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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, July 29, 2003 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1169
PUBYAC Digest 1169
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Leaky kids
by Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
2) RE: Thin books
by Sue Ridnour <sue.ridnour@flower-mound.com>
3) Re: Liability issue for librarian driving teens
by MDToylady@aol.com
4) RE: Leaky kids
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
5) RE: Where the Wild Things Are Program
by "Julie Kant" <jgkant@comcast.net>
6) RE: Leaky kids
by "Joan Enriquez (ocln)" <joane@ocln.org>
7) Re: Where the Wild Things Are Program
by "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
8) Shelving Non-fiction Videos with Non-fiction Books
by "Ann Hardginski" <hardginski@menashalibrary.org>
9) questions for everyone
by "Pat Stainbrook" <stainbrookpat@hotmail.com>
10) Looking for Storytelling Book Suggestions
by "Laurie Rose" <lrose@orono.lib.me.us>
11) Fairies
by "Carol Chatfield" <cchatfield@myriad.middlebury.edu>
12) Two Stumpers
by Kim Olson-Kopp <k.olson-kopp@lacrosse.lib.wi.us>
13) library unions
by Nancy Thelen <nthelan@monroe.lib.mi.us>
14) stumper
by "Robinson, Joanne E." <JRobinson@ptlibrary.org>
15) FW: Janitor stumper answer & Flat Stanley
by "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
16) RE: Leaky kids TAKEN ONE STEP FURTHER
by "Chris Accardo" <Caccardo@GPTX.org>
17) Junk food festival
by Laurel Sharp <lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org>
18) Re: Where the Wild Things Are
by "Molly DeCleene" <molly_decleene@hotmail.com>
19) scheduling preschool programs with fewer employees
by Linda <slaninli@oplin.lib.oh.us>
20) Banned Book Display Ideas
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
21) Re: Shelving Non-fiction Videos with Non-fiction Books
by Ndenman <ndenman@ocln.org>
22) Request for Postcards
by Molly Meyers <mmeyers@worthingtonlibraries.org>
23) Answer to stumper...
by Tina Sizemore <tina5652@yahoo.com>
24) YA scenarios
by "Natasha Forrester" <nforrester@wpl.org>
25) RE: Leaky kids
by Wanda Peterson <wandasway2003@yahoo.com>
26) Teacher supply centers
by "April Mazza" <AMazza@minlib.net>
27) Tickle rhymes -- one more
by Pteet@aol.com
28) stumper: Cat and Man
by "Steven Engelfried" <sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us>
29) program fees?
by Kerry Reed <kreed@wpld.alibrary.com>
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From: Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Leaky kids
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:09:41 CDT
We had our first carpet puddle about twelve years ago. The child simply
stood in the middle of the doorway and calmly announced, "Mommy, I had to
go
to the bathroom." It didn't take us long to notice the tense of the
sentence. Oh, my.
Peg Siebert
Blodgett Library
Fishkill, NY
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From: Sue Ridnour <sue.ridnour@flower-mound.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Thin books
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:09:50 CDT
I'll second that -- the other day I had a preschool teacher looking for a
book to introduce physics to her 3-year-old students. Whatever happened to
teaching shapes and colors in preschool?
Sue
-----Original Message-----
From: Bonita Kale [mailto:Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org]
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2003 12:09 PM
To: pubyac
Subject: Thin books
To give publishers their due, it's my impression that over the last decade
or so, every assignment has been working its way down the curriculum, so
that the biography reports that used to be done by 4th graders are now done
by 2nd graders, etc.--and that creeping does result in a demand for easy
little books on a lot of topics.
Bonita
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From: MDToylady@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Liability issue for librarian driving teens
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:09:59 CDT
I will be attending a conference in October where one of the main components
is the opportunity to discuss young adult books with teens around the state
and get their opinions. My library system is concerned about the liability
of
my transporting 3-4 teens in my car. I would be disappointed if the teens
were
prevented from attending due to lack of transportation. The meeting
location
is over an hour away, so while it is possible for parents to drive them,
they
would either have to drive back and forth twice or the parents would have to
pay the $50 to attend (probably unpopular with the teens!). I have heard
some
libraries do book buying trips and wonder if some of you have sample
permission slips you could send me or other advice. TIA!
