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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, September 09, 2003 6:21 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1207
PUBYAC Digest 1207
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Hawafena/Singing ad
by Molly Warren <mjwarren@scls.lib.wi.us>
2) Re: bouncy critter
by Molly Warren <mjwarren@scls.lib.wi.us>
3) re: Hawafena/singing ad
by "Roberta Meyer" <roberta@effinghamlibrary.org>
4) Re: Boy Scout Visits
by "Pamela Koehler" <pamkoehler@hotmail.com>
5) Performers with video equipment
by "Francisca Goldsmith" <Teens@berkeley-public.org>
6) Re: bouncy critter
by "Connie Cole OH0213" <coleco@oplin.org>
7) Book Sniffing Fetish
by ADG81178@aol.com
8) Re: Hawafena/Singing ad
by "Paula J. Lopatic" <paulal@rpls.lib.il.us>
9) RE: bouncy critter
by "Barron, Stacie" <sbarron@jefferson.lib.la.us>
10) library video policies and children
by "Sam Maskell" <jmaskell@sover.net>
11) Re: Scheduling question.....
by Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
12) Summer Reading Club Evaluation & Money as a Prize
by "Angela Parks" <aparks@olatheks.org>
13) Re: Library card sign up month
by Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
14) RE: "easy readers"
by "Sarah Evans" <SEvans@sno-isle.org>
15) Countdown to Teens' Top Ten Vote
by "Tracey Firestone" <tfiresto@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
16) Artwaxer
by <ajohnsto@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
17) In need of a reference
by "David Winkler-Schmit" <dschmit@gno.lib.la.us>
18) Garden programs
by Bonita Kale <Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org>
19) Re: "easy readers" quick definition
by "Janet Petersen" <jpeterse@fvrl.org>
20) Teen Mystery Nights
by "Jessica Cammer" <jcammer@rpl.regina.sk.ca>
21) rap contest
by Spb24@aol.com
22) Thanks to Yu-Gi-Oh!party ideas!
by STACI <STACI@mail.selco.lib.mn.us>
23) Stumper - cat in a pick-up truck
by "Robin Benoit" <rbenoit@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
24) Moms group laptime for newborns
by Darrin and Courtney Doyle <degluken@yahoo.com>
25) Cataloging of Graphic Novels
by "Vicki Muzzy" <vmuzzy@starklibrary.org>
26) Multiple Job Openings in Central California
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
27) Re: Hawafena/Singing ad
by Karen M McKibben <mckibben@tln.lib.mi.us>
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From: Molly Warren [mailto:mjwarren@scls.lib.wi.us]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 5:31 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Hawafena/Singing ad
I am so jealous! I ran right out to the stacks to check our issue (I had
just put it out this noon) and our issue doesn't have that ad! There is an
herbal essences ad on page 46, but no music.
I am intrigued...
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From: Molly Warren [mailto:mjwarren@scls.lib.wi.us]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 5:32 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: bouncy critter
Hi Christie,
I use a large bear puppet as my "baby."
It is very soft and about the size of a toddler and I take it around for
all of the babies to hug goodbye at the end. A few babies are not
interested in giving the bear a hug, but for the most part, the babies are
enthralled with the bear. They really keep their little eyes focused on me
and the bear when we are doing bouncing rhymes, etc. And taking the bear
around to say "goodbye" afterward is a nice ritual.
Another librarian who does baby programming uses a large stuffed monkey
with much success. I think it is important to have something to use to
model!
Molly Warren
Youth Services Librarian
Madison Public Library
201 W. Mifflin
Madison WI 53703
608-266-6345
mjwarren@scls.lib.wi.us
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From: Roberta Meyer [mailto:roberta@effinghamlibrary.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 5:32 PM
To: PUBYAC
Subject: re: Hawafena/singing ad
We got the new Teen People at home today. When my daughter opened up
the Clairol Herbal Essence ad and it "sang," I thought it was saying
"jalapena." So much for the product it's advertising!
They're
definitely going to have to work on their clarity if these are going to
be a wave of the future.
It does get your attention! My daughter made some remark like, "Well,
that's different."
Roberta
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Roberta L. Meyer, Youth Services Librarian
Helen Matthes Library
100 East Market Avenue
Effingham, IL 62401
Phone: 217-342-2464 ext. 6
Fax: 217-342-2413
www.effinghamlibrary.org
roberta@effinghamlibrary.org
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"The Library is the Answer.
