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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and
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To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1266
Topics covered in this issue include: 1) stumper by <philipsl@metronet.lib.mi.us> 2) STUMPER by Judy Polak <jfpolak@earthlink.net> 3) books about abortion by "Ellie Teaford" <eteaford@kendallvillelibrary.org> 4) Looking for fingerplays and/or songs. by "Barron, Stacie" <sbarron@jefferson.lib.la.us> 5) teen Friday the 13th program by "Kathy Percoco" <kpercoco@clarklibrary.org> 6) Questions to a library technician by Amine Issa <IssaA0@MyMail.MacEwan.ca> 7) Re: Mission Statements by Carrie Guarria <cguarria@suffolk.lib.ny.us> 8) possible meeting at PLA by Mary K Chelton <mchelton@mail.optonline.net> 9) Teen Magazines by "Jennifer Salt" <jennifersalt@hotmail.com> 10) Need Self-Esteem Titles for a 10 year old girl by "Rob Reid" <reid@ifls.lib.wi.us> 11) IMLS meeting at PLA re future youth services teachers by Mary K Chelton <mchelton@mail.optonline.net> 12) Net filters in libraries by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org> 13) Re: Mission Statements by "Cindy Rider" <crider@vigo.lib.in.us> 14) LIS Continuing Education via the Internet by "Michele Manley" <ubdlis@hotmail.com> 15) Stumper - We hate ballet by "Robin Benoit" <rbenoit@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us> 16) Children's Room Visits by "Fayth Chamberland" <FChamberland@minlib.net> 17) Reply button by "Jennifer Salt" <jennifersalt@hotmail.com> 18) Harry Potter quiz/trivia by "Kimberly Harris" <krharr0@connectfree.co.uk> 19) Origami story by "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us> 20) Summer Reading Theme by "Margaret Korenski" <MKORENSKI@vigo.lib.in.us> 21) Boys and reading by "MyCutiepie" <MyCutiepie@verizon.net> 22) Princess Tangle-ina stumper by Selma Levi <slevi@mail.pratt.lib.md.us> 23) Sports Fiction by "Adrienne Furness" <afurness@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us> 24) placement of fiction picture books with gay characters by mjlowe@uiuc.edu 25) Thank you for answers to stumper-1990s YA fantasy trilogy by "Christine Attinasi" <chrisbeth@excite.com> 26) CALL FOR NOMINATIONS/PEN NEWMAN'S OWN AWARD 2004 by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org> 27) Share your great programs - and win!! by "Marge Loch-Wouters" <lochwouters@menashalibrary.org> 28) ALSC Sagebrush/Education Resources Literature Program Grant by "Patricia Dollisch" <DollischP@dekalblibrary.org> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: <philipsl@metronet.lib.mi.us> To: <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: stumper MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 22:59:58 CST Hello smart people: Anyone remember a picture book from the 1970's that tells the story of an old jalopy of a car that is upset when his owner gets a new car? The story ends happily. Thank you! E-mail to philipsl@farmlib.org ------------------------------ From: Judy Polak <jfpolak@earthlink.net> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: STUMPER Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:00:21 CST A patron is looking for a book from his childhood featuring Fred and Edna who are frogs. I'm hoping that this might be familiar to one of you. Thanks, PUBYAC! Judy Polak Charleston, WV jfpolak@earthlink.net ------------------------------ From: "Ellie Teaford" <eteaford@kendallvillelibrary.org> To: <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: books about abortion Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:00:36 CST Hello All, I am looking for a book or books about the abortion decision. I had a = patron request a book dealing with the aftermath of abortion from an = emotional stand point. I think they want something that says an = abortion is not the end, there may be emotional problems later. I had = not found anything in my collection. I started searching but I am = mostly finding pro-abortion books. Does anyone have any titles in their = collection or ideas of places to search? Thanks for your help, Ellie Teaford Youth Services Librarian Kendallville Public Library Kendallville, IN ------------------------------ From: "Barron, Stacie" <sbarron@jefferson.lib.la.us> To: "Pubyac (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Looking for fingerplays and/or songs. content-class: urn:content-classes:message MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:00:51 CST I'm doing a Big and Little theme for my lapsit program. I'm having a = hard time finding fingerplays and/or songs to go along with this theme. = Can someone suggest something? Any help is greatly appreciated. tia Stacie Barron Children's Librarian East Bank Regional Library 4747 W. Napoleon Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 849-8812 ------------------------------ From: "Kathy Percoco" <kpercoco@clarklibrary.org> To: PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children Subject: teen Friday the 13th program Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:01:05 