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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, May 14, 2003 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1111
PUBYAC Digest 1111
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Top 10 reasons for a Librarian to Retire!
by "Walter Winsett" <Walter.Winsett@cityofdenton.com>
2) Re: "Great Illustrated Classics"
by "Rob Reid" <reid@ifls.lib.wi.us>
3) Re: Teen Programming
by "Stacey Irish" <Stacey.Irish@cityofdenton.com>
4) Classics
by MzLibrary@aol.com
5) summer questions
by "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
6) RE: lost library cards!
by Sandra Strandtmann <sandras@juneau.lib.ak.us>
7) RE: Craft request - again
by "Lisa Whitley" <lwhitley@mtlaurel.lib.nj.us>
8) RE: "Great Illustrated Classics"
by "Nancy Rogers" <millbrook.nrogers2@verizon.net>
9) chat rooms
by Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
10) home school collection
by Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
11) Craft request age add on
by "Kimberly Harris" <krharr0@connectfree.co.uk>
12) Re: Top 10 reasons for a Librarian to Retire!
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
13) RE: Craft request - again
by "Lori Karns" <lkarns@rain.org>
14) dumbed-down editions
by Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
15) Heifer International as a public library project
by Betsy Stroomer <BetsyS@cityoflafayette.com>
16) Bilingual storytimes?
by "Ramarie Beaver" <rbeaver@mckinneytexas.org>
17) Re: Summer reading school visits - best books?
by v talbert <valerietalbert@yahoo.com>
18) Re: Great Illustrated Classics
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
19) Program advertising
by vmenor@SAFe-mail.net
20) Help Quick!
by "Linda Fields" <linda@richfieldcity.com>
21) THANKS...Holocaust Stumper
by Sharon Castanteen <scastanteen@yahoo.com>
22) RE: Coffee shop project...
by Judy Polak <jfpolak@earthlink.net>
23) RE: lost library cards!
by "Moran, Rosemary" <rmoran@tulsalibrary.org>
24) RE: stumper message in bottle
by "Patricia Jones" <pjones@zblibrary.org>
25) Graphic novels
by "Lisa Mulvenna" <Lisa@cmpl.org>
26) styrofoam craft-not rectangles
by "Theresa Stoner" <TSTONER@vigo.lib.in.us>
27) Fwd: Looking for a children's story (stumper)
by "Karen Gardner" <kgardner@and.lib.in.us>
28) Re: Top 10 reasons for a Librarian to Retire!
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
29) Re: Library Cat
by "Anita Palladino" <apalladi@ansernet.rcls.org>
30) Re: Program advertising
by Alex Bender <ab44111@yahoo.com>
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From: "Walter Winsett" <Walter.Winsett@cityofdenton.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Top 10 reasons for a Librarian to Retire!
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Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 10:44:29 CDT
My favorite question is : Do you know where the restroom is? (I
always
want to say, "No, but if you find it please let me know." WW
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From: "Rob Reid" <reid@ifls.lib.wi.us>
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Subject: Re: "Great Illustrated Classics"
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I, too, read Great Illustrated Classics as a kid and they, indeed, led me to
the original novels.
Rob Reid
Youth Services/Special Needs Coordinator
Indianhead Federated Library System
1538 Truax Blvd, Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-839-5082, ext. 14
Fax: 715-839-5151
reid@ifls.lib.wi.us
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From: "Stacey Irish" <Stacey.Irish@cityofdenton.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Teen Programming
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> I want to serve and offer cool programs to teens
>regardless of who they are....
>Alex
You could always ask them what they are interested in. A survey would
probably be the quickest and easiest method. Then, you could consider
developing a teen board to give you suggestions and help you plan
events.
Stacey Irish-Keffer
Denton Public Library
502 Oakland
Denton, Texas 76201
940.349.7738
slirish@cityofdenton.com
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From: MzLibrary@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Classics
Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 10:44:53 CDT
Response to Original Post:
From: <OdonLibrarian@aol.com>
Subject: "Great Illustrated Classics"
My question: How do you feel about simplified versions of classic
literature? Do you have them in your children's collection?
