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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 9:17 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1118
PUBYAC Digest 1118
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) read aloud ideas for mixed age group
by "MLO" <mariono@crocker.com>
2) Stumper: picture book about dog/rabies/whipped cream
by "Catherine Morgan" <CMorgan@glendaleaz.com>
3) Stumper -- Mom's Birthday Cake
by "deborah campbell" <deborah_campbell@hotmail.com>
4) stumper about squirrel mystery
by Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
5) Cat stumper
by Carrie Silberman <csilberman@nysoclib.org>
6) Re: Stumper
by "Jamie Holtsclaw" <jholtscl@in-span.net>
7) Request for Fingerplays/Action Rhymes
by "Jamie Holtsclaw" <jholtscl@in-span.net>
8) Staff Summer Reading Program
by Allison Peters <apeters@jefferson.lib.co.us>
9) Gross Humor
by "Paula Anderson" <paulaan@lori.state.ri.us>
10) Stumper: Prince-Magic mirror-Forest
by Jennifer Zachman <jzachman@julip.fcgov.com>
11) stumper: teen tennis player
by JDICKEY <JDICKEY@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
12) Stumper: Magic shop
by "Jennifer Goldman" <jgoldman@hcpl.net>
13) Re: Contemporary Authors
by Backwage@aol.com
14) Re: How does one do a book talk?
by "kczarnec" <kczarnec@illinoisalumni.org>
15) popcorn
by "Micky" <hurdm@uhls.lib.ny.us>
16) Contemporary Authors
by Susan Wizinsky <swizinsk@gfn.org>
17) microsoft.com virus
by Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
18) RE: PUBYAC digest 1117
by "Dr. Joni Richards Bodart" <jonirb@eathlink.net>
19) read to dogs
by "Melissa Rice" <mrice@webrary.org>
20) policies for teen spaces?
by "Dawn Imada" <dawnimada@hotmail.com>
21) Re: Library tours for elementary kids
by ssendry@hudson.lib.oh.us
22) Talk About Books - ALSC Program in Toronto
by Melissa Yurechko <melissay@darien.lib.ct.us>
23) RE: how to do a book talk
by "Alisa McKay" <AMcKay@sno-isle.org>
24) hip-hop dancing
by "Elizabeth McKay" <ebuono73@hotmail.com>
25) Laugh It Up folks
by Erika Burge <eburge@esls.lib.wi.us>
26) Re: Question: How does one do a book talk?
by Backwage@aol.com
27) Re: Using Foam Core
by "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
28) Re: GN-topica
by "Becky Smith" <BSMITH@loganutah.org>
29) Query: NYPL
by MzLibrary@aol.com
30) RE: Using Foam Core
by "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
31) Re: Using Foam Core
by Jennifer Seneca <jseneca@state.lib.la.us>
32) Re: How does one do a book talk?
by Carol L Edlefsen <cle2@u.washington.edu>
33) Bookmarks
by "April Mazza" <AMazza@minlib.net>
34) RE: Library tours for elementary kids
by "Katrina Neville" <KatrinaN@moval.org>
35) Re: dumbed-down editions
by Marsha Parham <parhamm@mail.spalding.public.lib.ga.us>
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From: "MLO" <mariono@crocker.com>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: read aloud ideas for mixed age group
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 00:49:57 CDT
We're looking for book that could be read aloud in 6 short sittings and
would be
appropriate for boys and girls of mixed ages (primarily grades 1-6). Our
library's SRP will include a weekly one hour early evening program lasting
six
weeks. We'd like to start the hour by reading one chapter of a book each
week
in the hope that it will pique the participants' interest and get them to
come
back the following week to hear what happens next. Any ideas?
Thanks!
