tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33925553618820125322024-03-06T04:16:04.031-05:00The Life and Times of a Libran LibrarianAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00653171746510669448noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-52131097291457989412014-08-26T15:16:00.000-04:002014-08-26T15:16:11.116-04:00Tools Story Time! What a Summer! With over 20,000 kids participating in our summer reading program this year, I'm officially beat. I was still able to have quite a bit of fun with story time in August. Knowing I'd be basically dragging myself along by August, I planned ahead and had this program ready to go. Who knew it could be so much fun to talk and read about tools?! Here's what we did:<br />
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<b>Opening Song: </b><a href="http://www.laurieberkner.com/music/song-lyrics/127-these-are-my-glasses.html">These Are My Glasses</a> by Laurie Berkner Band (I use this song as an opener for every story time! It's so fun and it's pretty much guaranteed to put a smile on the face of even the most apprehensive kids.)</div>
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<b>Book:</b> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tools-Taro-Miura/dp/0811855198">Tools by Taro Miura</a> This is a great book for vocabulary, print motivation, and verbal skills in general. Before we read I tell my audience that we are going to guess who we think might use the tools that we see, and I also casually mention that talking about books is a great way to learn new words and that helps us learn to read! Basically wordless, realistic drawings depict different tools and then the next page reveals the occupation that might use the tools. I paper-clipped many of the pages together and only chose the tools I thought would spark the most conversation, so we ended up with Carpenter, Doctor, Gardener, Cook, and Painter. </div>
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<b>Song:</b> <a href="http://www.songsforteaching.com/actionparticipation/johnnyworkswithonehammer.htm">Johnny Works With One Hammer</a></div>
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"Johnny Works with One Hammer"</div>
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Johnny works with one hammer, one hammer, one hammer</div>
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Johnny works with one hammer, then he works with two</div>
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(Two hammers- both fists on legs; Three hammers- both fists on legs and one foot on the floor; Four hammers- both fists on legs and both feet on the floor; Five hammers- both fists on legs, both feet on floor, nod head up and down.)</div>
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Credit: <a href="http://hegnalibrarylinks.blogspot.com/2011/06/storytime-tools.html">Mrs. Hegna's Storyroom</a></div>
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<b>Book: </b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tap-Bang-Emma-Garcia/dp/1907967672/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1408908585&sr=1-1&keywords=tap+tap+bang+bang">Tap Tap Bang Bang by Emma Garcia</a> The kids always LOVE to point out that the tools in this book have eyes, which is oh so silly. I like to mention beforehand that I love this book because we get to make tool noises and at the end we have built something! You really have to act this book out, and I always encourage the kids to make the motions and the sounds of the tools along with me. I will often ask what they think we might be building along the way.</div>
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<b>Action Rhyme: </b> Carpenters of the world unite! (Put hands together over head.)</div>
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Bang the hammer, bang, bang the hammer x2</div>
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Saw the wood, saw, saw the wood x2</div>
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Turn the screwdriver, turn, turn the screwdriver x2</div>
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Paint the walls, paint, paint the walls x2</div>
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Shut the door, shut, shut the door x2</div>
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And what did we build? (Put arms overhead like the roof on a house.)</div>
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We built a house! </div>
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Credit: Barb Huff </div>
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<b>Activity:</b> 5 Little Whatsits</div>
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I got this idea from <a href="http://melissa.depperfamily.net/blog/?p=455">Mel's Desk</a>, which is my go-to for excellent story time fodder and homemade goodies. I like the notion that not everything need be a rhyme to memorize, and encouraging vocabulary is always a great thing. So, I took Mel's lead and found photo images of familiar tools in Microsoft Office, attached some magnets to the back, grabbed a cookie sheet and voila! I used this differently almost every time. Sometimes I'd point to a tool, ask what it is, what it does, etc. Other times I'd ask the kids which tool was used to cut wood, which was used to hit nails into wood, etc. When we got to the level I always explained it a little more, and showed the kids how silly it might look if the chair I was sitting in wasn't straight! <br />
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A great finishing book for story time. It's short and simple enough that even drifting attention spans will be able to focus. I usually read four books in story time, but I just couldn't find four solid books that I loved- so we only did three books and I added more rhymes and songs! </div>
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<b>Action Rhyme:</b> Five Little Nails</div>
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Here I come with my hammer ready!</div>
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You can use your hands and fingers to act out this rhyme, or you can make this super cool paper towel roll thingy to help things along!</div>
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Credit: <a href="http://melissa.depperfamily.net/blog/?p=2995">Mel's Desk</a></div>
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<b>Craft:</b> Tool belts!</div>
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After searching around for a good craft, I finally merged a few different ideas together and came up with these tool belts. I had some help from staff with cutting out the tools, the belts were easy with the help of a paper cutter, a hole punch and some yarn. Follow the link below to print out the tool pictures! </div>
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Credit: <a href="http://www.brilliantbeginningspreschoolutah.com/2011/09/t-is-for-tool-belt.html">Brilliant Beginnings Preschool</a><br />
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<b>How It Went: </b>The kids really loved this story time, and I did too! I really liked these books, and I got more and more confident with letting the participants just talk to me and having a bit of a conversation with them about the tools. A bit tricky when you have a lot of kids who want to share, but it really (subliminally) reinforces to their parents how important TALKING is with young children! </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00653171746510669448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-46168130024904038122014-04-05T19:47:00.003-04:002014-04-07T18:18:38.483-04:00Ninja Story Time!<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> After hemming and hawing for a few months, amassing quite a collection of book possibilities, and poring over every possibly related topic on Pinterest and beyond, I finally decided to unveil my Ninja Story Time!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Some of my reservations about this theme had to do with the weaponry and fighting associated with ninjas, but let's face it, kids LOVE ninjas. Boys especially gravitated to the theme, but the girls in my story times were just as into this as their male counterparts. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">There aren't a lot of resources out there related to ninja story times, but I did find some great ideas for flannelboards and action rhymes from a few different sources:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://fallingflannelboards.wordpress.com/2013/05/07/storytime-ninjas/"> Falling Flannelboards</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://storytimewithmissmollie.blogspot.com/2013/05/storytime-sneaky-ninjas.html">What Happens in Storytime... </a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>The Boy Who Cried Ninja by Alex Latimer </b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">At first I wasn't sure I'd read this story, but it is just so funny and weird and was such a big hit the first time I read it that I kept it in the rotation all month long. I love this book for how it prompts the reader to ask questions of the children. Do you think Tim is telling the truth? Do you believe that a sunburned crocodile really landed on the roof? What is the ninja looking at? </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Eary Literacy Aside: </b>I might introduce this book like this: "Our first book is called 'The boy who cried ninja' and it is by Alex Latimer. Parents, you'll notice that we talk a lot together about the pictures and the story a lot as we read this book, and that's because children need to have conversations (and LOTS of them!) to be able to figure out how language works."</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Nighttime Ninja by Barbara DaCosta Art by Ed Young</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I love this story because it is short on text and long on large, expressive pictures. I usually have the kids tell me what is going on in the illustrations- great for working on those narrative skills!<b> </b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Early Literacy Aside: </b>Grown-ups, you'll notice that we talk through this story to explain what we think is happening. This is important for children to do because talking about a story helps them understand what they read, or what we read to them.</span></span><b> </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>The Three Ninja Pigs by Corey Rosen Schwartz Illustrated by Dan Santat</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This rhyming retelling of the Three Little Pigs is as hilarious as it is adorable. It has the most clever rhymes, and the kids absolutely love it. It also introduces lots of fun new words. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Early Literacy Aside: </b>After reading this book, I would say: Parents, this would be a great book to try at home. Read it together once, and then have the kids tell the story again as you flip through the pages. Learning about the beginning, middle and end of a story is another important piece to understanding what you read! </span></span><br />
