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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Bilingual Books (Diane Foote)
2. comic books for children's dept (Michelle Ramsell)
3. RE: Burnout (Gruninger, Laura)
4. RE: help with orientation for therapy dog handlers? (Jodi
Wingler)
5. question answered: book w/strong character
(rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us)
6. History Series Stumper Results (Sue Jones)
7. Theme Kits Justification (Brenda Evans)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 13:47:53 -0600
From: "Diane Foote" <dfoote@ala.org>
Subject: Re: [PY] Bilingual Books
To: <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>,<evans@madison-jeffco.lib.in.us>
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Check the Barahona Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for
Adolescents and Children, administered by Isabel Schon. She's the
expert, and recommends books in Spanish, books in both Spanish and
English, and books on Hispanic and Latino topics. URL:
http://www.csusm.edu/csb/english/
--Diane Foote, Acting Associate Editor, Book Links
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 15:07:44 -0500
From: Michelle Ramsell <ramselmi@oplin.org>
Subject: [PY] comic books for children's dept
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We do not currently have comic books in our collection, but we will be
adding comic books in the next few weeks. Our department serves children
from birth trough the 6th grade. I am especially interested in attracting
the 8-12 year-old patrons. Could you suggest titles that you would
recommend for this new collection? Perhaps, even titles that you recommend
steering clear from.
Thank you for your input in advance.
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Michelle McMorrow Ramsell
Head of the Children's Department
Tuscarawas County Public Library
121 Fair Ave NW
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330)364-4474 ramselmi@oplin.org
"You may have tangible wealth untold, caskets of jewels
and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be---
I had a mother who read to me." -Strickland Gillian
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 14:52:51 -0500
From: "Gruninger, Laura" <lgruning@MCL.org>
Subject: RE: [PY] Burnout
To: "'calbin@norwalklibrary.org'"
<calbin@norwalklibrary.org>
Cc: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Hi Carol. I am responding because there are definitely times I feel
burned out. You are right about programming being a big responsibility
on your shoulders. I am fortunate to be in a place where there are 2
full-time and 2 part-time youth services librarians. Plus one library
assistant who also does programs. However, I do like to schedule as much
as possible, and so, even we find that when school groups want to visit
and we are asked to go out and speak, we can easily become overburdened.
We have about 15 programs a week on the average. What we have done
lately is schedule our programs in 7 week sessions, with a free week of
registration in between. These weeks in between allow for time off or
other things that need to get done. We make registration in-person, and
so it is not essential that we all be here that week, though it is nice
to have one of us around to answer questions. Also, when school groups
wish to visit en masse we lesson our regular programming load. For
instance, this month we had 8 groups who wanted to come, so we took away
a few of our toddler story times. Also, each of the 3 of us who work in
the daytime schedule one day a week where we don't personally have a
program. This makes it easier to schedule personal appointments, days
off needed. We are lucky that we can fill in for each other when we get
sick. There have been occasions where I couldn't make it in due to
snow, or my kids having a delayed opening. Or, when people show up for
programs on days they are cancelled. I do let them go into the activity
room and socialize or the kids can color and play with the toys we keep
in the closet. Some of the moms in our groups are very helpful about
cleanup after crafts and have helped during storytimes with passing
things out.
I had a moment the other day where I was thinking about summer reading
and all it entails, and being less then enthused. But that usually
passes and the fact that what we do is creative and fun usually takes
over once more. Also, sometimes I wake up and simply don't feel like
doing a "performance" which is what some of our programs- like our
books
and babies class entail. But, I have to say that music and songs and the
happy faces on the kids generally make my day. I tend to feel much more
responsible about coming into work in this department because there is
an obligation to whole groups who you are serving. But I try not to
overschedule, to make it too overwhelming.
Good luck...
