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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: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 10:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1230
PUBYAC Digest 1230
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Humane Education Presentations
by Sue Jones <sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
2) Re: touchy question
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
3) Partnership Listserv
by katetodd@juno.com
4) Re: Humane Education Presentations
by Mary K Marx <mkm11+@pitt.edu>
5) Bedtime Stories Program
by "Rachael Stein" <rachael@mail.bartow.public.lib.ga.us>
6) Re: Summer Reading Program
by Lorie O'Donnell <Lodonnell@midyork.org>
7) "Clean" Skateboarding Magazines
by Susan Wizinsky <swizinsk@gfn.org>
8) Organization of Picture Books
by "Katie" <kmckeever@alphapark.org>
9) Chess Club Compilation
by Genie DuPell <egdupell@yahoo.com>
10) Barry Louis Polisar
by "Kim Crotty" <KimTchr65@adelphia.net>
11) scarves and reading list
by "Natasha Forrester" <nforrester@wpl.org>
12) Amazon.com listing
by Frances Easterling <machild@cmrls.lib.ms.us>
13) Texas-Dia de los Ninos mini-grants
by Jeanette Larson <larsonlibrary@yahoo.com>
14) STUMPER -- They're Biting her Toe!
by Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
15) Stumper
by Meredith Cowart <mcowart@acan.net>
16) Mig o' the Moor thanks
by "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
17) Stumper solved!
by THOMPSON Barbara <bthompson@ci.springfield.or.us>
18) Adirondack stumper
by "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
19) not-TOO-scary!
by "Mary D'Eliso" <mdeliso@monroe.lib.in.us>
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From: "Sue Jones" <sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 11:39 PM
Subject: Humane Education Presentations
Hello Mary,
I work fulltime as a library assistant in children's services, but for the
last 6 years I have volunteered almost as many hours as co-ordinator of
humane education for our local humane society. Over half of our humane
society's pet therapy dog teams come into my library on selected days
allowing children to read stories to them. Its become a great partnership.
When I'm not at the library, I visit 4,000-6,000 children a year with
programs covering a variety of topics. It took me a long time to discover
what works and there are no set standards.
There is a lot of help out there for what you are doing however, and for
starters, I would recommend the following sites:
www.vview.org <http://www.vview.org>
The Vertebrate View
Off this site is also one for The Association of Professional Humane
Educators or "APHE"
http://aphe.vview.org <http://aphe.vview.org>
The Vertebrate View is an extraordinary site for all educators or anyone
interested in information and programs regarding animals. APHE has an active
website and listserv (if you can handle another one) linking humane
educators across the country along with offering annual get-togethers.
I can tell you that the first thing they would recommend to you is to teach
to the curriculum. Find out your state's education standards (website or
school district) and start developing programs from there.
I don't know about New York, but "character education" is big out here
and
messages about compassion, responsibility and respect should be well
received.
Tie literature and your library into your programs and you'll find success!
Good Luck! It's a good thing you are doing.
Sue Jones
Pleasanton Public Library, CA
(925) 931-3400 x 23
sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us <mailto:sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
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From: <katetodd@juno.com>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 7:50 PM
Subject: Partnership Listserv
The ALSC Public Library-School Partnership Discussion Group has established
a new Listserv, ALSCPUBSCH. The listserv will provide an online forum for
school and public librarians who are working together or planning to develop
joint activities. Subscribers to the listserv can ask questions, post
success stories or share new ideas.
Anyone can join the ALSCPUBSCH listserv, but only people who have joined can
post messages.
To join this listserv, send an email message to LISTPROC@ALA.ORG.
As the only line of text in the body of the message, enter the following:
subscribe ALSCPUBSCH YourFirstName YourLastName
Each month one topic will be selected for discussion. The discussion topic
for ALSCPUBSCH for October 2003 is:
Class Visit Guidelines
This topic is posted in order to encourage discussion and sharing. Other
topics related to cooperative programming can be posted by listserv
subscribers.