I have some strong feelings about this one. I feel that most versions of the
classics are very welcome in my children's collection. I spent quite a bit
of energy inventorying my classics collection last year and adding many new
versions. Many of the classics are written in language much too cumbersome
for most kids, even those in high school. (Too cumbersome for most adults,
in fact.) However, some of that language can be actually thrilling when
you
are already familiar with the characters and story line. Adapted and
abridged versions are wonderful introductions for this.
My own daughter read her first classic, Call of the Wild, in the Great
Illustrated Classics version (published now by ABDO) in the second grade.
One of the most appealing aspects of this series is the overly simple
(sometimes rather crude) black and white illustrations on every other page.
Young readers can be introduced to a favorite author and a favorite story --
one that they can go on to read again as a high school student or adult in
its 'unadulterated' form. You can find this ABDO series inexpensively in
discount stores and in used bookshops, etc., for $3.99 or less a piece
although they retail for much more. There are thirty or more books in this
series and I was lucky enough to get a bunch of them donated to the library.
Many kids love them. They are sturdy in bound covers and last forever.
Another version of classics that I love is the Whole Story series. It is
unabridged, however, and the language can still be cumbersome. This version
is, however, full of photographs, drawings, maps and other illustrations
which make the journey much more fun. My favorite story in this version is
Around the World in Eighty Days. I had never read it before and I couldn't
wait for each new chapter and the accompanying trivia in the sidebars.
So, while the 'real thing' is great for some, some of the adapted and
abridged versions are right for others and I think they ALL belong in the
library to be chosen on their own merit. Some of my parents come in
absolutely thrilled that their children are enjoying reading ... and classic
stories at that.
If anyone would like the ISBN's of any of the many versions that I have
purchased and collected for our library, please write to me,
mzlibrary@aol.com.
Charlotte Rabbitt, Children's Librarian
Peterborough Town Library
Peterborough, New Hampshire
"Oh, magic hour when a child first knows it can read printed words!"
from A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
mzlibrary@aol.com
crabbitt@townofpeterborough.us
http://townofpeterborough.com/library
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From: "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: summer questions
Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 10:45:01 CDT
Hi! Our theme for the summer is "Tune into" the library and
revolves around
music and the radio. What kind of craft and other programs have you done
that can tie into this theme?
Some things I was thinking of doing were:
Make your own
musical instruments from recyclable and other
materials and then put on a "concert"
Caps for
Sale, the Musical- read the story and the kids make
noise makers to shake during re-telling
Painted rock
band- get rocks of various sizes and have kids
color and decorate with yarn, google eyes, etc and then glue on graphics of
musical instruments
"Blues" day- have the kids dress in blue; read Blueberries for
Sal and a Blue's Clues book; eat blueberries; kids get a blue ribbon for
coming
Lip synch
show and make up your own song lyrics contest
Making up a
"musical" murder mystery where a reporter or singer
is killed on the radio and the kids have to figure out "who done it".
I
pick the kids before hand to be the victim, killer, suspects and after
voting on the killer we re-create the "death" scene. The kids
have a blast
and it's been a few years since I've done one...
Any other ideas out there for kids ages 2-12? Any help or suggestions
would
be greatly appreciated!
I'll also be having a book discussion on Gail Carson Levine's, The Wish, and
was wondering if anyone out there has some good discussion questions?
We'll
be doing a crossword puzzle which should take about 10-15 minutes but I was
hoping for some other fun questions and activities. Any ideas?
Finally, and I apologize for asking since I'm sure this has been discussed
lately, but what kinds of Harry Potter activities are you doing for the
release of the new book?
TIA. Good luck with your plans for the summer!