CST I'm planning my winter teen programs, and would like to do something special for our pre-teen and teen volunteers on Friday the 13th, this coming February. Do you have any experiences or ideas you'd be willing to share? Thanks! -- Kathy Percoco Youth Services Librarian Clark Public Library 303 Westfield Avenue Clark, NJ 07066 http://www.clarklibrary.org ph: 732-388-5999 x15 fax: 732-388-7866 -- ------------------------------ From: Amine Issa <IssaA0@MyMail.MacEwan.ca> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Questions to a library technician MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:01:26 CST I am a student at Library Technology Program and I have an assignment to as= k the following questions to a library technician about her job: 1)What are the various levels of staffing in the library and their correspo= nding qualifications? 2)Identify the various tasks that staff perform in relation to their traini= ng. Are there any tasks that all staff members perform regardless of thei= r level of training? (Please identify the specific tasks.) HOw do the oth= er tasks differ in terms of responsibility and complexity? c)Identify the advantages and disadvantages of working in this library envi= ronment. I hope a library technician would answer my questions and email me back. Thank you my e-mail address is issaa0@mymail.macewan.ca ------------------------------ From: Carrie Guarria <cguarria@suffolk.lib.ny.us> To: Lisa Cole <lcole@ald.lib.co.us> Subject: Re: Mission Statements MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:01:49 CST To Lisa, et al. My Young Adult Council will also be putting together a mission statement so any help would be appreciated. Please email me privately at cguarria@suffolk.lib.ny.us if you have any ideas. Thanks. Carrie Guarria, Young Adult Librarian Lindenhurst Memorial Library Lindenhurst, NY 11757 "Because the world needs love, God made woman." Annie Burns On Tue, 11 Nov 2003, Lisa Cole wrote: > I'd like to find out if other libraries have mission statements specifically > for their youth services departments. > > Our library has a general mission statement for the library district as a > whole, but we are now interested in developing > a mission statement for our youth services department. > > If your library has a mission statement for its youth services department, > I'd love to get a copy. > > Thanks!! > > > Lisa Cole > Librarian - Youth Services > Koelbel Main Library > Arapahoe Library District > Centennial, CO > lcole@ald.lib.co.us > ------------------------------ From: Mary K Chelton <mchelton@mail.optonline.net> To: Alsc-l@ala.org, yalsa-l@ala.org, pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: possible meeting at PLA MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:02:08 CST Robert Martin, Director of the Institute for Museum and Library Services, spoke at Queens College last night, and over dinner, he asked me what we could do to get public library youth services people credentialed to work on LIS academic faculties to educate the next generation of public library youth services specialists. In the ensuing conversation, I suggested that he talk with a group of us at PLA, and I wondered who among you might be interested in discussing the topic with him, especially if you have considered getting a PhD and teaching yourself. If you let me know with contact info, I will forward it to Dr. Martin in one list, rather than piecemeal, although you are also welcome to contact him directly at RMartin@imls.gov. He is sincerely interested, so it seems silly to me to ignore a chance to talk with him. Let me know... Mary K. Chelton -- ****************************************** Mary K. Chelton Ph. D. Associate Professor Graduate School of Library and Information Studies 254 Rosenthal Library Queens College 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Flushing, NY 11367 w (718) 997-3667 direct; 3790 office; 3797 fax h (631) 286-4255 mchelton@optonline.net ***************************************** ------------------------------ From: "Jennifer Salt" <jennifersalt@hotmail.com> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Teen Magazines Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:02:22 CST I know there was a discussion here not too long ago about magazines for YA's. At the time, I was told that I wouldn't be working with YA's, so I didn't save the list, and now I need HELP. My director asked me to put together a list of 20 top magazines for our new teen zone. My supervisor gave me a list of magazines to work off of. The trouble is I took the list with me to work with while I was on reference, left the list behind, and someone threw it away. I don't want to tell my supervisor that I lost the list, so I've been trying to put together a top 20 list from scratch. If someone still has the list from this listserve and would be willing to quickly and quietly email it to me, I would be most grateful. Of course, email me off list: jennifersalt@hotmail.com --Jennifer S. _________________________________________________________________ MSN Messenger with