, 2003 5:05 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1078
PUBYAC Digest 1078
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) dress codes
by Judy Looby <jrlooby@yahoo.com>
2) PUBYAC and ListProc problems
by "PUBYAC Moderator" <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
3) Re: Library dress codes & IN performers
by LGD <gabeny13@yahoo.com>
4) Re: Baby Story Times and Archives
by Paula Childers <pfcfcl@yahoo.com>
5) Re: Library dress codes & IN performers
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
6) Re: baby storytime--bubbles
by Paula Childers <pfcfcl@yahoo.com>
7) Re: dress code
by Lorie O'Donnell <Lodonnell@midyork.org>
8) Re: a "butt" of a dilemma
by LGD <gabeny13@yahoo.com>
9) Manga
by Carole Bascetta <carolblue@yahoo.com>
10) dress code/tattoos
by "Beth Lee" <balchow@msn.com>
11) Re: dress code
by N Korsavidis <nkorsavidis@yahoo.com>
12) Re: Baby Story Times and Archives
by JulDietzel@aol.com
13) car crafts needed
by "Theresa Stoner" <TSTONER@vigo.lib.in.us>
14) course title query
by Mary K Chelton <mchelton@optonline.net>
15) Re: Outreach Programs
by "Carol Mueller" <aramkids@hotmail.com>
16) FW: Restricting Program Registration - daycares, etc.
by "Laura Reed" <lreed@kpl.org>
17) first teen lock in
by "L.Marsh" <lmarsh@nstc.library.ns.ca>
18) Gates computer grant software situation - update
by "Kozloff, Rae" <raek@cityofanacortes.org>
19) Re: baby storytime--bubbles
by "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
20) Use of rhyme and song as reading motivator
by Turnmeoff@aol.com
21) American Girl program
by "Beata Gustin" <beata@wcplib.lib.oh.us>
22) Guitar chords : The more we get together
by "Beth Gaughan" <beth@bgpl.lib.in.us>
23) RE: Library dress codes & IN performers
by "Anie Schafer" <anie@sonoma.lib.ca.us>
24) Apologies
by Katrina Neville <KatrinaN@moval.org>
25) Full page size Australian flag...
by "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
26) Dial a Story and Television Storytimes
by "" <bb1775@excite.com>
27) Web resource for youth librarians serving Spanish speaking
by "Solina Marquis" <solina-marquis@attbi.com>
28) Magic Tree House program; also, baby storytimes
by Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
29) Dungeons and dragons query
by Pam Gravenor <pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz>
30) Thank you - Location of AV Materials
by "Cindy Patterson" <cindy@billings.lib.mt.us>
31) RE: Library dress codes & IN performers
by Mary Ann Gilpatrick <MGilpatrick@ci.walla-walla.wa.us>
32) Lydia the Tatooed Librarian?
by Rebecca Smith <read2yourbunny@yahoo.com>
33) RE: dress code
by "Tobin, Renee" <Rtobin@ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us>
34) Tattoos
by Vicky <vickys4444@yahoo.com>
35) widescreen or fullscreen
by PATM <PATM@mail.selco.lib.mn.us>
36) Re: Full page size Australian flag...
by TEACHINGTALES@aol.com
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From: Judy Looby <jrlooby@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: dress codes
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 06:58:47 CDT
We didn't have a written dress code for a long time,
but in the last few years, it has become necessary.
The casual look was becoming a little too casual.
Young women were wearing tops that showed way too much
cleavage. Sloppy t-shirts and torn jeans were being
worn. It was really going downhill. So, now, it is all
spelled out in our policy, so there can be no
questions, and I think everyone looks more
professional. We can wear capris but no shorts, and
sandals are fine. We don't have to wear socks or hose.
I don't think the restrictions we have are too
restrictive at all for a professional place of
business.
=====
Judy Looby
Charleston Public Library
Charleston, IL
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From: "PUBYAC Moderator" <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
To: "pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: PUBYAC and ListProc problems
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2003 13:09:52 -0600
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Just in case this message will go through because it's coming from the
moderator, I'm sending this to let you all know that the Listproc at
Prairienet is experiencing some problems. The listmanager has put several
larger listserves on hold temporarily to clear out the problem. You can
keep sending posts, but nothing will get through until she releases PUBYAC.