Carol Lee
Frederick Co. Public Libraries, MD
mdtoylady@aol.com
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Leaky kids
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:10:06 CDT
i've had all kinds of "presents" left over the years.
the one i'll absolutely never forget is the time a
little boy started throwing up right in the middle of
storytime. he had been sitting quietly and suddenly it
was like somebody flipped a switch and he started
doing an imitation of old faithful. i just totally
froze. i felt like i should do something but i had no
idea what. i was like steve martin in parenthood
waiting for his head to spin around. fortunately
several parents, including his, leapt into action and
took over. after about 20 seconds of stunned silence i
just kept reading.
~j.
=====
~jenniferbaker
fresno co. public library
"I may not be an explorer or an adventurer or a treasure seeker or a gun
fighter Mr. O' Connell, but I am proud of what I am." "And what is
that?" "I
am a librarian!"
~ Evelyn, The Mummy
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From: "Julie Kant" <jgkant@comcast.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Where the Wild Things Are Program
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Hi Charlotte and all,
The Richland County Public Library in Columbia, SC, had a touring exhibit
featuring Sendak's Wild Things this winter with a number of interactive
activities for kids. Created by the Bremen Jewish Heritage Museum in
Atlanta, it's going to a number of cities around the country. Might
get
some helpful ideas there!
http://www.thebreman.org/exhibitions/travelingexhib.htm
Julie Kant
Children's Librarian
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Carrick
jgkant@comcast.net
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From: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org
[mailto:owner-pubyac@prairienet.org]On
Behalf Of Charlotte Burrows
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2003 1:09 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Where the Wild Things Are Program
Dear Pubyacers-
Our branch is having a "Where the Wild Things Are" party next month to
tie
into our system's "Wild about Reading" Summer Reading Program theme.
We are
renting and will be receiving the "Wild Thing" costume from
HarperCollins
via Costume Specialists Inc. for the program and are looking for additional
ideas for activities, games, crafts or treats.
We have many cute "monster" type treats and crafts etc. that would be
easily
adaptable to the "Wild Thing" theme. But thought that you
experts out there
might have some other suggestions for us. You can email me directly off
the
list at charlar10@hotmail.com
I can send results on to others who are
interested or post later.
Thanks in advance,
Charlotte Burrows
charlar10@hotmail.com
Contra Costa County Library System - CA
Ygnacio Valley Branch
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From: "Joan Enriquez (ocln)" <joane@ocln.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Leaky kids
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 15:58:57 CDT
It's probably because it is summer time, a perfect time to wear pull ups and
under pants and be potty trained. Most of the time the kids are outside,
and if they have an accident it's not a big deal.
I know because have two grandchildren who are being potty trained this
summer!
Joan Enriquez
Kingston Public Library
Kingston, MA 02364
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From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
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Subject: Re: Where the Wild Things Are Program
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This year I made Wild Thing Puppets. I used a paper plate on a stick and the
we decorated it with markers and Nuddles (made it very bright and 3
dimensional) them we played some peppy music (I used the music from
Disneylands Electirc Parade) and had a "Wild Rumpus" (dancing and
marching
and being goofy).
Linda Peterson
Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library
125 South Franklin
Bloomfield, Indiana 47424
Phone: (812)384-4125
Fax: (812)384-0820
email: lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
----- Original Message -----
From: "Charlotte Burrows" <charlar10@hotmail.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2003 12:08 PM
Subject: Where the Wild Things Are Program
> Dear Pubyacers-
>
> Our branch is having a "Where the Wild Things Are" party next
month to tie
> into our system's "Wild about Reading" Summer Reading Program
theme. We
are
> renting and will be receiving the "Wild Thing" costume from
HarperCollins
> via Costume Specialists Inc. for the program and are looking for
additional
> ideas for activities, games, crafts or treats.