backgrounds, emoticons and more. http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/tracking/cdp_customize ------------------------------ From: "Rob Reid" <reid@ifls.lib.wi.us> To: "Pubyac@Prairienet.Org" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Need Self-Esteem Titles for a 10 year old girl Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:02:36 CST Our resource library is looking for fiction or nonfiction that will help = a girl who has low self-esteem and has trouble making friends (her = mother describes her as a wallflower). We're looking for quiet = characters who overcome their shyness. The situation in the book doesn't = have to be that specific. I have plenty of picture books and YA titles, = but am having trouble finding something for her age. Any specific titles = or lists (I thought I had some online lists, but I might have been = dreaming) will be much appreciated and shared with the entire group. = Thank you - Rob Rob Reid Youth Services/Special Needs Coordinator Indianhead Federated Library System 1538 Truax Blvd, Eau Claire, WI 54703 715-839-5082, ext. 14 Fax: 715-839-5151 reid@ifls.lib.wi.us ------------------------------ From: Mary K Chelton <mchelton@mail.optonline.net> To: Alsc-l@ala.org, yalsa-l@ala.org, pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: IMLS meeting at PLA re future youth services teachers MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:02:49 CST Hi guys! I'm still collecting responses to my previous post to send to Dr. Martin, but I'm also curious about how many of you responding want to get PhDs and become full time faculty with all that entails yourselves-just out of curiosity-or do you feel that becoming a full time faculty member on an LIS faculty is not the way to create the next generation of youth services librarians? I can't tell from the responses whether I'm hearing a general concern, or an interest in pursuing an academic career, or an admission that there needs to be an alternative route to the MLS for youth services people, or what? I think it might help Dr. Martin to know that, and I would certainly be less confused. Thanks, Mary K. -- ****************************************** Mary K. Chelton Ph. D. Associate Professor Graduate School of Library and Information Studies 254 Rosenthal Library Queens College 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Flushing, NY 11367 w (718) 997-3667 direct; 3790 office; 3797 fax h (631) 286-4255 mchelton@optonline.net ***************************************** ------------------------------ From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org> To: <alsc-l@ala.org> Subject: Net filters in libraries Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:03:05 CST Net filters in libraries http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/news.aspx?id=12208 "Internet Filters and Public Libraries by David L. Sobel is a new First Report now available from the First Amendment Center. Sobel , general counsel of the Electronic Privacy Information Center, examines the effects of the U.S. Supreme Court's June 2003 ruling in U.S. v. American Library Association, which declared the Children's Internet Protection Act constitutional. CIPA mandates that libraries accepting federal funds install filtering software to block access to material that is "obscene," "child pornography" or "harmful to minors." "Even as it recognized that 'a filter set to block pornography may sometimes block other sites that present neither obscene nor pornographic material,'" Sobel writes, "the Court ruled that CIPA does not violate patrons' First Amendment rights. "The Court's decision relied heavily on the 'ease' with which patrons may have filtering software disabled and the capacity of libraries to permanently unblock any erroneously blocked site," says Sobel. He foresees that the narrow focus of the high court's ruling "may set the stage for continuing controversy * and more litigation * as libraries across the country install filtering systems and respond to patron requests for access to blocked material."" ------------------------------ From: "Cindy Rider" <crider@vigo.lib.in.us> To: <lcole@ald.lib.co.us>, <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Re: Mission Statements Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: inline Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:03:23 CST Here is ours. It needs to be updated because we don't have "Dial-a-Story" = anymore. Young Peoples Services provides personal assistance to preschool and = school-age children, offers programs ranging from story hours and = Dial-A-Story to crafts, films, tours, and visiting authors, cooperates = with other youth serving agencies in the area, and consults with parents, = teachers, and group leaders.