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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: Sunday, December 21, 2003 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1295
Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re: science fiction vs. fantasy by N Korsavidis <nkorsavidis@yahoo.com> 2) Re: Native americans by "Sean P. S. George" <seanps@george.net> 3) PUBYAC'S NEW LOOK by MzLibrary@aol.com 4) RE: promoting folktales by "Susanna Holstein" <pkb00700@alpha.wvup.wvnet.edu> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: N Korsavidis <nkorsavidis@yahoo.com> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Re: science fiction vs. fantasy MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 21:36:17 CST Hi, We have a Science fiction section only for our adult titles. I have noticed though, books I have known to be fantasy novels (such as the Pern novels by Anne McCaffrey) have been placed there. For Children's and YA subject labels for the book spine. We try to stick with the CIP on that one. I read some fantasy, so if I know for sure it is, I will grab the book and throw a label on it, but it's easier to use the CIP. When in doubt, the book is left unlabelled. Hope that helps Natalie ===== Natalie Korsavidis Youth Services Librarian Farmingdale Public Library ------------------------------ From: "Sean P. S. George" <seanps@george.net> To: phull@slco.lib.ut.us Subject: Re: Native americans MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 21:54:53 CST Yes, as a mixed-blood Choctaw, I would often do programs at my library and local schools as well, and I would always go in shirt and tie, and tell them that I had traveled on my "horse" named Honda. Depending on the focus of the program, which I would work out with the teacher or school librarian ahead of time, I might then change into powwow dance regalia or traditional Choctaw garb, explaining the historical significance of each item as I went. I always wore spandex shorts & a t-shirt under my street clothes but, of course, the kids always went wild when I started taking off clothes in front of them. It really did make an impression on them though and, anytime I was asked to come in proximity to Thanksgiving or Columbus Day, I would always ask them, "if I came over to your house for the first time, does that mean I discovered your house?" That always made both the kids and teachers think again about the European "discovery" of North America. Anyway, I'm glad to hear that other folks are using similar tactics to dispel the stereotypes. Thanks for sharing. --Sean Patricia Hull wrote: >We have a patron who is native american and does programs at elementary >schools. He shows up dressed in"normal"clothes and the principals always >asks. Oh where are your Indian clothes? > <snip> ------------------------------ From: MzLibrary@aol.com To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: PUBYAC'S NEW LOOK Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 22:14:46 CST Congratulations Shannon! What a professional site (www.pallasinc.com/pubyac). You answered many questions I had been wondering about on several of the pages. I searched for Madonna (knowing it had been a recent topic) and sure enough ... I could read the original posts. I am impressed and want you to know how appreciated you are. My PUBYAC digest is received every day and I have come to rely on it. Your dedication and discipline are amazing. Thank you! Charlotte Rabbitt, Children's Librarian Peterborough Town Library Peterborough, New Hampshire "Oh, magic hour when a child first knows it can read printed words!" from A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith mzlibrary@aol.com crabbitt@townofpeterborough.us http://townofpeterborough.com/library ------------------------------ From: "Susanna Holstein" <pkb00700@alpha.wvup.wvnet.edu> To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children" Subject: RE: promoting folktales MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 22:15:04 CST In response to the question about promoting folktales: Like Karen Chace, who replied earlier, I am a professional storyteller. I too promote the 398.2 section with every performance for children, and it is surprising to see how many never knew that that's where they could find Cinderella and all those other stories they love (not to mention new and amazing tales!). Parents also get an enlightened look when I talk about that section. I am also a full-time librarian, and in that role I often direct read-aloud volunteers to the 398s. The beauty of folktales is that they are accessible to children in a wide age range. Kindergarten to 5th graders love Lazy Jack, Sody Sallyratus, Toads and Diamonds, Anansi, and all those other lovely titles hidden in nonfiction. One thing that I found worked very well in two libraries in which I worked was to move the 398s to a spot that directly follows the picture book section. There they get checked out, because people find them so much easier and the folks looking for picture books are often the same people who want to read the folktales. It goes against our grain to put books out of Dewey order, but this is one time I think the ends justify the means. If you can find a way to do it, I'd highly recommend trying this. Susanna Holstein (aka Granny Sue) ------------------------------ End of PUBYAC Digest 1295 *************************
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