Richard Bryce
Sr. Children's Librarian
West Milford Township Library
973-728-2823
bryce@palsplus.org
"All it takes is one good deed to change the world for good."- Rabbi
Menachem Schneerson
"So many things have made living and learning easier. But the real
things
haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the
most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and to be cheerful
and have courage when things go wrong."- Laura Ingalls Wilder
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From: Sandra Strandtmann <sandras@juneau.lib.ak.us>
To: "'jjohnsen@cc-pl.org '"
<jjohnsen@cc-pl.org>,
Subject: RE: lost library cards!
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One summer when the theme related to food, we forgave kid fines for a can
of food. We made arrangements with a local agency to pick them up on a
regular basis.
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From: jjohnsen@cc-pl.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org; PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Sent: 5/13/2003 11:53 AM
Subject: lost library cards!
Here's another problem--we are thinking of a summer "amnesty" program
for
children with lost library cards (ordinarily a 2.00 fee) to get them
back
for that all important summer reading program. any ideas?
Joan
From: "Wendy Morano" <WMORANO@cml.lib.oh.us>
> Date: 2003/05/09 Fri PM 12:16:53 EDT
> To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
> Subject: Teen library cards
>
> Hi All,
> I work for the Columbus Metro. Lib. in Ohio, and am a member of a
task
> force researching services to teens and how the system can improve
them.
>
> One thing we're discussing is allowing teens to get library cards
> without a parents signature. We currently require a parent/guardian
> signature for kids 17 and under. I'd like to hear from anyone who
> allows teens to get cards on their own. Has allowing teens to get
cards
> increased theft? Do you have borrowing restrictions for teen cards?
> Separate applications? What are the benefits you see every day?
And
> whatever else you think of.
> Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experiences.
> Wendy Morano
> Columbus Metropolitan Library
> wmorano@cml.lib.oh.us
>
>
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From: "Lisa Whitley" <lwhitley@mtlaurel.lib.nj.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Craft request - again
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Maybe making it a play on words will help - such as "be A-"mazed"
@your
library - then you go do anything - make slime with the kids, do sand art -
just about anything would work - especially if you take it from the
"Amazing" approach. Or you could do - "wind your way
through" (as in a maze)
and have a series of activity tables or a series of crafts - again you can
use anything.
Sorry to post to the list directly - no email address was included
Lisa
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Kimberly Harris
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 2:54 PM
To: pubyac
Subject: Craft request - again
Dear list,
I sent a request for craft ideas and sources a few days ago, but it =
seems to have gotten lost since I didn't see it in any of my digests I =
receive from this list serv. I probably did something wrong.=20
I am a young adult librarian originally from Kentucky working in the =
public libraries in Edinburgh, Scotland. I am helping with the =
organization of the summer reading program this year and we are stumped. =
Here in the UK there is a national program that libraries can =
participate in and my library has done so for the past two years with =
great success. This year the theme is the "Reading Maze" and I'm sorry
=
to say the theme is not very inspiring. We are having difficulties =
trying to come up with craft ideas to go around with it.=20
I thought I would try here again and see if anyone would have any great =
ideas that could help us out. I've had one response. And I'll post it =
along with any others I may receive. Please, please help. I have been =
thinking we could use myths and legends. If you could share any basic =
craft resources (books, websites, etc. ) that would also be appreciated.
Thank you in advance,
Kim Harris
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From: "Nancy Rogers" <millbrook.nrogers2@verizon.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: "Great Illustrated Classics"
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I do not put them in the collection. When they are watered down, I
don't feel they are "classics" anymore. Children do not seem to go
back
and read the complete book later, so it spoils the whole experience for
them. Nancy
Millbrook Free Library
Nancy N. Rogers
email to:millbrook.nrogers2@verizon.net
Website: http://www.millbrooklibrary.org/
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From: Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: chat rooms
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Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 10:45:33 CDT
We don't allow chat or instant messaging in the c
hildren's
dept. In adult, I think there are only a few computers on which chat was
allowed. Besides the safety issue, we were getting all the computers tied
up with kids "chatting" to their friends on the next computer.
