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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: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 7:19 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1096
PUBYAC Digest 1096
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Baby Storytimes
by <caes@openaccess.org>
2) Mini-Books
by Carrie Silberman <csilberman@nysoclib.org>
3) RE: Ann of Green Gables: Video
by "Julie Abbott" <jules@cooklib.org>
4) Re: Graphic Novels (fwd)
by Carrie Guarria <cguarria@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
5) Bye-bye music cassettes?
by "Steve Browne" <sbrowne@nsls.info>
6) Picture Books in Bins
by Kim Olson-Kopp <k.olson-kopp@lacrosse.lib.wi.us>
7) Hispanic resources
by Carrie Silberman <csilberman@nysoclib.org>
8) RE: Baby Storytimes
by Lynn Fike <lfike@fvrl.org>
9) Re: AR Comment
by "RoseMary Honnold" <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
10) Re: AR Comment
by Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
11) Found: Photo Display, Looks Like Roll of Film
by "Tracey Firestone" <tfiresto@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
12) Library Voices Exercise Compilation
by Julie Jimkoski <jjimkosk@crdl.org>
13) RE: AR Comment
by Sue Ridnour <sue.ridnour@flower-mound.com>
14) Children's magazine titles
by BeachPruetts@cs.com
15) Shelf lists
by "Doughty, Robin" <RDoughty@roseville.ca.us>
16) Thanks and Poetry Question
by "Sue Baldwin" <sbaldwin@nngov.com>
17) CD-ROM games for in-house use
by medwards@wepl.lib.oh.us
18) Re: AR Comment
by Susan Wizinsky <swizinsk@gfn.org>
19) RE: coffeehouse atmosphere
by "Suanne Newsome" <newsomes@mail.newton.public.lib.ga.us>
20) RE: coffeehouse atmosphere
by "Suanne Newsome" <newsomes@mail.newton.public.lib.ga.us>
21) RE: Restrooms inside story time room
by "Suanne Newsome" <newsomes@mail.newton.public.lib.ga.us>
22) Camping toys assistance needed
by "Louise Meyers" <Louise@ci.tigard.or.us>
23) Stumper- little girl witches
by <laanders@bellsouth.net>
24) Stumper: Juan Bobo
by "Cathy Chesher" <cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us>
25) Cat's Paw stumper
by "Baird, Jane H." <BairdJH@ci.anchorage.ak.us>
26) Stumper answered
by Rachel Baumgartner <baumgart@noblenet.org>
27) Stumper
by "Kim Flores" <kimf@mail.sgcl.org>
28) Fantasy for a precocious early grader
by Eric Norton <enorton@scls.lib.wi.us>
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From: <caes@openaccess.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Baby Storytimes
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> It lasts about
> 30 mins. and includes stories, songs, fingerplays and clothesline
> stories/rhymes.
Clothesline stories? What are they?
Catherine
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From: Carrie Silberman <csilberman@nysoclib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Mini-Books
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 17:18:28 CDT
Greetings!
For those of you who have a separate collection for small/miniature books,
what size do you use as your criteria? I would like to separate these
titles as they often get lost in the general collection. Thanks.
Carrie Silberman, Children's Librarian
New York Society Library
carrie@nysoclib.org
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From: "Julie Abbott" <jules@cooklib.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Ann of Green Gables: Video
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I don't know, but I feel compelled to reply... that's Anne with an E :)
Julia Anne, delurking briefly
(wondering... bloody, as in slang, or bloody, as in Anne goes off to =
WWI?)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Clearskies150@aol.com
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> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2003 10:59 AM
> To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Subject: Ann of Green Gables: Video
>=20
> Hi everyone,
>=20
> I was wondering where those of you who carried movies put Ann of Green
> Gables, the Continuing Story. It is rated G but I was told by a =
patron
> that
> it was very bloody and not at all like the original Ann of Green =
Gables.
> We don't have videos in our YA section, so it's a choice between =
Children's
> and Adults.
> Any input would be appreciated.
> As always, thanks.