Marion
Erving MA
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From: "Catherine Morgan" <CMorgan@glendaleaz.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper: picture book about dog/rabies/whipped cream
Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 00:50:05 CDT
Parent is looking for a picture book she remembers from her childhood abo=
ut a dog that the family thought might have rabies but has put his head i=
n whipped cream. The other keywords she remembers about the book are Doc=
tor, disease, and polio. This book would have been published prior to 19=
80. Thanks in advance for any help. Please respond directly to me
at: c=
morgan@ci.glendale.az.us
Catherine Morgan
cmorgan@ci.glendale.az.us
Glendale Public Library
5959 W Brown
Glendale, AZ 85302
Phone: 623.930.3544
Fax: 623.842.4209
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From: "deborah campbell" <deborah_campbell@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper -- Mom's Birthday Cake
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 00:50:13 CDT
Hello!
We need your vast knowledge in trying to find what we think is a picture
book (cover is said to be pink). According to the child the book is about
a
group of children who make their mother a birthday cake by choosing their
favorite ingredients, which later in the story becomes a tradition. Ring
any bells?
Please respond to the email below. Thanks for your help.
Deborah Campbell
Loveland Public Library
campbd@ci.loveland.co.us
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From: Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper about squirrel mystery
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 00:50:21 CDT
A patron is looking for a chapter book mystery she read 20 years ago.
Here's the things she remembers:
a flying squirrel
a weasel
swarm of bees
an island is a "prison" where animals are sent
squirrel is sent, but tries to escape through an underground tunnel
weasel controls the bees to steal some treasure
Any memories of this book? Just e-mail me and I'll post the responses.
Thanks,
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: Carrie Silberman <csilberman@nysoclib.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Cat stumper
Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 00:50:28 CDT
Greetings!
I have a patron who is looking for a book about a cat who is white but
turns
black after she climbs through a chimney. It then rains, and she is
spotty.
She also remembers a repetition of cat names...Amanda, Melinda, Belinda,
Priscilla, and Jane.
Sound familiar? I appreciate any help you can provide. Thank you.
Carrie Silberman, Children's Librarian
New York Society Library
carrie@nysoclib.org <mailto:carrie@nysoclib.org>
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From: "Jamie Holtsclaw" <jholtscl@in-span.net>
To: "Pubyac" <Pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Stumper
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 00:50:37 CDT
The original question was about the princess who told her father that she
loved him more than salt. (Sorry, but I must have deleted the original
question.)
The answer is Princess Furball by Charlotte Huck. Anita Lobel (love her!)
did the illustrations.
Jamie Holtsclaw
Children's Librarian
Greensburg Public Library
www.greensburglibrary.org
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From: "Jamie Holtsclaw" <jholtscl@in-span.net>
To: "Pubyac" <Pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Request for Fingerplays/Action Rhymes
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 00:50:45 CDT
Hi, All!
I am in need of fingerplays/action rhymes for the following
themes:
Fish
Elephants
Giraffes
Jungle animals
After reading the book "Potty" by Mylo Freeman,
I've been trying to
develop a Toddler Time program (18-36 mos) for this. However, I am having
trouble finding finger plays for a "Potty Time" theme. Any
suggestions on
this? I know it sounds silly, but I think it will be really cute if I ever
get it developed!
Thanks for your help!
Please reply to me off list.
Jamie Holtsclaw
Children's Librarian
Greensburg Public Library
jholtscl@in-span.net
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From: Allison Peters <apeters@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Staff Summer Reading Program
Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 00:50:54 CDT
Hello all,
Sorry it has taken me so long to tell you about our staff summer reading
program. It was such a shock to hear from so many people without such a
program at their library. I thought that the advice would be pouring in.
Hopefully, you will be able to start a staff summer reading program
soon--it's a lot of fun.
In the Jefferson County Public Library system we have a staff association
that consists of a staff rep from each of our locations as well as the
officers. This is the group that sponsors our summer reading program.
This
year myself and another staff association representative have taken on the
task of organizing the staff summer reading program.
We have chosen a western theme and our title this year is "Book Fever:
There's books in them thar' hills." The program starts June 1st and
ends on
August 31st.