>
> We have many cute "monster" type treats and crafts etc. that
would be
easily
> adaptable to the "Wild Thing" theme. But thought that you
experts out
there
> might have some other suggestions for us. You can email me directly
off
the
> list at charlar10@hotmail.com
I can send results on to others who are
> interested or post later.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Charlotte Burrows
> charlar10@hotmail.com
> Contra Costa County Library System - CA
> Ygnacio Valley Branch
>
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From: "Ann Hardginski" <hardginski@menashalibrary.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Shelving Non-fiction Videos with Non-fiction Books
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 15:59:14 CDT
Our children's department is getting ready to move into our new (and
wonderfully beautiful) room this fall, and we have been thinking about
shelving issues. We have been building up our non-fiction video
collection, but it is not being used as much as we'd like. We are
considering interfiling our non-fiction videos with the non-fiction books.
I am interested in your opinions in this matter, especially if you have
tried to or currently do interfile. Do you see any major drawbacks/great
benefits to interfiling?
Thank you for your input!
Ann Hardginski
Menasha's Public Library
Menasha, WI
hardginski@menashalibrary.org
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From: "Pat Stainbrook" <stainbrookpat@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: questions for everyone
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 15:59:22 CDT
Hi all-
I've been on pubyac a few years now, asking a few questions, answering a few
more, always amazed at what I learn from the postings. Now I'm in a MLIS
program, taking a course on competitive intelligence. For my project, I'm
gathering information on how libraries can compete with bookstores. If you
have time, I'd love to know a few things about the libraries you work in.
First, in your opinion, does your library project a warm, welcoming
ambiance, inviting readers to linger? Second, does your library offer food
and drink facilities, for instance a cafe or espresso stand? Or do you
allow food and drink to be consumed in the library? Lastly, does the
furniture in your library include things like couches, comfortable
armchairs, group study areas, and appropriately sized furniture in
children's areas?
You can reply directly to stainbrookpat@hotmail.com,
or to the list.
Thanks for you time....
Pat
Spokane WA
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From: "Laurie Rose" <lrose@orono.lib.me.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Looking for Storytelling Book Suggestions
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I am planning an upcoming meeting of my mother/daughter book
group and need some suggestions. Because the group spans a
wide age range (grades 4-7) we usually choose two different titles -
conencting them by genre, theme, etc. I would like to use Shadow
Spinner by Fletcher and need a companion title for the girls in
grades 4&5. I was hoping to use the storytelling theme as the
connection. Any ideas?
TIA
Laurie
Laurie Rose
Youth Services Librarian
Orono Public Library
Orono, Maine 04473
lrose@orono.lib.me.us
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From: "Carol Chatfield" <cchatfield@myriad.middlebury.edu>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Fairies
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:16:11 CDT
Has anyone ever done a program on fairies? I have some little girls who
are
asking for one. I have the Family Fun issue of April 2003 with a few
suggestions, but I am hoping someone out there has some good ideas to share
as well.
Thanks in advance.
Carol Chatfield
Ilsley Public Library
75 Main Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
cchatfield@myriad.middlebury.edu
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From: Kim Olson-Kopp <k.olson-kopp@lacrosse.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Two Stumpers
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:16:20 CDT
Can I pick your brains? We're struggling with these two stumpers:
1. A man remembers a children's book he read about 35 years ago. It was
about a day in the life of a basset hound. That's all we have to go on.
Any suggestions?
2. A woman has been searching for a series of books she read 40 years
ago about twin girls. These girls traveled the world and each book was
set in a different country.
Thanks in advance! I'll post the answers back to the list.
