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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: Friday, June 20, 2003 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1142
PUBYAC Digest 1142
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) finding employment in WI
by "debra Bailey" <dbailey@and.lib.in.us>
2) RE: New Harry Potter shipment
by "Tobin, Renee" <Rtobin@ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us>
3) Re: high school reading list
by Paulalef@aol.com
4) Spelling apology and categories
by Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
5) Re: Suggested Reading
by Smith <lsmith@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
6) Re: Weird rumor about libraries?
by Backwage@aol.com
7) Re: Murder Mystery Party
by Jennifer Bello <bosocal2001@yahoo.com>
8) Stumper solved: Paw-Paw Bunny-Bunny
by Tonya Cross <chi_tonya@DAYTON.LIB.OH.US>
9) RE: Divisions of Children's Fiction
by "Clemens, Mary" <mclemens@cslibrary.org>
10) Re: Suggested Reading for SRP
by Cathryn Clark-Dawe <cathryncdlib@yahoo.com>
11) Re: library paint color
by Carolyn Jones <carolyn.jones@erl.vic.gov.au>
12) RE: Where to shelve new Harry Potter
by "Lisa Williams" <lwilliams@rbls.lib.il.us>
13) Harry Potter Party Ideas/trivia questions/crafts/games
by "Johanna Rapp" <johannarapp40@hotmail.com>
14) Re: Weird rumor about libraries?
by Carol Hoke <hoke@mail.crlibrary.org>
15) 4th of July
by Marsha Parham <parhamm@mail.spalding.public.lib.ga.us>
16) suggested reading lists
by Mary Gonzalez <marycgon@lmxac.org>
17) murder mysteries
by "Clark, Julie" <JClark@fredco-md.net>
18) Re: Suggested Reading
by Vicky <vickys4444@yahoo.com>
19) RE: Shelving Harry Potter
by "Creel, Stacy - HPL" <Stacy.Creel@cityofhouston.net>
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From: "debra Bailey" <dbailey@and.lib.in.us>
To: PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children
Subject: finding employment in WI
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:41:08 CDT
Dear PUBYAC,
I hope it's okay to ask this here: I am moving to the Milwaukee area
soon. Does anyone in the area have suggestions for finding library
employment? So far, I have joined the listserv from UWM SLIS (soisjobs),
and I'm registered at WECAN (I can get school cert.), and I've have been
looking through all the public library websites I can find. If there is
a stone I have not yet turned, I would be very grateful to know where
else I should look/who I should call. You can just respond off list if
it's easier. Thanks very much for your time.
Debra Bailey
dbailey@and.lib.in.us
APL/Anderson, IN
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From: "Tobin, Renee" <Rtobin@ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: New Harry Potter shipment
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And may I add my informal survey about Harry? Have any of your libraries
limited staff access to the new Harry Potter book. Did staff have an
advantage to place holds because they knew the book had just appeared in
your catalog? Has your library provided that the initial circulations on
Saturday should go to patrons and not staff?
We discussed limiting staff but have decided to fill the holds in the order
placed.
Renee Tobin
Rancho Cucamonga Public Library
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From: Paulalef@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: high school reading list
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:41:25 CDT
In the children's and YA, we limit to 2 books on a reading list or in an
assignment. Unless one has an unlimited budget, unlimited space to store
multiple
copies, and a tiny patron base, I don't see how one can be faulted for
limiting. Surely we have an obligation to ALL our patrons, not just the
first one to
get to the library!
Paula Lefkowitz
Parsippany (NJ) PL
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From: Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Spelling apology and categories
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Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:41:38 CDT
Everyone, I see I spelled Newbery with two r's in a previous post. I'm
blushing.
Someone mentioned a parent category; I forgot about that one. We have it,
too, and it gets a -lot- of use. All the toilet training books are there,
and the ones about going to the hospital and drunken parents and death and
sexual abuse. It's kind of a depressing section, actually.