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<![endif]--><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;"><b>"If You're a Ninja and You Know It"</b> <b>(Sung to the tune of "If You're Happy and You Know It")</b> </span></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;">If you’re a ninja and you know
it,</span></i><br />
<i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;">Be really quiet. (Shhh!)</span></i><br />
<i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;">If you’re a ninja and you know it,</span></i><br />
<i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;">Be really quiet. (Shhh!)</span></i><br />
<i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;">If you’re a ninja and you know it,</span></i><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"> </span></span><br />
<i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;">then your face will surely show it.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;">If you’re a ninja and you know it, </span></i><br />
<i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;">Be really quiet. (Shhh!)</span></i></span></span></div>
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</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;">If you’re a ninja and you know
it…walk on tip toe (Tip Toe)</span></i><br />
<i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;">If you’re a ninja and you know it…say HIYAH (HIYAH!)</span></i></span></span></div>
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</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Credit: <a href="http://fallingflannelboards.wordpress.com/2013/05/07/storytime-ninjas/">Falling Flannelboards</a> </span></span></div>
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<![endif]--></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #010101;"><b><span style="color: #010101;">"Ninja, Ninja" (Action Rhyme)</span></b> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #010101;">Ninja, ninja – sneak
around.<br />
Ninja, ninja – roll on the ground.<br />
Ninja, ninja – climb up high.<br />
Ninja, ninja – touch the sky.<br />
Ninja, ninja – jump down low.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #010101;">Credit: <a href="http://storytimewithmissmollie.blogspot.com/2013/05/storytime-sneaky-ninjas.html">What Happens in Storytime... </a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;">Five little ninjas, creeping through the door,</span></i><i><br />
</i><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;">One said HIYAH, and then there were four.</span></i><i><br />
</i><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;">Four little ninjas, climbing up a tree,</span></i><i><br />
</i><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;">One said HIYAH, and then there were three.</span></i><i><br />
</i><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;">Three little ninjas with nothing to do,</span></i><i><br />
</i><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;">One said HIYAH, and then there were two.</span></i><i><br />
</i><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;">Two little ninjas, having so much fun,</span></i><i><br />
</i><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;">One said HIYAH, and then there was one.</span></i><i><br />
</i><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;">One little ninja, on the run.</span></i><i><br />
</i><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0in;">He says HIYAH, and then there were none.</span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></i></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><b>Flannelboards </b></u></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">This flannelboard was so very fun to make (a PINK ninja!) and it was really fun to act out with the kids. Who doesn't love saying "Hi-yah!"? Although, one ninja kiddo told me that it's actually pronounced KI-yah. So, there's that. I borrowed this idea, and by borrowed I mean stole, from <a href="http://fallingflannelboards.wordpress.com/2013/05/07/storytime-ninjas/">Falling Flannelboards</a> (see words the rhyme above) and had a great time making this extension activity! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I had to update this post because I really wanted to include the craft! I created this craft using a few different ideas I found from various websites and blogs: Ninja Puppets! This works great if you have a die-cut that has multiple circle sizes like we do. The largest circle size works great for the background color. Then cut more large circles with black paper, cut the black circles in half, and then a small strip from each, and you have ninja masks! I like to use the cut strips to make eyebrows and the ends of the ties for the mask. </span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A really creative example from a 1st grade Story Time attendee!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"> <u><b>Other Sources</b></u></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Wink: The Ninja Who Wanted to Nap by J.C. Phillipps</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Wink: The Ninja Who Wanted to Be Noticed by J.C. Phillipps</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">The Legend of Ninja Cowbow Bear by David Bruins and Hilary Leung</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Ninjas: Masters of Stealth and Secrecy by Joanne Mattern</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Ninjas: A Guide to the Ancient Assassins by Jessica Gunderson</span></span><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00653171746510669448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-71671360919007241292013-10-18T14:26:00.002-04:002013-10-18T14:26:43.848-04:00Preschool Story Time: Friends! I had a blast in September doing my preschool story time about friendship! To date, this is probably one of my most favorite programs I have ever created. The kids really liked the books, and one parent told me that the craft was, "The most successful craft ever!"<br />
There is certainly something to be said for planning. When I prepare a story time, I spend quite a bit of time going through books, rhymes, flannel boards, and songs. With so many great web resources out there related to children's library services, I feel quite lucky to be able to pick and choose from them to create my story times. <br />
My story time crowd can sometimes be on the younger side, so for that reason I often choose books that aren't too heavy on text. There's nothing worse than getting halfway through a long picture book only to have to stop because you've completely lost your audience. At times I see other people's suggestions for story time books and I have to wonder how in the world they got anyone to sit still for that LONG story! Also, because I can get some pretty large crowds at story time, books with small, very-detailed illustrations generally don't work as well. Or they need a LOT of explaining so that everyone knows what's going on. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Friendship Story Time- T<span style="font-size: large;">he Plan</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Opening</b><span style="font-size: small;"><b> Song</b>: We Hit the <span style="font-size: small;">Floor To<span style="font-size: small;">gether (I e<span style="font-size: small;">njoy this song because <span style="font-size: small;">it helps <span style="font-size: small;">some kids get a bit more co<span style="font-size: small;">mfortabl<span style="font-size: small;">e AND it gives us a chance to say <span style="font-size: small;">h<span style="font-size: small;">ello!)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">We hit the floor together,</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">We hit the floor together,</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">We hit the floor together<span style="font-size: small;">,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Be<span style="font-size: small;">cause it's fun to do!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">(Rep<span style="font-size: small;">eat with clap our hands, nod our heads, <span style="font-size: small;">we s<span style="font-size: small;">way from side to side<span style="font-size: small;">, we say <span style="font-size: small;">hello!)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://wiki.kcls.org/tellmeastory/index.php/We_Hit_the_Floor_Together">King County Library System<span style="font-size: small;">- T<span style="font-size: small;">ell <span style="font-size: small;">Me a Story</span></span></span></a></span></span></span> <br />