>=20
> Mary-jo
> Hollis Social Library
>=20
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From: Carrie Guarria <cguarria@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Graphic Novels (fwd)
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I began ordering graphic novels approximately one year ago and have been
pleased with the circulation. FYI, since the intended audience for graphic
novels can vary, I've found that the website "www.bwibooks.com"
gives
that information.
Carrie
Lindenhurst Memorial Library
"Because the world needs love, God made woman." Annie Burns
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Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 11:22:32 CDT
From: Jones Taylor Edwards <ya_core@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
To: "sjoiner@bcls.lib.tx.us"
<sjoiner@bcls.lib.tx.us>,
'Pubyac' <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Graphic Novels
Sara / PUBYACers-
I just did a program at Texas Library Association on
graphic novels and can offer you (and the list) three
resources:
1. I'll be happy to send my TLA handouts to anyone
who wants them: just email me (not the list) at
ya_core@yahoo.com.
2. We have over 100 graphic novels annotated in the
new book A Core Collection for Young Adults
(Neal-Schuman, 2003: email me if you want a 10%
discount)
3. Michele Gorman (of nearby Austin) has a book
coming out this fall (right Michele?) for Linworth on
graphic novels.
Oh, one other thing.: No Flying, No Tights: A Website
Reviewing Graphic Novels for Teens at
http://leep.lis.uiuc.edu/seworkspace/rebrennr/304LE/gn/index.html
=====
Patrick Jones / connectingya.com
NEW: A Core Collection for Young Adults
Patrick Jones, Patricia Taylor, and Kirsten Edwards
http://www.neal-schuman.com/db/8/298.html
Want a 10% discount: email me
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From: "Steve Browne" <sbrowne@nsls.info>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Bye-bye music cassettes?
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Hi,
I hope that this hasn't been gone over recently because I've been away, but
we are currently asking ourselves what to do with the music cassettes. Our
adult department already got rid of their collection with not a complaint.
However, our circulation is higher for youth cassettes than it is for youth
CDs, and we think it's not quite the time to weed it out.
Has anybody eliminated their youth cassettes? If so, what benchmarks did
you set to know that their time had come? How did the public respond?
If you still have your collection, how many are you ordering? How long do
you think you will keep this format?
Thanks most sincerely,
Steve Browne,
Librarian
"Opinions expressed are those of the sender and not the Mount Prospect
Public Library."
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From: Kim Olson-Kopp <k.olson-kopp@lacrosse.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Picture Books in Bins
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Here's a collection question for the Collective Brain.
We have 12,000+ picture books arranged alphabetically by author's last
name. (The spine label has the first three letters of the last name.)
We've shelved them spine out for years. Now, someone has proposed
changing to a bin system.
Does anyone use a bin system (and have a fairly good-sized collection)?
Could you share your opinion with how it works? Do the patrons like it?
Is it hard to keep orderly? Is it easy to find specific titles?
Thanks in advance,
Kim Olson-Kopp
Youth Services Coordinator
La Crosse Public Library
La Crosse, Wisconsin
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From: Carrie Silberman <csilberman@nysoclib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Hispanic resources
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 17:19:09 CDT
Greetings!
I have received a mini grant to develop a small library collection at an
after-school tutoring center serving Hispanic immigrant students ages 5-15.
I have been volunteering there for some time now, and have brought titles by
Lori Carlson, Francisco Alarcon, Gary Soto and Alma Flor Ada that have been
enjoyed by the students.
I'm looking for suggestions of your favorite resources for this population.
I have catalogs from Children's Book Press and Lectorum, which list many
titles; However, I'd like your personal recommendations since I will only
receive enough money to purchase about 50 books.
Finally, any resources for Spanish or bi-lingual early readers would be
especially helpful.
I'll be glad to post a bibliography to the list serve.
Thank you in advance!
Carrie Silberman, Children's Librarian
carrie@nysoclib.org
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From: Lynn Fike <lfike@fvrl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Baby Storytimes
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>I would be very interested in learning more about clothesline
stories/rhymes.