Kim Olson-Kopp
La Crosse Public Library
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From: Nancy Thelen <nthelan@monroe.lib.mi.us>
To: "PUBYAC@prairienet.org"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: library unions
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:16:29 CDT
Hi,
Does anyone know of a union for professional librarians? I am
looking for contact information for any union that represents
library staff. Thanks very much,
Nancy
nthelan@monroe.lib.mi.us
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From: "Robinson, Joanne E." <JRobinson@ptlibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:16:38 CDT
any ideas for this one---a girl gets a refrigerator box from her mom and =
uses it for all kinds of things. After it collapses, she draws place =
settings on it as if it were a table. Thanks=20
Joanne Robinson
Peters Township Public Library
616 E. McMurray Rd.
McMurray, PA 15317
724-941-9430
jrobinson@ptlibrary.org
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From: "Bryce, Richard" <bryce@palsplus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: FW: Janitor stumper answer & Flat Stanley
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:16:47 CDT
Hello! I sent this out a little over a week ago but it got lost in
cyberspace. Thanks again to everyone who responded.
Also, can any libraries that have done a Flat Stanley let me know what you
did and how it worked (logistics and reaction)? We're thinking of doing
something like it in the Fall. Thanks!
Richard :-)
bryce@palsplus.org
-----Original Message-----
From: Bryce, Richard
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 2:59 PM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: Janitor stumper answer
Hello! Thank you to the many, many people who wrote back so quickly with
the answer to yesterday's stumper. It was about a janitor who kept having
to clean footprints off the floor. The answer is:
Feet in the Gym, by Teri Daniels; published in 1999
I was using the correct keywords, but no libraries in our system own it
anymore. As soon as I checked outside the area it came right up. We
requested a copy for our patron- who's absolutely thrilled- and will
re-order a copy for ourselves. Thanks again!
Richard Bryce
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: "Chris Accardo" <Caccardo@GPTX.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Leaky kids TAKEN ONE STEP FURTHER
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Well, I wasn't sure how far we wanted to go in this thread, but here
goes...
We've had the projectile vomiting kids before, but this weekend, some
anonymous child (geez, I REALLY hope it was a child) left a pile of poop
(not just dribble out of a diaper or something, but pull down the pants
and squat kind of pile) in the juvenile biography section. Now, I
realize that there are still some of those fictionalized biographies
there, but I am trying REALLY hard to get them all out, and truly think
this sort of commentary was a bit extreme...
Chris
Mr. Chris Accardo
Librarian
Grand Prairie Memorial Library
901 Conover
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
972.237.5715
caccardo@gptx.org
-----Original Message-----
From: Jennifer Baker [mailto:jbaker93711@yahoo.com]=20
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 2:10 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Leaky kids
i've had all kinds of "presents" left over the years.
the one i'll absolutely never forget is the time a
little boy started throwing up right in the middle of
storytime. he had been sitting quietly and suddenly it
was like somebody flipped a switch and he started
doing an imitation of old faithful. i just totally
froze. i felt like i should do something but i had no
idea what. i was like steve martin in parenthood
waiting for his head to spin around. fortunately
several parents, including his, leapt into action and
took over. after about 20 seconds of stunned silence i
just kept reading.
~j.
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
~jenniferbaker
fresno co. public library
"I may not be an explorer or an adventurer or a treasure seeker or a gun
fighter Mr. O' Connell, but I am proud of what I am." "And what is
that?" "I
am a librarian!"
~ Evelyn, The Mummy
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From: Laurel Sharp <lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Junk food festival
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:17:05 CDT
Hello O Collective Intelligence:
Thanks to you for giving us some ideas for this teen program. Having
had successful food -oriented programs in the last couple of years
(chocolate and ice cream making) we decided to go whole hog, as it
were, with a Junk Food Fest.