=20 Cindy Rider School Liaison Librarian Vigo County Public Library Terre Haute, IN crider@vigo.lib.in.us www.vigo.lib.in.us <<< "Lisa Cole" <lcole@ald.lib.co.us> 11/12 1:09a >>> I'd like to find out if other libraries have mission statements specificall= y for their youth services departments. Our library has a general mission statement for the library district as a whole, but we are now interested in developing a mission statement for our youth services department. If your library has a mission statement for its youth services department, I'd love to get a copy. Thanks!! Lisa Cole Librarian - Youth Services Koelbel Main Library Arapahoe Library District Centennial, CO lcole@ald.lib.co.us =20 ------------------------------ From: "Michele Manley" <ubdlis@hotmail.com> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: LIS Continuing Education via the Internet Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:03:39 CST Please excuse any cross-posting! Feel free to redistribute. LIS Continuing Education via the Internet The winter roster of LIS continuing education workshops delivered wholly via the Internet is now available from the University at Buffalo library school. A computer with Internet access and a Web browser are all that's needed to access these self-paced instructional modules, accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the posting period. New workshops have been added covering serials cataloging, proposing & surviving new library technologies, XML, and constructing database driven web sites. All workshop topics: Cataloging *Sleuthing Serials: Serials Cataloging in Reverse Computers - Networking: *Basic Networking & Operating Systems for Librarians *Proposing & Surviving New Library Technologies Government Information/Documents: *Documents Jump Start *Legislative Research *Regulations Public Libraries: Readers' Services: *Genre Fiction in Public Libraries *Readers' Advisory Services Web Design - Internet Technologies: *Constructing Usable, Accessible Web sites from Scratch *Introduction to XML *Designing and Constructing Database Driven Web Sites Full descriptions of workshops can be accessed from <http://informatics.buffalo.edu/faculty/robinson/ce/descriptions.htm>. Course modules are posted on the Web and accessed via a password sent by E-mail to registrants. Participants proceed at their own pace through course modules accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the posting period. Questions and assignments are fielded by the instructor via a Web Bulletin Board or by E-mail (the Sleuthing Serials workshop also has optional Blackboard Virtual Classroom sessions). These non-credit courses do not require enrollment at the University at Buffalo and will not appear on university transcripts. They accrue Continuing Education credits BB CEUs. For more information contact Judith Robinson, Department of Library and Information Studies, School of Informatics, 534 Baldy Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260?1020; (716) 645?2412 ext. 1166; FAX (716) 645-3775; E-mail: lisrobin@buffalo.edu; http://informatics.buffalo.edu/faculty/Robinson/index.htm _________________________________________________________________ Concerned that messages may bounce because your Hotmail account is over limit? Get Hotmail Extra Storage! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es ------------------------------ From: "Robin Benoit" <rbenoit@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us> To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org> Subject: Stumper - We hate ballet Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:37:00 CST I have a patron who is 23 years old looking for a book that she read as a child. The title is **We Hate Ballet. Those two astericks are words that she can't remember. I tried Amazon and our card catalog with no luck. Does it ring a bell with anyone? Thanks! Robin M. Benoit Children's Librarian Fairport Public Library 1 Village Landing Fairport, NY 14450 585-223-3648 ext. 36 rbenoit@libraryweb.org ------------------------------ From: "Fayth Chamberland" <FChamberland@minlib.net> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Children's Room Visits Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:37:25 CST The Concord Free Public Library, Concord,MA is undergoing renovation this year. The Children's Room staff is interested in visiting innovative Children's Rooms in the area-Boston area and central ma and southern NH. Any recommendations? Also interested in ideas for organization of staff work areas. Thank you, Fayth Chamberland Concord Free Public Library Concord, MA ------------------------------ From: "Jennifer Salt" <jennifersalt@hotmail.com> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Reply button Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:37:44 CST It used to be when I opened a message and hit reply, the message was sent to PUBYAC. Now I am finding that when I hit reply, my message goes only to the person who posted. Is anyone else having this problem? Why the change? Can I no longer reply directly? I just noticed this in the past two postings, but have been typing all evening and am sure this problem has been going on all night. Very frustrating. --Jennifer S. [Moderator: Jennifer, I changed the PUBYAC settings about two months ago to see if the "reply-to-sender" option would cut down a bit on the number of misdirected e-mails that PUBYAC was getting