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<b>First book</b>: <b>Boy + Bot by Ame Dyckman</b><br />
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There are so many reasons to love this book. First, you get to make a killer robot voice when you read it aloud, and second, it has 'parent' humor. Parents at story time love parent humor. It's also about a robot, which is majorly cool. Plus, it has the word 'affirmative' in it, which is a great way to teach kids a new vocabulary word. I sometimes like to mention that words like 'affirmative' are why reading books to children is so important, because they have much richer vocabulary than we use in our every day language.<br />
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<b>Song Cube</b>- The song cube is an amazing idea that I got (stole) from the very creative <a href="http://melissa.depperfamily.net/blog/?p=3480">Mel's Desk</a> blog. Why didn't I think of this before? It's a great way to get some wiggles out and work on phonological awareness. The blog suggests some different songs than the ones I used. As long as you have a simple, easily recognizable picture, as well as a vocabulary word that describes it, you've got the right idea. I like to have the children try to guess what the song might be based on the picture, and then I make sure to point out our describing word below it. <br />
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Here's what's on my song cube:<br />
Spider = The Itsy Bitsy Spider<br />
Star = Twinkly Twinkle Little Star<br />
Rowboat = Row, Row, Row Your Boat<br />
Head = Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes<br />
Hands = If You're Happy and You Know It<br />
Teapot = I'm a Little Teapot <br />
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<b>Second Book: What a Treasure! by Jane and Will Hillenbrand </b><br />
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A little mole gets the gift of a shovel and decides to dig for buried treasure. He digs up all kinds of things that his other animal friends have uses for, but then he digs up another mole and gets what he was looking for all along: A friend! This story lends itself to having your audience guess what mole has dug up, and then guess what it might be used for. At the end of the story, I like to point out that the book the two mole friends are reading is called 'Tunnels.'<br />
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<b>Fingerplay: </b>Folk Rhyme<br />
Two little friends are better than one, (Hold up two fingers on right hand, one on left)<br />
And three are better than two (Hold up three fingers on right hand, two on left)<br />
And four are much better still (Hold up four fingers on right hand)<br />
Just think!<br />
What four little friends can do!<br />
(After this simple rhyme, I like to ask my audience what fun things they might like to do with a friend. The kids always give really great answers.)<br />
Source: <a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=Fco1AFLTkXMC&pg=PA69&lpg=PA69&dq=two+little+friends+are+better+than+one+diane+briggs&source=bl&ots=6K_nTsY-8s&sig=g2SaxivnAdOHpuwLxwIfabOkddg&hl=en&sa=X&ei=GjtTUsKwLeHeiALtqICYBQ&ved=0CCwQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=two%20little%20friends%20are%20better%20than%20one%20diane%20briggs&f=false">Preschool Favorites by Diane Briggs </a><br />
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<b>Third Book:Maggie's Ball by Lindsay Barrett George</b><br />
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This very simple picture book has wonderfully large illustrations with lots of color and things to look at. Maggie the dog loses her ball and searches all over town to find it. This book encourages lots of interaction between storyteller and audience. Without fail, young listeners will pick right up on the ending: That Maggie has found her ball AND a friend!<br />
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<b>Song Cube: Roll the cube and sing a song!</b><br />
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<b>Flannelboard Story: May I Bring a Friend? by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers </b><br />
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I first found the idea for turning this story into a flannelboard from the book <a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=Fco1AFLTkXMC&pg=PA222&dq=may+i+bring+a+friend+flannelboard+story&hl=en&sa=X&ei=FD1TUtndMcycigLZ9IGwAw&ved=0CDwQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=may%20i%20bring%20a%20friend%20flannelboard%20story&f=false">Preschool Favorites: 35 Storytimes Kids Love by Diane Briggs.</a> Using the templates provided in the book, plus the ones from the pages of the actual book, I was able to create a pretty cute rendition of this small story book. I had to play around with the scaling of the animals and people a bit before getting it just right, but this was a fun story to tell. The first time doing it I attempted to read/recite the actual text of the book, but it's way too tedious unless you have it memorized I guess, but even still. It worked better, in my opinion, to just tell the story without trying to be true to the original wording<span id="goog_593052958"></span><span id="goog_593052959"></span>. If the group was small enough, I even passed out some of the animals and let them come up to put them on the flannel board.<br />
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Leonardo is a terrible monster, meaning he can't seem to scare anyone. Vowing to find someone to 'scare the tuna salad out of,' Leonardo finds an unsuspecting candidate named Sam. This story is great for talking about making good choices, but I will warn you that the illustrations are quite sparse so if you're not ready to really ham this one up it might not be the best choice. This book takes a bit of practice to read just right: Sam's long-winded tantrum is worth heaping on the drama for. Even though it's a longer book with not a lot of audience participation, I was surprised at how well the kids listened to this one. Especially since I read it last!<br />
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Open, shut them<br />
Open, shut them<br />
Reach your hands up high high high<br />
Open, shut them<br />
Open, shut them<br />
Wave and say goodbye, bye, bye.<br />
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Source: <a href="http://storytimesecrets.blogspot.com/p/hello-and-goodbye-songs.html">Story Time Secrets: Hello and Goodbye Songs</a><br />
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I was fortunate enough to be able to beg my boss to let me order a <a href="http://www.accucuteducation.com/Robot-P785.aspx">robot die-cut</a>, which rounded out the Boy + Bot story perfectly! We made robot friends. I had the robots cut out ahead of time, then laid out Popsicle sticks and other decorative things for the kids to create their friends. This was a very successful craft. Parents and kids alike really loved it. Simple enough for very little ones to complete, but with enough room for creativity that the older kids can really make it their own. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00653171746510669448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-15645431102462955622013-10-07T16:29:00.002-04:002013-10-07T16:29:42.426-04:00Elementary School Story Time! One thing I probably love most about my job is going to elementary schools and reading to classes. It's a great way for the kids to relax and have some free time that is still stimulating and engaging. They are usually a rapt audience, with the right books, and it's obvious how much they enjoy it. At my library we have made a list of some of the 'needier' schools in our area- most are Title I schools. Title I- Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged was created with the purpose of ensuring that all children have fair and equal access to high-quality education. You can read more the of the specifics at the U.S. Department of Education's website, or click <a href="http://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg1.html">here</a> to be directed to the page. Needless to say, the Title I schools have a large majority of their student body living at or below the poverty level. These are often families that move around a lot, families with limited education, families with limited English, and many other worse situations. While the state of Colorado does have some measures in place to help the children and families of these schools, it takes a village and the tireless effort of public servants like librarians to make sure these children don't slip through the cracks. What matters most in keeping kids reading and thus boosting their mental and intellectual capabilities is: Keeping it Interesting! Showing kids the fun we can have with books during a short story time is a great way to keep them excited about books and learning. And no matter how old they are, kids love being read to!<br />
I usually try to form some rapport with a nearby elementary school LTE (Library Technology Educator) or librarian in plain speak. She or he will put out the feelers to see if teachers are interested in having me come to read, and then we go from there.<br />
I like to keep it low-key and fun, so I'll usually start off by making myself look totally silly. Putting on these glasses normally does the trick: <br />
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Most recently, I read to 2nd and 3rd graders, which is a really fun bunch to visit. They're usually so excited and they love being read to!<br />
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2nd and 3rd grade books for story time:<br />
Good Dog: Poems by Maya Gottfried<br />
Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel<br />
Bark, George by Jules Feiffer<br />
The Long-Nosed Pig by Keith Faulkner<br />
Actual Size by Steve Jenkins<br />
Guess Again! by Mac Barnett<br />
Tops and Bottoms by Janet Stevens<br />
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein<br />
Two of Everything by Lily Toy Hong<br />
Duck! Rabbit! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00653171746510669448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-6759750135608483812011-10-15T14:32:00.001-04:002011-10-15T15:26:55.157-04:00Conference-ingSo, I just attended my first big, professional librarian conference! The Colorado Association of Libraries holds a yearly conference event for library professionals in the state of Colorado. This year the event kicked off on Thursday evening and goes through this Saturday. There were lots of vendors hawking their wares: books, circulation systems, self checkouts, you name it. I got lots of business cards, handed out lots of business cards. <br />
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I understand how important these types of things can be for networking with other professionals, but honestly I got more out of the breakout sessions. Each session was an hour long, and presented by library professionals from all over the state. I attended three sessions on Friday and all were inspirational and thought-provoking in their own way. First, I attended a session about an outdoor learning adventure program sponsored by the public library in Mancos, Colorado. I've always wanted to incorporate outdoor activity with learning. This type of program would be for those "tween" kids (oh how I hate that term!) from around 9-12 years of age. Mancos had the benefit of being a teensy tiny town with only one library, one school, etc. Not to mention that their library is right beside a river and lots of open outdoor space. While applying this type of program to an urban environment could be rather challenging, I'm all about encouraging a kid-centered community in the outdoors. Here in Colorado Springs we are always in view of the mountain range, but a lot of the urban space is concrete and pavement. Without the economic means to <i>get</i> to the mountains a lot of children are robbed of the incredible experiences they could be having in our natural playground. We may have to tweak the program a bit to meet our location's needs, but the foundations of community, citizenship and leadership can easily remain. A lot of their ideas were so wonderful: Putting up bird feeders in the winter, walking to the same area each time to watch how things change with the seasons, putting out bird seed in patterns, making art out of natural found materials, flying <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Frustrationless-Flyer-Pack-Kite-Made/dp/B001U5R63S">Frustrationless Kites!</a> This is a program in the making! <br />
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The next breakout session was about using technology more in regular library programming and staff development. Our library district is pretty tech savvy and usually on the forefront of the library technology trends, i.e. Ereaders,<a href="http://www.playaway.com/"> Playways</a>, downloadable audiobooks, so we are already doing things like virtual all staff meetings. But this session did make me think about how we could incorporate the use of some of the library's technological offerings to teach patrons about them. One idea I've been playing with is in regards to our Summer Reading Program. We usually have a bonus round, where kids read more in order to enter their names for different raffle prizes. For 2012 it might be fun to have the bonus round be a little more interactive and task oriented: Listen to one book or story in audio format; Play a game from the KidsWeb; answer bonus questions... I am still thinking about it but I think it could be a great way to get patrons to use some of our other resources!<br />
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The final session examined self-assessment and tools for assessing ourselves at our jobs. Two librarians from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Tabatha Farney and Beth Kumar, have created a guide for self-assessment of library work. It can be found here: <a href="http://libguides.uccs.edu/selfassessment">http://libguides.uccs.edu/selfassessment</a>.<br />
I'm looking forward to playing around with the tools found on the website, as this is an area that I often overlook but is actually really important. By assessing our performance we not only justify our place, but we continually acknowledge what we are doing and how successful we are at it. This isn't meant to be a self-criticism but merely a holistic view of how we spend our time- and how we might spend it more effectively. <br />
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All in all, a success! To learn more about CAL, go here: <a href="http://www.cal-webs.org/">http://www.cal-webs.org/</a>. My only gripe was that there were very few sessions related to children's services, and apparently that is because for some reason or another the members on the committee didn't think it was important? Hopefully such a grave oversight isn't repeated next year. The 2012 conference is in Keystone...so if next year's ski season is anything like this year's I'll be able to ski too!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00653171746510669448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-87595217207893429452011-09-30T19:43:00.004-04:002011-10-15T15:27:23.572-04:00Keeping Up- Creating a Story TimeMy, my, my I can't believe it has been a year since I last created a post for this blog! It has also been just over a year since I moved to Colorado and started my first "real world" job as a librarian. It has been a great year of discovery and adaptation. I've been learning like crazy, meeting tons of new people and trying to form some new relationships and partnerships within my new community. All while still having a life and exploring the amazing and beautiful place I live. <br />
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As a recap, I am currently a Children's Services Librarian with the Pikes Peak Library District in Colorado Springs. We have 13 libraries in our district, including mobile library services- the bookmobile, in other words. I'm always fascinated to see how the planning takes place on such a grand scale. Coming from a small library system with two libraries, things were so much different in terms of programming, collection, circulation...ay yay yay!<br />
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I originally started this blog with the intention of providing some insight and lots of resources for others working with children to use. I find myself perusing the web and collecting millions of useful things for story times, research-based information, etc. Instead of charging myself with the overwhelming task of trying to document everything that's going on in my library, I thought I would instead choose themes based on current things I'm working on. <br />
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In the spirit of fun, this post is dedicated to creating a story time! I am currently working on a story time for the month of October, and while the go-to idea would probably include something about Halloween or fall, I'm not the only one doing story time in my district and therefore there will definitely be some fall and Halloween related story times done by others! I did a fall-themed story time last October, and will post those ideas here as well. Eventually. <br />
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October's theme will be...drum-roll please.... ART! I love art and creativity, so I always try to encourage young learners to be creative and think outside of the box. For this story time I decided to incorporate some books about color, primary and secondary colors as well as just general creativity. I also want children to learn and understand that art doesn't just have to be visual. We all express our creative selves differently and dancing, singing and telling stories are just as creative and artistic as making something visual to admire and hang on a wall. <br />
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Instead of publishing a synopsis of how the story time will go down (since I haven't done it yet, I don't know which books I'll read and in what order), I will just put the components that will make up this story time. <br />
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First things first, the books. Keep in mind, I won't use all of these, but I like to have LOTS of options to satisfy a variety of moods and energy levels. You never know what you're going to get on any given morning! These are all books that fit my theme and would go over well in a group setting, (I think.)<br />
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<i>I Ain't Gonna Paint No More!</i> by Karen Beaumont<br />
<i>Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me</i> by Eric Carle<br />
<i>Dog's Colorful Day</i> by Emma Dodd<br />
<i>Go Away, Big Green Monster! </i>by Ed Emberley<br />
<i>Little Blue and Little Yellow </i>by Leo Lionni<br />
<i>Bear's Picture</i> by Daniel Pinkwater<br />
<i>First the Egg</i> by Laura Vaccaro Seeger<br />
<i>Lemons Are Not Red</i> by Laura Vaccar Seeger<br />
<i>My Many Colored Days</i> by Dr. Seuss<br />
<i>Look! Look! Look! </i>by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace<br />
<i>Lines that Wiggle</i> by Candace Whitman<br />
<i>Art & Max</i> by David Wiesner<br />
<i>Hilda Must Be Dancing</i> by Karma Wilson<br />
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<i>Action Song: "Driving Round in My Car" (Tune: Ten Little Indians)</i><br />
<i>Driving round in my little red car</i><br />