This has been going on since Tuesday, and it is now Thursday. So be
patient, we'll be back online soon.
Shannon VanHemert
PUBYAC Moderator
pyowner@pallasinc.com
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From: LGD <gabeny13@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Library dress codes & IN performers
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 10:28:55 CDT
You are REQUIRED to wear stockings and skirts? Excuse me...are you working
in a convent from 1955? Is that even legal? Who does panty hose
check????
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From: Paula Childers <pfcfcl@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Baby Story Times and Archives
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 10:29:03 CDT
I have two storytimes for babies too.
I have non-walkers and walkers. I divide them up by
movement not age. The walkers are up to 23 months
then they attend toddler storytime for two year olds.
This has worked very well in my area. I can do lots
of bouncing rhymes, songs, short story, bells and
shakers with the non-walkers.
Since the children walk, we can do other movement
songs, some bouncing rhymes, simple fingerplays and
short story. I also use bells and shakers and puppets
and bubbles with this age group.
Both programs only last 15 minutes then the babies and
mothers have playtime after the program. They really
enjoy this time of interaction with the group.
I also set-up table of board books, parenting books
and parenting videos.
Thanks,
Paula
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Library dress codes & IN performers
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 10:29:11 CDT
as a matter of fact, yes! ;)
http://www.fresnolibrary.org/help/employaim.html
~j.
> So... are you hiring???? :)
> >>> 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.
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From: Paula Childers <pfcfcl@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: baby storytime--bubbles
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 10:29:18 CDT
I have been doing baby storytime for two years. I
have seen it is not for the adults, but for the
babies.
The baby storytimes have made a difference in these
children's lives. One of my babies started bouncing
right away. She knows what we are here for.
Don't give up on this age group. I was fortunate to
visit a library where they have lost of babies and do
lots of baby storytimes. The librarian used a teddy
bear in place of a baby. She had several bears in
case one of the children take her bear.
My babies see the bear on my lap and know it is time
for storytime and start bouncing. I finally saw they
do get it. They love the nursery rhymes, bells and
shakers. We do the baby hokey pokey.
I give out packet of information with bouncing rhymes
and nursery rhymes, growth chart, board book, listing
of suggested reading. If anyone wants a copy, please
email me and I can mail you a sample.
I set up my room with board books, parenting books and
parenting videos or DVD's.
After the program, I bring out toys for the children
to play with and the mothers socialize too. They love
this part of the program. I offer baby storytimes
once a week. Non-walkers and Walkers are my age
groups and we have a 15 minute program with 30 minute
playtime. It has really worked in my area.
If you can visit a librarian who has been doing baby
storytimes for awhile, it will make all the
difference. They can suggest books to read, cd's to
use, musical instruments and plenty of songs to sing.
This helped me to get started and add other
professional books to my collection.
I hope this helps some.
Paula
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From: Lorie O'Donnell <Lodonnell@midyork.org>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
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Subject: Re: dress code
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 10:29:26 CDT
I have several tattoos, none of which I had when I began my job. Most of
them do not show, but I do have delicate wraps around both ankles and upper
arms, a Tigger on my left arm and a butterfly on my right. I do not flaunt
them at work, but I do wear skirts more often than not, and in the summer
months, my sleeves have been know to not quite cover my whole upper arm.
No
one has ever said anything to me, except for "Cool tattoos, Miss
Lorie" or
"Are those Real??" and the people with whom I work, while
not
understanding my love of ink, respect that my body is mine to decorate my
way.
As long as you are tasteful and not overblown, I do not see where it would
be a problem. One of the advantages of working with kids; they are much
more tolerant of differences!!
Lorie
vmenor@SAFe-mail.net said:
> Hi everyone,
>
> This strays a little from the clothing part of dress codes. Does anyone
have
> a policy about tattoos?
Lorie J. O'Donnell
Children's Librarian
Jervis Public Library
Rome, NY 13440
lodonnell@midyork.org
--
>From now on I'll connect the dots my own way.