We provide tally sheets for staff (full-time, part-time, pages...everyone!)
to fill in as they go about their reading over the summer. We ask them to
give us an author and title and a short review of the book if they would
like. They can also make up a category, for example "great beach
read" or
"marvelous mystery." We also ask if they would recommend this
title to a
friend, an enemy etc. Since attachments don't survive going through
PUBYAC,
e-mail me if you want a copy of the tally sheet. We make paper
copies of the tally sheet for all, but our incredible web-mistress also
creates a tally sheet online that staff can fill out and e-mail directly to
me. This sure saves on paper!
My partner in crime and I collect all the tally sheets and read them (over
tall Margaritas, of course) and then assign awards to the participants.
Every staff member will receive a small prize for participating---this year,
something from the chuck wagon (aka CHOCOLATE). Staff members who exhibit
unusual or voracious or academic or steamy or historical or blood-curdling
reading habits and reviews will receive something more. Basically, we make
up the awards.
Luckily, we are given a reasonable amount of money from the staff
association to spend on prizes ($250) and our public information office
donates a variety of mugs, t-shirts, and mouse pads that we also use for
prizes.
One of the most popular things about the staff summer reading program is the
reviews that we publish in the weekly staff association newsletter at the
end of the summer and on into the fall. It's a great way to see what your
fellow librarians are reading and find some new titles to read!
Please email me directly if you have any questions!
Thanks,
Allison
Allison Peters
Children's Services Librarian
Jefferson County Public Library
555 S. Allison Parkway
Lakewood City Commons
Lakewood, CO 80226
(720) 963-0900
apeters@jefferson.lib.co.us
Find us on the web at: http://jefferson.lib.co.us/
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From: "Paula Anderson" <paulaan@lori.state.ri.us>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Gross Humor
Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 00:51:01 CDT
Hello everyone, I need to pick brains. I'm doing a bibliography on Gross =
Humor and need some help.
Basically, I want books with poop, diapers, boogers, gas, etc. So far I =
have:
Picture Books
Parts and More Parts (Arnold)
Benny (Posthuma)
While We Were Out (Lee)
Walter the Farting Dog (Kotzwinkle)
Fiction
Nasty, Stinky Sneakers (Bunting)
The Giggler Treatment (Doyle)
Tell a Lie and Your Butt Will Grow (Greenburg)
The Day My Butt Went Psycho (Griffiths)
Nose Pickers from Outer Space (Korman)
Anastasia Absolutely (Lowry)
You're a Brave Man, Julius Zimmerman (Mills)
Captain Underpants series and Adventures of Super Diaper Baby (Pilkey)
Please e-mail me directly. Thank you!
Paula Anderson
Warwick PL
Warwick RI
paulaan@lori.state.ri.us
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From: Jennifer Zachman <jzachman@julip.fcgov.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Prince-Magic mirror-Forest
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 00:51:10 CDT
Does this sound familiar?
A junior high girl read this "years ago." It's about "... a
prince who is
very arrogant but not very smart with a magic mirror in a mysterious
forest. There was also a princess who came upon him and was very put out
by him. They ended up staying in a cottage together." We've
checked our
catalog as well as other libraries near and far away, Amazon, bookstore
web sites, print reference sources, etc. You can email me at:
jzachman@julip.fcgov.com
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!
Jennifer Zachman
Librarian, Children's Services
Harmony Library
4616 S. Shields St.
Fort Collins, CO 80526
970-204-8408
jzachman@julip.fcgov.com
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From: JDICKEY <JDICKEY@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper: teen tennis player
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 00:51:18 CDT
Hi!
A young woman is trying to find a book she read about ten years ago, but she
can't remember either title or author. Does this ring a bell for anyone: a
teenage girl, robin, is a tennis player; she moves between Lubbock and
Dallas TX, leaving her dad to move in with her granparents; her brother is a
swimmer. We've tried our own searchable catalog and Novelist with no
results.
Please respond off-list to <jdickey@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>.