Bonita
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From: Smith <lsmith@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: Clearskies150@aol.com
Subject: Re: Suggested Reading
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Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:41:47 CDT
Of course its a good idea! No librarian can possibly remember all the
good books for a given age. I keep reading lists for 1rst--6th grades and
the parents take them all year round.
For any age, there are going to be kids who read on a wide range of
levels. If your lists reflect that, you can explain to anyone who asks
that choices have to be evaluated based on the individual child--the list
is just a starting point.
Lisa Smith
lsmith@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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From: Backwage@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Weird rumor about libraries?
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:41:55 CDT
They shouldn't go unsupervised.
Librarians will give them something
to do.
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From: Jennifer Bello <bosocal2001@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Murder Mystery Party
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Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:42:04 CDT
Sounds like a great idea. I've never done it myself so
unfortunately I don't have any tips. But I think the
kids would love it. I would probably buy the kit since
everything is already planned and you don't have to
design it.
Do you have a teen council that you could run this
idea by?
Hope it works out. Good luck.
Jenn Bello
--- Christine Mills <cmills@mail.win.org>
wrote:
> I know that I am jumping the gun by asking this
> question so early. I know
> that many of us are smack dab in the middle of
> summer reading. But, I'm
> already thinking about October.
>
> Have any of you put on a Murder Mystery Party for
> Young Adults at your
> library? I am looking to do this is in the later
> part of October. I have
> read some of the Usborne Solve It Yourself books.
> I'm thinking of either
> trying to act out one of those books or purchase a
> murder mystery party
> where each participant will have a part to act out.
> I think the second
> could be fun, because I could even encourage them to
> use costumes.
>
> Does anyone have any tips? Or suggestions on how to
> have a successful
> Murder Mystery Party for YAs?
>
> You may reply to me at cmills@mail.win.org.
>
> Thank you,
> Christine
>
> Christine Mills
> Reference Librarian
> St. Charles City-County Library District
> Spencer Road Branch
> 427 Spencer Road, P.O. Box 529
> St. Peters, MO 63376-0529
> Phone: 636-441-0522 x1743
> Email: cmills@mail.win.org
>
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From: Tonya Cross <chi_tonya@DAYTON.LIB.OH.US>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper solved: Paw-Paw Bunny-Bunny
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:42:13 CDT
Thanks to Becky Ann Smith who knew that this was a Golden Book called "Walt
Disney's Grandpa Bunny" as well as "Great Grandpa Bunny-Bunny!"
The book is
out of print, and costs anywhere from $35 - $50 on "Out-of-print"
sites, but
he really wants a copy for his son. (It's also available in a "Big
Golden
Book," that's going for over $100!)
If you're interested, for some reason, this story (in its "Great Grandpa
Bunny-Bunny" incarnation) is on-line, in its entirety at
www.svlayla.com/Bunny2.html.
You guys are awesome!
Tonya Cross
Tonya Cross wrote:
> A patron called today looking for a book he remembers from his early
> childhood (he sounded to be around 30-40 years old). He called it
"Papaw
> Bunny-Bunny," but said he wasn't really sure if that was the real
title,
> or not, and didn't know the author. The book is about a
"grandfather"
> rabbit who paints the sky.
>
> I've checked our catalog, spelling "Papaw" and
"Bunny-Bunny" a number of
> different ways, have checked the Internet, Amazon, Alibris, Bookfinder,
> and ABE to no avail. I'm hoping someone out there might know what the
> title of this book really is (or at least how to SPELL the title!), so I
> can pass on some information to the patron.
>
> Thanks for any help!
>
> Tonya Cross
> Reference Assistant
> Main Library Children's Room
> Dayton Metro Library
> Dayton, OH
>
> chi_tonya@dayton.lib.oh.us
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From: "Clemens, Mary" <mclemens@cslibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Divisions of Children's Fiction
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:42:22 CDT
We classify books as E,J or Y based on approximate reading =
level/interest
level breakdowns.
E - Easy Fiction and Non-Fiction
E* - Easy Readers (Have a blue dot on the spine and are shelved =
separately.)