What's the Question?"
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From: Pamela Koehler [mailto:pamkoehler@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 5:32 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Boy Scout Visits
When our cub scouts come they want to see the front page of the paper on the
day they were born.
Pam
West Lafayette Indiana Public Library
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From: Francisca Goldsmith [mailto:Teens@berkeley-public.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 5:32 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Performers with video equipment
Collective experience--
We are investigating how to word a newly articulated policy to address the
issue of performers and their families videotaping their shows before a
public library audience. We have become concerned because we know that the
audience--and sometimes even some of the performers--may include other youth
who for security reasons (eg, protective custody cases, illegal immigrant
situations) should not appear on a film the future audience of which is
unknown. We are considering asking that videographers make a formal
request
of the audience and other performers before filming, but want to do this in
as concise and plain spoken a way as possible. Any suggestions?
Francisca Goldsmith
Berkeley Public Library
frg1@ci.berkeley.ca.us
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From: Connie Cole OH0213 [mailto:coleco@oplin.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 5:32 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: bouncy critter
Good afternoon to you, Chris. I went to Toys 'R Us into the toys
department
and got a baby girl doll. I looked carefully at the fingers and toes
because sometimes a rhyme will say tickle toes, pat feet or clap so I wanted
to see a little bit of toes and feet. The legs and arms had to move easily
for the arm raises and toe touches. This baby also giggles or cries if I
squeeze in the middle so sometimes she interrupts me just like the patron's
babies. I took off the cap and the pacifier and I named her Shelby after my
youngest granddaughter. Shelby loves to come to Baby Time lap sit stories
and lays on her blanket and "listens" when I read a book or sits on my
knee
when we are bouncing to "Father and Mother and Uncle John rode to..."
Have
fun with your lappsitters.
Connie Cole
Junior Library
Tiffin-Seneca Public
Chris Gibrich writes:
> Good afternoon!
> Does anyone have any suggestions about a "bouncy" critter for
lapsits? By
> this, I mean that I am at a loss about what type of a stuffed
> animal/doll/whatever to use during the bouncy/demostration bits of a
> lapsit.
> Anyone have any tried and true favorites?
>
> :) christie
>
>
>
> Christie Gibrich
> Teen/ Young Adult Services Librarian
> Roanoke Public Library
> 308 S. Walnut
> Roanoke, Texas 76262
>
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From: ADG81178@aol.com
[mailto:ADG81178@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 5:32 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Book Sniffing Fetish
We have a developmentally disabled woman in her 30's who has a book smelling
fetish. She comes in and spends hours taking the very new books and very old
books off the shelf. She methodically fans the pages, takes a big
whiff....puts
it back on the shelf ...then goes on to the next book. She really messes up
the shelves but I guess when the staff tried to get her to stop she made it
worse, so we just let her go. Most of the time she keeps the books in the
same
vicinity. She also makes some odd noises, but so do the little babies. One
of
our pages commented that she gives them job security :). She has elderly
parents
who drop her off....so I am sure they appreciate a break. We've tried to get
her involved in programs but she just likes to smell the books and sometimes
sit and look at them.
NOW HERE IS THE IRONY.... Three months ago, a developmentally handicapped
woman about the same age came in to volunteer with a job coach. Guess what
she
loves to do? She has many learning challenges but she LOVES TO PUT THINGS IN
ALPHABETICAL ORDER!!!! I was sceptical but she is so patient and methodical!
Corey comes in with her volunteer coach every Monday for 90 minutes and
together
they put the books in order. She walks with a limp, has severe speech
problems
and social skills....but she is doing a great job and it has given her such
a
feeling of accomplishment!
We have a large beautiful children's area that is completely separate from
the adults - we don't even have a quiet policy at all! This really takes the
stress off of us to keep everyone quiet like you have to do when you share
air
space with the adults! With all of our space, we have room enough to let
everyone be themselves. We caution patrons that they are entering the FUN
ZONE! We
are truly blessed!
Anne Guthrie
Greenwood Public Library (The greatest place to work in the whole world)
Indiana
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From: Paula J. Lopatic [mailto:paulal@rpls.lib.il.us]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 5:33 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Hawafena/Singing ad
Yes, Laura, we discovered the ad today when my aide asks if she could rip it
out of the magazine. The ad is inserted on perforated paper, so I think
the
advertiser and the magazine both realized how annoying it is. I also
noticed the smell before the ad was opened. The not-so-lovely aroma hit me
when my aide was six feet away!