Janet Dickey
Teen Services Assistant
Mayfield Regional Library
Cuyahoga County Public Library
(suburban Cleveland, OH)
<jdickey@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
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From: "Jennifer Goldman" <jgoldman@hcpl.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper: Magic shop
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 00:51:26 CDT
Hello everyone:
A patron asked me this stumper:
He had read a chapter book in the '80s. A little boy goes into either a
magic shop, convenience store or candy shop (probably magic shop) and buys a
ball (possibly a gumball.) The seller is either a magician or a witch. Every
time he goes to buy one of these differently colored balls, he ends up on an
adventure. This book takes place in the 1930's or 1940's.
Any ideas? I've checked Novelist and I didn't come up with anything. Sorry
it's so vague, and please respond to me directly at jgoldman@hcpl.net
Thanks in advance for your help!
Jennifer Goldman
Children's Librarian
Barbara Bush at Cypress Creek
Harris County Public Library
(281) 376-4610
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From: Backwage@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Contemporary Authors
Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:13:33 CDT
Sell it on ebay; offer it to other
libraries. Donate it to a local
school or college.
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From: "kczarnec" <kczarnec@illinoisalumni.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>,
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: How does one do a book talk?
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:13:45 CDT
Jennifer Bromann's, 'Booktalking that Works' is also a great book. I'd
highly recommend it.
Kelly Czarnecki
Young Adult Librarian
Bloomington Public Library
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From: "Micky" <hurdm@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: popcorn
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:13:53 CDT
Hello everyone,
I believe there was a "flavored popcorn" posting this
spring. I would
like to have the group (4th-6th grade) make a few flavors as part of a
program. If you have saved it, please send it to me at hurdm@uhls.lib.ny.us.
Thanks,
Micky Hurd
East Greenbush Community Library
East Greenbush, NY
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From: Susan Wizinsky <swizinsk@gfn.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Contemporary Authors
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:14:01 CDT
I don't have an answer to the question, however, I have another question.
We are considering weeding _Contemporary Authors_ and _Contemporary
Literary Criticism_. What resources do you use instead? So far we
have
_Literature Resource Center_ and _Biography Resource Center_ databases.
Thanks for any ideas.
Susan
--
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: Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: microsoft.com virus
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:14:09 CDT
I got an email from "support@microsoft.com"
in my mailbox--did anyone else?
Pubyac is the only place I can think of where anyone could have gotten my
work e-mail address.
So I thought I'd send out these links:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/56/30808.html
http://msnbc.com/news/915499.asp?0sl=-41&cp1=1
Bonita
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From: "Dr. Joni Richards Bodart" <jonirb@eathlink.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: PUBYAC digest 1117
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:14:19 CDT
Jamie--
Several of my books give information on how to do booktalks. The most
comprehensive information is in Booktalk!2. You can find talks on more
recent titles in World's Best Thin Books and Radical Reads, my two most
recent titles.
You can also check out my webpage for more information on booktalks and
booktalking.
Let me know if you need any more information.
JONI
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From: "Melissa Rice" <mrice@webrary.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: read to dogs
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:14:29 CDT
Hello,
I am interested in starting a "read to dogs" program at our library.
Does
anyone in the North Suburban/Chicago area have any recommendations for
organizations in this area that you have worked with? Any organizations
that I should stay away from?
Thanks!
Melissa
Melissa Rice
mrice@webrary.org
Reference/Reader's Services Librarian
Morton Grove Public Library
6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove, IL 60053
www.webrary.org
"For more information on Grand Funk, consult your school library!"
-- Homer Simpson, "Homerpalooza"
Opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect
official Library policy.
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From: "Dawn Imada" <dawnimada@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: policies for teen spaces?
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:14:37 CDT
Hi,
Our current library has most of the teen materials in a relatively small
area next to the children's area.
Our new library will have a spacious new Teen Center; an enclosed space with
computers, tables, comfortable chairs, a study room and a large screen
television. Most of the materials will be shelved just outside of this
Center. The teen library materials will be available to the everyone
however, we are planning on limiting access to the Teen Center to ages
12-18.