Could someone describe what these are and how they work. Do you use
nursery
rhymes and attach pictures to a line? Thanks for your help.
===== Original Message From pubyac@prairienet.org
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>We've had baby storytimes at Lawrence for almost a year now. We
started
>out registering interested parents, but switched to a drop-in program,
>as that seemed to work best (we never get more than 20 babies and we can
>fit them all in our activity room (with their parents). We have two
>full-time YS librarians, and we share books and babies. It lasts about
>30 mins. and includes stories, songs, fingerplays and clothesline
>stories/rhymes. We each take about 15 mins. We include a lot of
music
>and props. At the end of 30 minutes we have appropriate baby toys in
>baskets that we bring out for the babies.
>
>Susan Flacks
>Mercer County Library System, Lawrence HQ, NJ
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
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>Behalf Of JulDietzel@aol.com
>Sent: Monday, April 28, 2003 1:18 PM
>To: pubyac@prairienet.org
>Subject: Baby Storytimes
>
>
>Hi Everyone,
>
>I have seen a lot of postings recently about Baby Storytimes. I am
>hoping
>that I can pick your brains a little more.
>
>Are your baby storytimes registered or drop in?
>Do you have a limit on the number of babies in each program?
>If you register, do people register for each individual session or a
>series?
>What time of day do you offer your programs?
>Have you had any compliments/complaints on your baby storytimes
>(specifically based on time, space, registration)?
>
>Thanks in advance for your help! My branch is considering the
>possibility
>of adding more programs or reorganizing our current programs.
>
>Julie Dietzel-Glair
>FCPL/C. Burr Artz
>Frederick, MD
Lynn Fike
Battle Ground Community Library
12 West Main St.
Battle Ground, WA 98604
360 687-2322
lfike@fvrl.org
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From: "RoseMary Honnold" <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: AR Comment
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like Summer Reading Programs at your public library? :)
RoseMary Honnold
Coshocton Public Library
655 Main ST
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-622-0956
honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us
101+ Teen Programs That Work
http://www.neal-schuman.com/db/6/296.html
See YA Around: a Web site for librarians who work with teens
http://www.cplrmh.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jennifer Baker" <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 12:22 PM
Subject: Re: AR Comment
> so if reading incentives work to create readers why
> not come up with a way to incorporate similar rewards
> into a program that doesn't limit what children are
> *allowed* to read?
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From: Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: AR Comment
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 17:19:35 CDT
That's what I thought when I read Ms. Long's remarks. My objections to this
program have concerned the reading list, particularly its rigidity, not
simply the notion of using a program to encourage reading.
Peg Siebert
Blodgett Library
Fishkill, NY
Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
wrote:so if reading incentives work
to create readers why
not come up with a way to incorporate similar rewards
into a program that doesn't limit what children are
*allowed* to read?
~j.
--- Cindi Long wrote:
> I am the librarian at our school and I have to say
> something in regards to
> the comments about AR programs. There are some
> very positive results
> that can come from the program properly run. I
> know of a number of
> students in my school district that have greatly
> increased there reading
> ability because of the program. There are some
> that have become
> "turned on" to reading. We fill the program
> with reading
> incentives. After every ten books the child
> reads, he/she may pick a
> prize book, and track their success on a blue ribbon
> that hangs in the
> library. We also have other incentives along
> the way. At the
> beginning of the year we set a reading goal and if
> that goal is met the
> principal agrees to do some crazy thing. This
> year, the students that
> read the most books in each grade level will take a
> limo ride with the
> principal out to Pizza Hut.
>
> When people fill the program with punishments for
> NOT reading rather than
> rewards FOR reading, then is when it fails.
>
=====
~jenniferbaker
fresno co. public library
"If an item does not appear in our records, it does not exist."
~ Jocasta Nu (librarian from "Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the
Clones")
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From: "Tracey Firestone" <tfiresto@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: "YALSA-BK" <yalsa-bk@ala.org>,
"PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Found: Photo Display, Looks Like Roll of Film
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 17:19:44 CDT
Thanks to all who responded,
Turns out that the original message (describing a wall photo display that
looks like a roll of film) was posed to our local Youth Services listserv!