Paula
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From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 4:06 PM
Subject: Hawafena/Singing ad
> Hi folks. Just wondered if you'd all seen the Clairol Herbal Essences ad
> after p. 90 in the Oct. 2003 Teen People. It's the first I've seen, or I
> should say "heard" like this. When you open it, its a singing ad.
I'm
> just wondering if this is the wave of the future and if our periodicals
> and reading areas are destined to be filled with the sounds of these...
> Take a look...
> Laura
>
> Laura Gruninger, Children's Librarian
> Mercer County Library System, Lawrence HQ
> Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
> lgruning@mcl.org
>
>
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From: Barron, Stacie [mailto:sbarron@jefferson.lib.la.us]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 5:33 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: bouncy critter
I use a big teddy bear. The kids that age love it. That's my
favorite. I
would use something that was around the same size as a baby. It's easier
to
use for demonstration.
Stacie Barron
Children's Librarian
East Bank Regional Library
4747 W. Napoleon
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 849-8812
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From: Sam Maskell [mailto:jmaskell@sover.net]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 5:33 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: library video policies and children
Hello, Everyone!
I have a question to put to all of you regarding videos in the library.
Currently, my library has videos rated PG through R as well as
non-fiction perceived to be unfit for children in the adult library,
while G and young child-friendly videos are housed in the Youth Library.
The library board has created a video policy that specifically forbids
children aged 8 and under from checking out _any_ video, children
from
age 8 through "sophomore in high school" may only check out
videos from
the Youth Library, and only "adults" - high school sophomores
and up -
may check out videos in the adult library.
I feel that this goes against my core belief that children and young
adults have the same library rights as anyone else (adults, for
example). However in a recent conversation with a trustee I was told
that this was merely the "socially responsible" thing to do - not
censorship. Because this is a basic library service at my library I
feel that the board has put us in the position of censoring for children
that which they feel is inappropriate - clearly I have a problem with
this.
So, I'm wondering how all of you feel about video circulation in the
library for kids? Do you feel that the board has a point or is it
censorship? I would also be interested in reading some of your video
policies - or circulation policies (particularly regarding censorship).
Thanks in advance! I've been on the list for a short time now and have
appreciated the wealth of information that I've picked up.
~Sam
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From: Margaret Siebert [mailto:psiebert12508@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 5:33 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Scheduling question.....
Sally,
How about holding the two sessions on separate Saturdays or one Saturday and
one Sunday, if you have Sunday hours. You may even find that people who
weren't available on the original date are on an alternate, hence you'll
have even greater attendance. Let's face it, these are seasonal activities
and both fall and winter last beyond just one Saturday.
Peg Siebert
Blodgett Library
Fishkill, NY
"Williams, Sally" <WilliamsS@ci.mount-dora.fl.us>
wrote:
Y'all did so well with my question about the three teens/bus/junkyard
question (Ans: The Three Investigators) that I thought I'd try another
one....
* We have had to reduce library hours because of budgetary constraints.
* We have 2 wildly successful traditions here: an annual pumpkin decorating
workshop, and a gingerbread house (faux) decorating workshop. These have
both become library traditions. We did two sessions of each workshop, one at
10:00am on a Saturday morning, and the other at 2:00 in the afternoon. They
are both always filled to capacity (40 each session)
* Since we are now open from 10:00 to 1:00 on Saturdays, we will only be
able to do one session of pumpkins and one session of the gingerbread
houses.
* How do we handle this???
* We have a contingent here that says "First come, first served". We
have
another, equally vocal contingent that says "Let people sign up as
potential
attendees, and then have a lottery to see who gets the 40 slots". We would
do the lottery in plenty of time so that people would know if they were
chosen.
* I'm tired of trying to play Solomon here--WWYD?????????????
Sally Williams
OOhh--another question--how do I sign up for Pubyac in digest form? We have
a new computer program that carefully puts each individual pubyac e-mail in
a SPAM folder....
Thanks
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From: Angela Parks [mailto:aparks@olatheks.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 5:33 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Summer Reading Club Evaluation & Money as a Prize
I apologize for cross posting, but I have two requests that I know somebody
on this wonderful list serve will be able to assist me!