Does your library have policies for teen spaces regarding who can visit and
hang out at the teen area?
If so please email me at my work address: dawn.imada@ci.sj.ca.us
I have checked the world wide web, EBSCO and Electric Library. I
found a
lot of interesting information
however, I haven't found anything specific to teen-only library spaces.
Thanks in advance.
Sincerely,
Dawn Imada
dawn.imada@ci.sj.ca.us
P.S. I am posting this letter to more than one
listserv, so please forgive me if you receive it more
than once.
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From: ssendry@hudson.lib.oh.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Library tours for elementary kids
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I have done a "Behind the Scenes Tour" for kids in the past. It
was really
fun and the kids enjoyed learning more about the library. The tour
included
the regular areas, circulation, children's room, etc. However, it also
included a look at the director's office, the staff room, tech processing
area, children's librarians work room, etc. I think all the kids had a lot
of fun finding out what really happens at the library.
Stacey Sendry
Children's Services Librarian
Hudson Library and Historical Society
----- Original Message -----
From: Lori Osmon <loriosmon@hotmail.com>
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2003 0:55 am
Subject: Library tours for elementary kids
> I would like to find out what your tours of the public library for
> elementary age kids entails. I need some fresh ideas.
>
> I usually show a 16 mm film (about 10-20 mins.), show them the various
> departments, mircrofilm, how to use card catalog, how to get a
> library card
> and then I show and talk to them about children's book in the youth
> department and how to take care of them. I usually read them a
> book at the
> end. I have sometimes depending on the age of the group and size
> done a
> scavenger hunt. I need other ideas to captivate my groups.
>
> Please reply directly to me.
>
> Thanks,
> Lori Osmon
> Youth Librarian
>
> loriosmon@hotmail.com
>
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From: Melissa Yurechko <melissay@darien.lib.ct.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Talk About Books - ALSC Program in Toronto
Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:14:55 CDT
To all planning to attend the ALA Annual Conference in Toronto:
Please consider putting some time aside on Monday, June 23 from 2-4 p.m.
to take part in ALSC's Book Discussion and Evaluation Group.
The art of book discussion is a learned skill: one must practice, read, and
practice some more. Participants will pre-register and be assigned a small
list of
books. Choose from materials for preschool to 2nd grade, 3rd through 6th
grade, or
5th through 8th grade. Each person reads his/her titles, takes notes, and
prepares
for a critical, facilitated discussion of those books. Great for those
brand-new to
children's services, those from small systems eager to talk about books with
colleagues, and members who just love a good book discussion. To
pre-register,
call the ALSC Office at (800) 545-2433, ext. 2166 or e-mail Meredith Parets
at
mparets@ala.org <mailto:mparets@ala.org>
. If you have any questions about
the discussion group, please
e-mail Melissa Yurechko at melissay@darien.lib.ct.us
<mailto:melissay@darien.lib.ct.us>
.
Melissa Yurechko
Head of Children's Services
Darien Library
35 Leroy Avenue
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-1234 Ext. 124
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From: "Alisa McKay" <AMcKay@sno-isle.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: how to do a book talk
Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:15:04 CDT
Perhaps less sour "professionals" on the list would be gracious enough
to either delete such bothersome queries, without humiliating the
sender, or model pleasant, thoughtful responses. Apparently even
professors of library science experience teacher burn-out. Remind me
not to sign up for her class, or recommend her books to library patrons!
I can't imagine informing a library patron that his or her question
made him or her look stupid. It might be nice to give others on the
list serve the same respect we're taught to give the "public."