for Stumper and Bibliography answers. I noticed Ithat PUBYAC would get 20 answers for a stumper when they are supposed to go directly to the original sender instead. So if a person wants to answer a question to PUBYAC, they have to make sure that they do indeed put pubyac@prairienet.org into the To: line. If you all think this is a problem, I can change it back to reply-to-list, but then I'm afraid many Stumper answers will misdirected, and you all know that I don't send those on to the original asker--they are just deleted because there are SO MANY to keep track of. Willing to hear different opinions on this. --Shannon ] ------------------------------ From: "Kimberly Harris" <krharr0@connectfree.co.uk> To: <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Harry Potter quiz/trivia MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:38:00 CST Hi Pubyac, I know that I'm a few months off from everyone, but I've had a request for a Harry Potter Quiz for a class visit. A school that I've been trying to schedule visits with has finally agreed to come to our library for a few visits in December and planning more after the holiday seasons. The reason they want to come is because they are doing a theme called "Film of the Book" The teacher and school librarian would like to work with my library (the public library) with this particular theme by having a program. The school librarian said that the kids (ages 11 - 12) are really crazy about Harry Potter and so a trivia competion or quiz was proposed. So know I'm trying to find more information about this type of program for older children. I've been looking through my Pubyac digests for ideas, but I have so many in my inbox and my eyes are starting to cross. I figured it would be easier to just ask again. Where did you find the questions? How did you prepare? Are there any tips that would made your program better or more fun? If you have anything to share it would be great. I can also make a compilation for others. Thanks in advance. Kim Harris Teenage Librarian Edinburgh City Libraries Librarian from Kentucky lost in Scotland ------------------------------ From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us> To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org> Subject: Origami story Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:38:21 CST We are doing a program for school age kids and will be making some = Origami shapes to put on the tree. We were wondering if anyone knows of = a fold-and-tell, origami-type story that we could use in connection with = this? 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 ------------------------------ From: "Margaret Korenski" <MKORENSKI@vigo.lib.in.us> To: <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Summer Reading Theme Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: inline Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:38:37 CST Hi! Our Young People's Dept. has decided upon the theme "Tremendous = Treasures at Your Library" for our 2004 Summer Reading Program. Is there = anyone out there who has used this theme? I would appreciate your ideas = and suggestions that made that theme work for you--room decorations, = activities, events, ways of reporting, etc. You can respond directly to: mkorenski@vigo.lib.in.us Thanks so much! ------------------------------ From: "MyCutiepie" <MyCutiepie@verizon.net> To: <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Boys and reading MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:39:00 CST Has anyone tried book discussions as a away of motivating boys to read? If so, please indicate which grade levels were addressed, what books were read and the outcome. Thank you, Michele Goldenberg-Reinke MLS Student Queens College mycutiepie@verizon.net ------------------------------ From: Selma Levi <slevi@mail.pratt.lib.md.us> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Princess Tangle-ina stumper MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:39:22 CST Hi, Here is my patron's stumper: Princess Tangle-ina had beautiful long hair which tangled so that she screamed whenever her mother and her handmaidens combed it fo rher. One day sitting by the sea, she saw the mermaids combing their hair without pain. In some way she manages to pinch the magic comb for herself. The mermaids retailiate by causing tsunamis and Tangle-ina's father the King begins throwing valuable stuff into the sea to placate them. As he is about to toss in his royal crown, Tangle=ina steps in and does the right thing, surrendering the magic comb. Everyone else lives happily ever after and Tangle-ina submits quietly to having her hair combed, digging her fingernails into the arm of her chair and reminding herself that everyone must endure some pain in this life. This is probably at least 30 years old if not older. Any help would be most appreciated! Selma Selma K. Levi Supervisor, Children's Department slevi@epfl.net 410-396-5402 ------------------------------ From: "Adrienne Furness" <afurness@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us> To: <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Sports