Calvin
(Calvin and Hobbes)
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From: LGD <gabeny13@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: a "butt" of a dilemma
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 10:29:35 CDT
Totally cool book and if you want to see 12 year old boys still reading why
not buy it? Captain Underpants still rules and we should not be making
judgement calls about that type of offene. If that is
allowed..PLEASE..spare me from one more Slasher/thriller/killer book/ one
more bad Patterson/King/Grisham formula book, one more God is Gonna get Ya
Left Behind Book and one more torrid bad sex scene filled bodice ripper.
Should you not buy this book based on merit and demand, not title.
Lisa Dowling Horseheads Free Library
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From: Carole Bascetta <carolblue@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Manga
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 11:19:29 CDT
Dear Pubyac,
The posints about Manga got me curious, so I looked it up on the web. I
found a site called Librarian's Guide to Manga
www.koyagi.com/libguide.html#anchor383097.
Many Manga sites are not suitable
for children. - Czrole Bascetta
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From: "Beth Lee" <balchow@msn.com>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: dress code/tattoos
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 11:19:37 CDT
Hello, Pubyacers:
I honestly don't know if there's a formal dress code in Fairfax, VA, or =
not. Most of my co-workers opt for comfortable and neat. I lean
toward =
skirts and stockings because I like the "professional" look. And
since =
I'm always cold, I like sweater sets or long-sleeve oxford cloth shirts. =
You know, buttoned down and tailored (read that as "up tight").
=
However, I just went out and got a brand new ankle-wrap tattoo : a =
honeysuckle vine, and if I do say so myself, it looks right pretty. =
When my co-workers noticed, everyone oohed and aaahed, and then asked if =
it hurt a lot (it did!!!). No one tsked or suggested it was =
unprofessional. =20
Beth Anderson Lee
Fairfax Station, VA=20
balchow@msn.com
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From: N Korsavidis <nkorsavidis@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: dress code
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 11:19:45 CDT
Vanessa,
I have tattoos, one of which is visible when I wear
skirts and the other is sometimes visible. I also have
an earring in the top of my ear. The kids like to
point it out, but nothing has been said. The director
ahs seen all 4 (yes 4) of my tattoos and has said
nothing about it (beyond - didn't that hurt?). I have
to agree with what someone else said, as long as
they're not like Tommy Lee, a tattoo should not be the
make or break in the job hiring. If you are a good
librarian, what does a tattoo matter? Just my 2 cents.
Natalie
=====
Natalie Korsavidis
Youth Services Librarian
Farmingdale Public Library
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From: JulDietzel@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Baby Story Times and Archives
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 11:19:52 CDT
In a library I used to work in, the split was birth-12 months and 12-24
months for baby programs. I would like to see a non-walkers and walkers
split but I have yet to see a library advertise that way.
Julie
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From: "Theresa Stoner" <TSTONER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: car crafts needed
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 14:07:55 CDT
Hi! I am planning a race car program for kids ages 3 and up this May to =
celebrate the Indy 500. Does anyone have any suggestions for books, =
fingerplays or crafts (I especially need craft ideas)?
Thanks in advance for your help,
Theresa Stoner
Vigo County Public Library
Terre Haute, Indiana
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From: Mary K Chelton <mchelton@optonline.net>
To: yalsa-l@ala.org, pubyac@prairienet.org,
Open Lib/Info Sci Education Forum <JESSE@LISTSERV.UTK.EDU>
Subject: course title query
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 14:08:04 CDT
We have a course here at Queens called Literature for the Young Adult
for which I would like to suggest a name that better reflects the
realities of public library YA collections. I would be interested in
hearing your opinions on this, what your own library school courses
were/are named, etc. We also have a YA services course, so where
services are taught is not the issue, and school library students are
required to take another content course, so schools are not the
issue, either, as they are in many library school programs.
If anyone is interested, I will summarize for the list.
Thanks,
Mary K. Chelton
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From: "Carol Mueller" <aramkids@hotmail.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Outreach Programs
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 14:08:12 CDT
Hi Zandra,
I have recently began outreach storytimes and I am looking at guidelines
also. Did you get any response to your inquiry? Right now I am just going to
5 places, once a month and doing the same program at each. Some have
requested a certain theme and I may do it if it is one I can do at all or
find enough "good" books.
