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PUBYAC Digest, Vol 10, Issue 10
Today's Topics:
1. stumper solved (Christy Schink)
2. Summer Reading Club Themes (Elaine)
3. Behavior guidelines for teens (Wendy Morano)
4. ONLINE WORKSHOP: "The Beginners Guide to Weblogs and
RSS"
(Hope Kandel)
5. re: library card holders (Neville, Katrina)
6. Storytelling Festival question (Linda Ernst)
7. summer reading (Barbara Flynn)
8. Boys Club Compilation (Christina Johnson)
9. Re: Behavior guidelines for teens (RoseMary Honnold)
10. Stumper - Character Development Series (Clemens, Mary)
11. Looking for library etiquette books (Mary Vozar)
12. Easy military books (Jennie Kemp)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 04 Mar 2004 08:24:31 -0600
From: Christy Schink <cds002@mail.connect.more.net>
Subject: [PY] stumper solved
To: pubyac@lists.prairienet.org
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A big thank you to Sara and Carol for responding to my stumper about a
grandmother taking food to her sick granddaughter. The book turned out to
be "Mama Provi and the Pot of Rice" by Sylvia Rosa-Casanova. It
was
exactly the book that the patron was looking for.
Christy Schink
Scenic Regional Library
308 Hawthorne Drive
Union, MO 63084
Phone: 636-583-3224
FAX: 636-583-6519
e-mail: cds002@mail.connect.more.net
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2004 06:52:54 -0800 (PST)
From: Elaine <mailforsilver@yahoo.com>
Subject: [PY] Summer Reading Club Themes
To: pubyac@LISTS.prairienet.org
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Hi All...
I don't often go with our regional/state summer reading club theme unless I
really love it. This year is no exception. Our regional theme is "Making
Trails at Your Library."
I will not be following this theme and I want to venture on my own for a theme,
but I'm not quite sure what to do. In the past I've done:
Space
The Circus
Safari
The Sea
Pets
Most of those worked out great as far as many craft, story and decorating ideas.
I'm wondering what other themes you've used that you consider your 'best' themes
and why. I love the idea of 'converting' the library into a jungle or ocean, so
'atmospheric' ideas are what I find work great. Please pass along your ideas.
Thank you!!
Elaine
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 04 Mar 2004 10:58:29 -0500
From: "Wendy Morano" <WMORANO@cml.lib.oh.us>
Subject: [PY] Behavior guidelines for teens
To: <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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I am in the process of writing some guidelines for teen behavior so that
staff and teens know what is expected of them. Does anyone have
something similar he/she would like to share?
Thanks for your cooperation.
Wendy Morano
Hilltop Library, Youth Services Librarian
Columbus Metropolitan Library
614-645-2430
wmorano@cml.lib.oh.us
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 04 Mar 2004 15:27:29 -0500
From: Hope Kandel <hope@learningtimes.org>
Subject: [PY] ONLINE WORKSHOP: "The Beginners Guide to Weblogs and
RSS"
To: <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
Message-ID: <BC6CFB61.9EF0%hope@learningtimes.org>
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Dear Colleagues,
LearningTimes is excited to announce the only hands-on, online workshop
about Weblogs and RSS with Steven Cohen, creator of Library Stuff.
This training will explore a few of the numerous software tools that are
currently being used to both publish to weblogs as well as read content via
RSS. During this online workshop, the attendees will have the opportunity
to post/publish to a weblog, explore the features available with the
software, as well as examine content via a news aggregator. An introductory
discussion of weblogs and RSS will be undertaken before participants dive
into the training. If you have ever thought about creating your own weblog
or utilizing an aggregator to read news but have been a bit skeptical
then this workshop is for you. This workshop will be a hands-on exploration
of the use of weblogs and RSS primarily for professional goals.
While, anyone is welcome to attend, the workshop will be taught in the
context of how this can benefit the information professional and librarian.
Please come with your enthusiasm, ideas, and questions. Because the workshop
is online, participants can work for any Internet ready computer.
The 4 week workshop starts on April 6th and enrollment is limited. To
learn
about workshop live session dates, technical requirements and cost please
use the link below.
http://www.learningtimes.net/rss115.shtml
As always please email me with any questions.
We look forward to seeing you live online!
Cheers,
Hope
--
Hope Kandel
Director, Library Information Services and Programs
LearningTimes, LLC
http://www.learningtimes.org
hope@learningtimes.org
Join us in the LearningTimes Library Online Community:
http://home.learningtimes.net/library
Basic Free Membership Now Available
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2004 15:07:41 -0800
From: "Neville, Katrina" <kneville@sdcounty.ca.gov>
Subject: [PY] re: library card holders
To: <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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>From: Barbara Flynn <4flynns@comcast.net>
>Subject: [PY] Library Card Holder Craft
>When I would go to PTA functions, we oftren had badge holders. Little=20
>plastic case open at the top and a elastic type cord. I'd look at =
office=20
>supply stores for biz supplies, they might be called badge=20
>holders....you could have the kids put stickers on them, maybe?
