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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: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1122
PUBYAC Digest 1122
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Professional Listserv Debate
by Dawn Sardes <Dawn.Sardes@euclidlibrary.org>
2) Re: Go-Kart Plans
by nkoebel@birchard.lib.oh.us
3) Re: Special Needs Storytimes
by Mary Jean Hartel <hartelm@mail.clarke.public.lib.ga.us>
4) Lemony Snicket Info
by "Regina M. Fabbro" <rfabbro@tln.lib.mi.us>
5) (no subject)
by Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
6) RE: how to do a book talk and a question (long-ish)
by Edward Goldberg <mg48tcgrn@yahoo.com>
7) library tours
by Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
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From: Dawn Sardes <Dawn.Sardes@euclidlibrary.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Professional Listserv Debate
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Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 17:49:44 CDT
>>snip>>
>I don't want to continually worry that my queries and comments will be
>censored or criticized.
Thank you, I agree whoeheartedly with this statement. Now, if I decide to
use this list to...say...start talking about my four cats, then fine, but if
the question or topic hinges on libraies, education, books, or reading in
ANY way, it is appropriate.
Dawn Sardes, [Mr. Sparky, Ms. Vixen, Lady Marmalade, & Miss Ebony]
Teen Services Librarian
Euclid Public Library
Dawn.Sardes@euclidlibrary.org
216-261-5300, ext. 138
"Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the
general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the Structure of a
government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public
opinion should be enlightened."
>From the 1796 Farewell Address of George Washington, 1st President of the
United States
----- Original Message -----
From: MzLibrary@aol.com
Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 1:55 am
Subject: Professional Listserv Debate
>
> M Chelton writes: "(If I were a moderator, I would not let these
> questionsthrough.)"
>
> I believe that 'moderation' might be censorship and I, for one, am
> glad that
> my sometimes ignorant, sometimes passionate, sometimes silly (I
> will not use
> the word 'stupid'') comments and questions are not censored by a
> listservmoderator. I try not to embarrass myself by writing to
> the listserv for
> answers I
> could easily find - but it has happened. However, I don't want
to
> continually worry that my queries and comments will be censored or
> criticized.
>
>
> 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: nkoebel@birchard.lib.oh.us
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Subject: Re: Go-Kart Plans
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Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 17:49:54 CDT
There is a 1982 book called Competitive Karting: a Comprehensive Guide by
Gary Martin and published by Martin Motorsports that might have a plan.
There were two books published by Martin called Karting: Tools and Tips in
1992 and 1997. We have it under Karts (midget cars) - design and
construction.
Nancy Koebel
Birchard Public Library of Sandusky County
nkoebel@birchard.lib.oh.us
----- Original Message -----
From: Sharon McDonald <SMcDonald@minlib.net>
Date: Friday, May 23, 2003 7:28 pm
Subject: Go-Kart Plans
> Where do you find plans for making a go-kart? I get this question
> myself
> every three years or so and am always inadequate. I have "The
> Buffy-
> Porson, a Car You Can Build and Drive" (which doesn't have a
> motor,)
> and "Midget Motoring and Karting" by McFarland (which was written
> in
> 1961, when the motors were still started with flint and steel)...
> Please reply to me at smcdonald@minlib.net
and I'll post.
> Thanks -
> Sharon McDonald, Bedford Free Public Library, Bedford, MA
>
>
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From: Mary Jean Hartel <hartelm@mail.clarke.public.lib.ga.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Special Needs Storytimes
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Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 17:50:02 CDT
Yes! Do it!!! As a young adult librarian and mother of a 15 year old
butt-headed daughter (no "sweet thing" here) with Down Syndrome I can
tell
you that you can do essentially the same, get it--the SAME programs you
would do for other babies and toddlers. In general, developmental delays
show up more and more as they get older. In the first mmmm 2-4 years,
depending on individuals of course, it will be similar to "regular"
kids.
No, not all of them will understand what's going on, but then neither do the
"regular" babies!
Fingerplays, lots of fingerplays. Lots of repetition. Lots of you
reading
to them. Lots of practice turning pages. And this is such a wonderful way
for parents to continue to make connections.
So, the same as for others in my humble opinion.
MJ
At 11:52 PM 5/21/03 CDT, you wrote:
>I hope the collective wisdom of everyone can help me. I have a patron
>who has asked me to do a Baby and Me Storytime for her group of Downs
>Syndrome babies. This will hopefully be on ongoing basis. If anyone has
>done this I would apprecite your experience and opinions. What works,
>what doesn't, what needs to be done differently, are there places to go
>for help, websites etc... Thanks
>please email directly at phull@slco.lib.ut.us.
>Trish Hull
>Youth Services Librarian
>Kearns Branch
>Salt Lake County Library System
>Salt Lake City, Utah
>
Mary Jean Hartel The early bird gets the worm,
Young Adult/AV Librarian But the second mouse gets the cheese.
Athens Regional Library
2025 Baxter Street
Athens, GA 30606
hartelm@mail.clarke.public.lib.ga.us
706/613-3650, ext. 323
FAX 706/613-3660
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From: "Regina M. Fabbro" <rfabbro@tln.lib.mi.us>
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Subject: Lemony Snicket Info
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Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 17:50:11 CDT
Our library is planning to host a party based on the Series of Unfortunate
Events. I've come across some great ideas for foods to be served, crafts,
etc., but I wanted to come directly to *the* source! If you have hosted
such a party, could I pick your brain for some activities or decoration
ideas?
I've also heard numerous release dates for the 10th book, The Slippery
Slope. Does anyone have any information on this yet?
Many thanks in advance!
Regina Fabbro
Youth Services
Brighton District Library
Brighton, MI 48116
rfabbro@tln.org
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From: Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
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Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 17:50:19 CDT
Marsha Parham wrote:
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!
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And we do. But when the parent is desperately looking for an easier
version, we give that, too.
As for teachers, I got A's in high school, and I read a lot of Cliff Notes.
School reading tended to interfere too much with real reading.
Bonita
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From: Edward Goldberg <mg48tcgrn@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: how to do a book talk and a question (long-ish)
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Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 17:50:28 CDT
Another alternative might be to use the Best Fiction
section for award winner further down to find award
winners by category.
Ed Goldberg
mg48tcgrn@yahoo.com
--- N Korsavidis <nkorsavidis@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have to agree. I wouldn't imagine doing a patrons
> homework for them, nor would I imagine doing so
> here.
> I have to agree that clarification is key to any and
> all questions. If you do not know what the person
> wants and what they already know, how can you
> possibly
> help them? <snip>
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From: Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: library tours
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Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 17:50:38 CDT
I may be too pessimistic, but I think we need to stress the really basic
stuff first--that the numbers mean subjects and that they are roughly the
same in most libraries. We have so many, many adults who don't understand
that at all. It comes as a revelation to them that the numbers have any
meaning at all, and a delightful surprise that they match in the children's
and adults' departments!
I don't think the kids will remember Dewey categories, but we can hope that
they will remember that a number means a subject. I think they might be
encouraged, too, to memorize the number of their favorite subject, if they
know that the same number will work for different libraries.
(I learned 636, I remember, first of all.) And there's 567, of course.
And
741.5.
Bonita
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