It was hard
to get in to look up a book.
E-mail we do allow, assuming you mean Yahoo or some other on-line e-mail.
We don't -provide- it, but we don't forbid it, either.
Bonita
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From: Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: home school collection
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Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 10:45:40 CDT
We have several home schooling families that would like us to house a
collection of curriculum materials. Does your Library have anything similar
to this? We are talking with one woman on Friday and I would like to have a
better feeling for what other libraries do for home schooling in terms of
collection development. I'm a little concerned about managing this kind of
collection, as we have not purchased curriculum materials in the past and
would guess that finding reviews could be difficult.
Thanks for any insight you can provide! Please e-mail me directly,
Cindy Christin
Children's Librarian
Bozeman Public Library
220 E. Lamme
Bozeman, Montana 59715
406-582-2404
FAX 406-582-2424
christin@mtlib.org
"Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your
life."
Confucius
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From: "Kimberly Harris" <krharr0@connectfree.co.uk>
To: "pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Craft request age add on
Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 12:09:04 CDT
Hello again,
After many kind replies to my request, I have just realized that I =
forgot to mention the age group that the summer reading program is =
targeted at. We are looking for activities we can use for children =
ranging in age of 5-12.=20
Thank you Melissa for pointing that out.
Keep the ideas coming. You guys are great! I will post the responses in =
a few days.
Kim Harris
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Top 10 reasons for a Librarian to Retire!
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Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 12:09:13 CDT
> AND THE NUMBER REASON IS...
> 1. When driving down the highway, you practice the
> Dewey Decimal System by
> using the license plates of automobiles you pass on
> the road, and trying to
> remember where on the shelves they belong.
>
i've been doing that since i was 19! does this mean i
can retire!?!?!?
~j.
=====
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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
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From: "Lori Karns" <lkarns@rain.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Craft request - again
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Hi, Kim
Yes, that's a challenge. I don't know how involved the projects can be.
Paper mache masks - choice of Minotaur, King Minos, Ariadne, and Theseus
might be fun. Along the lines of Greek drama masks. Lay out a "maze"
course
and run old computer "mice" through it. Play off the pun
"maize" instead of
"maze" and use corn for crafts (corn husk figures, corn husk wreaths,
make
corn bread). My brain is tired. Good luck!
Lori Karns
lkarns@rain.org
Ventura Co. Library
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Kimberly Harris
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 12:54 PM
To: pubyac
Subject: Craft request - again
Dear list,
I sent a request for craft ideas and sources a few days ago, but it =
seems to have gotten lost since I didn't see it in any of my digests I =
receive from this list serv. I probably did something wrong.=20
I am a young adult librarian originally from Kentucky working in the =
public libraries in Edinburgh, Scotland. I am helping with the =
organization of the summer reading program this year and we are stumped. =
Here in the UK there is a national program that libraries can =
participate in and my library has done so for the past two years with =
great success. This year the theme is the "Reading Maze" and I'm sorry
=
to say the theme is not very inspiring. We are having difficulties =
trying to come up with craft ideas to go around with it.=20
I thought I would try here again and see if anyone would have any great =
ideas that could help us out. I've had one response. And I'll post it =
along with any others I may receive. Please, please help. I have been =
thinking we could use myths and legends. If you could share any basic =
craft resources (books, websites, etc. ) that would also be appreciated.
Thank you in advance,
Kim Harris
------------------------------
From: Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: dumbed-down editions
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Seems to me there's a difference between an easy version of a folk tale,
like Robin Hood, and a dumbed-down version of a book to which language is
important, the Hobbit, for example.