<i>Driving round in my little red car</i><br />
<i>Driving round in my little red car </i><br />
<i>Zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom</i><br />
<i>Credit: <a href="http://storytimekatie.wordpress.com/2011/03/31/colors-2/">storytime katie</a></i><br />
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Let the kids choose which color the car will be next!<br />
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<i>Action Rhyme: "When I See"</i><br />
<i>When I see red I put my hand on my head.</i><br />
<i>When I see blue I touch my shoe.</i><br />
<i>When I see green I wash my face real clean.</i><br />
<i>When I see yellow I wave to the fellows.</i><br />
<i>When orange is found I put my hand on the ground.</i><br />
<i>When I see pink I think, think, think.</i><br />
<i>Credit: <a href="http://www.everythingpreschool.com/themes/colors/songs.htm">everythingpreschool.com </a></i><br />
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<i>Action Rhyme: "Red, Red</i><i>"</i><br />
<i>Red, red is the color I see</i><br />
<i>If you're wearing red, then show it to me.</i><br />
<i>Stand up, take a bow, turn around</i><br />
<i>Show me your red and sit back on the ground.</i><br />
<i>Credit: <a href="http://everythingpreschool.com/">everythingpreschool.com</a>- Colors</i><br />
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And since no story time would be complete without flannel boards, here are two that I made:<br />
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<i>Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson</i><br />
<i>Source: <a href="http://storytimekatie.wordpress.com/2011/05/20/flannel-friday-harold/">storytime katie</a></i><br />
This was so much fun! I've always loved this story, but the format is a little small for story time. Clever librarian Katie thought of a great way to share this in another way!<br />
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I omitted some parts of the story that would just be too difficult to tell, i.e. the cityscape, the mountain, the sidewalk. I can't wait to see how this goes!<br />
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<i>Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh</i><br />
<i>Source: <a href="http://storytimekatie.wordpress.com/2011/03/31/colors-2/">storytime katie </a></i><br />
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This is a great story for teaching about primary and secondary colors. Three mischievous mice have fun with some jars of paint while the cat is sleeping.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00653171746510669448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-25932897684062754222010-09-19T10:29:00.000-04:002010-09-19T10:29:37.325-04:00New Beginnings, New InspirationTime to dust off this blog and start posting again! The blog originally began as a means of recording my experience as a library intern during graduate school. I included my own musings as well as abstracts of articles I found in related literature. The fact that internship participants were required to keep a journal with the number of entries dependent upon the credit hours is neither here nor there. I had a lot of fun with it, and with blogging in general, so I have decided to continue. <br />
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I graduated from the Indiana University School of Library and Information Science in May 2010. My experience and interests lie with the public sector of libraries. I love libraries in general, but I am most drawn to the public library and its use as a public space for community-building and learning. Maybe it is the anthropologist in me, but I love talking to and meeting new people from a variety of backgrounds. The chance to engage others and possibly offer tidbits of information or transform a life only ups the ante for serious career fulfillment. So after working with the wonderfully dedicated staff at the <a href="http://mcpl.info/">Monroe County Public Library</a> in Bloomington, Indiana as an intern for a year I was hooked. <br />
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After the term of my job ended I started the job search. I had a bit of wiggle room so I decided to only apply for jobs in places that I really wanted to live. That meant becoming an avid user of the <a href="http://www.pnla.org/jobs/index.htm">Pacific Northwest Library Association Joblist</a> along with <a href="http://libraryjobline.org/">LibraryJobline.org</a> sponsored by the Colorado State Library. Anyone who has ever devoted all or even some of their time to applying for jobs knows how time-consuming it is. Some applications can take days to complete if you are thinking things through, and some require additional essays and projects for completion in order to be considered. After rejections from some prospective employers and utter silence from others I began to apply for jobs outside of libraries as a safety net. <br />
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The hard work spent preparing an application packet paid off and I obtained a job interview with the <a href="http://ppld.org/">Pikes Peak Library District</a> in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I visit Colorado frequently but seeing as there aren't any ski mountains in the Springs I hadn't been here yet! Despite comments I had heard about the conservatism of the city, I really liked the first 24 or so hours I spent here. The mountains are beautiful and the city is a city without being huge. It is definitely smaller than my hometown of Indianapolis, but I rather like the small-town feel and the cozy neighborhoods. When I was offered the job I deliberated over the distance from my family and friends and essentially decided that you only live once so you should live where you want to! And now I'm a Children's Librarian. Full-fledged, nametag and everything. <br />
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This is my journey. I've traveled so far, and yet have so far to go. I would like to offer up this blog as proof that librarians and libraries are an important part of society. The library as an institution is something that we should all be proud and willing to contribute to. With the help of librarians and other child educators we can work to close the achievement gap that seems to be widening at an increasing rate. Despite that depressing fact, I am more than excited about my job working with children in the library. Finally I will be able to use my Spanish! Like, a lot! Maybe my experience as a budding children's librarian living in a new city, new state, can bolster the spirits and experiences of other librarians and bibliophiles alike. Maybe this will just be a sounding board to keep track of ideas and projects. Regardless, I will use this space to write about my experiences, successes, failures, suggestions, and anything else that seems pertinent to the world of children's librarians or others that work with children. I will try to continually update with blogs and other information I find that I think is particularly interesting. I encourage sharing and collaboration. We are all in this together. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-35240318381948621442009-08-10T12:01:00.009-04:002009-08-10T12:34:21.137-04:00Summer HighlightsIt's hard to believe that tomorrow is the last day of my internship! This week is already setting up to be a whirlwind and I still feel like I have unfinished business. I don't though. Maybe I just feel that way because I don't want to leave! I am really looking forward to a couple of weeks of relaxation before school starts up again so the timing is perfect. Nothing sounds finer than curling up on the couch with some good books to read!<br /><div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I just wanted to put up a couple of pictures from some of the summer activities that went on here at the branch. </div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QzeKIgCHxlY/SoBIT63LfxI/AAAAAAAAAJY/Lu-yFDEBoVs/s1600-h/Building%2520Friendships.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368370262881042194" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 190px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 221px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QzeKIgCHxlY/SoBIT63LfxI/AAAAAAAAAJY/Lu-yFDEBoVs/s320/Building%2520Friendships.jpg" border="0" /></a>This is me and a couple young library regulars. These girls made fast friends and had a lot of fun building this huge tower. The tower was taller than me! Though that's not saying much...<br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Here I am at the Flatwoods Park Family Picnic. I had the tough job of 'meet and greet,' which meant I got to meet lots of families and tell them about all of the great things going on at the picnic!<br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QzeKIgCHxlY/SoBJNmJgWlI/AAAAAAAAAJg/YNhKnnzUlys/s1600-h/Picnic%2520at%2520Flatwoods.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368371253753174610" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 175px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QzeKIgCHxlY/SoBJNmJgWlI/AAAAAAAAAJg/YNhKnnzUlys/s320/Picnic%2520at%2520Flatwoods.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368371531927648514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 259px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 175px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QzeKIgCHxlY/SoBJdybd-QI/AAAAAAAAAJo/wAyGxUhhaj4/s320/Picnic%2520at%2520Flatwoods%25202.jpg" border="0" /><br />As you can tell there was lot of hands-on, social interaction going on and the job pretty much demanded it. It is almost unheard of to have nothing to do at/for the library! All in all this was the best part of the job, or at least the most rewarding one. It was also great to see a community come together on more than one occasion for the children. I hope they had as much fun as I did!