J - Fiction and Non-fiction for approximately Grades 2-5
Y - Fiction and Non-fiction for approximately Grades 5-8
The J's and Y's are interfiled, but may be separated if we get a new =
building.
=20
Biographies are labeled EB,JB, YB and are all interfiled.
We sticker Holiday, Newberry, Caldecott and some genres but don't shelve =
them separately.
JPB - J level paperbacks
YPB - Y level paperbacks
J-S PB - J level Series paperbacks
Y-G PB - Y level Graphic novels
We also have a separate foreign language collection with materials =
labeled E,J,Y as appropriate.
Our catalog system allows us to create special collections so if we are =
pulling books for a special display (holidays, school assignment, etc.) =
the catalog reflects that books are shelved in the special collections =
area.
Mary Clemens
Children's Librarian
mclemens@cslibrary.org
Carol Stream Public Library
616 Hiawatha Drive
Carol Stream, IL 60188
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From: Cathryn Clark-Dawe <cathryncdlib@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Suggested Reading for SRP
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Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:42:32 CDT
Hi Mary-jo,
I think a suggested reading list is a great idea.
Some parents and children never use it, which is fine,
but I think it helps others who might otherwise get
overwhelmed by the choices available.
I just break mine up into Picture Books and Juvenile
Fiction/Nonfiction (although I indicate if a book is
more suitable for "older" readers), but I can see how
it would be useful to also give age guidelines.
Perhaps you could use a source such as School Library
Journal, and put their recommended range (K-3, or
whatever) instead of a more detailed breakdown. Would
that help get rid of some of the quibbles about
whether a book belongs in the K listing or the Grade 1
listing, for example?
Good luck, and remember to have fun!
Cathryn
Webster Free Public Library
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From: Carolyn Jones <carolyn.jones@erl.vic.gov.au>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: library paint color
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Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:42:42 CDT
We've had a buttery yellow walls in the library for 2 years now and it
doesn't show the dirt any worse than other light colours
but...... the painters told me that with other colours you only need 2
coats of paint but with yellow you need 3 coats to cover properly.
Anyway we love our yellow and it is really warm and welcoming
Carolyn
Eastern regional libraries
melbourne australia
> I love yellow, but I read somewhere that it shows the dirt worse than
> any other color. Great contrast; that's why it's used for danger
signs.
>
> Bonita
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From: "Lisa Williams" <lwilliams@rbls.lib.il.us>
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Subject: RE: Where to shelve new Harry Potter
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Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:42:51 CDT
We are also having it in all three areas, as well as in our adult rental =
collection.
Lisa Powell Williams, MLS
Reference Librarian
Moline Public Library
3130-41st Street
Moline, IL 61265
309-736-5737
lwilliams@rbls.lib.il.us
"Integrity is doing the right thing, even if nobody is watching."
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Subject: Where to shelve new Harry Potter
Toni Reese wrote:Where are you shelving the new Harry
Potter?
We're going to have in in childrens, YA, and adult. We have the other =
four
in all those places, too. Looking on the Clevnet catalog, looks as if =
many
libraries around NE Ohio are putting it in both adult and children's.
Bonita
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From: "Johanna Rapp" <johannarapp40@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Harry Potter Party Ideas/trivia questions/crafts/games
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Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:42:59 CDT
I just subscribed to Pubyac and was wondering if anyone had saved the emails
with information about Harry Potter trivia questions, games and craft ideas.
If anyone could forward these old emails to me I would greatly appreciate
it as I have some Harry Potter events planned for this summer. I have heard
about all the wonderful Harry Potter ideas that have been shared on pubyac
and would be very excited to hear about both old and new ideas. Thanks
everyone! Take Care,
"Miss Jo" Johanna Rapp, Head of Children's/Young Adult Services, West
Bridgewater Public Library
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From: Carol Hoke <hoke@mail.crlibrary.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Weird rumor about libraries?