Reposted with permission...
[YouthNet] Summer idea
Bev Christianson bchristi@suffolk.lib.ny.us
Fri, 7 Mar 2003 15:25:23 -0500
At a meeting of the East End Children's Librarians on Wednesday, someone
mentioned the idea of having a contest during the summer to see if patrons
could guess who's who from baby pictures of the library staff. It sounds
like it would be fun with the "Picture This" theme.
In conjunction with that, I wanted to pass along an idea that we used at
Cutchogue when we wanted to display a number of photo images of our local
area. We took a long roll of black paper (fadeless or construction paper
glued end-to-end) and cut rectangular openings in it beginning at the top
and going down the roll. Then we punched both long edges of the roll with
our binding machine. It punches rectangular holes along an edge in order
to
insert the "fingers" of the plastic binding strips through them.
The photo
images were put behind each rectangular opening so they were "framed"
in the
black paper. The result was something that looked like a roll of film.
It
was very effective for display. I hope this description makes sense.
If
you have any questions, I'd be glad to try and answer them.
Bev Christianson
Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library
bchristi@suffolk.lib.ny.us
631-734-6360
~Tracey
tfiresto@suffolk.lib.ny.us <mailto:tfiresto@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
AKA: Tracey A. Firestone, MLS
Young Adult Specialist
Suffolk Cooperative Library System
627 North Sunrise Service Rd
Bellport, NY 11713
Phone - 631-286-1600 x1352
FAX - 631-286-1647
Visit the YA Librarians' Homepage - http://yahelp.suffolk.lib.ny.us
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From: Julie Jimkoski <jjimkosk@crdl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Library Voices Exercise Compilation
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Thank you to all who responded off list for the great suggestions!
Here is the compiled list of activities, etc. that you can do with younger
library patrons to show them how to use their 'library' voices!
I don't know if this would work but I saw an activity for a Library Scream
once upon a time. Basically at a signal all the children would scream
without making any noise. They would use all the arm movements and facial
expressions that might be associated with screaming just no audible noise.
I've tried it a couple of times and the thrill of it all seems to be seeing
who can portray (in mime) a scream the most effectively. It could be an
easy lead in to discussions about library voices.
Susie
Suzanne Crowder
Children and Youth Services Consultant
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
300 Coffee Tree Road
P.O. Box 537
Frankfort, KY 40602-0537
502-564-8300 x 266 (Voice)
502-564-5773 (FAX)
Suzanne.Crowder@kdla.net
In our dept. we have 3 study rooms behind our reference desk and behind
them is
our program room. Kids think that the rooms are soundproof and have a
grand
old time in them, requiring us to frequently walk to the rooms to tell them
to
be quiet, everyone in the dept. can hear them. So when we do tours, we
take
1/2 the group into the program room and have 1/2 the group stand around our
reference desk, and we have 2-3 kids go into a study room and tell them to
laugh, talk loud, etc. Then we have everyone who could clearly hear them
raise
their hands and of course everyone raises their hands. This demonstrates
just
how un-soundproof the rooms are and how well sound travels in our dept.
If you don't have study rooms, you could still send a few kids to a table
and
tell them to make noise laughing and talking, while the rest of the group is
spread around the dept. and do the raising arms if you can hear them kind of
thing. I think if you demonstrate how loud groups can be and how intrusive
it
is to others, instead of just telling them to talk quietly (since most of
the
time they don't think they're being loud!), it will be a point they'll
remember.
Hope this helps!
--Kelly
Kelly Girard
Asst. Head / Children's Dept.
Woodridge Public Library
girardk@sls.lib.il.us
We have holiday picture books with stickers, turkey for Thanksgiving,
black cat for halloween, etc. During tours we stop at this collection.
I
pick out sample from each holiday group. I tell tour group to look at
label but say nothing. Then in their best "library voice" they,
as a
group tell what holiday the sticker indicates.