Thanks,
Carol
----- Original Message -----
From: "Zandra Blake" <zsblake@yahoo.com>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 4:07 PM
Subject: Outreach Programs
> Hi all,
>
> As of late our youth department has been overwhelmed by request from local
> childcare centers for outreach storytimes. We realize that we need to
> devise some type of guidelines to follow such as the minimum number of
> children attending the center, etc. I was wondering if other libraries
would
> please share with me how they organize their community outreach.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Zandra BlakeYouth Services LibrarianYpsilanti District Library5577
Whittaker
> Rd.Ypsilanti, MI 48197(734) 482-4110 ext. 1344
>
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From: "Laura Reed" <lreed@kpl.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: FW: Restricting Program Registration - daycares, etc.
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 14:08:20 CDT
Hello all,
This topic, I think this topic may have been discussed before, but I
obviously did not pay close enough attention and cannot currently access the
pubyac archives...so, here it goes again...I am wondering if any libraries
out there have an official policy about not allowing daycares, camps, etc.
register (obtain tickets) for special programs. I have checked lots of
literature, and dozens of library websites, and I cannot find any examples
of
written policy. All of our preschool programs are drop-in, so those are not
a
big problem; however, we do register/distribute tickets for summer programs
etc. It becomes an issue if a daycare/camp picks up 6+ of 30 tickets for a
program and then doesn't show up leaving a big void, and lots of unhappy
children who could have attended. Beyond creating a waiting list the day of
the program, does anyone out there have a good, working policy?
I do not like the idea of limiting the number of tickets given to any one
individual as it restricts large families, and someone legitimately picking
up tickets for friends/neighbours. I suspect there is no solution to this
problem, and it is something that public libraries must endure...but any
ideas/advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Laura Reed
Co-ordinator of Children's & Young Adult Services
Kitchener Public Library
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
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From: "L.Marsh" <lmarsh@nstc.library.ns.ca>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: first teen lock in
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 14:08:27 CDT
Hi everyone,
Here in Truro we are planning our first teen lock in this summer. The
program will start at 8pm when we close the branch and go to 11:30 or
midnight. I have been following the questions and answers over the years
and feel pretty sure we have everything covered. The question the Library
Director posed was liability and insurance. Has anyone had a problem with
the insurance covering after hours activities and what liability factors
were you concerned with. We will have permission slips for the parents,
rules of conduct for the participants and lots of fun things to fill the
time. Our security guard will be asked to stay and close the building
afterwards and we will have enough adult supervision. You can reply to me
at lmarsh@nstc.library.ns.ca
Thanks in advance,
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: "Kozloff, Rae" <raek@cityofanacortes.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Gates computer grant software situation - update
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 14:08:36 CDT
For those of you confused about the children's software programs not being
available after your contracts expire, or whether the old software is
compatible with upgraded computers, below is another answer from the Gates
people that was sent to my library director: Maybe this will clarify the
issue!
Rae Kozloff
Anacortes Public Library, WA
______________
"It is true that the Gates Foundation has a finite technical support
agreement with all libraries. Each library has read and signed a technical
support agreement that clearly states the timeline and limitations of the
Foundation's technical support. Please refer to your copy of the technical
support agreement for any questions regarding the technical support that the
Gates Foundation has to offer your library.
Each Gates Library Computer comes with a selection of children's software
pre-installed. The Gates Foundation will support this software and
problems
with this software for the duration of technical support granted to the
library. Each of these software applications is licensed to the library
for
the lifetime of the software. This license does not expire with the
technical support agreement. Every Gates Library Computer was delivered
with an End User's Licensing Agreement (a blue sheet of paper from
Microsoft). This End User's Licensing Agreement (EULA) clearly describes
the licensing agreement with Microsoft. Please refer to the EULA's in your
files for any questions regarding the specifics of this license.
I believe the confusion regarding these children's programs is originating
in states that are currently participating in the software upgrades program.
