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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: Monday, June 16, 2003 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1138
PUBYAC Digest 1138
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) New library card holders
by Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
2) Primers vs. First Grade
by Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
3) Cases for Cassette/Book kits
by "Laura Randolph" <LRandolph@rochester.lib.mn.us>
4) Re: Library mascot/SRP video
by nadine <wpl_nadine@yahoo.com>
5) Re: Collection development resources (fwd)
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
6) Open Hearing: Guidelines for Developing a Library Privacy
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
7) Stumper: frozen sounds
by "Megan Vanderhart" <VanDerME@ri.lincon.org>
8) Re: poetry slam information
by jfine1@tampabay.rr.com
9) Stumper Answered
by "Vasilik, Patricia" <vasilik@palsplus.org>
10) Re: Welcome package?
by Jennifer Parker <jmpwel@yahoo.com>
11) children's fiction collections
by "Allyson Goodwin" <Agood@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
12) Re: poetry slam information
by "Margaret Borchers" <mborchers@biblio.org>
13) Jumangi program
by "Julie Kant" <jgkant@attbi.com>
14) paint color and behavior
by Stephanie Stokes <stephanie@ssdesign.com>
15) Stumper - Boy behind Iron Curtain
by Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
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From: Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: New library card holders
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Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 10:53:19 CDT
Our Friends of the Library group gives us a premium to give out for a
child's first library card. For a while, we used painting hats with the
library name on them, but now, we have little red zipper purses with a clip
to put them on a bookbag or belt loop. They love them!
Bonita
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From: Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Primers vs. First Grade
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A coworker wants to know, do any of you have specific criteria for what is a
primer (as opposed to a first reader)?
Bonita
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From: "Laura Randolph" <LRandolph@rochester.lib.mn.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Cases for Cassette/Book kits
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Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 10:53:38 CDT
I was hoping that such a wonderful group as yourselves could help with a =
dilemma we have regarding Cassette/Book kits. We have had them in hanging =
bags for years and years, but find that the bags get dirty and grimy and =
the patrons can't really see what they're getting. Then of course, =
circulation goes down. And who really wants to touch that muddy bag =
anyway???
A little over a year ago, we started a large project to get all the kits =
in cases. DEMCO had most of the cases that we needed, and we branched out =
to a few smaller companies for what DEMCO doesn't carry. Unfortunately, we =
are still having problems finding sturdy and affordable cases for the =
oversized picture books. We would rather not have a separate area for them =
because there really aren't that many, and we really don't want to go back =
to bags. I found a project case at Office Max/Staples that works for some, =
but we still need some that would be about 11" wide and 12 1/2" -
13" =
long. Any ideas? What do all of you do for your oversized Cassette/Book =
kits?
Please e-mail responses to lrandolph@rochester.lib.mn.us
Thanks in advance for your wonderful ideas!
Laura Randolph
Children's Services
Rochester Public Library
101 1st Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55906
507-285-8012
Lrandolph@rochester.lib.mn.us
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From: nadine <wpl_nadine@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Library mascot/SRP video
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 10:53:47 CDT
Hi All,
I have had several requests for information based upon a comment that I made
about Mr. Hootles, our library stuffed owl mascot, appearing in our summer
reading program video. For the past three years, Mr. Hootles has starred in
a very low budget video that I film using my own camcorder with the
assistance of another staff person who reads the script as I film; I then
copy it onto a full-size VHS cassette and take over to the local cable tv
access studio and dub in the sound. Once it is finished, we take it over to
the elementary schools and show it to groups of classes, usually in the
media center. The local cable access will run it a few times also, after it
has been shown at the schools. The video lasts from 6-9 minutes, and then we
go over the different things we want to emphasize to the students about the
SRP. I write the scripts, and put in stage directions as I go along.
The beginning of this year's:
Mr. Hootles, wearing a whistle and a baseball cap (small plastic?),
surrounded by cooking utensils (holding a wooden spoon)
Hi! I'm Mr. Hootles from the Waterford Public Library, but you can call me
Coach!! I am here to tell you we are cooking up something realllllly special
for you. I know a lot of you like books, judging from all the familiar faces
I see out there. If you like sports raise your hand.come on, don't be shy!!
(sports realia and book display)
Baseball, football, soccer, golf, tennis, boxing, basketball, NASCAR racing,
hockey, martial arts, gymnastics.it's a long list..(show a book or two for
each sport--use balls for some of the sports, baseball nutcracker, boxing
glove,checkered flags)
Another section.
"That reminds me of something that happened the last time I visited the
Waterford Public Library.
Entrance of library walking towards the Circulation desk to the Reference
desk.
The librarian welcomed me to the library and I said to her
"Somebody said you have books here!"
She looked around and told me," Well, yes, this is a library, and we do
have
a lot of books.
Sooo, I asked her, "Do you have any reallly good ones?"
The librarian said "Of course we do. What type of book did you have in
mind?"
I looked at her and said "A GOOD one!!!
So the librarian left her desk and took me into the Children's Room, and
pointed out the chapter books. She said "Here is a good series of fiction
sports books by Matt Christopher. Perhaps this would be good for you." I
shrugged and said, "Whatever, just a good book."