First, I am trying to come up with an evaluation of the Young Adult Summer
Reading Program for this summer for staff, and I was hoping that somebody
could share a copy of what they use to evaluate their staffs opinion.
Since
I rely on other staff members to assist with the Young Adult Summer Reading
Club, I want to allow them a say in what they liked and did not. I had no
problems coming up with an evaluation form for the teens, but I am
struggling a bit with the staff evaluation. Also, in all the great YA
Reference books such as Do It Right and Connecting Young Adults and
Libraries there is no example. I would be so grateful for suggestions or a
copy of an evaluation for staff regarding Summer Reading Club.
My second request involves cash as a prize. My intention for Teen Read
Week
was to have a writing contest and to give the top winners cash prizes, but
my Library Director has requested that I show that other libraries have
given out cash as prizes. So, if anyone has had a contest in which cash
was
given out as a prize would you please reply to my message and state what
kind of contest it was, how much money was given out, and source of funding
(ex. Friends of the Library, Foundation, grant, YA Programming Budget,
etc...)
Please respond directly to me or post to list serve. I will gladly post a
collection of responses if anyone is interested. Thank you in advance.
Angela Parks
aparks@olatheks.org
Olathe Public Library
201 E. Park
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 971-6881
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From: Margaret Siebert [mailto:psiebert12508@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 5:33 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Library card sign up month
Stephanie,
Yes, indeed it does. I knew all I had to do was ask the great brain and some
branch of it would come through. Thank you so much.
Peg
Stephanie Stokes <stephanie@ssdesign.com>
wrote:
At 10:48 AM 9/6/03 -0500, you wrote:
>From: Margaret Siebert
>Subject: Library card sign up month
>Does anyone know of a source of downloadable coloring sheets,
>bookmarks, or such that would suit the occasion? I tried the ALA web site,
A few years back I did a National Library Card Sign-up Month
Web Site for ALA's Public Information Dept. PBS's Arthur was
the spokes character that year. That site no longer exists.
But a few -- and I mean few goodies may still be found.
Arthur's Paige Turner Coloring Sheet
http://pbskids.org/arthur/friends/turner/coloring_page.html
Arthur's 8 Bookmarks to print out
http://pbskids.org/arthur/print/bookmarks/index.html
I believe this is the most current stuff that they have online
you will have to cut and paste this URL
http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?SectionPromotions&template/ContentManagement
/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID9715
I did the original artwork for the below the year
ALA launched this campaign. The below is still
available on ALA's new revised site.
Get Carded @ your library Bookmark
http://www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Our_Association/Offices/Public_Inf
ormation/Campaign_for_Americas_Libraries/PR_Tools_and_Resources/Get_carded_@
_your_library.htm
Make the Grade @ your library Bookmark
http://www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Our_Association/Offices/Public_Inf
ormation/Campaign_for_Americas_Libraries/PR_Tools_and_Resources/Make_the_gra
de_@_your_library.htm
Download Super-sized @ your library cards
Perfect for banners, posters and gigantic thank you
http://www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Our_Association/Offices/Public_Inf
ormation/Campaign_for_Americas_Libraries/PR_Tools_and_Resources/Super-Sized_
Library_Cards.htm.
Hope this helps a little.
Stephanie Stokes, Library Media & PR
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From: Sarah Evans [mailto:SEvans@sno-isle.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 5:34 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: "easy readers"
I think it depends on what kind of person your clerk is like. Is she just
"doing time" in a job or is she interested in the philosophy of
libraries
and literacy issues?
I've been a library paraprofessional for almost four years. I've worked as a
children's liaison and a building head, doing both programming and basic
reference. In my experience, collection work is the big dividing line
between certified librarians and other staff. But everyone in our system is
treated as leaders who have a vested interest in making our libraries
accessible for patrons. When a significant cataloging change is made it
often effects all levels of staff. We usual receive some sort of short
explanation that helps promote staff "buy-in".
Personally, I would find the checklist insulting. I'd rather have the
reasoning briefly explained at a staff meeting or in an all-staff bulletin.
Most people just like to know a little bit about why they are making a
change to feel comfortable going along with it. If she still doesn't like
it, encourage her to "try it" for a while and see how it effects
circulation
and patron responses. If she still insists on complaining after that, her
supervisor needs to deal with it.