Laura Gruninger, Youth Services Librarian
Mercer County Library System
Lawrenceville, NJ
www.mcl.org
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calbin@norwalklibrary.org
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2004 11:14 AM
To: pubyac@lists.prairienet.org
Subject: [PY] Burnout
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: 4
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 15:27:00 -0500
From: "Jodi Wingler" <jwingler@dpl.lib.in.us>
Subject: RE: [PY] help with orientation for therapy dog handlers?
To: "Kapila Sankaran" <ksankaran@springfieldpubliclibrary.com>,
<pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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I'm doing the same thing this summer at the request of the school system
as a program to keep at-risk kids reading over the summer. I could also
use any advice! Thanks in advance!
Jodi J. Wingler, MLS
Danville-Center Township Public Library
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From: Kapila Sankaran [mailto:ksankaran@springfieldpubliclibrary.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 4:44 PM
To: pubyac@lists.prairienet.org
Subject: [PY] help with orientation for therapy dog handlers?
Hi everyone,
I'm hoping to get a read to dawgs program going (tales for tails? arf
arf
arf), and i have a couple of contacts that i can follow up on -- i'd
love
some advice on what to include in a brief orientation for the handlers
--
e.g. helping children focus on reading? or tips on reading to children,
if
the handler wishes to do so... tips on how to handle parents who might
ask,
"how are my child's reading skills?" ... safety for the handler, dog
and
child?
can you think of other items to include? i'd love some help with the
content, if you can indeed spare the time to help a newbie librarian
like me
;-)
cheers,
kapila
Kapila Sankaran, Youth Services Librarian
Springfield Free Public Library
66 Mountain Ave. Springfield NJ 07081
tel: 973.376.4930 x.232 fax: 973.376.1334
email: ksankaran@springfieldpubliclibrary.com
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 14:31:07 -0600
From: rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us
Subject: [PY] question answered: book w/strong character
To: pubyac listserv <pubyac@LISTS.prairienet.org>
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WOW you guys are fast!
Thanks so much to everyone who responded within minutes of the posting: Kara
Fennel, Jill Hanson, Amy Cheney, Susan Wells, Sue Ridnour, Tenaya Kilburn,
Elaine Morgan, Lu Benke and Ellen Little.
I'll wait a little while longer before posting the list so everyone has a chance
to respond that wants to. But I will post the results of the poll.
:)
Thank you thank you thank you!
:) 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: 6
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 12:32:13 -0800
From: Sue Jones <sjones@ci.pleasanton.ca.us>
Subject: [PY] History Series Stumper Results
To: "'pubyac@lists.prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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Well, our inquiry concerning the correct phrasing to history series from the
50's & 60's proved to be a really fun baby-boomer trip down Memory Lane!
Thanks to everyone who "scratched" this "itch"....here are
the results and
some interesting side information....
The "We Were There Books" were published by Grosset & Dunlap in
the late
50's and early 60's. They were historical fiction by various authors with
young heroes and heroines taking part in famous historic events. They
claimed to be "carefully checked" with an "authentic background
of fact."
Titles included:
..."On The Chisholm Trail"
..."With Byrd at the South Pole"
..."With The California Forty-Niners"
..."At the Battle of the Alamo", etc.
Pat Jones and Terrance McArthur remembered the 1950's "You Are There"
TV
series with Walter Cronkite!
Check it out at:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045458/
<http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045458/>
or www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/Stage/2950/Anthology/YouAreThere.htm
<http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/Stage/2950/Anthology/YouAreThere.ht
m>
>From the 1960's, Ann McGovern wrote a similar series called "If You
Lived..." (...in Colonial Times....In the Days of the Knights.) Thank
you
Jennie Stoltz.
The 90's brings us Ellen Levine, who wrote a number of similar titles such
as "If You Travelled West in a Covered Wagon" or "If You Lived
With the
Iroqois". Thank you Mary & Elaine...