She pointed out the magazines and the picture books, which are good for
everyone. "
One of the reference librarians mimed the actions, as my voice is the only
one heard once we dub in the sound. This year's script was based on an old
joke about "you choose your book your way, I chews mine my way (our theme
this year is READING-FOOD OF CHAMPIONS; how can we miss with both sports and
food!!!) Last year, the script pertained to Mr. Hootles finding an overdue
library book under a sofa cushion and being afraid that the nice people at
the library wouldn't allow him to borrow a book every again! Last year's
theme was READ TO THE FINISH LINE, so at one point you saw Mr Hootles racing
over to the library (you could see the page's arm helping him fly along),
and at the end, we reminded the students to race over to the library to sign
up for SRP while Mr. Hootles appeared driving along on my son's remote
control race car (we pulled it using fishing line!)
The rest of the video is devoted to describing the program (ie for a tea
party, I have a mug and a box of tea, as well as a book and for a cookie
contest, I show cookbooks and a couple opened packages of cookies!)
As to the amount of time involved.the first script I wrote focused on the
new Harry Potter book, but we decided it might alienate families who aren't
allowed to read it. The filming takes a good morning to do, and that is
after allllll the different props have been accumulated previously (books
and realia relating in anyway to what is being said); I am not a
professional filmmaker, so the video can be choppy as well as show errors
(the kids love seeing the hand putting Mr. Hootles's hat back on after we
moved him to another section of the library and released the pause button on
the camcorder!) Dubbing, well I usually practice a few times, actually
several times, as well as going over the script so I know where I might have
to add a few words or sentences so that the script flows with what is being
seen on the screen.
Hope this is helpful; please feel free to write me if you have additional
questions.
Nadine
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Nadine Lipman
Head of Children's Services
Waterford Public Library
49 Rope Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
e-mail: WPL_nadine@yahoo.com
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From: karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Collection development resources (fwd)
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Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 10:53:57 CDT
What I also find sometimes is that a book comes in
that I adore (& I might even order extra copies).
Then, during future ordering, I might come across
another review that absolutely "pans" the book I
loved. On more than 1 occasion, I have taken the loved
book off the shelf to reread & I have still adored it.
It's just like with moview reviews; how many times
have we all been to a movie that got great reviews &
we hated it or vice versa--it's very subjective.
-- Julie Ann Rines <jrines@ocln.org>
wrote:
> I agree with Karen about "clunkers", what I
> especially hate is when the
> first review I read is positive and then after I've
> ordered I read a
> second review that points out short comings. Lately
> I find myself checking
> the full text reviews on BWI as I order that way I
> can see if they agree
> and if there are mixed reviews I may decide to get
> only one copy first
> and then if we like it get additional copies for
> branches.
> Julie Rines
> jrines@ocln.org
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Open Hearing: Guidelines for Developing a Library Privacy
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Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 10:54:05 CDT
Guidelines for Developing a Library Privacy Policy
Please join the ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee at an Open Hearing
to discuss
Guidelines for Developing a Library Privacy Policy
and
ALA Meeting Rooms Policy
Saturday, June 21, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Metro Toronto Convention
Center - 705
A copy of the draft Guidelines for Developing a Library Privacy
Policy, prepared by the ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC), is
available at
http://www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Our_Association/Offices/Intellectu
al_Freedom3/Intellectual_Freedom_Toolkits/Related_Links8/draftprivacypolicy.
pdf
or this link is found at
http://tinyurl.com/e9p7
This document is part of a Privacy Tool Kit that the IFC is creating to
assist libraries and librarians in developing privacy policies and
coping with challenges. The Committee wants to hear comments and
concerns about its recommended policy guidance that will help libraries
develop an up-to-date privacy policy. Copies of this document will be
available at the June 21st meeting.
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From: "Megan Vanderhart" <VanDerME@ri.lincon.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper: frozen sounds
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Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 10:54:14 CDT
Can anyone help me locate a book that was published probably anytime =
before 1980...=20
A friend remembers reading it in the dentist's office, and says that it =
was well-written. The story takes place on a farm, and during a very cold =
winter, all the sounds freeze. When spring comes, the noises thaw in =
unexpected contexts.
I've scoured A to Zoo and the Children's Literature database without =
success. All suggestions will be most welcome!
Thanks,
Megan VanderHart
VanderME@ri.lincon.org
Megan E. VanderHart
Children's Room/Homeschool Resource Center
Rock Island Public Library
401 19th St.
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309)732-7304
VanderME@ri.lincon.org
www.rbls.lib.il.us/rip/crhome.html
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From: jfine1@tampabay.rr.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: poetry slam information
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 10:54:22 CDT
If you go to www.ala.org/yalsa and look
at the Teen Read Week site, you will
lots of information about poetry programs for and with teens. There is
also
a
pre-conference in Toronto entitled: SLAM THIS! Poetry with and for teens.
Speakers include Nikki Grimes and Naomi Shahib Nye.