<br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QzeKIgCHxlY/SoBJNmJgWlI/AAAAAAAAAJg/YNhKnnzUlys/s1600-h/Picnic%2520at%2520Flatwoods.jpg"></a></div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QzeKIgCHxlY/SoBJNmJgWlI/AAAAAAAAAJg/YNhKnnzUlys/s1600-h/Picnic%2520at%2520Flatwoods.jpg"></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QzeKIgCHxlY/SoBJNmJgWlI/AAAAAAAAAJg/YNhKnnzUlys/s1600-h/Picnic%2520at%2520Flatwoods.jpg"></a></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QzeKIgCHxlY/SoBJNmJgWlI/AAAAAAAAAJg/YNhKnnzUlys/s1600-h/Picnic%2520at%2520Flatwoods.jpg"></a></div></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-71387172806646394212009-08-07T12:29:00.002-04:002009-08-07T12:43:54.664-04:00MusingsWell, today is one of my last days working as an intern at the Ellettsville branch. Next Tuesday is my last day and I will be sad to leave. It has been kind of taxing driving out here three times a week but it has been well worth it. I feel like I have really gained valuable professional experience that I could only have gotten from working at a library. It is really easy to sit in class and discuss theory and hypothetical situations, but it is much more of a task to answer the phone, answer patron questions, help with computers, make copies, etc, etc. I like learning about the theory though, because I think that's what you draw from when you're trying to put things into practice. The theory doesn't always work, because it's a theory, but it's often better than starting from scratch. <br /><br />The face of the library will definitely be changing in the next few years. Many staff members that were thinking about retirement will instead work a little longer. Many libraries that could really use extra staff and materials will go without due to budget cuts and tightening fiscal belts. However, at a time of high unemployment and financial strain the public counts on resources like the library more than ever. It will become increasingly difficult to serve the growing number of patrons with a small budget. But with the help of the Friends of the Library, the Community Foundation, and other groups I know that Monroe County libraries and libraries all over will make it work. Some libraries may have to close their doors, but I don't doubt that in times of greater economic progress we will see those same libraries open for business once again. <br /><br />It's a rocky road, and rather daunting as I think about graduating, finding a job, paying back student loans, etc. I'm choosing not to freak out about anything just yet, and adopting the 'wait and see' attitude that the U.S. has perfected over the last 10 years. I digress, libraries certainly have a future but the structure of that future I think will continue to develop as the role of the library develops and changes. We will survive. There's no denying that people love the library and wouldn't want it to go away. Sadly the same people that believe it is their right to enjoy public services like the library are often the same ones who don't want to pay anything for it. It's got to come from somewhere, and it's time to start being patriotic about something other than the war. Why not libraries?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-49373830626098592732009-08-06T16:47:00.003-04:002009-08-06T16:58:38.402-04:00Slow TrickleToday at the library has been very quiet. The computers are all filled, with several reservations made, but I still don't hear the normal 'buzz' that seems to be prevalent around here.<br /><br />I have had a few questions today about when the construction of the new addition will be done, and I'm wondering the same thing! Apparently the meeting room kitchen has a mold problem and something has to be done about that before they will be able to open the whole area up. It's looking really great from the outside though! I will definitely make it a point to attend the grand opening they will have some time in the fall. <br /><br />These kinds of projects are so exciting. It will be great for the kids to have a new and improved area to explore and learn in, but this addition will also be great in providing space for the existing adult collections. I have heard talk that the information desk will be moved to a more centralized location, which would be great, to provide more of a 360 degree view of the library from the desk. <br /><br />This just goes to show the community that even in times of economic hardship that the library is still dedicated to improving its services. Kudos MCPL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-3821999151304096712009-08-06T16:09:00.002-04:002009-08-06T16:26:31.627-04:00Any Work for a Poor Grad Student?I just learned last week that the Ellettsville branch is hiring a part-time circulation clerk. The previous clerk was away on maternity leave and then her husband got a job teaching in Arizona and they had to pack up and move immediately. I went ahead and applied for the job because a. I could really use the extra income, b. I think it would be a great, well-rounding experience, and c. I like working at Ellettsville and it'd be nice to get paid for it! My paid internship at the Main library ends at the end of December, and I'll need something else to help pay the bills after that. I feel a strong connection to the branch library-patrons and staff-and would love to stay on working in some other capacity. <br /><br />Learning the circulation side of things would be really helpful in gaining an all-encompassing view of how the library functions. It also seems to be an extension of the service that is provided at the reference desk. Circulation clerks here still know their patron base and have a good, or mostly good, working relationship with them. I love (and hate) that aspect of the library. I love talking to people and getting to know them and their families. It can go the other way though, and you can have patrons who expect special priveleges or don't respect the boundaries of the relationship, i.e. hitting on you, asking for phone numbers, etc. Those patrons tend to be few and far between though! <br /><br />I am hoping I get some consideration for the position. Though I don't have direct circulation experience I do know a fair amount and am familiar with how the Monroe County Public Library system functions. Also, since I already know the computer system pretty well there wouldn't be too much time spent training me in that area. Plus, a lot of the patrons are already familiar with me! And last but not least, I need a job that pays a semi-decent wage which is hard to come by in this town! I'm keeping my fingers crossed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-47124133850079704502009-08-06T15:40:00.002-04:002009-08-06T16:07:57.366-04:00Get Cookin'!As I have mentioned in previous posts for my last little project at the Ellettsville branch I am going to create a mini-display and an accompanying book list. I have decided to title my booklist: "Get Cookin' This Summer With a Great Cookbook!" I have divided the list by type of cookbook, with a few titles for each type just to give readers an idea of some of the good ones. I have included the call numbers for each book so that if the particular item is checked out readers can get themselves in the vicinity where other similar books will be. My categories are: Classic Cookbooks, Family Fun in the Kitchen, Improve Your Grill Skills, Can It, Baked Delights, Regional Recipes, Healthy Recipes, and International Cookbooks. I know it's kind of long, but I figured this way there is something for everyone. I wanted to remind readers of some of the classic cooking literature out there, while also keeping them abreast of some of the new publications the library has. I don't want to put every book that is on the list on the display but I am going to try and select from those subject areas to give a broader view of what's out there. Should be fun to look at as well as create! I am going to wait until Monday and Tuesday to create the actual display because by that time Mickey will be back and able to okay everything. Can't wait to see how it turns out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-37531362649088315392009-08-06T15:31:00.002-04:002009-08-06T15:40:01.986-04:00Power OutageWell Tuesday at Ellettsville turned out to be pretty eventful, or eventless, however you choose to look at it. As soon as I got out of class the sky turned a sinister shade of black and then came the rain. It poured for a good 20 minutes, with wind gusting and the whole works. I have a great raincoat so it didn't stop me from accomplishing the chores I had scheduled for the short window of time I have between class and work! When I got closer to the library I noticed that the surrounding stop lights were not working, which made me wonder if the branch would have power. At this point the rain had slowed to a light drizzle, with intermittently booming thunder. As I walked up to the main entrance I noticed all of the staff filing out. "Oh! We forgot about you! We're closed!," they said. I can't say I was too dismayed. <br /><br />It did get me started thinking about how the library itself is still vulnerable even though our patrons expect us to be in business rain or shine. I wonder how many people in the area that were without power came to the branch expecting some sort of respite, air conditioning, etc, only to find it closed? Just a reminder that even a respected and solid institution like the library isn't immune when it comes to Mother Nature!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-11770959773975993752009-07-29T15:48:00.002-04:002009-07-29T16:27:02.597-04:00Webinars Work!Today I "attended" my first Webinar. It was hosted by WebJunction, which is doing great things for public libraries nationwide. I was particularly interested in this webinar as it was focused on bilingual programming/story times in public libraries. Of course, this subject is very near and dear to my heart and I am always looking for new and innovative program ideas to attract underserved groups to the library.