Kate Todd
Co-chair, ALSC Public Library School Partnership Discussion Group
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From: "Mary K Marx" <mkm11+@pitt.edu>
To: "Sue Jones" <sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 7:52 PM
Subject: Re: Humane Education Presentations
Dear Sue,
Thank you for your input. Its interesting how you have combined animal
education with children's services. Prior to my library position, as a
hobby I breed and show English Angora rabbits. Often the children
librarians at my branch ask me to bring the bunnies to exibit and
socialize during story time, especially when the story topic is rabbits.
Education on any subject is enlightening for children and the more you
know, the more you have. At the county fair, I'm able to educate the
public (as this is the ideal place to advertise and sell one's stock)
on the care and habits of these animals simply by answering questions.
Libarianship is about information and knowledge no matter what the subject
Mary Marx
On Wed, 1 Oct 2003, Sue Jones wrote:
> Hello Mary,
>
> I work fulltime as a library assistant in children's services, but for the
> last 6 years I have volunteered almost as many hours as co-ordinator of
> humane education for our local humane society. Over half of our humane
> society's pet therapy dog teams come into my library on selected days
> allowing children to read stories to them. Its become a great partnership.
> When I'm not at the library, I visit 4,000-6,000 children a year with
> programs covering a variety of topics. It took me a long time to discover
> what works and there are no set standards.
> There is a lot of help out there for what you are doing however, and for
> starters, I would recommend the following sites:
> www.vview.org <http://www.vview.org>
The Vertebrate View
>
> Off this site is also one for The Association of Professional Humane
> Educators or "APHE"
> http://aphe.vview.org <http://aphe.vview.org>
>
> The Vertebrate View is an extraordinary site for all educators or anyone
> interested in information and programs regarding animals. APHE has an
active
> website and listserv (if you can handle another one) linking humane
> educators across the country along with offering annual get-togethers.
> I can tell you that the first thing they would recommend to you is to
teach
> to the curriculum. Find out your state's education standards (website or
> school district) and start developing programs from there.
> I don't know about New York, but "character education" is big out
here and
> messages about compassion, responsibility and respect should be well
> received.
> Tie literature and your library into your programs and you'll find
success!
> Good Luck! It's a good thing you are doing.
>
> Sue Jones
> Pleasanton Public Library, CA
> (925) 931-3400 x 23
> sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us
<mailto:sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
>
>
>
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From: "Rachael Stein" <rachael@mail.bartow.public.lib.ga.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 7:53 PM
Subject: Bedtime Stories Program
Hi all.
I'm doing a bedtime stories program, and I'm having trouble thinking of =
a game something to use as a "breaker" activity... Does anyone have
any =
ideas that have worked?
Thanks!
Rachael Stein
Youth Services Librarian
Bartow County Library System
429 West Main St.
Cartersville, GA 30120
770-382-4203
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From: "Lorie O'Donnell" <Lodonnell@midyork.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 7:54 PM
Subject: Re: Summer Reading Program
I was seeing a decline, until this summer. My numbers all doubled. All I
did differently was to send a flyer to the schools for each child to take
home at the end of the school year. I definitely do not think giving up the
summer programming is the answer.
Lorie
Tracey Woodward said:
> Hello everyone,
>
> We have seen a steady decline in the number of participants in our
> juvenile (ages birth through grade 5) summer reading program for the
> past 5-6 years. We have tried everything to bring our numbers up,
> different marketing techniques, different prizes, different game boards,
> etc., but to no avail. Have you seen a decline in your numbers too? If
> so, in your opinion, is the summer reading program concept a program of
> the past? Is it time to "let it go"?
>
> Please let your opinions be known! We would greatly appreciate it!
>
> Thanks!
> Tracey Woodward
> Clermont County Public Library
> 326 Broadway Street
> Batavia, Ohio 45103
> (513) 732-2736 (phone)
> (513) 732-3177 (fax)
>
>
Lorie J. O'Donnell
Children's Librarian
Jervis Public Library
Rome, NY 13440
lodonnell@midyork.org
--
I love deadlines. I especially love the swooshing sound they make as they
fly by. Douglas Adams
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From: "Susan Wizinsky" <swizinsk@gfn.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 7:55 PM
Subject: "Clean" Skateboarding
Magazines
Hi All,
I have a patron who runs a Christian latchkey program. She is trying to
find magazines for preteens on skateboarding or any extreme sport to
purchase for the program. I have limited access to magazines on those
subjects so I'm a bit stumped as what to suggest. The magazines do not
have to contain a Christian message. However, I think she is hoping to
find something that doesn't contain all the bikini clad women and
tobacco/alcohol ads found in magazines such as "Transworld Motocross".