Jana Fine
> Hi All,
> I know that this has been asked before however, i did not pay
attention
> to it and now someone here would like to run one. Basically how is poetry
> slam/jam run? Is there a time limit? Is there a moderator? How do enforce
> the time limit given? please email me at mstours@sailsinc.org
>
> Maggie St. Ours
> Youth Services
> Dighton Public Library
> mstours@sailsinc.org
>
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From: "Vasilik, Patricia" <vasilik@palsplus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper Answered
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Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 10:54:30 CDT
Thank you all for the speedy answer to my stumper -- I knew I could count on
all of you! The answer is Ray Bradbury's short story All Summer in a Day.
The original post was"
Do you know of a children's book about people living on a
planet - maybe underground? - and it never stops raining - there is only one
day of sun a year. There is one girl who everyone always picks on, and on
the one day that the sun is going to shine, they lock in her a closet and
don't let her out, and then maybe forget about her.
Pat Vasilik
Children's Coordinator
Clifton Public Library
Clifton, NJ
vasilik@palsplus.org
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From: Jennifer Parker <jmpwel@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Welcome package?
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Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 10:54:41 CDT
Hello
At my library we give children a sticker that says "I
got my Library Card Today" and we also just did an
outreach program to the first graders in our community
and bought library card protectors.
We are thinking of investing in some film for a
poloroid camera and creating a bulliten board that
says look who got their library card this month and
hanging them up.
Jennifer
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From: "Allyson Goodwin" <Agood@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
To: <<pubyac@prairienet.org>>
Subject: children's fiction collections
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Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 10:54:50 CDT
Hi everyone!
Our library is getting a new automation system and we are seriously =
looking at our collection designations. If we are going to make changes, =
now is the time. So I have a couple of questions to ask regarding your =
juvenile fiction collection.
How many categories (Picture Books, Fiction, Easy Readers) do you have? =
=20
If you only have two categories: =20
Picture Books and Fiction (all grade levels), do your patrons and/or their =
parents have difficulty browsing the collection? =20
Is there any concern about putting all reading levels together?
We seem to have patrons who ask (and expect to find) where the books for =
"second graders" are ... without having to browse the whole
collection. =
Has anyone else had/have this problem and thus subdivided their fiction =
categories?
You can email directly if you wish... agood@ci.carlsbad.ca.us=20
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Ally Goodwin
Carlsbad City Library
Children's Services
760-602-2050
agood@ci.carlsbad.ca
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From: "Margaret Borchers" <mborchers@biblio.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: poetry slam information
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Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 10:54:58 CDT
Please make any replies to the entire list. I am planning a poetry slam
for this fall, and it will be my first. I have NO IDEA what to do.
I'm
sure others will be planning one since it is the theme for this year's Teen
Read Week.
Thanks,
Margaret
Monroe Public Library, CT
mborchers@biblio.org
At 11:49 AM 06/13/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi All,
> I know that this has been asked before however, i did not pay
attention
>to it and now someone here would like to run one. Basically how is poetry
>slam/jam run? Is there a time limit? Is there a moderator? How do enforce
>the time limit given? please email me at mstours@sailsinc.org
>
>Maggie St. Ours
>Youth Services
>Dighton Public Library
>mstours@sailsinc.org
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From: "Julie Kant" <jgkant@attbi.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Jumangi program
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Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 10:55:08 CDT
As a new children's librarian, I'm planning a one hour in-library program
for ages 6-10 based on Chris Van Allsburg's Jumanji. Has anyone tried
this,
or perhaps a jungle adventure theme that could be tailored to the book?
I'd
like to structure the program as a quest, overcoming obstacles to get to the
golden city and out of danger. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
With thanks in advance,
Julie Kant
CLP - Carrick
kantj@carnegielibrary.org
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From: Stephanie Stokes <stephanie@ssdesign.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: paint color and behavior
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Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 10:55:16 CDT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ann-Marie Biden" <AMBiden@ci.upland.ca.us>
Subject: paint color and behavior
>>>> We are planning to repaint....I know green is supposed
>>>> to be calming, but we're thinking of a soft yellow that
>>>> would complement the murals on parts of our walls.
>>>> Any thoughts? <<<<<
I just painted several rooms with HOME DEPOT's
house brand line of paint called BHER. It was a
soft yellow called CALM AIR color code 300-2U
It's wonderful!!!! It looks great with my artwork
and my mood has improved <wink>!
Stephanie Stokes
"Library Media & PR"
http://www.ssdesign.com/librarypr/
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From: Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper - Boy behind Iron Curtain
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 10:55:25 CDT
Dear Brain,
It's my turn to post a stumper. My sister is trying to identify a book from
her childhood. It's about a boy in an Iron Curtain country whose parents
escaped without him. He was later spirited out of the country to rejoin his
parents. At one point he had to hide in a hay wagon.
We've dated the book to sometime between WWII, since it mentions the Iron
Curtain, and the late 50's, which is when she read it. Can anyone name this
book? psiebert12508@yahoo.com
TIA
Peg Siebert
Blodgett Library
Fishkill, NY
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