<br /><br />The presenters discussed two programs from two different library systems: Seattle Public Library and San Francisco Public Library. Both geared their programming towards younger children to encourage family involvement. I thought this was a very good point that one of the presenters made: it is much easier to draw adults in for programming that is for their children than programming for themselves. It is also a really great way to encourage parent involvement in developing early literacy skills. <br /><br />The Seattle Public Library first implemented its World Language Story Time to serve Chinese speaking patrons. The goal was to serve patrons in their native language as opposed to focusing on language acquisition skills. Community members fluent in Chinese conduct the story times, with start-up materials/kits provided by the library. Little staff supervision is required and story tellers undergo training to help them deal with any issues that may arise, and to make them familiar with early literacy skills. <br /><br />The San Francisco Public Library Mission Branch has developed a bilingual Toddler Time conducted in English and Spanish for children and their parents or caregivers. This program was designed to fit closely with the Every Child Ready to Read program, and its activities are connected to the six early literacy skills important to development. By providing six activity stations (with changing activities) the program encourages child/parent interaction and learning in the native language. Though this program is only offered once a week it boasts a rate of 300 attendees each week! <br /><br />Both programs showcase great ways to get patrons familiar with library services by providing children's programming. By getting families to become involved with developing early literacy skills it is likely that they will also become aware of the other great resources available through and at the public library. These great projects/programming ideas have certainly got the wheels turning!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-30099708743384061662009-07-27T11:58:00.002-04:002009-07-27T12:10:10.706-04:00One last project...Even with almost two weeks left in my internship I am organizing one last project! I know, I know, but this is going to be fun I think. <br /><br />I wanted to do another booklist but wasn't really interested in poring over reader/editorial reviews and absorbing a mindnumbing amount of character and place names. So, I decided to do a booklist/display (I'm getting a little happy with the slash, huh?) to showcase our cookbooks. Since it's an area I know a fair amount about (having done my collection development project in this area) I thought it would be simple and fun. My idea is to make a good, definitive list outlining some classic cookbooks, kid and family cookbooks, grilling (since it's summer), low-fat and healthy recipes, regional and international (Amish, Mexican, Greek), canning and preserving, and baking. I am only going to give a few titles for each category, but I figure that if one title interests a reader that will at least get them to the section where other books of the same subject are shelved. That makes browsing for specific books that much easier. <br /><br />I also want to do a small display, maybe on a rolling cart, just kind of showcasing a few of the books (or related ones) on the booklist. I figure that will be a good way to promote the booklist while providing some delicious-looking, tangible examples. More on this and photos to follow...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-78074585511817042492009-07-27T11:35:00.002-04:002009-07-27T11:58:47.538-04:00Home StretchA few weeks ago I created a booklist/read-alike list for Christian fiction author Barbara Lewis. She mainly writes books with Amish themes and is insanely popular here at the branch. This was truly a lesson in keeping the patron interest at heart as opposed to personal preference because let's just say, not a fan. However, never having had a remote desire or even an inkling to read Christian fiction (let alone Amish themed Christian fiction) did not take away my ability to use the skills gleaned from Readers' Advisory. This project was pure proof that paying attention to editorial and reader reviews can really help determine the setting, tone, and characterization of a book. I made great use of resources like NoveList Plus, Fiction Connection, Library Thing, etc. to help me find reviews and recommended reads. Not every book I read a review for was a good match for the read-alike list, and I didn't need to read the book in its entirety to recognize that. I feel very confident that Barbara Lewis fans will also enjoy my selections because I knew what qualities to look for when searching for other reading choices.<br /><br />This was excellent practice for doing something kind of out of my "element," and also satisfying because I succeeded in creating a great reading list for our patrons!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-53244405147281521362009-07-24T17:10:00.002-04:002009-07-24T17:25:03.377-04:00Trends in LibrariesI have been reading some really interesting articles about new things libraries have been doing recently and this is a great forum for expounding on that. First, I'll recap a little of this week at Ellettsville. Busy, busy, busy! I can hardly remember all that happened, in fact. I have had some time off desk to work on and finish my collection development project. What a relief to be finished with it! It was a lot of fun but it is a weight off of my shoulders to have completed it so far ahead of schedule! Our branch manager is out for two weeks starting today, so we will see what the next couple of weeks bring...<br /><br />So, I read this great article in the most recent edition of <em>Library Journal</em> and it discusses collection development on the subject of volunteerism. This is a really interesting topic and you would think with the influx of unemployment, etc. that more people would be asking questions about volunteering. So far I get very few questions about that at the reference desk. Hopefully this will change as we get closer to September 11th, which has been declared a national day of service for the first time this year. <br /><br />President Obama called on libraries to boost volunteerism and volunteering materials to their patrons and I completely agree with him. What better place than the library? First and foremost we can encourage people to volunteer AT the library, which would immediately benefit the library and the community it serves. In addition, this also allows the library the chance to educate its patrons on how the library functions. Hopefully, after learning the inner workings of the library patrons will feel more confident when searching for information and materials. <br /><br />Libraries are all about service to their communities so why shouldn't that be the first place people go to start learning about giving back? One of the reasons I am so drawn to public librarianship in the first place is the service aspect. We are in a great position to provide valuable service and education to our patrons and to equip them with the skills they need to help others. It's kind of the, "it takes a village" mindframe and if people were more concerned about giving back, or just giving, than take, take, taking just think of all the obstacles this nation could overcome. It will be exciting to see how libraries establish their roles in these uncertain and stressful times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-25790655056045880852009-07-24T17:04:00.002-04:002009-07-24T17:10:13.301-04:00"Cooking" Up the BasicsJames, Julie. "Collection Development "Cookbooks": Cooking Up the Basics." Library Journal (2005). Library Journal. 1 June 2005. Reed Business Information. 9 July 2009 <a href="http://www.libraryjournal.com/">www.libraryjournal.com</a>.<br /><br />Discusses where to start when developing a cookbook collection. Mentions that beginning cooks are attracted to photographs as well as easy to follow and clearly written instructions. Also mentions that name recognition is key to patrons, and they will usually gravitate towards authors/personalities they are familiar with. Suggests that ringbound editions do not hold up to heavy circulation, and that lack of readable titles on the spines can also determine whether a book will circulate or not. Truly a case where the book is decidedly judged by its cover. Provides a list of the "must have" classics as well as some selections just for beginners.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-24978958228089246622009-07-24T15:47:00.002-04:002009-07-24T17:04:03.855-04:00No More Dewey?!Oder, Norman. "Rangeview Library District, CO, First System to Fully Drop Dewey." Library Journal (2009). Library Journal. 5 June 2009. Reed Business Information. 21 July 2009 <a href="http://www.libraryjournal.com/">http://www.libraryjournal.com/</a>.<br /><br />Dicusses the adoption of a new classification system, and the retirement of the Dewey Decimal Classification System at the Rangeview Library District in Adams County, Colorado. The largest collection in the system is 85,000 items. Closely follows the BISAC (Book Industry Standards and Communications) used by book vendors. Library staff worked closely with their vendor (WordThink) to create specific categories that would make browsing easier and more effective for patrons. First library in the country to full drop the Dewey!