Fiction MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:39:43 CST Hello all! I'm working with a group of colleagues to create a sports fiction bibliography including picture books, beginning readers, and chapter books. We are wondering if any of you out there have favorite books you'd like to recommend to us. If you do, please e-mail them to me at afurness@libraryweb.org, and I'll be sure to post my compilation to the list. TIA! :) Adrienne Furness Children's and Family Services Librarian Webster Public Library, Webster, NY afurness@libraryweb.org ------------------------------ From: mjlowe@uiuc.edu To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: placement of fiction picture books with gay characters MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:40:03 CST Hello, I am a LIS graduate student and I am looking at where public libraries have chosen to place their fiction *picture* books for children with gay characters/themes(Heather has Two Mommies, King and King, Daddy's roommate, Caleb's Friend, etc.) I haven't found it to be consistent in that I've seen them in fiction, non-fiction and the parenting section. Because of this discrepancy, I am wondering about the following things: 1. Where they are placed at your library and why/how that decision was made. 2. Has the location of these books changed over time and if so why? 3. Have you had objections, pro or con, about location? If you have a moment to respond your comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Maria Lowe mjlowe@uiuc.edu ------------------------------ From: "Christine Attinasi" <chrisbeth@excite.com> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Thank you for answers to stumper-1990s YA fantasy trilogy Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:40:21 CST Hi everyone:) I just want to thank all those who provided answers to my stumper about the 1990s YA fantasy trilogy. I finally got the chance to run your suggestions by our patron, and she decided that The Forbidden Game series by L.J. Smith are the books she is looking for, she was just thrilled that I found the answer, and I told her it was because of all of the helpful and knowledgable librarians out there! Thank you again; this list is always such a great resource! Christine E. AttinasiYouth Services LibrarianOntario Public Library1850 Ridge Rd.Ontario, NY 14519Phone: (315) 524-8381Fax: (315) 524-5838E-mail: cattinasi@pls-net.org ------------------------------ From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org> To: <alsc-l@ala.org> Subject: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS/PEN NEWMAN'S OWN AWARD 2004 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:40:42 CST Dear Colleagues, Nominations are now being accepted for the 2004 PEN/Newman's Own First Amendment Award, which carries a $25,000 prize. This will be the twelfth year that the award will honor an individual who has fought to protect freedom of expression as it applies to the written word. In a time when it takes particular courage to stand up for unpopular ideas and opinions, it is especially important to make sure that those who do so are recognized and honored. More information and application forms are available in downloadable form from our web site, www.pen.org/freedom/app2004.htm. Please take a moment to think if there is anyone you would like to nominate, or if there is someone you work with who might want to nominate someone. In the course of your daily efforts to protect freedom of expression in the United States, your work brings you into contact with many potential candidates. We are hoping to expand our candidate field this year, with your help. PEN would appreciate your assistance in publicizing the award through: - the publication of an announcement in your newsletter; - the dissemination of the call for nominations to your list serves; - posting the call for nominations in your office. We are grateful for any effort you can make. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please e-mail ftw@pen.org. Sincerely, Anna Kushner Coordinator, PEN/Newman's Own First Amendment Award ------------------------------ From: "Marge Loch-Wouters" <lochwouters@menashalibrary.org> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Share your great programs - and win!! MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:41:03 CST 2004 ALSC Sagebrush/Education Resources Literature Program Grant Applicants Sought Have you developed and implemented a fabulous library program for kids (infants through age 13) involving reading and the use of children's literature? Then why not get recognition for the work you've already done by applying for the 2004 ALSC Sagebrush/Education Resources Literature Program Grant (formerly named the Econoclad Literature Award). If you are an ALSC member and presented this program during 2003 at any public or school library, you are eligible to apply. The award is a $1000 grant to attend ALA's annual conference in Orlando, FL from June 24 -30, 2004. A few of the previous award winning programs include a young adult