There are not upgrades available for some of the children's programs. Some
libraries that choose to upgrade their other software programs are not
preserving their children's software and are therefore not able to reinstall
these applications on the Gates Library Computer. This is an issue of the
upgrade procedures and in no way negates the licensing for the software.
If
done correctly, the children's software can be preserved and re-installed on
the Gates Library Computer.
The software upgrade procedures are different for each state. More
information about the software upgrades is available on the technical
support website: www.pacomputing.org.
Washington is not yet being upgraded,
but your fellow listserv participants may find the information there useful.
I hope that this helps to answer your questions. Please encourage any
libraries on the listserv to contact the Logistics Department by phone or
e-mail if they have any questions or concerns about their software
licensing.
Sincerely,
Kirstin Lindeman
Logistics Coordinator
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
1-888-289-8989 (option 2)
Fax: 206-709-3525"
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From: "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: baby storytime--bubbles
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 14:08:44 CDT
I just want to chime in about Baby Storytimes. Before I started doing
them,
I thought they'd be excruciating. But it turns out that I love them!
The
babies themselves are so fascinating. I also try to interject some facts,
if I know any. I enjoy learning about child development by observing the
babies, and sharing my wonderment with the parents. I love it when the
babies have just learned to sit up by themselves. This frees their
attention for the other babies, and
occasionally for the books or puppets! I also use a large (baby-sized)
teddy bear for the bouncing rhymes - it sure does feel ridiculous to be
bouncing an invisible baby! It seems to me that many parents need
assurances that their child is just FINE when he or she doesn't pay complete
attention to the story. We are just trying to establish good memories and
feelings in these children, and familiarity with all the things about books
we take for granted: Books open! Later,
they close! A voice goes along with those pictures! And very
important:
libraries are a place where children get really good attention from adults.
-Jendy Murphy
Albany Public Library
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From: Turnmeoff@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Use of rhyme and song as reading motivator
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 14:08:51 CDT
Hi there -- I'm another graduate student doing a research paper ...
Can anyone doing storytimes comment on why and how the use of rhymes or
songs
can act as reading motivation tools?
The research on the use of rhyme often mentions how rhyming actually leads
children away from thinking about the meanings of words and leads them
strongly towards thinking about the sounds of words instead, so that, in
some
cases, children did more poorly on comprehension tests after listening to
rhymes... Not that I think this is really a problem, and certainly,
knowing
about the sounds of words is a very important skill if you want to learn how
to read.
As far as songs are concerned, it seems pretty obvious that working with
songs is another way in which text can become important, but any specific
anecdotes or comments about the common practice of throwing in a couple of
songs in each storytime period in between the books would be helpful.
Thanks in advance to anyone who has the time to respond -- I would
appreciate
any thoughts that anyone out there has on this subject.
Ingrid Andersen
QBPL/QC GSLIS, Queens, NY
Turnmeoff@aol.com
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From: "Beata Gustin" <beata@wcplib.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: American Girl program
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 14:09:00 CDT
Karen,
For the past 5 summers I have been doing an American Girl Club. Each week
we focus on a different girl and I have a table of artifacts from the
period, a book showing clothes, a tape of music and other books like the
decade series for the '30s. We have a snack and for Kit we had apples and
talked about how they were sold on corners and were considered a real treat.
We kept the snack to part of an apple so the girls could experience what
hunger was! There is a staff member who is into swing dancing and she came
and introduced a dance or two and the girls participated. For the craft we
made treasure boxes out of recycled materials - could also do an autograph
book or write a newspaper about their day. The old Sear's catalogues offer
insight into the time period also. Kit ended up being one of the girl's
favorite characters. Good luck.
Beata J. Gustin, WCPL
beata@wcplib.lib.oh.us
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From: "Beth Gaughan" <beth@bgpl.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Guitar chords : The more we get together
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Hi all,
I have looked high and low an I can't seem to find the guitar chords for The
More We Get Together. I remember someone on the list saying they had a
really simple version with two or three chords and that's what I'm looking
for.