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-16006755085902447922009-07-24T15:36:00.002-04:002009-07-24T15:46:35.196-04:00Volunteering @ Your LibraryGray, B. Allison. "The Call to Service." <em>Library Journal</em> (2009): 28. Print.<br /><br />Briefly discusses the influx of volunteering and the government initiatives to encourage it. Mentions President Obama's call to libraries to play a prominent role in getting more Americans involved in service to their communities. Suggests that public libraries update their section on volunteerism, paying attention to out of print titles as well. Also reminds libraries to build resources for volunteer managers as well. Provides list of resources divided by type.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-63074770417702504802009-07-21T17:43:00.002-04:002009-07-21T17:53:55.965-04:00WeedingWell, today I weeded books from the cooking section of the Ellettsville branch. I used a detailed circulation sheet showing me the statistics for all of the adult books in that section of the collection. That not only helped me determine what to buy but also what <span style="font-style: italic;">not </span>to buy! Books that had never circulated were top priority for disposal, though some were too integral to the collection to let go, i.e. the only book on definitive French cooking. Unsightly, old, damaged books were also candidates for disposal, though if they had high circulation numbers I tried to find replacements to put on my 'wish list.' At first I felt like I was pulling a lot of books off the shelves to get rid of, but once I was finished I realized that I planned to weed about the same amount as I had planned to buy. Which is the way it should work out I guess. <br /><br />Mickey (my supervisor) scanned the books I suggested we weed and there was only one that she thought we should keep: A cookbook for people who had just undergone weight loss surgery. She made a good point: There are no other books like that in the collection. So we decided to keep that one. There were a few others that might have remained but when creating my list of books to order I kept in mind which ones would be replacing outdated or unpopular volumes. For example, we saw no need to keep a cheese book from the 1970s that had almost never circulated in all the years the library has had it! Out the door! But I ordered a book that seemed to be a better replacement. <br /><br />Even though I knew the numbers didn't lie, it was really hard to pull a shiny, mylar'ed book off the shelf and know that I was sealing its fate. The books that looked brand-new but had hardly ever circulated were the hardest. I kept thinking to myself, "Should we just wait one more year to see if someone wants it...?" Some I had put on my list to weed I didn't find on the shelves, which leads me to believe they are checked out. So at least they were saved from their fate! It's a tough decision to make when deciding whether or not to toss a perfectly good book. But if no one's reading it and we could replace it for one that patrons will read/use, what are we waiting for?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-12164911109478031002009-07-21T17:37:00.003-04:002009-07-21T17:43:35.175-04:00Hyperlocal Libraries<div class="hang">Lyons, Charles. "Hyperlocal Libraries." <u>Library Journal</u> (2009): 32-34.<br /><br />Discusses the emerging phenomenon of "hyperlocal" information, which is in-depth local information about geographical places (cities, towns, etc). Discusses ways in which libraries can connect with local community to provide resources about their specific community and its members. Suggests the use of placeblogs (blogs about specific places) to engender community discussion about the places they live and know well. These are ways of organizing the plethora of information available, and providing relevant information that users will find helpful. This seems like a great way for libraries to become even more active in their communities. The author mentions something I found interesting: most library users use the term "local library" to simply refer to the library that is closest to where they live. By becoming more involved in the community itself and providing information related to that community, maybe 'local' can come to mean something more.<br /></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-15820506064270068822009-07-21T15:34:00.002-04:002009-07-21T15:49:26.635-04:00"Cooking" Up Some Books!I am coming along with my collection development project. For awhile there I was so swamped at the reference desk that it was hard to get anything done! I have finally had some time to devote towards getting my 'wish list' together and it has actually been really fun! I have been making good use of the various print resources distributed by book vendors to libaries. Choosing the cooking section of the nonfiction collection has been really fun, because it's something that I can actually relate to. I love to cook (see other blog) and love reading about cooking/recipes, etc. even more. <br /> Choosing cookbooks to add to the library's collection was no trouble at all. Well, the trouble came in deciding what <em>not</em> to purchase as opposed to finding things to purchase. I tried to base my selections on areas in the library's collection that need beefing up, i.e. high circulation areas that needed more materials and underrepresented areas that might need some brightening so to speak. I also tried not to order books that the Main library already has, though in some selections it was unavoidable. Books that I thought would do really well at the branch I ordered, even if Main had a copy. Brand-new books that the Main library has just received I also put on my list, making sure to make a note of the books held by Main. Some of them I figured patrons could place hold requests for and get them sent over, but others I thought that Ellettsville deserved to have its own copy. That also went for lost/stolen items, because if I could find it still in print I ordered it. All in all it has been a very fun and rewarding project, because I really see all of the work that goes into ordering books to fill a collection area. I think that I probably had the easier job, to supplement and weed an already existing collection as opposed to creating one from scratch! <br /> It's too bad that Publishers Weekly unveils its Cookbook publication in August! Of course, after I've completed my project, devoted to cooking. C'est la vie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-12122932903633238062009-07-09T21:11:00.002-04:002009-07-09T21:20:18.337-04:00GovDocs: Digital vs. PrintBernholz, Charles D. "Federal Government Documents: Dead or Alive." <u>Government Information Quarterly</u> 1 (2008): 57-60.<br /><br />Addresses the shift from print to digital in government document printing. The Government Printing Office has pledged to digitize all federal documents dating back to the Federalist papers. They have yet to do so and Congress is less than enthusiastic about paying to digitize all of those documents. Cites statistics showing that a large number of households do not have high speed Internet access which likely means that most citizens get their government information from their depository library in the first place. Makes a good case for the continuing need for document librarians to help citizens locate hard to find government documents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392555361882012532.post-31379349406232762202009-07-09T20:48:00.002-04:002009-07-09T21:06:22.866-04:00Moving Right AlongSummer just keeps moving along and it's hard to believe the kids start school again in a little over a month! Things are going great at Ellettsville! I am learning people's names, they are starting to learn mine. I met a three year old, <span style="font-style: italic;">female</span> Evan the other day. She was very interested to meet another girl with the same name as hers. I also received my first patron 'gift' from a little girl that I had helped. She left a pin a for me that has Ariel from The Little Mermaid on it. Maybe it's the red hair, I don't know. I now wear the pin with pride on my ID from the Main library. It's true that the little things make it all worthwhile. Knowing that one little girl was appreciative enough to give me something is a really good feeling. <br /><br />I have had the opportunity to help out with another program. This year's nation-wide summer reading theme is Be Creative @ Your Library, so we had a craft-oriented program for the younger kids. Stephanie Holman, one of the children's librarians at the branch, has great ideas for fun activities that parents and kids can enjoy together. I am learning a lot just by observing the way she interacts with the kids and how she organizes the activities. For this past program kids were able make beads out of wallpaper and art clay and foam. They could then string their beads on a string to make a necklace. The table I was stationed at let kids create their own stationary. They picked the paper to use, then came over to my table and using embossing ink stamped a design on their paper. They then sprinkled glitter on the design and then a volunteer would put it under a heat gun for a few seconds to complete the embossing. We got to make our own too :) A lot of reminding kids to press hard on the paper and soft on the ink pad but nonetheless so much fun!<br /><br />All in all I am getting a very well-rounded experience at Ellettsville, with all kinds of questions to answer and information to help people find. Not to mention that the staff is always so helpful and nice. Everyone is happy to answer questions and I love the 'community' mentality; if we are busy and the check out line needs help we jump right in! A lot different from some of the compartmentalized places I have worked. I can't believe this week is almost over...and so is summer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0