Here's what we did:
We had a "Name that Candy Bar" part (virtual and real)
[http://www.smm.org/sln/tf/c/crosssection/namethatbar.html]
plus a book talk, bubble gum blowing contest (Justin won with 7.5
inches), Oreo stacking (highest was in the 30s or so, but he cheated;
29 was the official high); chocolate chip taste test (Hershey's won
over Nestles, Ghiradelli and a generic). Also a cola taste test
(some could tell the difference between Pepsi, Wegman's Cola, and
Coke, but not all of them); a lifesaver and toothpick relay race, &
they made their own snack out of goldfish, pretzels, oyster crax,
peanuts, oil and buttermilk seasoned salad dressing mix and Italian
seasoning shaken up in a bag. 21 kids, 2 adults, which is pretty
good for us. We also got about 7 kids to sign up for the Teen
Advisory Board we are forming. It cost about $35 for the chocolate
chips and candy bars, crackers, liters of cola, and so on. The
Friends paid for ours. Be sure your bubble gum is fresh, and pass it
out at the beginning so it gets all of its sugar chewed out and is
ready to make good bubbles. Have enough so each contestent can have
2-3 pieces. We made a calipers thing with a ruler and a couple of
unbent paper clips, on stationary on the end and one that moved.
Laurel
--
Laurel Sharp
Liverpool Public Library
310 Tulip Street
Liverpool, NY 13088
315 457-0310 x123
Fax 315 453-7867
lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org
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From: "Molly DeCleene" <molly_decleene@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Where the Wild Things Are
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Hi Charlotte!
We held a "Where the Wild Things Are" program about nine months ago.
The
children loved it! I am sure yours will, too.
We did "Where the Wild Things Are" as a puppet show. If you have Max
and two
or three Wild Things, you can do it, too. We put the stuffed Max and Wild
Things on sticks, and we also had a paper boat (I think we just printed off
a piece of clip art and laminated it with contact paper).
We played jungle-type music for the rumpus pages in the story. Aside from
that, there weren't too many bells and whistles. You do need two people for
the show.
We also did, as a stretch, a variation of "Head, Shoulders, Knees and
Toes."
I think it went
"Head, horns, fangs and claws
Fangs and claws
Head, horns, fangs and claws
Fangs and claws
And eyes and ears and tail and paws
Head, horns, fangs and claws
Fangs and claws."
For another stretch, what about "The Monster Mash"? You could also
read
"Laura Numeroff's Ten-Step Gude to Living With Your Monster." It's
hilarious
and would tie in with your theme.
Good luck! Hope this helps!
Molly DeCleene
Children's Librarian
Brown County Library -- Ashwaubenon Branch
Green Bay, Wisconsin
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From: Linda <slaninli@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: scheduling preschool programs with fewer employees
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:17:23 CDT
Our library has always offered three programs per week for age 3 to 5, and
one program a week each for age 2 with an adult and for ages 6 months up to
2 years. We have one full-time and one part-time person conducting these
programs year around, taking only an August sabbatical. They also each do
one program per month for school age children. Our problem is that our
staff has shrunk due to budget constraints. Everyone has worked here long
term and earned lots of vacation, sick, and personal time. We can no
longer fill the gaps left by absent staff and keep up this extensive
program schedule. Now for my question: How do you break down your schedules
for preschool programs? We are thinking of running for four or six weeks
and then taking a few weeks break between sessions. We know this may cause
our circulation to drop and probably upset some of our regular year around
audience. On the positive side we think it will lend more continuity to
the programs if we follow a theme throughout each session and regroup with
renewed interest with each subsequent session, thus maintaining
momentum. What do others think? Please send suggestions to
slaninli@oplin.lib.oh.us.
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Banned Book Display Ideas
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:17:32 CDT
hello all!
i've got a lull here between programs and i started
thinking about bbw. this is a perennial favorite for
me and i always try to do something big but i'm at a
loss for something new.
in the past we've wrapped books and whole shelves in
caution tape, "set fire" to books with colored
cellophane, put books in "jail" and all kinds of
similar things.
have any of you done anything for bbw that you were
really proud of or got lots of attention. if you can
send ideas this way i'll compile and post.
send to jbaker93711@yahoo.com
TIA,
~j.