I'd appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks
--
Susan E. Wizinsky, M.S.L.S.
Children's Librarian
Genesee District Library
Grand Blanc-McFarlen Branch
515 Perry Road
Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439
810-694-5310
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From: "Katie" <kmckeever@alphapark.org>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 7:55 PM
Subject: Organization of Picture Books
Hello to All!
I very new to children's librarianship (2 months!), so please excuse my lack of
knowledge! I was wondering how you organize your picture/easy book collections.
The reason that I am asking is that my library has these books shelved in what I
consider to be an unorganized way. These books are sorted into alphabetical
categories such as "TO-TZ." Within these broad categories the books
are in no particular order. This is driving me crazy! I would just reorganize
them to all be alphabetical by author if it wasn't for my library assistant who
is adamantly opposed to doing so. She (who has been working in libraries for
almost 20 years) claims that strict alphabetical order would never work in a
children's library because the children stuff books where ever they please
without regard for the good ole alphabet. So, I am wondering if all of you with
far more experience than I could let me know how your collection is organized
and how it works for your library.
Thanks!
Katie
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Katie McKeever
Youth Services Librarian
Alpha Park Public Library
Bartonville, IL 61607
kmckeever@alphapark.org
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From: "Genie DuPell" <egdupell@yahoo.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 7:56 PM
Subject: Chess Club Compilation
Dear Pubyacers,
Thank you for all the great responses about starting a
chess club. I decided to give it a try and will host
my first meeting this month. Below is a summary of the
responses.
We started a Chess club last spring. It is very
informal. The children have to be experinced players,
we don't offer any instruction.
An adult volunteer pretty much runs the program for me
- we meet to discuss any problems or suggestions from
parents & participants.
We have a form that participants record their wins and
loses. We also have a brief "instruction" sheet with
the dates and instructions. I could send that info to
you if you'd like a copy - it's hard to explain
through e-mail.
Just send me your address or fax # and I'd be happy to
send you what we use.
Roseanne Skelly
Children's Librarian
Greece Public Library
2 Vince Tofany Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14616
rskelly@libraryweb.org
(585) 723-2488
(585) 225-8951
At my library we put out Checkers, Chinese Checkers,
and Chess boards. We keep the pieces at the desk.
Several times a day during the summer kids would ask
for game pieces (yes, even chess!) and entertain
themselves. It was great for kids who had used their
turn on the internet, or who needed some distraction
on hot summer days. I displayed a book or two on
checkers and chess to attempt a reading connection. I
never noticed them getting checked out, but I can hope
the kids browsed the books for strategies!
Kc Kathleen Conger Librarian Saint Paul Public Library
St. Paul, MN
I have organized and run chess clubs and events for
several years now in two public libraries and am happy
to share some of my info and experiences gathered
along the way. First of all I'd suggest contact the
U.S. Chess Federation, they are online at
www.uschess.org and their toll-free
telephone # is
1-800-388-5464. You can become a member, and you will
receive a subscription to their monthly publication
CHESS LIFE, and discounts on books and equipment. I
would suggest buying their vinyl "boards" (in black &
white) and their chess pieces (also in black and
white) and if you have the funds, purchase the vinyl
bags with zippers, if not you can use plastic zip lock
backs to store the pieces. If you start off with a
dozen boards and sets of pieces, you can accomodate 24
players. Daniel King's CHESS:FROM FIRST MOVES TO
CHECKMATE is a good basic source, clear instructions
and interesting background on game history. As for
organizing a club, afterschool hours work very well. I
structure the the one-hour sessions pairing up kids
who already know how to to play, and then spending
some time with beginners in one-on-one or small group
games, talking through each move throughout the match
providing instruction. If you have some teens who are
willing to help out and play with younger players that
is a +. I try to maintain a fun atmosphere, that we
are playing for a fun experience instead emphasizing
competition. I have also organized simultaneous chess
events, which involves bringing in a chessmaster or
very experience player play individual matches with
(up to say 25) players in what usually takes about two
hours. This is geared for players who know how to play
and want a challenge. I got most of my experience
playing and working with someone a few years back who
was quite a skilled player -- so I am not a certified
instructor and I make that clear if a parent signs
their child up for the club that they are getting a
club, not a class. Anyway, I hope this helps. Please
write back if you have any questions.