And to build on this idea, you could have kids use puffy paint to write =
their names, make pictures, etc. And, even though it's messy, don't =
forget about *glitter*!!
Cheers,
Katrina
Katrina Neville
Youth Services Librarian
San Diego County Library
San Marcos Branch
#2 Civic Center Drive
San Marcos, CA 92069
t: (760) 891-3000
f: (760) 891-3015
e: kneville@sdcounty.ca.gov
Katrina Neville
Youth Services Librarian
San Diego County Library
San Marcos Branch
#2 Civic Center Drive
San Marcos, CA 92069
t: (760) 891-3000
f: (760) 891-3015
e: kneville@sdcounty.ca.gov
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2004 16:55:42 -0800
From: "Linda Ernst" <lindaern@kcls.org>
Subject: [PY] Storytelling Festival question
To: <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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I am passing on a request for information from Margaret Read MacDonald (author
of Storyteller's Sourcebook, Mabela the Clever, Bookplay, and others) for an
article she is writing. Please reply directly to her. Thank you.
(ps-the books she refers to are Lapsit Services for the Very Young and Lapsit
Services for the Very Young II)
Linda L. Ernst
Newport Way Library
14250 SE Newport Way
King County Library System
Bellevue, WA 98006
425-747-2390
lindaern@kcls.org
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Linda: Glad to hear your lap sit books are being used by so many
librarians! Good work there!
Can I ask you a favor? Since retirement I am on the road so much
that I
dropped all listserves.
Could you put this item on PUBYAC? I am preparing an article about
storytelling festivals run by public libraries and am wondering which
libraries are doing this. I know about Pittsburg; Portland, Maine;
Portland, Oregon; Broward County, FL; Miami-Dade County, FL. Are
there
other public library systems running storytelling festivals? If so, I
would
love to have contact names so I could solicit information about the various
festivals. I would like for this article to be as inclusive as possible.
Thanks Linda. And thanks to any PUBYAC folks who can help!
My Email: mrm@margaretreadmacdonald.com
Margaret Read MacDonald
www.margaretreadmacdonald.com
11507 NE 104th Street
Kirkland, WA 98033 USA
(425) 827-6430 (phone/fax)
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2004 09:11:23 -0500
From: "Barbara Flynn" <college4me@comcast.net>
Subject: [PY] summer reading
To: "PUBYAC1" <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
Message-ID: <0cbd01c402bb$bdd1a6f0$8300a8c0@ELVIS>
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I am playing with the Making New Trails theme, adapting it to Making New
Trails with Electricity (we have a program with a hand crank generator,
great home schooling dad..) or Making New Trails with a trip around town,
showcasing interesting architecture in our area, taking digital photos
before and walking with the kids to find them...not sticking with the
EXPLORING theme. Found a great idea from someone to do a newspaper scavenger
hunt and maybe a book swap among attendees.
Barb
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2004 07:29:52 -0800 (PST)
From: Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
Subject: [PY] Boys Club Compilation
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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These are the responses I received to my request for ideas for a
Boys Club. I have had mostly kindergarteners sign up for my program
so we are playing historical kids games, making a simple craft that
is somehow tied in and having a snack.
Thanks to all who responded!
Christina Johnson, Lebanon Public Library
I am doing an American Girls Club soon, and it has beem
suggested to me that I should also do a "boys" Club. Something
along the same lines,
being historical and fun with activities. I thought about basing it
on Explorers/Adventurers. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Chrissy Johnson
I've done a program on American Wars - interestingly, I had to
ban girls as they intimidated the boys. In two years, we had 12 wars
starting with the French and Indian.
christina- here in killingworth we're trying the same thing -
our first 'american girls' is scheduled to take place next tuesday - as
for the boys, they suggested a 'lemony snicket' discussion group - i
know it's not really as historical as you want but it's an option that the
boys themselves seem to want - (and you + i know that's what will
make all the difference as to who's going to actually show up!) please
let me know what you finally put together....i'd love to know the ideas
that gnm is sure to send your way!
tia
~gayle byrne~
killingworth library
Hello,
I just started a boys book club a couple of months ago for 5th &
6th grade boys and their dads or mentors. We meet every other
month, with an activity and book discussion.