She wrote:
I realize that for many people, asking a listserv has become a =
substitute for research, but even a brief look at LIBRARY LITERATURE =
will reveal books and articles on the topic with examples from authors =
like Patrick Jones, Joni Bodart, Hazel Rochman or myself. These kinds of =
open-ended, do-my-work-for-me requests are the kind that sour =
professionals from helping students and make you look stupid. What is =
your class or program? Who are you doing the talk for and how long =
should it be? Is it real or a class exercise? Are you doing it in the =
classroom in a teaching context or in a library/reading motivation =
context? Where have you looked for information or did you just go to the =
list?
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From: "Elizabeth McKay" <ebuono73@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: hip-hop dancing
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Hi everyone--
Please excuse any cross posting...
Every summer we do a series of programs called August Activity Days, where
we try to do hands-on or participatory things. Things we've done in the
past have included dancing, crafts, Harry Potter parties, karate, etc.
This
year we are almost totally booked, but I was wondering if anyone out there
has done or knows of anyone that would do a hip-hop dancing workshop. Our
ages are 5 to 10, and we are trying to attract some kids on the older end of
that spectrum. We are located in southern CT, near Westchester County, NY,
and we would be primarily interested in people in CT or NY, or possibly MA,
if the person would be willing to travel (for a fee, of course). Any
suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
liz
Elizabeth McKay
Children's Librarian
The Ferguson Library
1 Public Library Plaza
Stamford, CT 06904
<elizabeth@fergusonlibrary.org>
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From: Erika Burge <eburge@esls.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Laugh It Up folks
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:15:22 CDT
Hi Guys --
I made a discovery yesterday that I thought I would share with everyone (it
may not be news to anyone -- this is my first year visiting schools all by
my lonesome). I'm in Wisconsin and our summer reading theme is "laugh
it
up @ your library" and I've recently begun going out to local schools to
talk to the kids about the program. Yesterday I had a group of
kindergarteners who wanted to tell me jokes (before I even told them what
the summer reading program was all about), and it ended up being a great
way to get started. They told me some jokes, and then I told them about
the program and read some stories. We finished with them telling me more
jokes -- and really, they would have told me jokes all day if I'd let them.
So my suggestion is, if you are out of ideas about how to open up with the
little kids at schools, they love to tell you their jokes. And in honor of
the jokes, I have one for you:
Why was six afraid of seven?
Because seven ate nine!
Erika Burge
Children's Librarian
Cedarburg Public Library
W63 N583 Hanover Avenue
Cedarburg, WI 53012
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From: Backwage@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Question: How does one do a book talk?
Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:15:30 CDT
That's an interesting question.
I had to do a book talk the other
day, and it gave me a fright for the week leading up to the event. I don't
like to talk to groups larger than three-- I'm not shy, but I find that many
listeners distracting. At any rate, I didn't have the option to pick a
good
book, because the book was mine, and that made the thing harder rather than
easier.
My advice is that you begin by reading a
short, interesting passage
from the book, then give a bit of chat, followed by questions before going
to
a longer reading. Whatever you do, don't lose your train of thought or
you'll find yourself groping and wasting time. I suggest reading the
particular passage from a sheet of paper rather than directly from the book,
because it is easier to read enlarged text than a wiggling book when one is
holding it.
Bring a plastic bottle of water to drink.
Your mouth may get dry,
and
you might knock over a glass. Try to relax. Don't drink too much
coffee.
Remember that your mother will still love you.
M. McGrorty
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From: "Jennifer Murphy, Head of the Children's Library"
<murphyj@uhls.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Using Foam Core
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:15:38 CDT
If this is the same thing as "Fun Foam," it is easy enough for an
adult to
cut with "grown-up" scissors, but kids have a tough time of it.
Toni Reese wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I am going to try using foam core to make some SRP decorations to hang
> from our ceiling. I've never used the stuff before. Is it easy
to
> cut? (I thought I'd project the outline of a picture onto a piece of
> paper w/an overhead projector and then stick the picture onto the foam
> core and cut it out.)
>
> If you've used foam core before, I'd love to hear of your experience
> with it.
>
> Thanks a lot,
>
> Toni
>
> Toni Reese
> Youth Services Librarian
> Sump Memorial Library
> 222 N. Jefferson St.