We just got a copy of a Troll book called _The Merry Adventures of Robin
Hood_. Retold by Joan Mattern, illustrated by Susi Kilgore. It's
perfectly
okay, except that for some unknown reason, they put Howard Pyle's name on
it, too. It doesn't have his words or his pictures, so what his name is
doing there is a mystery to me.
But for the other things--I dunno, I hate the idea, but what to do for the
desperate parent whose eleven-year-old has been told to read Huckleberry
Finn? I'm inclined to lean towards Cliff Notes, myself, but not all
parents
think those are a good idea.
However, they should be marked in big letters "ABRIDGED". I grew
up on
Classics comics, but I -never- thought I'd read the books. (And my life
has
been rich and full even without reading _The Prisoner of Zenda_)
Picture books taken from longer books might come in here, too, like the
Narnian and Little House ones.
Bonita
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From: Betsy Stroomer <BetsyS@cityoflafayette.com>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Heifer International as a public library project
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Hi everyone,
This summer, in addition to earning a book and an amusement park pass, the
kids in our summer reading program will be pooling their collective reading
time as we try to read our way around the circumference of the earth (25,000
miles!). At four different levels of reading achievement along the way to
that goal, we will make a donation to a good cause (for example, we will
adopt a whale or a nest of sea turtles) - funded by our Friends group.
Our theme this summer is Reach for the World! READ, and one of the
organizations we are considering donating to is Heifer International (the
Heifer Project). Our children's department staff felt that the kind of
work
they do really fits with our focus on greater awareness of the diversity of
the world - both the animal kingdom and the larger global community in which
we live. However, concerns have been raised, inside and outside the
library, about this organization, and our director has asked us to do
additional research before we include them in our program.
Have any of you considered donating to Heifer International, or made a
donation, in conjunction with a program such as summer reading? Did you
decide to donate to this program? Why or why not? What concerns were
raised either by library administration or from the public, and how did you
deal with those concerns?
Thanks in advance for any feedback you can give me.
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: "Ramarie Beaver" <rbeaver@mckinneytexas.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Bilingual storytimes?
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All,
I am considering doing a bilingual storytime (Spanish/English) and =
wondered if those of you who have experience with this type of program =
would pass on tips, advice, ideas. Thanks in advance!
Ramarie Beaver
rbeaver@mckinneytexas.org
McKinney Memorial Public Library
101 E. Hunt St.
McKinney, TX 75069
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From: v talbert <valerietalbert@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Summer reading school visits - best books?
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Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 12:09:53 CDT
How about the same question for middle school
students?
What do you think will really grab their attention?
Valerie Talbert
Aberdeen Timberland Library
--- "Iserman, Jennifer"
<Jennifer.Iserman@co.dakota.mn.us>
wrote:
> Hi all,
> I have a bunch of school visits coming up, and I'm
> seeking ideas for books that work well when read
> aloud to children of all ages (K-6). Has anyone had
> really good luck with any titles in particular?
> Please reply
> off list. Thanks in advance,
> Jen Iserman
>
> Jennifer Iserman
> Children's Librarian
> Dakota County Library - Burnhaven
> 1101 West County Road 42
> Burnsville, MN 55306
> (952) 898-7107
> jennifer.iserman@co.dakota.mn.us
>
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Great Illustrated Classics
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Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 12:10:00 CDT
--- Christine Brobst <cbrobst66@hotmail.com>
wrote:
>But I hate that parents think the classics need to be
censored, so
they give their kids a watered down version.
--although i agree with you personally, professionally
i have to remind that it is the parent's job not ours
to decide what's best for their child. that's the
cornerstone for any intellectual freedom defense.
~j.
=====
~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: vmenor@SAFe-mail.net
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Program advertising
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Hi everyone!
I'm planning on starting a new storytime at my branch, and I'm not sure how
early I should start handing out flyers and putting up posters. I'm worried
that if I start too soon, by the time the program starts people will have
stopped "seeing" the notices, but that if I wait until too late I
won't get
anyone. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Vanessa
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From: "Linda Fields" <linda@richfieldcity.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Help Quick!