=====
~jenniferbaker
fresno co. public library
"I may not be an explorer or an adventurer or a treasure seeker or a gun
fighter Mr. O' Connell, but I am proud of what I am." "And what is
that?" "I
am a librarian!"
~ Evelyn, The Mummy
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From: Ndenman <ndenman@ocln.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Shelving Non-fiction Videos with Non-fiction Books
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:17:42 CDT
We started interfiling our nonfiction videos with the books about a year ago
and it's been great. We have made lists of popular titles, like the Magic
School Bus series, so users can easily find their call numbers. Adults are
especially happy to have the option of a movie in addition to print when
they
are looking for certain subjects.
Nancy Denman
Duxbury Free Library
Duxbury, MA 02332
ndenman@ocln.org
Ann Hardginski wrote:
> Our children's department is getting ready to move into our new (and
> wonderfully beautiful) room this fall, and we have been thinking about
> shelving issues. We have been building up our non-fiction video
> collection, but it is not being used as much as we'd like. We are
> considering interfiling our non-fiction videos with the non-fiction books.
> I am interested in your opinions in this matter, especially if you
have
> tried to or currently do interfile. Do you see any major
drawbacks/great
> benefits to interfiling?
>
> Thank you for your input!
>
> Ann Hardginski
> Menasha's Public Library
> Menasha, WI
> hardginski@menashalibrary.org
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From: Molly Meyers <mmeyers@worthingtonlibraries.org>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Request for Postcards
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:17:50 CDT
Hello Pubyac,
My library does a program called BookTrek where in the past we have visited
other countries. A typical program includes food, music, stories, and
hands-on activities from that country. This year my students want to
travel
the United States. That brings me to my favor. I would like to
receive
postcards from Libraries around the country that tell my Trekkers why they
love living in their State!!!!! My first five states are Ohio, South
Carolina, Maine, Idaho, and Hawaii. Feel free to send a postcard even if
you are not one of these states because we will hopefully visit all 50
someday!
Thank you
Molly Meyers
Children's Librarian
BookTrek c/o Molly Meyers
Worthington Libraries
2280 Hard Road
Columbus, Ohio 43235
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From: Tina Sizemore <tina5652@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Answer to stumper...
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:17:59 CDT
Original stumper:
Hi, all! I have a patron who is looking for a book
she thinks is titled "The House of Live Dolls." I
can't find any such book anywhere, so she may have the
title wrong. According to her, it was published
sometime in the early 1930s and involves what she
calls "a black mammy doll" who takes care of the rest
of the doll family. She remembers the black doll's
legs being sewn on backward. Any takers on this one?
Thanks to all who answered -- "The Story of Live
Dolls" written by Josephine Scribner Gates. My patron
was so delighted and sends her thanks also!
Tina Sizemore
Children's Librarian
Willard Library
Evansville, Indiana
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From: "Natasha Forrester" <nforrester@wpl.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: YA scenarios
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:18:06 CDT
I have a patron looking for a resource for different teen scenarios
(social
situations and criminal acts like hit and run)...she is hoping to give
different scenarios to her high school students so they can ponder them and
write responses on what their course of action would be. I've looked in
our
local and state catalogs under teens, scenarios, crime scenarios, and did a
general Google search, but I was hoping maybe someone out there had stumbled
across something. Any help is appreciated!
Natasha Forrester, Children's Services Librarian
Winfield Public Library
605 College Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-4470
"When in doubt, go to the library."
~ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, J.K. Rowling
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From: Wanda Peterson <wandasway2003@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Leaky kids
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:18:15 CDT
The first time I had a leaky child was about eight years ago, and it would
not have been nearly as bad as it was if only I could have convinced the
mother that he really was NOT done peeing yet, and to please take him to the
bathroom.