Thanks in advance
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Beth Gaughan Beth@bgpl.lib.in.us
Childrens/YA Librarian
Beech Grove Public Library
Beech Grove, IN
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From: "Anie Schafer" <anie@sonoma.lib.ca.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Library dress codes & IN performers
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 14:09:18 CDT
my thoughts on the tattoos (and piercings, since i've got both) are that
if you have them during the interview and you get hired, you get to
"keep them". i've been told this is the way of the world, that if they
like you the way you are they'd best keep you and keep out of the legal
logistics. i think this would work the same for tattoos that have
heretofore been hidden...so many jobs advertise ALL the dirty rotten
specifics that you must be able to do, i think they'd include the small
details of what you couldn't *be* or wear?
hm. my 2 cents worth, and my opinion only!
anie
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From: Katrina Neville <KatrinaN@moval.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Apologies
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I would like to apologize for my careless use of words in responding to the
question about tattoos. I certainly did not mean to offend anyone, but I
still stand strongly behind my opinion that any library that would reprimand
or even dismiss an employee for a visible tattoo is certainly not very
forward-thinking or open-minded (insert politically correct term here).
Katrina Neville
Librarian
City of Moreno Valley
25480 Alessandro Boulevard
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: "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
To: OPLINLIST@EPICURUS.OPLIN.LIB.OH.US,
PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Full page size Australian flag...
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 14:09:33 CDT
Hi, OPLINlisters and PUBYACCERS,
Does anyone out there have a full page sized Australian flag (in black and
white, preferably coloring page type) that you could fax to me?
We are getting ready for a Crocodile Hunter program in a couple of weeks.
One of the craft tables will be to color a picture of the flag. I've been on
Enchanted Learning, but theirs is small. If I can't find one, I suppose I
can enlarge it.
If you have one that I can use, fax a copy to my attention at 419-562-7437.
Thanks in advance!
Barbara Scott
Children's Librarian, Bucyrus Public Library
Ohio Reading Program Manual Editor
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From: "" <bb1775@excite.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Dial a Story and Television Storytimes
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 14:09:42 CDT
Dear Great Brains,
I am hoping to get more information about creating a dial a story program.
I did a search on the Web and found many libraries still sponsoring them.
What equipment does one need to start one? Where can one buy equipment?
What are the copyright laws involved with this? How successful are these
programs?
What about television storytimes? How are these implemented? What
about
copyright issues?
I'm about to graduate, and these are things I'd like to know when going out
to the real world.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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From: "Solina Marquis" <solina-marquis@attbi.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Web resource for youth librarians serving Spanish speaking
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 14:09:50 CDT
Hello Pubyackers,
Below is information about a new Web resource that may help those of you who
are working with Spanish-speaking youth and their families:
"Fuente de Juventud" ("Fountain of Youth") is currently
available at
http://venus.twu.edu/~g_2marquis/fuenindex.html
The site currently contains separate pages on collection development,
emergent literacy and programming resources.
Please note that this resource will move to the Plano (Texas) Public Library
System server sometime in the next two to three months. I will be sure to
send another message for PUBYAC posting when this occurs. (However, if you
should get a 404 message, please check the Plano Public Library Web site's
"Youth" section. The current url for this site is
http://www.planolibrary.org/ .
"Fuente de Juventud" is very much a work in progress, with hopes (and
plans)
to expand the site to include more specifics on storytime and other
programs. In the meantime, please send me your suggestions and corrections.
Best wishes,
Solina Marquis
(Dallas, TX area)
solina-marquis@attbi.com
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From: Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Magic Tree House program; also, baby storytimes
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 15:07:32 CDT
A couple of my co-workers have decided to do a Magic Tree House program for
grades 1-5. I could swear that some Pubyakkers did that already, but of
course, I didn't know and didn't keep...
And my co-workers are swearing they will never again do a program they can't
steal stuff for.
Also, thanks to all who sent me info on baby story times--I have passed it
all on to the baby storytime people.
Bonita
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From: Pam Gravenor <pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz>
To: "Pubyac (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Dungeons and dragons query
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 15:07:41 CDT
Does anyone have the D&D core rulebooks in their library? If so, I'd
appreciate some advice about what titles I need to start with.
I have found information on:
Player's handbook, core rulebook 1 (3rd ed)
Dungeon master's handbook, core rulebook 2
and Monster manual, core rulebook 3.