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We are doing a play tonite for our 90th birthday, and to busy with ULA, I
need a couple of those realllllly dumbbbb questions to use. Thanks, Linda
Fields
linda@richfieldcity.com
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From: Sharon Castanteen <scastanteen@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: THANKS...Holocaust Stumper
Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 13:38:28 CDT
Thanks to everyone for giving me the title; Maus by Art Spiegelman.
I
haven't been able to reach the patron who requested this. But that seems
like the only title it could be. (The teacher asked this of a fifth grade
class, so I'm puzzled. "Terrible Things" by Eve Bunting is
for the picture
book crowd and an allegory of the holocaust, but it has a bunny on the
cover. Sharon
Sharon Castanteen
Director of Children's Services
River Edge Public Library
River Edge, NJ 07661
scastanteen@yahoo.com
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From: Judy Polak <jfpolak@earthlink.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Coffee shop project...
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Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 13:38:36 CDT
On March 26, I posted a note to PUBYAC, requesting participation in a survey
about Coffee Service in Libraries.
That information is part of my group's paper for CLIS 701, Introduction to
Library, Media, and Information Professions, at the University of South
Carolina.
Our paper is now available for viewing online.
http://www.nvcc.edu/home/bweixler/coffee/
I would like to thank all of you who responded to the survey, or sent
encouraging notes to me, at the beginning of my pursuit of my MLIS degree.
Judy Polak
Kanawha County Public Library
Charleston, WV
University of South Carolina MLIS student, VA cohort
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From: "Moran, Rosemary" <rmoran@tulsalibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: lost library cards!
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Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 13:38:44 CDT
At Tulsa City-County Library this summer, we're forgiving kids' fines that
were incurred before they sign up for the summer reading program. If there
are still books out on their cards, we're not forgiving those--just the
fines. We'll also forgive fines for children's or teen materials checked
out on a family card.
This is our first year to try this as a means of encouraging kids to
participate in the summer reading programs. We hope it works!
Rosemary Moran
Young Adult Services Coordinator
Tulsa City-County Library
400 Civic Center
Tulsa OK 74103
(918) 596-7931
Fax: (918) 596-7913
Email: rmoran@tulsalibrary.org
www.tulsalibrary.org
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From: "Patricia Jones" <pjones@zblibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: stumper message in bottle
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Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 13:38:53 CDT
Thank you to Diane Adams, Lisa Cole, Jane Drabkin and Robin Benoit who
guessed it was "The Secret Three" by Mildred Myrick. My patron was
thrilled!
Thank you also to Kelly Girard who thought it was "A Letrer Goes To
Sea" by
Lore Leher and to Carol and Gary Levin, Marie Mcdermed, and Diana Norton who
thought it was "Three Boys and a Lighthouse" by Nan Hayden Agle. You
guys
are wonderful! Pat Jones
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From: "Lisa Mulvenna" <Lisa@cmpl.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Graphic novels
Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 13:39:03 CDT
Hi all-
We have two graphic novel collections: one for Young Adults and one for
Adults. Our catalogers are having a difficult time figuring out which
should go where and would like any guidelines we can give them. We have
a standing order through BWI and those all go into the Young Adult
collection. How do other libraries decide which should go where?
=20
Thanks for your thoughts,
Lisa
=20
Lisa Mulvenna=20
Youth Services Librarian=20
Clinton-Macomb Public Library=20
43245 Garfield=20
Clinton Township, MI 48038=20
(586) 226-5034=20
(586) 226-5008 fax=20
lisa@cmpl.org=20
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From: "Theresa Stoner" <TSTONER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: styrofoam craft-not rectangles
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Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 13:39:10 CDT
This is not a suggestion on what to do with the styrofoam rectangles but =
is still fun. We did this as an adult craft and everyone thought it was =
cool!