storytelling drama troupe; a statewide virtual book discussion group involving authors and featuring a strong partnership with the media; a read-aloud program for preschoolers conducted by teens; and a writing club for kids. The sky is the limit on the kinds of great programs you've done this year focusing on literature and kids that are eligible for the award. The application deadline is DECEMBER 1, 2003. Detailed information and grant application forms are availble online at http://www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ALSC/Awards_and_Scholarships1/Prof essi onal_Awards/Professional_Awards.htm . Or you can request a copy by postcard at ALSC/Sagebrush Education Resources Literature Program Grant, ALSC, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611 or via e-mail at alsc@ala.org (don't forget to include your mailing address). Mail five (5) copies of the completed application to Marge Loch-Wouters, Menasha's Public Library, 440 First St, Menasha WI 54952. The winner will be notified in January. Please feel free to forward this message to local and regional listservs you are on or to colleagues you think are deserving of this award. Committee members include Patricia Dollisch (GA); Jane Gardner Connor (SC); Susan Knipe (WA), Anna Healy (IL) and Marge Loch-Wouters (WI). If you have questions or need additional information, you can contact the ALSC office (800 545-2433 ext. 2163) or committee chair Marge Loch-Wouters at 920 967-5166, ex 700 or lochwouters@menashalibrary.org. We are eager to read about your programs and award that grant! Marge Loch-Wouters 309 Willow Lane Menasha WI 54952 920 720-6038 lochwouters@tds.net Marge Loch-Wouters Head of Youth Services Menasha's Public Library 440 First St Menasha WI 54952 920 967-5166, ex 700 lochwouters@menashalibrary.org ------------------------------ From: "Patricia Dollisch" <DollischP@dekalblibrary.org> To: "CHLIB" <CHLIB-L@LIST.public.lib.ga.us>, "PUBYAC" Subject: ALSC Sagebrush/Education Resources Literature Program Grant Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:41:23 CST Folks, Please, please, please, consider submitting a program for consideration to this award. Don't think that you're too small, or too hokey, or too whatever--we WANT to be inundated with applications and I know that we all do fab programs. You've got nothing to lose by submitting something and quite a bit to gain. Contact info follows the description--please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. Patricia Dollisch Youth Services Librarian, Decatur Library DeKalb County Public Library 215 Sycamore Street Decatur, GA 30030 404/370-3070 ext. 2268 dollischp@dekalblibrary.org 2004 ALSC Sagebrush/Education Resources Literature Program Grant Applicants Sought Have you developed and implemented a fabulous library program for kids (infants through age 13) involving reading and the use of children's literature? Then why not get recognition for the work you've already done by applying for the 2004 ALSC Sagebrush/Education Resources Literature Program Grant (formerly named the Econoclad Literature Award). If you are an ALSC member and presented this program during 2003 at any public or school library, you are eligible to apply. The award is a $1000 grant to attend ALA's annual conference in Orlando, FL from June 24 -30, 2004. A few of the previous award winning programs include a young adult storytelling drama troupe; a statewide virtual book discussion group involving authors and featuring a strong partnership with the media; a read-aloud program for preschoolers conducted by teens; and a writing club for kids. The sky is the limit on the kinds of great programs you've done this year focusing on literature and kids that are eligible for the award. The application deadline is DECEMBER 1, 2003. Detailed information and grant application forms are availble online at http://www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ALSC/Awards_and_Scholarships1/Pr ofessi onal_Awards/Professional_Awards.htm . Or you can request a copy by postcard at ALSC/Sagebrush Education Resources Literature Program Grant, ALSC, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611 or via e-mail at alsc@ala.org (don't forget to include your mailing address). Mail five (5) copies of the completed application to Marge Loch-Wouters, Menasha's Public Library, 440 First St, Menasha WI 54952. The winner will be notified in January. Please feel free to forward this message to local and regional listservs you are on or to colleagues you think are deserving of this award. Committee members include Patricia Dollisch (GA); Jane Gardner Connor (SC); Susan Knipe (WA), Anna Healy (IL) and Marge Loch-Wouters (WI). If you have questions or need additional information, you can contact the ALSC office (800 545-2433 ext. 2163) or committee chair Marge Loch-Wouters at 920 967-5166, ex 700 or lochwouters@menashalibrary.org. We are eager to read about your programs and award that grant! ------------------------------ End of PUBYAC Digest 1266 *************************
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