Christine Gogolowski
Y/YA Services Librarian
Trenton Veterans Memorial Library
Trenton, Michigan 48183
Branch of Wayne County Library
How about signing to them and asking them to guess what the rules
are? We sign 1. Don't run (for walking feet); 2. Don't shout (for quiet
voices) and then run out of signs for 3. Don't reshelve books. But, by
that time we've gotten our point across. - jeri
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@gcfn.org
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
Do you know "Shout and Whisper" by Hap Palmer? It's on video and
audio.
This song gives kids the opportunity to shout and whisper ABC, 123,
their names, and I love you. It works well through 2nd grade.
Karen Brown
brownk@ci.monterey.ca.us
Youth Services Manager
Monterey Public Library
625 Pacific Street
Monterey, CA 93940
831-646-3744
_______________________________________
Julie Jimkoski
Youth Services Associate
Chippewa River District Library
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
989 773 7395 ext 29
jjimkosk@crdl.org
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From: Sue Ridnour <sue.ridnour@flower-mound.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: AR Comment
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Rewards for reading can be a good thing, but why oh why does it have to be a
competition? Why can only the "top readers" get the cool prize?
That is
the problem I have with AR being run this way -- the kids who aren't the
winners are, by definition, the losers. Why can't each kid work to achieve
incentives, but have the incentives be something that *every* kid can get,
so that they are working to achieve their own personal goal, whatever it may
be, instead of competing with other kids? I'll bet that the kids who won
the limo ride were already the good readers, so this incentive doesn't
enhance their reading skills, while all the kids who didn't win have it
reinforced that they are NOT good readers. Maybe if every kid reaches their
own personal goal, the whole school could have a pizza party? When the
rewards for reading are not potentially achievable by each and every
student, then I think the program also fails.
Sue Ridnour
Youth Services Manager
Flower Mound Public Library
Flower Mound, TX
972.874.6153
sue.ridnour@flower-mound.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Cindi Long [mailto:oandclong@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2003 10:58 AM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: AR Comment
I am the librarian at our school and I have to say something in regards to
the comments about AR programs. There are some very positive results
that can come from the program properly run. I know of a number of
students in my school district that have greatly increased there reading
ability because of the program. There are some that have become
"turned on" to reading. We fill the program with reading
incentives. After every ten books the child reads, he/she may pick a
prize book, and track their success on a blue ribbon that hangs in the
library. We also have other incentives along the way. At the
beginning of the year we set a reading goal and if that goal is met the
principal agrees to do some crazy thing. This year, the students that
read the most books in each grade level will take a limo ride with the
principal out to Pizza Hut.
When people fill the program with punishments for NOT reading rather than
rewards FOR reading, then is when it fails.
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From: BeachPruetts@cs.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Children's magazine titles
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Hi, I am enjoying learning from all the members of this listserv. I am a
new Youth Services Librarian at a small rural library. I would like
to
review our children's magazine subscriptions for possible
additions/deletions as budget permits. What titles do you find are most
appealing/informative/entertaining to kids? Some of our selections look
dated and unappealing even to me.! Thanks Cathy Pruett
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From: "Doughty, Robin" <RDoughty@roseville.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Shelf lists
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Hi Folks,
We are a two-library system with about 175,000 items, and our Technical
Services department still keeps a shelf list (index cards in card catalog
drawers) for every record. Each card has cataloging info plus z numbers
for
each copy. Does anyone have any experience with phasing these out? Advice?
Pros? Cons? As long as servers are backed-up properly, is there any use for
them? As far as I know, not too many libraries use them anymore. Thanks.
Robin L. Doughty
Senior Librarian, Youth Services
Roseville Public Library
(916) 774-5355
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From: "Sue Baldwin" <sbaldwin@nngov.com>
To: "PUBYAC \(E-mail\)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Thanks and Poetry Question
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Hi Everyone,
I wanted to thank everyone for their suggestions for 60's programming for
kids. I got a lot of good ideas. I have another question. The theme for Teen
Read Week this year is "Slammin' at your Library". In preparation for
that I
wanted to put together a list of good websites dealing with teen poetry for
our library's website. I'm not really in to poetry myself so am looking for
everyone else for suggestions. Thanks in advance for your help.