First, he peed on the play area carpet. I asked his Mom to take him to the
potty while I cleaned it up, and she said "Oh,no, he is finished now"
and
sat him in a cushioned chair. He promptly peed on that. Again, I
suggested
the potty, but Mom insisted "He is definitely done now". Kid
continues
peeing on the floor. Finally, Mom started leading him to the bathroom, and
a trail of pee went with him all the way across the library. I never could
figure out how a three year old could hold that much pee at one time. The
kid must have been sucking down Big Gulps.
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From: "April Mazza" <AMazza@minlib.net>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Teacher supply centers
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:18:23 CDT
Hi all, I need to purchase some educational hands-on materials for kits I
am creating and I was wondering if anyone has any favorite websites
and/or catalogs they use for such things. I have looked at
classroomdirect.com and the Henry S. Wolkins Co. catalog. I am looking
for things appropriate for elementary and middle school kids on a variety
of topics including middle ages, ancient civilizations, science, art,
music, sports.... (For example I am thinking of a tornado tube for the
weather kit.)
If you have any ideas for places to shop I would love to hear them!
Thanks in advance, April
April Mazza
Youth Services
Wayland Public Library
(508) 358-2308
AMazza@minlib.net
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From: Pteet@aol.com
To: sbarron@jefferson.lib.la.us,
pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Tickle rhymes -- one more
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:18:32 CDT
Here's the little rhyme, with directions below:
Round and round the garden
Goes the teddy bear
One step, Two steps --
Tickle under there!
Directions:
("Walk" two fingers in circles in toddler's outstretched palm for
first two
lines)
Round and round the garden
Goes the teddy bear
(Then "stand" two fingers at the baby's wrist, and take a big
"step" up his
arm with each phrase:)
One step, two steps (suspense builds)
Tickle under there! (Tickle baby under the arm)
Be prepared to repeat several times....
Cheers,
Elizabeth Bluemle
********************
Elizabeth Bluemle
Flying Pig Children's Books
86 Ferry Rd., P.O. Box 147
Charlotte, VT 05445
802-425-2600
www.flyingpigbooks.com
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From: "Steven Engelfried" <sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us>
To: "Pubyac (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper: Cat and Man
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:18:41 CDT
Our patron is searching for a series of books about an older man and his =
cat. The cat's name is something unusual, possible "Soup" or
something =
similar. In one book they make pancakes. In another book they have a
=
mean neighbor. Another involved chickens. The author is most likely
in =
the M-P or S-U range. These are picture books, but with lots of words =
per page. Illustrations more realistic than cartoony. Is this enough
=
to jar anyone's memory? If so, please e-mail me at =
sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us.
Thanks!=20
- Steven Engelfried, Head of Youth Services
Beaverton City Library
12375 SW 5th Street
Beaverton, OR 97005
503-526-2599
sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us=20
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From: Kerry Reed <kreed@wpld.alibrary.com>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: program fees?
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:18:51 CDT
Hello -
I know this has been discussed before, but of course, I didn't think my
staff and I would be facing this decision. We are now considering
charging a nominal fee (between $2-5) for programs that involve craft
supplies and/or where a performer has been hired for a limited
audience. The reason we are considering taking this action is due to a
long pattern of patrons who register for a program and then fail to
show, without calling to cancel. We do as a course of procedure take
waiting lists for these "limited space" programs and make reminder
calls
to those patrons who registered.
So here are our questions to those of you who do charge a fee:
1. What programs do you charge for? Do you determine these
"chargeable"
programs by crafts, age level, and/or food? For that matter, do your
Adult Services also charge for similar programs (making it a library
wide policy)? And, do your Branches follow the same fee based practice?
2. How much do you charge?
Is it a flat fee or determined by the activities involved?
3. Who collects the fee?
If it is not the youth services staff, how do you
notify those
collecting that fee how much is owed?
4. Is the fee refundable if the patron cancels?
5. If, and when do people on the waiting list pay the fee?
I know this is a lot to ask, but I truly appreciate any and all
decisions (and experiences) your staff is willing to share with us.
--
Kerry Reed
Youth Services Librarian
Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District
KReed@wpld.alibrary.com
847/446-7220
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