> Papillion NE 68046
> treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
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From: "Becky Smith" <BSMITH@loganutah.org>
To: <jholtscl@in-span.net>,<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: GN-topica
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:15:46 CDT
For anyone interested in joining the GNLIB (Graphic Novels in Libraries)
list, instructions are found on the list webpage at
http://www.angelfire.com/comics/gnlib/
Becky Ann Smith
Youth Services Librarian
Logan Library
Logan, UT
bsmith@loganutah.org
>>> "Jamie Holtsclaw" <jholtscl@in-span.net>
05/21/03 11:02PM >>>
>Another very helpful thing I do is read recommendations from the
graphic
>novel listserv at GN-Topica. There is a lot of knowledge there.
Okay, folks, I need some clarification. Strike that: spell it out for
me!
Several of you have mentioned this "GN-Topica" and I cannot find in
through
my search engine.
Please respond to me.
Thanks!
Jamie Holtsclaw
Children's Librarian
Greensburg Public Library
jholtscl@in-span.net
www.greensburglibrary.org
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From: MzLibrary@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Query: NYPL
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:15:55 CDT
Hello - Someone I know will be moving to NYC this year and is interested in
looking for work in the New York Public Libraries - in the Bronx, Manhattan
or Staten Island. I rarely see NYPL librarians on this listserv. There
appears to be an open job application for young adult, children and
reference librarians with the MLS degree. Anyone know if this is true? You
can reply to me off the list with your comments about the
system/libraries/administration/job satisfaction etc. if you have worked for
NYPL or know of someone who has/does.
Thank you - Mzlibrary@aol.com
Charlotte L. Rabbitt
Peterborough Town Library
Children's Services Librarian
2 Concord Street
Peterborough, NH 03458
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From: "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:16:04 CDT
Toni,
I've made frogs for a prop to go along with "Five Green and Speckled
Frogs"
from foam core. I had to use an Exacto knife to cut it. I cut
through the
top "poster board" layer with the knife the first time and then went
back
and cut deeper. The biggest problem with the frogs was that there were a
lot of curves to the pattern and a small space between the head and arm.
Just things to think about when you choose your patterns. They should look
wonderful though, hang well and hold up so I'd say "Go for It! Cool
Idea!"
Good luck,
Susan Dailey, librarian, speaker and author of "A Storytime Year"
Ossian Branch Library
Ossian, IN
obldailey@wellscolibrary.org
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From: Jennifer Seneca <jseneca@state.lib.la.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Using Foam Core
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:16:13 CDT
Toni,
Our library system uses foam core all the time to create decorations for
SRP and different programs that we do.
I asked our staff artist and she mentioned the best way to cut foam core is
to use a hot wire foam cutter.
I know she usually photocopies her design onto a transparency and uses an
overhead to transfer the picture directly to the foam core. Then she
paints it all.
Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll try to get some
answers for you.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Seneca
Youth Services Librarian
Ascension Parish Library
Gonzales, LA 70737
225-647-8924
225-644-0063 (fax)
jseneca@eatel.net
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From: Carol L Edlefsen <cle2@u.washington.edu>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: How does one do a book talk?
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:16:22 CDT
Hi Mary,
You might also try this website for booktalks:
http://nancykeane.com/booktalks/
Carol Edlefsen
also a grad student
On Wed, 21 May 2003, Ziman, Holly wrote:
> Check into the books written by Joni Bodart - many examples of book talks
> and what works. She has many different editions out. Holly
Ziman,
Burbank
> PL
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mary Stephens [mailto:booklady20042000@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 8:42 AM
> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
> Subject: Question: How does one do a book talk?