Susan Conlon Teen Services Librarian Princeton Public
Library
We had a chess club three summers in a row. One of our
patrons offered to run it, all we had to do was
provide the space, advertise, and have chess books
available. He started each session with a lesson,
paired the children up by ability, and supervised the
games (one or two each session, depending on the time
they took.) All went well until the first session of
the third year, when he announced a tournament. The
attendance dropped like a stone, even among the
children who had been the most enthusiastic.
Take a lesson. Don't make it a tournament.
Peg Siebert
Blodgett Library
Fishkill, NY
Our school runs a chess club between the Winter
/Spring extracurricular hiatus, and depending on our
weather, it meets once or twice weekly. A teacher
supervises the club for a few weeks and she, along
with other volunteers, provides coaching. Then they
conduct a ladder tournament that takes several weeks.
Additionally, they have a Simul-play event, where one
expert comes in and plays all of the members (there
are usually about 20) on different boards, but at the
same time.
Rita T. Saylor
Wallenpaupack Area High School
We have an adult volunteer who teaches children 2nd
grade and up how to play. We run it for 4-6 weeks at a
time on Sunday afternoons, usually about once a year.
Also, we keep a couple of inexpensive chess sets at
the youth services desk that students can ask to use
any time. HTH Sharon Levine Head of Youth & Young
Adult Services Lincolnwood Public Library Lincolnwood,
IL slevine@lincolnwoodlibrary.org
www.lincolnwoodlibrary.org
In our middle school library, we have chess sets
available. One is set up for chess and whenever 2
students come to the library ( lunch for example) they
continue the game. The board is left where the
students left off and anyone can continue the game if
they want. We leave the board everyday as is. Others
can just take another set and play among themselves as
well. We also leave books on chess near-by in case the
students want to read about chess and moves. You can
try that as a start to see if students are interested
in the game. The other middle school in our district
has a chess team. If you want me to find out about how
that works, let me know.
Here in Riverhead (NY), we've had two different chess
offerings. One, called "Learn to Play Chess" was
offered in 5 week sessions for beginners, and those
with very little experience (from ages 5-13). The
other, "Chess" was a supervised playing of matches for
those,age 5-16, with experience. Both classes required
advance registration (and follow-up calls). Hope this
helps, Laurie
Does your local high school have a chess club? We
found that the simplest way to accommodate the HUGE
number of kids who wanted to join was to recruit some
volunteers from the HS Chess Club to run our meetings.
The volunteers teach some strategy and arrange for
matched play. This is something that none of our staff
could do because none of us knows how to play chess
well enough! For a while previously, we had hired a
chess instructor to do six consecutive weeks of
programming for us. Our only problems with that set-up
were that the instructor was very expensive and he
would only allow ten students to attend. He wanted to
see the same kids every week, so that meant we had to
turn away a lot of interested kids. We had so many
inquiries during that time from kids who wanted to
attend that we decided to try our hand at a chess club
instead. It is definitely less instructional than the
course was, but the kids get much more practice
playing, and we're able to accommodate every single
child who wants to attend -- which is usually about
50, from 1st grade through 12th. We have about 10
chess sets, and many players bring their own. We've
found that our only limitation is staffing!
We had a chess club here in Peterborough for about a
year and it was great. A local guy ran it and brought
in adjustable tables for differing heights, vinyl
chess boards and pieces. He helped them it was great
and very popular. He had a few tournaments here.
He ended it, much to our dismay, and consolidated to a
different venue in another town.
I would HEARTILY recommend it and enlist lots of
parental support to keep it going. Adverstise it on
the chess web sites in your state and you'll get lots
of interest. I have two of the vinyl chess boards and
a basket of chess pieces on a table in my children's
room and they are always used.