PubYac Rocks! Thank you, everyone... Sue Jones/Pleasanton Library, CA
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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 16:10:21 -0500
From: "Brenda Evans" <evans@madison-jeffco.lib.in.us>
Subject: [PY] Theme Kits Justification
To: <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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Here is the response I received about kit justification. Brenda
Our St. Mary's Grade School has used several of our theme kits and every
time they thank us profusely and love having an entire curriculum all in one
box ready for them to use. Because of budget constraints, this private
school loves the extra resources the public library can provide.
ruhama
Ruhama Kordatzky
Youth Services Librarian
Burlington Public Library
rkordatz@burlington.lib.wi.us
Hi Brenda, I don't have hard numbers at my fingertips, but I can tell
you that our kits circulate heavily among all the groups you mention.
In addition, just "regular" parents love them. They appreciate the
grouping of books and activities. Those that use them in daycare or
nursery schools like the topics because we specifically gear them to
things they typically study (weather, colors, bears, etc.). They love
the portability (everything in a bag) and the instant program they
provide. They are tried and true choices perfect for reading aloud
to a group. I like that the users of the kits now suggest new topics for
us to do, so I know they are confident and supportive library users.
I think the kits also show that we want to support early learning and
literacy, we want to make the library attractive and convenient for
these educators AND we are using our expertise to create these fun and
educational theme kits.
Serena Butch
Schenectady Co. Public Library - Schenectady, NY
Oh, my goodness. We include evaluation forms in every kit and have
gotten nothing but gasps of gratitude from our patrons. Everyone loves
the kits. Why? Because day cares, especially home day cares, leave
very little time to get out and get materials. Caregivers have to stick
close to the facility for drop-ins and for parents picking up their
kids. We're giving great service when they're able to place a hold on a
kit using our online catalog then run in and quickly pick it up.
Also, the kits give them instant curriculum, including toys, AV, and
ideas for using the materials. Some of the daycares are run by people
without training, so the kits are a lifeline.
Here are representative quotes from the evaluations:
"A great way to teach different subject areas."
"A wonderful resource. I used the project ideas and read stories during
circle. We also made a friendship circle out of decorated hands."
"So helpful. We used this kit to focus on our families and how we are
thankful for them."
"I know that it is a bit of a hassle to check these in, but it is so
nice to able to walk in and grab a kit and go. As much as I love
bringing the kids to the library, sometimes this is a huge chore. It is
a blessing to have a theme already together and I don't have to hunt for
the books. Thanks!"
"I found it very useful. It was my curriculum for the month of
October."
"I read the storys [sic] to the kids. We made some experiments and the
children really enjoy listening to their own heart and someone else's
heart. It's really neat and helpful that toys come with it and teach
the kids something."
"This kit was perfect to accompany our classroom weekly theme."
"I think this is a wonderful, useful service and I appreciate it!"
Catherine Sarette
Youth Services Coordinator
Whatcom County Library System
Brenda,
We have twenty packets - ten for toddlers and ten for preschoolers. We don't
circulate them to just anyone, only to teachers and library staff. The
response has always been enthusiastic, especially when they first hear about
them. Home school parents would be allowed them, but none have used them, so
far.
One extra benefit for us is that these kits contain some duplicates of
titles. That means a teacher can take the packet and a mother can have the
copy off the shelf. Otherwise we find our teacher/patrons wipe out the
supply of theme books in season. (eg. By March 1 we only had one St. Pat's
book on the shelf, thanks to the teachers. And they won't return them until
the 18th.)
Hope this helps.
Peg Siebert
Blodgett Library
Fishkill, NY
Hi Brenda, I work in a small library that has incorporated many
multicultural kits into it. We have clothing, music and cooking kits that
include clothes, instruments and cooking utensils from around the world. We
have orientation to routines, family diversity, social and emotional, and
art around the world kits. They are all heavily used by parents and child
care settings in the city. If you are interested in the contents of any of
the above kits, I'm happy to email them.
www.wstcoast.org
Chris Baerg
Vancouver, BC
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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