If you bake plain styrofoam cups in the oven for 1-1 1/2 minutes on 350 =
degrees they will shrink to look like little hats (some look better than =
others). You can then decorate them with ribbon, flowers, beads, etc. The =
woman who told me this idea said that the styrofoam did not stick to her =
cookie sheet and there was no mess. I have not baked any cups myself but =
the results are very cute!
Theresa Stoner
Vigo County Public Library
Terre Haute, Indiana
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From: "Karen Gardner" <kgardner@and.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Fwd: Looking for a children's story (stumper)
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Dear PUBYAC Brain,
Does this story sound familiar to anyone? I recall a similar
story of young animals in the woods. It is The Brave Ones by
Tony Kerins. TIA for any help you can give!
Karen Gardner
Anderson Public Library
Anderson, IN 46016
kgardner@and.lib.in.us
:)
"I feel like I've been a librarian up until now."
-- Cher, her last concert
tour
-----Original Message-----
From: "Elaine Mathews" <emathews@and.lib.in.us>
We have a customer who is looking for a story she used to read
to her children in the late seventies/early eighties. It was in
an anthology of children's stories.
She thinks the title is "Rumble in the Jungle" and it is about
three little boys (American) who go into the "jungle", but are
frightened by the noises and run home.
Does this sound familiar to anyone in Children's. If you not,
can someone put it out on a children's literature/reading
listserv to see if anyone "out there" can identify it for us.
Thanks.
Elaine Mathews
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From: karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Top 10 reasons for a Librarian to Retire!
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Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 13:39:28 CDT
That's a great idea of how to pass the time on long
car trips! I'm not ready to retire but I'm surprised I
never thought of doing that before!
--- Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>
> > AND THE NUMBER REASON IS...
> > 1. When driving down the highway, you practice the
> > Dewey Decimal System by
> > using the license plates of automobiles you pass
> on
> > the road, and trying to
> > remember where on the shelves they belong.
> >
>
> i've been doing that since i was 19! does this mean
> i
> can retire!?!?!?
> ~j.
>
> =====
> ~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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> The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo.
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From: "Anita Palladino" <apalladi@ansernet.rcls.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Library Cat
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Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 13:39:37 CDT
Very GOOD idea. The British libraries and postal facilities keep cats as a
matter of general course. Goldfish die & hamsters do NOT enjoy being
child-handled.
Cats carry less germs than we do & don't forget, it was their extermination
during the 'witch hunt' craze that eliminated felines and contributed to the
plague. And, in the Old West, cats were at a premium for rodent control
(remember that in the Wilder books?)
As far as allergies, I have asthma and allergies & the worst thing about
libraries is the ;closed box' syndrome - no windows that open so toxins
collect. Not to mention filthy rugs that collect everything. If you stay
away from kitty because you are allergic there shouldn't be any more of a
problem than you dust trapping puppets, rugs, drapes, etc. -and boks &
papers are notorious for dust & dirt.
Save alife. It will bring more enjoyment to your lives than you can imagine.
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From: Alex Bender <ab44111@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Program advertising
Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 13:39:45 CDT
Hi Vanessa.
Perhaps a month or so before the program, you could display some general
fliers in your area. After a week or so, I would make mention of your
storytime to as many parents of children in the age range appropriate. If
your supervisor allows it, get fellow staff involved as well. The staff at
the checkout desk are great voice pieces. As you near the two week/ten day
period before the program is to start, display your posters and detailed
fliers, get in contact with your local newspaper and cable access channel,
day cares/preschools, etc. I hope this helps.
Have a great day.
Truly yours,
Alex
vmenor@SAFe-mail.net wrote:
Hi everyone!
I'm planning on starting a new storytime at my branch, and I'm not sure how
early I should start handing out flyers and putting up posters. I'm worried
that if I start too soon, by the time the program starts people will have
stopped "seeing" the notices, but that if I wait until too late I
won't get
anyone. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Vanessa
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