One of my most successful programs as a YA Librarian
was our Chess Club. It met every Thursday after school
(3:30-5:00), and although it was billed as a teen
program, we had children as young as 3rd grade and
even some adults join in. The chessmaster was a teen
volunteer who also led a Chess Club for his
church/homeschool group. He gave instruction as
needed, but mostly the members just met to play. We
even had a Chess Tournament which was very well
attended. I would say that consistency is the key.
Have it every week, and eventually you will build up a
good group of regulars. It is also one of the easiest
and cheapest programs I did. We just used cheap chess
sets from Target or Wal-Mart, and kept them under the
reference desk. The teen volunteer set them out and
cleaned up afterward. After our Chess Tournament, I
realized we needed chess clocks and more chess sets,
so I wrote and received a grant from our Friends group
to purchase them.
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From: "Kim Crotty" <KimTchr65@adelphia.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 7:58 PM
Subject: Barry Louis Polisar
I am thinking about bringing in Barry Louis Polisar to my district.
Does anyone have any experience with him and the author visits he
presents? I'd appreciate any comments anyone has.
Please reply directly to me.
Thanks!
Kim Crotty
Literacy Resource Specialist
Millcreek Township School District
Erie, PA
kimtchr65@adelphia.net
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From: "Natasha Forrester" <nforrester@wpl.org>
To: <PUBYAC@img10u.ppi.net:PUBlic
librarians serving Young Adults and>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 7:59 PM
Subject: scarves and reading list
I have two unrelated questions - answers can be sent to me at
nforrester@wpl.org and I will compile
for the list:
1.) I'm trying to find some scarves to use with my toddler and baby
storytimes, but I haven't had much luck at local stores ($2 for one scarf,
and it is only available in one color). I've looked through several library
and school supply catalogs, with no success. I'm looking for the nylon or
other see through scarves in a variety of colors. Any suggestions on
where else to look?
2.) A homeschool parent is looking for ideas for books to use for a book
club for kids in K-3rd grades (parents are reading to those who can't read
for themselves yet). They don't really want picture books, although some
picture books like some of Graeme Base's work might be OK. Any lists or
ideas to get me started would be 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: "Frances Easterling" <machild@cmrls.lib.ms.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 8:04 PM
Subject: Amazon.com listing
A few people wanted the listing that I received from my request so here
it is. And again thank you so much for the help, Frances
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Our library has been the recipient of over 150 books through our
Amazon.com
wishlist.
When you browse for books on amazon.com, there is an option to place
them on
your wishlist. Select this option and follow instructions to set up
your
library's wishlist.
The majority of our donations have come from a few devoted women who
send
repeat donations... but we have received books from a number of people
throughout the U.S. and Canada.
If you have any difficulties, feel free to email me.
Dorothy Youngblood
Ellison Public Library
Scandinavia, WI
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The Oakland, CA PL is one of the libraries that has a Buy a Book for
Your Library through Amazon.com (& other online sellers) campaign. See
this online article about OPL and others at
http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/news/nation/5941514.htm
Another is the Virginia (Minnesota) PL. See its Amazon.com page at
http://tinyurl.com/of29 to view its wish
list.
Hope this helps,
Solina
I forgot to mention that anyone can create a Wish List (including a
library) on Amazon's site. Just click on the "Wish List" at the top
(next to the shopping cart icon), and Amazon will take you through the
process. I presume it would be the library's job to direct its patrons
/ sponsors, etc. to the wish list.
Solina Marquis
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If you go to www.amazon.com at the top,
between "view cart" and "my
account" is a "wish list" button. I assume that you can
create a wish list for a library as easily as you could for a person.
Eric Norton
Head of Children's Services
McMillan Memorial Library
Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494
715-422-5130
enorton@scls.lib.wi.us
"Very senior librarians...once they have proved themselves worthy by
performing some valiant act of librarianship, are accepted
into a secret order and are taught the raw arts of survival beyond the
Shelves We Know."
Terry Pratchett, Guards! Guards!
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That is probably igive.com but Amazon has dropped out of their program.
>^,,^< >^,,^< >^,,^< >^,,^< >^,,^< >^,,^<
>^,,^<
It's hard to seize the day when you first have to grapple with the
morning!