The second meeting of the group is this Thursday. All of the
boys (and men) have read Shipwreck at the bottom of the world by
Jennifer Armstrong. There was also a NOVA special last week on
the Shakleton expedition - hopefully many of the participants
had a chance to see it. For an activity I have invited someone from
the University (we live in a university town) outing club to bring
in winter gear to display - so that the boys can compare the gear that the
Shakleton crew had at the turn of the century and what is
available today. There will also be a chance to discuss the book in small
groups. The next book that the group will read is a graphic novel: Bone
by Jeff Smith. I have heard that graphic novel programs are a hit
with boys as well as programs using the Captain Underpants books. I
was at an ALSC meeting last fall where someone suggested
decorating large underpants that the boys can then wear over
their clothes as an activity.
There are a few ideas - hope they are helpful - good luck!
Laurie Rose Youth Services Librarian
Orono Public Library
Orono, Maine 04473
lrose@orono.lib.me.us
What about using the Time Warp Trio Series by John Scieszka?
They are easy, funny reads with three male protagonists who travel back
in time. Each book is set in a different time period/adventure. Good
luck. I would be interested in hearing what you end up doing.
Karla Frost
Children's Librarian
East Branch Library
Green Bay, WI 54302
BC_Library_East@co.brown.wi.us
Some history resources:
http://homeschooling.about.com/cs/unitstudies/a/minihistory.htm
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2004 11:28:39 -0500
From: "RoseMary Honnold" <honnolro@oplin.org>
Subject: Re: [PY] Behavior guidelines for teens
To: <pubyac@LISTS.prairienet.org>
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This is a general comment, not a specific guideline. Any behavior policy
should be for the general library audience and worded that way, without
aiming it at a specific age group.
RoseMary Honnold
Young Adult Services Coordinator
Coshocton Public Library
655 Main ST
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-622-0956
See YA Around: Library Programming for Teens
http://www.cplrmh.com
101+ Teen Programs That Work
http://www.neal-schuman.com/db/6/296.html
Serving Seniors: a How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians
http://www.neal-schuman.com/db/5/355.html
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wendy Morano" <WMORANO@cml.lib.oh.us>
To: <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 10:58 AM
Subject: [PY] Behavior guidelines for teens
> I am in the process of writing some guidelines for teen behavior so that
> staff and teens know what is expected of them. Does anyone have
> something similar he/she would like to share?
> Thanks for your cooperation.
>
> Wendy Morano
> Hilltop Library, Youth Services Librarian
> Columbus Metropolitan Library
> 614-645-2430
> wmorano@cml.lib.oh.us
> _______________________________________________
> PUBYAC website: http://www.pallasinc.com/pubyac
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Message: 10
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2004 15:38:41 -0600
From: "Clemens, Mary" <mclemens@cslibrary.org>
Subject: [PY] Stumper - Character Development Series
To: <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
Cc: Youth <ycstream@cslibrary.org>
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Hi all,
I had a patron in today looking for a series of books she remembers her teacher
reading
to her. The information is very sketchy.
The series is a picture book format and features a little girl (maybe her name
is Veronica.)
The patron describes these as moral tales -- emphasizing right and wrong.
It sounds like the little girl
would do something wrong and then be shown the error of her ways. The
patron considered the books
more of a storybook, rather than easy non-fiction like the Joy Berry series.
It would have been
during the 1980's that the patron was in school. She is hoping to find
these books to share
with her children.
Any ideas on this?
Please respond directly to me.
Many thanks.
Mary Clemens
mclemens@cslibrary.org
Children's Librarian
Carol Stream Public Library
616 Hiawatha Drive
Carol Stream, IL 60188
630.653.0755
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Message: 11
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2004 16:21:04 -0700
From: "Mary Vozar" <mvozar@cityofcortez.com>
Subject: [PY] Looking for library etiquette books
To: <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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Hello All,
I'm looking for suggestions of books to read aloud to 3rd graders coming to
the library to learn about appropriate behavior, general book care and
responsibilities of using a library card. I usually do a "treasure
hunt" to
familiarize kids with the library & how to use it but this is a big group
with limited time, and the teacher asked me to cover these specific issues.
Anyone have any wonderful suggestions. It could also be a game or other
format - I just know how boring a talking head can be!
Thanks all,
Mary Vozar
Children's Librarian
Cortez Public Library
202 North Park
Cortez, Co 81321
970-565-8117
mvozar@cityofcortez.com
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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2004 08:08:44 -0600
From: "Jennie Kemp" <jkemp@tuscaloosa-library.org>
Subject: [PY] Easy military books
To: <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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All,
I am in need of titles of easy books about the military. I had a patron
whose husband is deployed and would like help explaining to her preschool
age child about what dad does. I have used A to Zoo, Amazon, and Novelist
with little success. We have a number of things in our non-fiction
collection, but they are above the preschool age. Any suggestions from the
collective brain would be appreciated. You can e-mail me directly and if
needed I will post the responses.
TIA
Jennie Kemp
Childrens
Tuscaloosa Public Library
jkemp@tuscaloosa-library.org
205-345-5820
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