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Today's Topics:
1. Bilingual Books (Brenda Evans)
2. Re: Children's seating (Cindy Rider)
3. Hercules stumper (Wagner, Jenifer)
4. Burnout (calbin@norwalklibrary.org)
5. TRAINING NEW CHILDRENS LIBRARIANS- HELP (Tanya DiMaggio)
6. Teen Volunteer Opportunities (Melissa Voizard)
7. question: need a strong character book
(rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us)
8. Stumper- Alcoholic mother (Laurie Douglas)
9. ALA Privacy Tool Kit (Don Wood)
10. Re: Burnout (Backwage@aol.com)
11. Blogging for YA's (Kelly Laszczak)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 09:36:24 -0500
From: "Brenda Evans" <evans@madison-jeffco.lib.in.us>
Subject: [PY] Bilingual Books
To: <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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Hi, Our library is trying to establish a good collection of bilingual and
Hispanic books. I would like to purchase the most outstanding bilingual
children's books. Do you have suggestions of outstanding titles?
Also,
where could I purchase them? Thank you.
Brenda Evans, Children's Librarian
Madison-Jefferson County Public Library
420 West Main Street
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-2744
evans@madison-jeffco.lib.in.us
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 09:39:45 -0500
From: "Cindy Rider" <crider@vigo.lib.in.us>
Subject: Re: [PY] Children's seating
To: <sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us>,<pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
Message-ID: <s0596e84.066@groupwise.vigo.lib.in.us>
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Steve,
We purchased the "chair/couches" in our Teen Zone from FCS Group. They
are the envy of the whole library! They're roomy and comfortable. We do
have them professionally cleaned from time to time.
The FCS Group, Inc.
17338 Westfield Park Road, Suite #4
Westfield, IN 46074
Phone 317-867-9777
FAX 317-867-4160
General E-Mail info@fcsgroup.net
http://www.fcsgroup.net/
Cindy Rider
School Liaison Librarian
Vigo County Public Library
Terre Haute, IN
crider@vigo.lib.in.us
http://www.vigo.lib.in.us
"If we didn't have libraries, many people thirsty for knowledge would
dehydrate." (Megan Jo Tetrick, age 12, Daleville, Indiana)
The Vigo County Public Library is "easy to find. It's the million-story
building at Seventh and Poplar streets." (Lori Henson in her
"Briefcases" column, Terre Haute Tribune-Star, 10/8/02)
>>> "Steven Engelfried" <sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us>
03/17/04 10:48
AM >>>
After just three years our two couches in the Children's area are worn
out and disgustingly dirty. We're looking for replacements. We want
something small enough for a child to sit in, but also large enough so
that an adult can sit and read with a child. Also sturdy and easy to
clean! With looks that appeal to children, but aren't too off the wall
(I'd take off the wall in a minute, but we have to "maintain the
architectural integrity" of the building). We're looking at a love
seat
that is offered by Demco (and probably others): It has a Noah's Ark
pattern (which you can also get in a "Book" or "Plaid"
pattern, and is
kid sized. And the price works for us too. I've seen it at their
Conference booths. This may be a long shot, but I was wondering if any
other library has purchased this, either as loveseat or chair. And if
so, has the fabric and the frame held up to public library use? Or, has
anyone recently purchased a children's couch or loveseat that meets our
requirements above?
- Steven Engelfried, Head of Youth Services
Beaverton City Library
12375 SW 5th Street
Beaverton, OR 97005
503-526-2599
sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 09:34:23 -0600
From: "Wagner, Jenifer" <Jenifer.Wagner@co.dakota.mn.us>
Subject: [PY] Hercules stumper
To: <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
Message-ID:
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I have a 40ish patron looking for her favorite book that Bob Keeshan read as
Captain Kangaroo in the early 1960s. The book is about a fire engine and
she thinks the title is HERCULES. I need an exact title, author, publisher
and year to try to borrow the book via ILL.
Thanks.
Jenifer Wagner, Children's Librarian
Dakota County Heritage Library
Lakeville, Minnesota
jenifer.wagner@co.dakota.mn.us
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 08:13:39 -0800 (PST)
From: <calbin@norwalklibrary.org>
Subject: [PY] Burnout
To: pubyac@lists.prairienet.org
Message-ID: <20040318161340.853EC725D@sitemail.everyone.net>
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Hi everyone,
I have a question concerning burnout. I've been a children's librarian for 10
years, and I'm finding my enthusiasm is waning and I'm just getting tired of
doing the same old thing -- like Summer Reading Program or storytime. Does
anyone have any suggestions on how to rejuvenate?
I'm not ready to move on to another profession, and I really do enjoy working
with kids. I'd like to be to enjoy coming to work again.
One complication is I'm the only Youth Services person in the building. I mean
that literally. We have other staff, but I'm the only one who does
anything with kids & teens, none of the other staff will even consider it.
If I call in sick and a program is scheduled, it's cancelled. Also, because of
my program schedule, it's difficult to find time to take a vacation without
cancelling something. I've asked my director for help, but her suggestion
is to find volunteers. I'm a little uncomfortable farming out program
responsibilities to volunteers unless I've worked with them before. I guess I
feel like this is a library service, the same as circulation and why should
volunteers be responsible for it when they're not allowed behind the circulation
desk?