Marge Fauver, Librarian
Eastside Branch Library
1102 E. Montecito St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
805-963-3727, Fax 617-344-0433
mfauver@ci.santa-barbara.ca.us
www.ci.santa-barbara.ca.us/library
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Hi Frances:
I don't know the details about the program, but if you go to amazon.com,
and then to the wish list, you can type in a public library's name and
see
their wish list. This is an example from Oakland Public Library.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?N6FE21CF5
ps, in our county, the board of supervisors turned this option down,
hopefully you'll have more luck!
___________________
Annemarie Meyer
ameyer@ccclib.org
Youth Services Librarian
Pinole Library
Contra Costa County Library
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I am not sure what the----------------------was, but Amazon does provide a
service where libraries can create a "Wish List" of materials. These
materials can then be purchased from the Amazaon Website for that
entity.
Go to Amazaon's Website and click on "Wish List" at the top right of
the
page.
Lois Morse
Assistant Director
Lincoln Library
326 S. 7th St.
Springfield, IL 62701
(217)753-4900 ext. 221
loism@rpls.lib.il.us
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You can create a wish list with amazon. People purchase the books on
your
list and they are mailed to you. You might want to create a separate
account
if you already have one. Go to amazon.com and click on "Your Account"
The
page that pops up asks you to sign in if you already have an account or
create a password if you do not. Once you have your password you can
beging
adding items to your wishlist. You will have to specify a mailing
address
and as people purchase items from your list they are shipped to that
address. You will have to promote your list and maybe provide the link
to
it, but the list is publiclly available. You can see which books have
been
purchase and you can always add more.
Here's the link to the wish list info
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/wishlist/ref=cm_wl_topnav_gateway/104-9592
319-8839161
Here is a link to a wish list created by LISSTEN(school of library and
information science studets to encourage networking)to raise books for
the
Santa Ana Public library last year. We originally had more than 76
titles on
the list.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/registry/3N4SOGJQK300G/ref%3Dwl%5Fs%5F3/10
4-9592319-8839161
The books were sent to a Board Member and then we took them to the
library.
This was part of a book drive we organized to get more Spanish books
into
the children's department of the library. They gave us a list of books
they
wanted and we created the wish list on amazon. We then publicized the
list
for a month as our holiday book drive. It was quite successful, we
raised
more than 50 books that people purchased from our amazon wish list.
I hope this information helps. Good Luck!
Cassandra Stearns
Library Student
San Jose State University, Distance Program.
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Libraries just create their own Wish List on Amazon's website. The
directions
on how to set one up are there and easy.
Then, publicize your library's wish list at your library. Put out
flyers.
Link
to your amazon wish list from your library website. You'll be amazed at
the
results, we were!
If you want to see an example, go to amazon.com, go to the wish list
section,
then put in Springfield Pubic Library, and you will see our wish list.
Hope this helps,
Debra Bogart
541-726-2243
dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us
Youth Services
Springfield Public Library
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, OR 97477
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can
change
the
world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."Margaret Mead
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From: "Jeanette Larson" <larsonlibrary@yahoo.com>
To: "Pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>;
"ALSC" <alsc-l@ala1.ala.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 8:05 PM
Subject: Texas-Dia de los Ninos mini-grants
I want to be sure that everyone is aware of the Texas
Library Association's Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los
Libros mini-grants. As part of a grant from the
Kellogg Foundation, TLA is working to expand awareness
of and participation in Dia celebrations by offering
30 mini-grants to start up or expand Dia
celebrations in Texas. Eligible applicants are school
(public and private)libraries and public libraries.
Visit http://www.texasdia.org/ for the
application and
details. Forthcoming is a toolkit and other resources
to help establish celebrations.
I realize that the grant is only applicable to Texas
libraries but the resources are available to anyone.
More resources will be forthcoming. Feel free to pass
this on to others who might be interested. I also
apologize for any duplication of messages.
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Jeanette Larson
Youth Services Manager
Austin Public Library
P.O. Box 2287
Austin, TX 78768-2287
512-974-7405
larsonlibrary@yahoo.com
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From: "Toni Reese" <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
To: "pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 8:05 PM
Subject: STUMPER -- They're Biting her Toe!