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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From: medwards@wepl.lib.oh.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: CD-ROM games for in-house use
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We are getting a new computer for our children's area. This computer will
house CD-ROM games for children to play while they are at the library-
something we have not had before. We plan to have earphones, etc. but are
trying to decide which CD-ROMS to load. I have the list of children's softwa
re that come with Gates computers and some rated highly by Children's
Software Review. But I wanted some info "from the field." Can anyone
suggest
newer CD-ROMS that have worked well in the public library? We want to have
something available for pre-schoolers - grade 6 or so. I would appreciate
any feedback-including titles to avoid. Please respond off-list. I can post
a compilation if there is interest.
Thanks!
Melissa Edwards
medwards@wepl.lib.oh.us
Children's Librarian
Willoughby Public Library
Willoughby, OH
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From: Susan Wizinsky <swizinsk@gfn.org>
To: Anita Palladino <apalladi@ansernet.rcls.org>
Subject: Re: AR Comment
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I agree--quantity vs. quality. As a kid, I remember plowing through a
multitude of books and correctly answering questions about them. However,
a day or so later, I didn't remember a thing about what I'd read. Reading
should be spontaneous and joyful.
I have a Kindergartener who is an incredible reader. (I say this in
amazement, not pride--I did nothing more than read and sing to her.) She
reads everything she sees with words. I'm sure hope AR wont' ruin her
fun!
Susan
On Tue, 29 Apr 2003, Anita Palladino wrote:
>
> sorry. prize or punishment the program stinks for all the reasons
mentioned earlier. I don't think that who or whatever comittee put that list
& assigned ages & points has ever met a child or read those books. Just
a
feling I have. I'm just not sure if they are terribly misguided or just
marketing moneygrabbers.---------- Original
Message ----------------------------------
> From: "Cindi Long" <oandclong@hotmail.com>
> Reply-To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 10:58:25 CDT
>
> >I am the librarian at our school and I have to say something in regards
to
> >the comments about AR programs. There are some very positive results
> >that can come from the program properly run. I know of a number of
> >students in my school district that have greatly increased there
reading
> >ability because of the program. There are some that have become
> >"turned on" to reading. We fill the program with reading
> >incentives. After every ten books the child reads, he/she may pick a
> >prize book, and track their success on a blue ribbon that hangs in the
> >library. We also have other incentives along the way. At the
> >beginning of the year we set a reading goal and if that goal is met the
> >principal agrees to do some crazy thing. This year, the students that
> >read the most books in each grade level will take a limo ride with the
> >principal out to Pizza Hut.
> >
> >When people fill the program with punishments for NOT reading rather
than
> >rewards FOR reading, then is when it fails.
> >
> >
>
>
--
Susan E. Wizinsky, M.S.L.S.
Children's Librarian
Genesee District Library
Grand Blanc-McFarlen Branch
515 Perry Road
Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439
810-694-5310
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From: "Suanne Newsome" <newsomes@mail.newton.public.lib.ga.us>
To: <kczarnec@illinoisalumni.org>,
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: coffeehouse atmosphere
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I am planning on having a "Lock-in at the Library" (spend the night)
this
summer for middle school grade kids (6th-8th). I am interested in hearing
from anyone who has had this experience and any problems you encountered. I
have purchased a "murder mystery kit" designed for middle school and
have
several other activities in mind. Any and all suggestions would be welcomed.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of kczarnec
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 11:15 AM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: coffeehouse atmosphere
I am going to have a short story bookclub for young adults in the fall. Has
anyone tried recreating a coffeehouse atmosphere at the library for a
program? Does this usually go over well with teens? What are some
suggestions? Thank you!