Bottom line: respect her intelligence but keep the division of
responsibility clear.
Hope this helps! - Sarah
Thank you,
Sarah Evans
Branch Manager
Brier Library
Sno-Isle Regional Library System
(425) 483-0888, extension 14
sevans@sno-isle.org
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From: Tracey Firestone [mailto:tfiresto@suffolk.lib.ny.us]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 5:34 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Countdown to Teens' Top Ten Vote
(Please forgive cross-postings.)
COUNTDOWN TO TEENS' TOP TEN VOTE
Are your teens ready to vote for their favorite new books of the year?
The first annual online vote for Teens' Top Ten Books (TTT) happens during
Teen Read Week, October 19 to 25, 2003. It's up to librarians and teachers
to prepare your teen patrons and students in middle and high school for this
unprecedented nationwide opportunity to voice their reading tastes. Follow
these tips to get your teens involved:
How do teens vote for Teens' Top Ten Books 2003?
1. Read now. Find the list of 35 teen-nominated titles at the TTT site
http://www.ala.org/teenread ; click
Teens' Top Ten in the left margin, then
click Quick Link to 2003 Nominated Titles). Read as many books as possible
to be ready to choose favorites. The direct link (for creating your own link
to the TTT site) is:
http://www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/YALSA/Special_Projects/Teens_Top_T
en.htm
2. Vote online during Teen Read Week. On October 19, 2003, a ballot
containing all nominated titles will be activated at the TTT site. Teens
click its boxes to vote for their three favorite books. Any individual teen
with access to the Internet can vote for TTT books, but only during Teen
Read Week, October 19-25.
3. Watch for the list of ten winning books. In November, the national Teens'
Top Ten Books 2003 list will appear on the TTT Web site and on YALSA
listservs and press releases. It will also be printed in the December 2003
issue of Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA).
How can librarians and teachers involve teens in Teens' Top Ten (TTT) online
voting during Teen Read Week?
1. Make sure that your teens know how to find the TTT nominations list. (On
the TTT site at http://www.ala.org/teenread
, click Teens' Top Ten in the
left margin, then click Quick Link to 2003 Nominated Titles. See long URL
link under first question above.) Encourage them to start reading nominated
titles early in preparation for the Teen Read Week vote. Add nominated
titles to your YA collection.
2. Link your library's or school's Web site to the TTT nominations page. You
can also reprint the nominations list directly on your site. A fine example
of a teen library site that promotes TTT voting is from the City of Mesa
Library in Arizona (see http://mesalibrary.org/teens/teenstopten.asp
)
3. Make a bulletin board or display of nominated TTT titles before Teen Read
Week, with colorful signs directing teen readers to the nominations site.
Hand out bookmarks or flyers listing nominated titles-and booktalk them.
4. During Teen Read Week, promote TTT voting within your library or
classroom. Try these options or develop your own:
--Dedicate one library computer terminal to TTT voting, marked with a big
sign and decorations such as balloons or paper streamers.
--Sponsor a TTT voting party on a certain day of Teen Read Week. Offer
refreshments and other enticements to draw the teen crowd (games, prize
drawings, etc.), keeping your designated voting computer busy all day with
one voter after another.
--Turn your voting party into a marathon. Ask your teen advisory council to
choose a target number of voters or hours to keep the computer occupied with
nonstop voting. Offer an incentive for achieving the goal, such as a prize
drawing or field trip for voters who help to reach it.
--Take photos of your TTT/Teen Read Week activities and submit the best ones
to VOYA's Teens' Top Ten Cover Photo Contest for the December 2003 issue.
See contest rules on page 273 of VOYA's October 2003 issue and on VOYA's Web
site ( http://www.voya.com ) after October 1.
--Submit descriptions of your most imaginative and successful TTT promotions
to VOYA for possible publication and perhaps further awards. Contact the
VOYA editor at cmacrae@voya.com
about submissions guidelines.
Who sponsors TTT?
Teens' Top Ten Books (TTT) is part of YA Galley, a project of the Young
Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American
Library Association (ALA). Corporate sponsorship for the project is provided
by Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA). The TTT Web site can also be accessed
from a link on the front page of VOYA's Web site at http://www.voya.com
.
See the TTT Web site for further information about Teens' Top Ten Books.