Hey Great Brain,
I have a stumper. The patron says it is a fairly new Halloween book,
the cover shows a bridge with a child's feet and legs hanging over the
edge. In the story, the little girl is playing a fiddle and different
ghosts, goblins and sprites (yes! sprites) come along to bite her toe.
It is cumulative, the patron says, kind of like There Was an Old Lady
Who Swallowed a Fly.
Thanks in advance,
Toni Reese
Youth Services Librarian
Sump Memorial Library
222 N. Jefferson St.
Papillion NE 68046
treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
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From: "Meredith Cowart" <mcowart@acan.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 8:08 PM
Subject: Stumper
Listmembers,
I just received this stumper from a customer. In his own words:
"Monster in the jungle is stealing chickens. The monster flies from his
lair at night and returns in the morning. The monster leaves his base (the
bottom half of the monster remains on the ground while the top half flies
away.), and the boy who is trying to defeat the monster puts red peppers on
the monsters base. When the monster returns, he lands on the red peppers
and it drives him from the jungle. Possibly Jason and the ..." This
customer remembers these bits and pieces from a book he read as a child and
hopes to locate the book.
Thanks in advance,
Meredith W. Cowart
Youth Services Assistant Manager
Mobile Public Library
701 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36602
http://www.mplonline.org
Voice: 334.208.7086
Fax: 334.208.7137
email: mcowart@acan.net
"Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the
answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a
library,
the doors to learning are always open." -Laura Bush, First Lady, June 2002
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From: "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 8:09 PM
Subject: Mig o' the Moor thanks
Thank you for your responses to my Mig o' the Moor stumper. Our
customer will be delighted!
Special thanks to Susan Carr and Mary Peverada.
Best,
Alison Troy
Youth Services Assistant
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Youth Services
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715)839-5007 - voice
(715)833-5310 - fax
www.eauclaire.lib.wi.us
ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us
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From: "THOMPSON Barbara" <bthompson@ci.springfield.or.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 8:09 PM
Subject: Stumper solved!
Thanks to everyone who identified my stumper as Motel of the Mysteries by
David Macaulay. It's not a picture book and does not involve aliens, so good
work everyone. Our library doesn't have a copy, but I'm ILLing it for our
patron. Interestingly, several people guessed I might be looking for "The
Body
Ritual of the Nacirema," by James P. Spradley, which I so enjoyed reading
as
a college student.
Below is my original query:
A patron is looking for a picture book, published at least 15 years ago,
about aliens in the future, describing earthlings' culture incorrectly,
based
on the artifacts they find here. For example, they describe a toilet as a
place of worship. The toilet is also one of the memorable illustrations,
apparently. It's not Earthlets. as Described by Professor Xargle, by Jeanne
Willis.
Thanks for your help. Contact me at bthompson@ci.springfield.or.us
Barbara Thompson
Springfield Public Library
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From: "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 8:10 PM
Subject: Adirondack stumper
A woman came in today looking for a book she read in her youth. She is
positive that it was published in the '60's and that it was a chapter
book approximately 200 pages in length.
The book is about a young boy who runs away to the Adirondack Mountains
and lives there in the forest in a tree. She thinks it may have been
based on a true story.
I'm hoping someone has some further information relating to her
description.
Thanks in advance.
Alison Troy
Youth Services Assistant
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Youth Services
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715)839-5007 - voice
(715)833-5310 - fax
www.eauclaire.lib.wi.us
ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us
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From: "Mary D'Eliso" <mdeliso@monroe.lib.in.us>
To: "pubyac" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 8:16 PM
Subject: not-TOO-scary!
Hi Yakkers,
An October treat for you. Here's a booklist of semi-scary books - mostly
preschool age, which aren't necessarily Halloween related. You'll find it
at: http://www.monroe.lib.in.us/childrens/semiscarybib.html
These won't, however, satisfy the brave little preschool dude who asked me
this week, with a gleam in his eye, "Do you have any scary stories that
will scare me to DEATH?" This job is such a riot sometimes!
-Mary
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Mary D'Eliso, Children's Librarian Monroe County Public Library
mdeliso@monroe.lib.in.us
Bloomington, Indiana
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