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Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:43:07 CDT
At 03:54 PM 6/19/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>OK--I think I just got my second most bizarre question. A grandma
called
me
>just
>now and asked if there was anything to the rumor her son and
daughter-in-law
>had
>told to her grandson. The rumor is that there is a national alert that
kids
>under
>sixteen should not be allowed to go to libraries unsupervised. I
checked
>several
>urban legend databases, google, and the usual news sources and did not see
>anything.
>
>Anyone heard this one before? I am posting to several lists, so I apologize
>in
>advance for duplicate copies of this message.
>
>Linette Ivanovitch
>YA Librarian
>Missoula Public Library
>Missoula, MT
Well, we do ask that children under the age of 9 be supervised by a
responsible adult when at the library. That is library policy and for the
safety of the child. Perhaps it's a misunderstanding of a library policy?
Carol Hoke
Programming Services Manager
Cedar Rapids Public Library
500 First St SE
Cedar Rapids IA 52401
319-398-5145, ext. 259
fax 319-398-0746
Hoke@mail.crlibrary.org
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From: Marsha Parham <parhamm@mail.spalding.public.lib.ga.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: 4th of July
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Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:43:16 CDT
Hi everyone!
I am trying something new this year for my Fourth of July program. We are
going to read a couple of books, learn a little bit about a lot of
patriotic music (Yankee Doodle, You're a Grand Old Flag, etc.) and where
the songs came from, talk about monuments (such as Mt. Rushmore, Liberty
Bell) etc.
However I need some ideas for crafts or short games or a film. I still need
to fill up about 15 minutes. Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
mmp
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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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From: Mary Gonzalez <marycgon@lmxac.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: suggested reading lists
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Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:43:24 CDT
I'm glad we're discussing this. Today I felt as though I wanted to add
to the top of every suggested reading list: "Remember, these are just
suggestions. There is a wealth of books at a library for a child (you)
to choose from. Read whatever you like, like adults do. That's the
pleasure of having a whole library of books to choose from. If you
aren't interested in a book after the first paragraph, put it down, and
pick up another. You should enjoy what you read, or what's the point?"
(Learning what they like to read, and learning to choose a book based on
the cover are important reading skills that children are denied when
they're only allowed to read books from a list. And Boys should be
allowed to read nonfiction if they want to.)
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From: "Clark, Julie" <JClark@fredco-md.net>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:43:32 CDT
I work in a small branch in Maryland. I have done 3 murder mysteries so far
and they are a real hit. One of my coworkers purchased 8 kits to work from.
I highly suggest doing this. I keep it open for 11-15year olds.
We have two different kinds of mystery kits that were ordered online. One
set is where you set up a crime scene and they have to examine the clues to
determine the murderer.
The other is where it is somewhat scripted and they sit in a circle and act
out the parts. They like this one MUCH better. They like to act it out,
dress up a bit and talk to each other.
Good luck!
Julie Clark
Middletown Branch Public Library
Middletown, Maryland
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From: Vicky <vickys4444@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Suggested Reading
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Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:43:40 CDT
While we have booklists for kids in different grade
levels. they aren't really tied to the summer reading
program. We only ask that they read books from the
library or bookmobile.
If the books on the list are too hard/easy, then they
can take a different list. Every child reads on a
different level anyway. I've also found looking at
different lists for different grades that it's all
subjective. One book recommended for a fifth grader on
one list is on someone else's list for a sixth grader.
Vicky Schoenrock
Warren-Newport Public Library
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From: "Creel, Stacy - HPL" <Stacy.Creel@cityofhouston.net>
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Subject: RE: Shelving Harry Potter
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We're also shelving in the teen collection. And we're thrilled to say that
it will be on the shelves on Saturday!
Stacy L. Creel
YA Manager & ASPIRE Coordinator
Houston Public Library
500 McKinney Ave, 77002
832-393-1475
> Hello All,
>
> Please forgive the cross-posting. Where are you shelving the new
Harry
> Potter? (I think this was already discussed, but I couldn't find any
> mention when trying to search the archives.)
>
> Thanks,
>
> Toni Reese
> Youth Services Librarian
> Sump Memorial Library
> Papillion Nebraska
> treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
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