Find more TTT FAQs at
http://www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/YALSA/Special_Projects/TTT_FAQ.htm
For specific answers to your questions, contact YA Galley/Teens' Top Ten
Project Coordinator Cathi Dunn MacRae at cmacrae@voya.com
, or phone (in
Maryland) 301-459-3366, ext. 5700.
Make your teens part of Teens' Top Ten now!
Cathi Dunn MacRae
YA Galley/Teens' Top Ten Project Coordinator
--
Cathi Dunn MacRae
VOYA Editor
[Note new address as of February 2003:]
4501 Forbes Boulevard
Suite 200
Lanham, MD 20706
Phone (301) 459-3366, ext. 5700
Toll-free (888) 4 VOYA 97
Fax (301) 429-5743
********************************************
This message is from tfiresto@suffolk.lib.ny.us
AKA: Tracey A. Firestone, MLS
Young Adult Specialist
Suffolk Cooperative Library System
627 North Sunrise Service Rd
Bellport, NY 11713
Phone - 631-286-1600 x1352
FAX - 631-286-1647
Visit the YA Librarians' Homepage
http://yahelp.suffolk.lib.ny.us
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From: ajohnsto@suffolk.lib.ny.us
[mailto:ajohnsto@suffolk.lib.ny.us]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 6:19 PM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Artwaxer
Hello All,
My colleagues and I were wondering if anyone has purchased the Artwaxer
for
their
library. We are considering it for purchase, but would like to here any
and
all
comments about their experiences with it.
Thank you all for your assistance.
Amy Johnston
Sachem Public Library
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From: David Winkler-Schmit [mailto:dschmit@gno.lib.la.us]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 6:19 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: In need of a reference
Hi everyone,
Does anyone know off the top their head a good reference article that shows
a link between using a library card and student achievement? Thanks.
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From: Bonita Kale [mailto:Bonita.Kale@euclidlibrary.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 6:19 PM
To: pubyac
Subject: Garden programs
First, thank you all so much for the many great ideas about Ancient Egypt
programs.
Second, I have a request from another pair of co-workers:
"Would you please request the collective PUBYAC mind to send any ideas for
programming about gardens, flowers, or gardening that they have done?
Successfully, we hope! We would like to do one, but are woefully short on
creative ideas to pull the kids in."
So--any thoughts?
Bonita
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From: Janet Petersen [mailto:jpeterse@fvrl.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 6:19 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org; pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: "easy readers" quick definition
I just wondered if the clerical staff's complaints were more in the order of
how to easily tell the difference when they are sorting and shelving. In
our
library we color code the books with tape on the spine, (blue for easiest,
then red, then black for begining chapter book format) and in the catalog
added the distinguishing color, (i.e, pic book blue) so it's easy to know
where to look for the book.
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From: Jessica Cammer [mailto:jcammer@rpl.regina.sk.ca]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 6:20 PM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Teen Mystery Nights
Hi,
I am sure this question has been asked before, but I don't have any of the
responses. Could anyone suggest to me a great Murder Mystery game that
would work for teen programming, and could be used over again? Has anyone
worked with these games before, and did they find them successful?
Thanks,
Jessica Cammer
Young Adult Services Specialist
Sunrise Branch
Regina Public Library
Telephone: (306) 777-6095
Facsimile: (306) 949-7271
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From: Spb24@aol.com [mailto:Spb24@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 6:20 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: rap contest
Can anyone share experiences with sponsoring a rap contest for YAs? Did you
require that the raps could only be about the library, books and reading?
Did you have all the contestants perform their work at a program?
I believe Tupac Shakur won such a contest as a teen in Baltimore - I figure
that bit of trivia might be a good selling point for my YAs!
Please respond to me personally, and I'll summarize for the list. Thanks so
much!
Susan P. Baier, Children's Librarian
Gardena, CA
spb24@aol.com
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From: STACI [mailto:STACI@mail.selco.lib.mn.us]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 6:20 PM
To: Pubyac
Subject: Thanks to Yu-Gi-Oh!party ideas!
Thanks to all the great Yu-Gi-Oh party/game ideas, especially from
Dorothy W., Karla F.Jeanne K., Sonia H., PAt R., Donna H., and Linnae
F.
I feel better knowing that I won't have to learn ALL the details of the
game, I can ask an experienced teenager to mediate the duels! I will
hold the dueling session during our MEA (teacher's workshop days) in
October. If I come up with any new ideas I will post them!!!