Kelly Czarnecki
Young Adult Librarian
Bloomington Public Library
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From: "Suanne Newsome" <newsomes@mail.newton.public.lib.ga.us>
To: <kczarnec@illinoisalumni.org>,
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: coffeehouse atmosphere
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Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 18:13:19 CDT
For about a year now, I have had a program for young adults I call
"Thoughts
on Books". Each program block (about 3 months time) I pick out two
books
for our group. They choose one of the two to read and at our meetings (every
other week) we discuss the books. I have found we go through the books and
the discussions really rapidly and then our meetings usually focus on what
they like to read, why they like to read it, and some of the best
discussions we've had, what they HATE to read and why. I always have snacks
for them (soda, punch, etc.) and always something salty and something sweet.
My group has generally stayed small (6-8) kids, average age 13. I had only
planned this as a summer program last year, but I had one child make me
jewelry and bookmarks for the group and another write me a letter and ask me
not to stop having the program! I hope your program goes well (is it a
one-time program or on-going?). Have plently of snacks and generally let
them take the ball and run with it!! I always make it clear we are not in
school and try to relax and have fun with it. Hope this helps.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of kczarnec
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 11:15 AM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: coffeehouse atmosphere
I am going to have a short story bookclub for young adults in the fall. Has
anyone tried recreating a coffeehouse atmosphere at the library for a
program? Does this usually go over well with teens? What are some
suggestions? Thank you!
Kelly Czarnecki
Young Adult Librarian
Bloomington Public Library
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From: "Suanne Newsome" <newsomes@mail.newton.public.lib.ga.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Restrooms inside story time room
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Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 18:13:29 CDT
Here at our library (Newton County Library System, Covington, GA), we've
been open in a new building almost 4 years. We have one restroom in our
storytime room and one directly outside the room in the main children's
area. I really wish we did not have one in our storytime room. I often feel
that children (especially those on field trips from school) only use the
restroom "because it's there". It sometimes causes a chain reaction,
where
several children have to make the trek. The restroom in the storytime room
has a diaper changing table, while the restroom in the main children's area
does not. This makes no sense to me, since during some programming (field
trips, etc) parents often can't come in to use this feature and have to
travel across the building to the adult area for acess to another changing
table. Also, why can't there be a changing table in the men's room as well.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Susan Engelmann
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 12:22 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Restrooms inside story time room
Here at North Kansas City we have a children's
restroom with a diaper changing table. All the
fixtures are child size. The flushing sound is very
low. There have been no complaints from either the
story tellers or parents.
Susan Engelmann
--- Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>
> I am curious as to how you feel about having
> restrooms in your story time
> room. I have bad visions of lots of interuptions
> and disturbances. Hearing
> the tiolets flushing while reading to the kids,
> etc.We are planning our new
> building, and I don't think I'm liking the idea.Any
> comments pro or con
> appreciated. Thanks,Christina JohnsonLebanon Public
> Library
>
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From: "Louise Meyers" <Louise@ci.tigard.or.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Camping toys assistance needed
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Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 18:13:38 CDT
I need the help of the collective brain! About 4 months ago, while leaving =
on vacation I received a brochure that was packed with fun and inexpensive =
prizes and trinkets that were all about camping out. Well as you can =
imagine, i filed it., thinking that I would get some of the items for =
summer giveaways, since our theme is related to the outdoors and camping. =
So of course, I can't find it now! Is there anyone out there who could =
suggest what this company might be so i could contact them? They had =
compasses, whistles and alll sorts of cute items. i know it's not Oriental =
trading, Upstart, or Demco, or any of the other large companies.
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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can=20
change the world. Indeed it's the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead
Louise Meyers, Youth Services Specialist, Tigard Public Library,=20
13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, OR, 97223
503-684-6537, ext. 2519, fax, 503-598-7515
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From: <laanders@bellsouth.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper- little girl witches
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Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 19:04:11 CDT
I have a patron who read a book ten-twenty years ago, when she was in the
fourth grade. It was about three little girls who pretended they were
witches.
At one point, they used a black cauldron to make a "potion." She
thinks
their names were unusual. The title may have included the three names, one
of which may have begun with an E.