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I am a grad. student who needs to do a book talk. I don't know how to
do
> one. Can anyone help me?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Mary Stephens
> booklady20042000@yahoo.com
>
>
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From: "April Mazza" <AMazza@minlib.net>
To: mkeefe@midhudson.org
Subject: Bookmarks
Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:16:31 CDT
Hi Maragret,
You can print these for free:
http://www.librarysupport.net/librarylovers/download/bookmark1.pdf
You can also purchase bookmarks from:
www.positivepromotions.com
Books Are Friends For Life Bookmark
Item Number: KM-169P
The front features our slogan and a delightful illustration. The back has
tips on caring for library books:
Please be nice to library books
Don't lend library books to others
Wash your hands before you read
Always use a bookmark
Take special care of library books.
They have a link where you can get a free sample too.
Hope this helps!
April Mazza
Youth Services
Wayland Public Library
(508) 358-2308
AMazza@minlib.net
Orignal Message
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From: "Margaret Keefe" <mkeefe@midhudson.org>
To: "Pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Bookmarks for children that address proper book care
One of our libraries wonders if anyone has created or knows of a bookmark
that outlines proper care of a book? Please reply offline to me at
mkeefe@midhudson.org. Thanks--
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From: "Katrina Neville" <KatrinaN@moval.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Library tours for elementary kids
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:16:39 CDT
Speaking of library tours for elementary kids...
At what point do you actually try to show children things like the =
catalog, or differentiate between reference and regular nonfiction?
I've been asked and have done several "tours" with varying success for
=
little kiddos and have resorted to just giving them a modified storytime =
and then going over the basic rules at our library (library cards, no =
running, no shouting, no eating, etc.).
At what age do you think that kids actually will be able to grasp =
concepts like "Nonfiction" and "Library Catalog"?
Usually my tours end when kids see the computers and become so entranced =
that they couldn't care less about the books!
TIA,
Katrina
Katrina Neville
Children's Librarian
City of Moreno Valley
25480 Alessandro Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
t: 909-413-3880
f: 909-247-8346
e: katrinan@moval.org
w: www.moreno-valley.ca.us
-----Original Message-----
From: Lori Osmon [mailto:loriosmon@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 9:56 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Library tours for elementary kids
I would like to find out what your tours of the public library for
elementary age kids entails. I need some fresh ideas.
I usually show a 16 mm film (about 10-20 mins.), show them the various
departments, mircrofilm, how to use card catalog, how to get a library =
card
and then I show and talk to them about children's book in the youth
department and how to take care of them. I usually read them a book at =
the
end. I have sometimes depending on the age of the group and size done a
scavenger hunt. I need other ideas to captivate my groups.
Please reply directly to me.
Thanks,
Lori Osmon
Youth Librarian
loriosmon@hotmail.com
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From: Marsha Parham <parhamm@mail.spalding.public.lib.ga.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: dumbed-down editions
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:16:47 CDT
Hi everyone:
About "dumb down versions"? Up front - I hate most abridged
books because
I think that it is a crime to take an author's work and redo it without
permission of the author. Most of the easy, white cover, "Great
Illustrated Classics" written on a third grade level that are on the AR
lists are horrible. Are they even legal? Or is it right to take
something
in the "public domain" and completely trash it just to make money
under the
pretense of "helping a child learn to read"?
I also hate taking a book that was originally published as a chapter book
and making a picture book of it - unless the original author is doing it!
However, that is just a personal opinion and not the point I want to make.
IN A SCHOOL SETTING - a teacher assigns a book for a book report, such as
Tom Sawyer, Heidi, Little Women or Treasure Island. The child comes to the
library, picks up an abridged edition and does the report. Child goes to
school and gets in trouble for not having the right book. Who's to blame?
Even if you put abridged or adapted on the cover, how is a child to know
what that means? If a teacher assigns Tom Sawyer I think we should give
him Tom Sawyer!
Don't the libraries that have the easier versions have problems like this?
Marsha
At 12:09 PM 5/14/03 CDT, you wrote:
>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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M. Marsha Parham
Flint River Regional Library
800 Memorial Dr.
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 412-4770
(770) 412-4771 (fax)
parhamm@mail.spalding.public.lib.ga.us
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