I can always count on this group for great ideas, thanks!
Staci Waltman
Albert Lea Public Library
staci@selco.lib.mn.us
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From: Robin Benoit [mailto:rbenoit@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 6:20 PM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper - cat in a pick-up truck
Hi All! I have yet another stumper. This one is for one of our Board
members whose son remembers a picture book from his childhood in the
70's about a cat who jumps onto the back of a farmer's pickup truck and
they have lots of adventures. We have checked our library data base
with no luck. Does it ring a bell with anyone? (All I can think of
is
Angus Lost - but that definitely is not it!) Thank you for your input!
Robin M. Benoit
Children's Librarian
Fairport Public Library
1 Village Landing
Fairport, NY 14450
585-223-3648 ext. 36
rbenoit@libraryweb.org
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From: Darrin and Courtney Doyle [mailto:degluken@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 6:20 PM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Moms group laptime for newborns
Hello everybody!
I am looking for suggestions for books and rhymes to
do with a Moms group this Friday. All the children
are under a year, and most are four to nine months
old. I will probably do a bouncy rhyme or two, maybe
one being a "bicycle" type thing to exercise the legs.
I'd also like to expose the moms to some different
books other than the standard Very Hungry Caterpillar,
Brown Bear, and Goodnight Moon. As great as these
are, I'm sure this group is familiar with them.
Any help would be appreciated. Please contact me
directly at degluken@yahoo.com
Thanks in advance!
-Courtney
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From: Vicki Muzzy [mailto:vmuzzy@starklibrary.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 6:20 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Cataloging of Graphic Novels
Hello everyone!
I purchase all print children's materials for my system and am currently
having a disagreement with the catalogers over how graphic novels should be
cataloged. I would like them to be cataloged as fiction and have purchased
them out of my fiction budget. However, the cataloging department insists
on putting them in the 700's. I think that the child browsing would have a
better chance of finding these hot items in the fiction section. Also, our
young adult nonfiction is interfiled with the adult fiction, making it even
harder to find these graphic novels. I was interested in finding out
how
graphic novels are cataloged in other systems -- fiction or nonfiction?
Thanks in advance!!
Vicki Muzzy
Juvenile Materials Coordinator
Stark County District Library
715 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44702
330-458-2643
vmuzzy@starklibrary.org
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From: Jennifer Baker [mailto:jbaker93711@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 6:21 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Multiple Job Openings in Central California
Hello all!
The Fresno County Public Library is once again looking
for librarians in all fields.
We currently have 8 positions open: Children's/Youth
(4), Young Adult (1), Reference (1) & Branch (3).
The Fresno County Public Library has 30+ branches
serving an area the size of Connecticut. The City of
Fresno is located in Central California--3 hours
north of Los Angeles, 3 hours southeast of San
Francisco, 2 hours from the beach, 1 hour from the ski
slopes.
The cost of living is VERY affordable compared with
the
coast. For example our starting salary for a librarian
with one year's experience is equivalent to making
almost $73K in San Francisco or 50K in parts of Los
Angeles...and we don't have earthquakes!
We serve a very wide, diverse population across both
urban and rural areas.
Most positions are open at entry level:
Librarian I, $35,616-$43,308 [requires MLS]
Librarian II, $39,228-$47,652 [requires MLS & 1 yr.
full-time professional experience]
Both levels receive a 5% increase after a 6 month
probational period.
If you would like additional information about
Fresno, our library or any of our positions please
contact me for full job descriptions, etc.
Jennifer Baker
Fresno Co. Library
jennifer.baker@fresnolibrary.org
~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: Karen M McKibben [mailto:mckibben@tln.lib.mi.us]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 6:21 PM
To: 'pubyac@prairienet.org'
Subject: Re: Hawafena/Singing ad
Well, I'm bummed...I just spent 10 minutes looking through the entire
October 2003 Teen People and found a Herbal Essebces ad, but it was in the
beginning of the mag (just after the table of contents) and it did not
sing to me:( Maybe they are just testing certain markets?
Karen M. McKibben
Young Adult Librarian
Allen Park Public Library
8100 Allen Road
Allen Park, Michigan 48101
313.381.2425 (voice)
313.381.2124 (fax)
"Are all librarians this much trouble?" -Brendan Fraiser in The Mummy
Returns
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