My first question is, does this mean there are 3 Monster manuals and I
haven't found them yet, or are these three titles the 3 core rulebooks?
My second question is, do I also need to get the Character sheets book?
Is there anything else I need for a starting collection?
You can tell I'm a complete beginner at D&D can't you?
TIA,
Pam Gravenor
Children's and Young Adults' Librarian
Nelson Public Libraries
Private Bag 41
Nelson
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From: "Cindy Patterson" <cindy@billings.lib.mt.us>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Thank you - Location of AV Materials
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 15:07:50 CDT
I would like to thank Margaret Siebert, Nicole Reader, Becky Smith,
Carol & Gary Levin, Lisa Smith and Rita Hunt Smith for their responses
on where to locate children's videos and DVD. You are all great and
will help us make a wise decision.
Cindy Patterson, Children's Librarian
Parmly Billings Library, Billings, MT
cindy@billings.lib.mt.us
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From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <MGilpatrick@ci.walla-walla.wa.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Library dress codes & IN performers
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 15:07:57 CDT
Yes, really; us diabetic types couldn't wear nylons for medical reasons,
even if some of us wanted to.
When I started a University library job in 1970, they had just eliminated
the skirts only rule. Mary Ann G.
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From: LGD [mailto:gabeny13@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2003 8:29 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Library dress codes & IN performers
You are REQUIRED to wear stockings and skirts? Excuse me...are you working
in a convent from 1955? Is that even legal? Who does panty hose
check????
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From: Rebecca Smith <read2yourbunny@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Lydia the Tatooed Librarian?
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 15:08:05 CDT
> As long as you are tasteful and not overblown,
I do not see where it would
> be a problem. One of the advantages of working
with kids; they are much
> more tolerant of differences!!
>
> Lorie
I agree completely, and I think it is marvelous
that quite a number of librarians out there have
tatoos. So far, I've only gone in for the Dover
temporary ones, which I adore. (I think I
probably have commitment issues.) ;-)
This whole tatoo discussion has gotten me
thinking....I wish some journalist for a
newspaper or magazine (with a lot of
exposure--like Time or something) would pick up
this story and do a piece on Tatooed Librarians.
What a perfect way to dispel that
bespectacled/bunned stereotype that (I assume)
most of us abhor!
=====
Rebecca Verrill Smith
Lesley Ellis School Library
read2yourbunny@yahoo.com
"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are,
far more than our abilities."
--Albus Dumbledore ( J.K. Rowling)
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From: "Tobin, Renee" <Rtobin@ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: dress code
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 15:08:13 CDT
. . . "provided you do not look like Tommy Lee".
Therein lies the dilemma--who's to say when one has too many visible
tattoos?
Renee Tobin
Rancho Cucamonga Public Library
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From: Vicky <vickys4444@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Tattoos
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 18:04:53 CDT
I can't believe no one has suggested the Modified
Librarian website yet.
http://www.bmeworld.com/gailcat/
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From: PATM <PATM@mail.selco.lib.mn.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: widescreen or fullscreen
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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 18:05:02 CDT
I was just ordering a few dvds and am faced with the choice of
widescreen or fullscreen version. I would like to know which you usually
choose, and why you make that choice.
Thanks. You can email your responses to me at:
patm@selco.lib.mn.us
Pat Martin
Red Wing Public Library
Red Wing, MN
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From: TEACHINGTALES@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org, OPLINLIST@EPICURUS.OPLIN.LIB.OH.US,
PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Full page size Australian flag...
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 18:05:10 CDT
Hi Barbara,
Go to this link and you find one that you can print out and reproduce. Good
luck with you program.
<A
HREF="http://www.proteacher.com/cgi-bin/outsidesite.cgi?external=http://www.
abcteach.com/flags/australia.htm&original=http://www.proteacher.com/090170.s
html&title=Australia_Flag">ProTeacher: Australia
Flaghttp://www.proteacher.com/cgi-bin/outsidesite.cgi?external=http://www.ab
ct
each.com/flags/australia.htm&original=http://www.proteacher.com/090170.shtml
&
title=Australia_Flag</A>
Warm wishes,
Karen
Karen Chace
Professional Storyteller
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