We checked Patricia Wrede's books and the witch series by Phyllis Reynold
Naylor. She doesn't believe it was one of them. She doesn't remember
it
being dark in mood.
Thanks for your help.
Linda Anderson
Nashville Public Library
laanders@bellsouth.net
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From: "Cathy Chesher" <cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper: Juan Bobo
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Hello all!
I have been trying to recall and find a book that I thought
we recently
added to our collection and am kicking myself for not writing it down in the
first place. It included the story of Juan Bobo and the Three-legged Pot as
well as other stories about Juan Bobo. The book I am looking for is NOT
Senor Cat's Romance and Other Stories From Latin America.
I honestly don't remember if the book included only stories from Latin
America, but am inclined to think not because I think I've looked at all of
our Latin American folklore books. I don't remember the size, shape, color
or partial title of the book - just that it had this particular story of
Juan Bobo. I remember this so well because I thought, aha!, here's another
version of the same story I found in Senor Cat's Romance . . .
This probably isn't much to go on and I promise from now on to write down
titles I want to remember, but can anyone help me now? Gracias
Cathy Chesher
Youth Services Librarian
Adrian Public Library
143 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
517-265-2265
cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us
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From: "Baird, Jane H." <BairdJH@ci.anchorage.ak.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Cat's Paw stumper
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 19:04:28 CDT
I have a patron who is trying to find a book from his childhood.
Unfortunately, I don't know how long ago that was; someone else took the
request. It's about 2 or 3 children who are sailing and must find a shell
called "cat's paw" in order to return (home?). If this rings a
bell with
anyone, please let me know.
Thanks,
Jane Baird
Anchorage Municipal Libraries
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From: Rachel Baumgartner <baumgart@noblenet.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper answered
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 20:18:58 CDT
Thanks to all of you with the quick answer to the following stumper:
The book was popular around 1962. A young schoolboy envies a girl
classmate's lunch because it is wrapped in a red and white napkin or she
has the napkin with her lunch. He decides to go to a nice restaurant
and the watress is the classmate's mother. He doesn't have enough money
for his lunch.
The title is What's for Lunch, Charley? by Margaret Hodges
Rachel Baumgartner
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From: "Kim Flores" <kimf@mail.sgcl.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper
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Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 20:19:06 CDT
Our patron is looking for a book she read about 16-17 years ago
(she thinks it was new when she read it). It's about an unusual
teacher, who's funny and different, and all the kids love her.
That's about all the patron remembers except that she thinks the
teacher had a Russian name (or something difficult to pronounce)
and she thinks the name may have started with an "s". It was a
chapter book and there may have been a sequel. I've searched our
catalog extensively with no luck. Does anyone know this?
Kim
kimf@mail.sgcl.org
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From: Eric Norton <enorton@scls.lib.wi.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Fantasy for a precocious early grader
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 20:19:16 CDT
As a long-time fantasy reader, I am happy that my daughter is showing some
interest in that field finally but I realize that I don't remeber if I was
reading fantasy as young as she is (2nd grade). It's always tricky finding
things for her to read because she her reading ability is fairly advanced
(5th grade equivalent or higher) but she doesn't watch television or movies
and doesn't play video games so she isn't nearly as acclimatized to
violence and frightening situations as some other kids are. She just
finished reading the Bunnicula books with other kids in her class, so I
think that she is perhaps ready for something a bit more frightening but
I'm not sure how those compare with say, the Horned King of the Prydain
books by Alexander or the various evil forces in the Cooper books (or even
the perils faced by Rowan of Rin). Any suggestions of not-too-scary yet
fairly complex fantasy titles?
Thanks,
Eric Norton
Head of Children's Services
McMillan Memorial Library
Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494
715-422-5130
enorton@scls.lib.wi.us
"Very senior librarians...once they have proved themselves worthy by
performing some valiant act of librarianship, are accepted into a secret
order and are taught the raw arts of survival beyond the Shelves We Know."
Terry Pratchett, Guards! Guards!
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