Anyway, I'm grateful for any and all advice.
Thanks in advance,
Carol
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 12:10:41 -0600
From: Tanya DiMaggio <tanya@mail.sttammany.lib.la.us>
Subject: [PY] TRAINING NEW CHILDRENS LIBRARIANS- HELP
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
Message-ID: <4059E621.C1F6DB67@mail.sttammany.lib.la.us>
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We have hired a brand spanking new children's librarian, just out of
library school, with no experience working in a library or with
children. She took course work on children's lit, but not on
programming. She read a book as part of her interview and she has
potential and she does have a lot of enthusiasm and energy. I am looking
forward to being a mentor to her. Does anyone have advice for me, as her
supervisor, to help train her. To top things off, she is starting the
first day of Summer Reading! She will not be doing the storytimes at the
branch for the summer, at least at first. I will have her shadow me for
a couple of days and then go out and observe storytimes at several
branches where we have crackerjack people. She will spend a couple of
weeks learning how to work the circ desk and she will spend a couple of
days with the reference coordinator to get a handle on that aspect of
her job. I will have her hosting the performers each week and attending
to SRP sign ups. Please send your advice to me personally. Thank you so
much, Tanya
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 10:37:05 -0800 (PST)
From: Melissa Voizard <miv78@yahoo.com>
Subject: [PY] Teen Volunteer Opportunities
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Message-ID: <20040318183705.76739.qmail@web21402.mail.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Hello,
I am looking for suggestions of Teen Volunteer Opportunties. We already
have them visiting an adult home but I was interested in your ideas on other
posssibilities. Thanks for all your help!
Melissa
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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 13:08:06 -0600
From: rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us
Subject: [PY] question: need a strong character book
To: pubyac listserv <pubyac@LISTS.prairienet.org>
Message-ID: <168206166c59.166c59168206@wiscmail.wiscnet.net>
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Hi everyone--
I had a guidance counselor call me today asking if I had any ideas for one of
her students. He's in 6th grade and is a good reader, but has had several
setbacks in life (e.g. loss of loved ones, etc.). She was wondering if
there were any good books out there that had a strong male lead that went
through some tough times and survived. She also would like to avoid things
that schools typically use in the classroom; she gave me the example of Hatchet.
Any ideas?
:) ruhama
Ruhama Kordatzky
Youth Services Librarian
Burlington Public Library
rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us
>From the Latin word, Liber -- with a long I -- meaning, "to peel,"
which would refer to the inner bark of a tree. Early manuscripts were writen on
these bark, and from this bark we get the modern word "Library."
--from www.westegg.com/etymology
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Message: 8
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 19:05:58 -0700
From: "Laurie Douglas" <ldouglas@ald.lib.co.us>
Subject: [PY] Stumper- Alcoholic mother
To: pubyac@lists.prairienet.org
Message-ID: <WorldClient-F200403171905.AA05580165@ald.lib.co.us>
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Hi! I have a patron who remembers reading a book (maybe YA?) in her youth
about a girl with an alcoholic mother. All she can remember is that the
girl had to make a valentine's box for school by herself. Any ideas would
be greatly appreciated!
Laurie Douglas
ldouglas@ald.lib.co.us
Teen Services Librarian
Koelbel Public Library
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Message: 9
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 13:04:51 -0600
From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: [PY] ALA Privacy Tool Kit
To: <member-forum@ala.org>
Message-ID: <s0599e87.025@smtp.ala.org>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
Another section of the ALA Privacy Tool Kit has been mounted:
Privacy Policy
http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/iftoolkits/toolkitsprivacy/privacypolicy/privacypolicy.htm
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Privacy Tool Kit
http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/iftoolkits/toolkitsprivacy/privacy.htm
Introduction
http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/iftoolkits/toolkitsprivacy/introduction/introduction.htm
Procedures
http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/iftoolkits/toolkitsprivacy/privacyprocedures/procedures.htm
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Message: 10
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 14:39:50 EST
From: Backwage@aol.com
Subject: Re: [PY] Burnout
To: calbin@norwalklibrary.org, pubyac@lists.prairienet.org
Message-ID: <b8.5369734d.2d8b5506@aol.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Many times a stiff drink first thing in the morning will do the trick.
Occasionally a bit of codeine cough syrup will take the edge off a hectic
afternoon. This can be administered to either self or patrons. Check
local
regulations first, and start with the lowest effective dosage.
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Message: 11
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 13:42:10 -0600
From: "Kelly Laszczak" <zcz23@msn.com>
Subject: [PY] Blogging for YA's
To: pubyac@lists.prairienet.org
Message-ID: <BAY4-F29EVJpjc0D54300040cd2@hotmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed
I am interested in starting a Weblog for YA's that would feature a Review
Forum for books, movies, music etc. I know that many libraries have these
on their teen websites, and was wondering what type of service you are
using. Are you using a blogging site like blogger or blogspot?
Also, is a blog the appropriate format for a review forum, or would a
bulletin board or something else be better.
Finally, how do you monitor the posts on these sites? Is there a way to read
comments before they are posted on the blog/website or would I have to go in
and alter comments after they have already gone live?
Any input on this would be greatly appreciated. Please respond directly to
me. I will post a compilation.
Kelly Laszczak
Young Adult Librarian
Hinsdale Public Library
Hinsdale, IL
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