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CTLS Board of Directors
Pat Tuohy Executive Director Larry Ringer Chair Eileen Altmiller Vice Chair Barbara Crossno Secretary Gretchen Pruett Treasurer Larry Koeninger Ann Moore Jean Phipps
From the Executive Director By Pat Tuohy
CTLS Newsletter June 2013 No. 124
IN THIS ISSUE:
Expanding Services Page 1
Luckenbach and More
Page 2
Films in the Library Page 3—5
What’s Happening
Page 6—8
CTLS Calendar & Staff Directory
Page 9
Expanding services to CTLS members
We are happy to announce a significant expansion of our vendor discount program for member libraries. As of June 1st CTLS adds a new featured service, the Commercial Partnership Program, providing library vendor dis-counts for the 121 member libraries. We will soon debut a vendor page on the web site where you can find vendors who have negotiated special dis-counts exclusively for CTLS members. Our new Vendor Contract manager is Samantha Simpson who served in this capacity for the North Texas Library Partners until the end of May. Sa-mantha has a great track record with North Texas and she is bringing her negotiating skills and expertise to CTLS. Samantha works in the ‘for-profit’ world as a Purchaser and Financial Literacy Advocate for a Fort Worth Bank whose assets exceed $500 million. She has been negotiating con-tracts and facilitating continuing education workshops since 1993. She re-ceived her State of Texas purchasing license in 2006. After having spent almost a decade as the Resource Coordinator for North Texas Regional Library System, Samantha’s passion for libraries has never ceased. We have asked her to head our exciting new service to members, the CTLS Commercial Partnership Program (CPP). The CPP will offer exclusive li-brary vendor discounts to CTLS members. Be on the lookout for more CPP news coming soon. If you have a vendor you would like to refer to the dis-count program, email her the contact information at the address listed above. Please note: Due to her commitments for the Bank, Samantha is not able to provide “on demand service.” Know that she will acknowledge your email or return your phone call as soon as possible. We have no doubt that her drive, momentum and heart for libraries will make the pro-gram a success. Welcome aboard Samantha! If you have a vendor to recommend for the program, email Samantha at [email protected] with names of vendors you would like to get a discount from. Samantha will contact that vendor and try to get the best deal possible for your library and for all the other libraries in CTLS. Loca-tion of the business does not matter because Samantha works with ven-dors nationwide. Watch for our Vendor Discount page to debut this month. Only CTLS members will be able to access the page to see the great deals our Con-tracts manager has negotiated for your library.
News You Can Use By Laurie Mahaffey
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Luckenbach and More
Luckenbach, Texas will live forever in a well-known song. Its most famous citizen, the late Hondo Crouch, was a good friend of Willie Nelson. Becky Crouch Patterson, a textile artist, is the daughter of Hondo Crouch, who died in 1976. She follows her first book, Hondo: My Father, with The Ranch That Was Us, in which she talks about the ranch that has been in her family for 135 years in Gillespie Coun-ty. The author states how much the pioneer spirit “bleeds through the pages of history”. Published by Trinity University Press and priced at $24.95, the book is favorably reviewed in the Austin American-Statesman of May 26, 2013.
Those of us without ranches to live on or visit have spent enjoyable time at the many state parks of Texas. During the 1930s and early 1940s, the federal government funded the Civilian Conservation Corps to give young men a steady paycheck while improving parks around the country. In the Austin American Statesman of May 26, 2013, Mike Cox says “This book…should stand as the definitive work on this interesting segment in the history of Texas’ state parks pro-gram.” Plenty of vintage and current photos enliven the text, which was written by Cynthia Brandimarte with Angela Reed. Texas A&M University Press is the publisher of this $25 book. Several nearby parks have CCC walls or cabins; this was important work for which generations of Texans can be grateful. If you have a state park in your area, particularly one that the CCC helped improve, consider this book for your collection.
Summertime and the Weeding is
Easy Summertime is usually too busy for weeding. Howev-er, some libraries have summer youth volunteers, who could be asked to do some preliminary weeding with a little instruction. Ask them to notice which books are coming apart as they re-shelve, and set those aside for other staff (or you!) to consider for re-ordering. When the schedule slows down in August, think about doing some weeding to make the shelves look fresher for the new school year. You will be glad you did! If you need a copy of the CREW manual, it is on the state library’s website at www.tsl.state.tx.us.
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Youth News By Kim Lehman
Films in the Library
Some Reasons to Show Films in the Library Books to Movies – Many films are based on books. It is a way to get kids interested in reading the book the movie was based on. It is also a way for kids to relive the wonderment of a book they loved. Easy to Implement – These programs are often high interest but require
minimum staff involvement in terms of time and preparation. Entertainment – Great for a community in tough economic times. Increased Circulation - Highlight films and books in your collections. Community Involvement – Have film discussions similar to book groups.
The license is good for the library only so if other city departments such as Parks and Recreation or community groups want to show films they need to come to the library.
Increased Interest in Graphic Novels - Some librarians have even noticed
a rise in the interest in superheroes and graphic novels at their library each time a new superhero movie comes out. One librarian noted this was especially true among the preschoolers and tweens.
Some Ways to Use Films in Library Programs Libraries in Colorado do some wonderful programming with films. Here are a few ideas. View the complete document at - PDF - Showing Films at the Library - Library Research Service. One library partnered with P.B.S. to highlight their library of P.O.V. documentaries. The topics, accompanied by the additional promotion P.B.S. was able to provide, insured it’s success. The film discussion after such events can bring a small community closer together. The Senior Lunch and a Movie combines community interaction with fun at the library!
One library collaborated with the Annual Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival and provided a venue and light refreshments. One library shows films year round, averaging around 20 films a year. Knitflix combines knitting groups with cinematic adventures and has been wildly successful. Concessions are sold to purchase new copies of the films shown, either to be added to the collection or raffled off after a showing and to pay the speaker. Teen Film events include Anime discussion groups as well as Book to Movie clubs.
Being Legal Purchase a license from Movie Licensing USA. The license cost is based on population. Movie Licensing USA - http://www.movlic.com/
Other Resources List of children’s books to movies http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_children%27s_books_made_into_feature_films
The Canton Public Library has a list of books to movies on their website. http://www.cantonpl.org/blog/parents/childrens-books-turned-movies The Mid-Continent Library has a VERY comprehensive list of books to movies. You can search by movie title, movie release year, book title, or book author http://www.mymcpl.org/cfapps/botb/year.cfm?id=2013
Smithville and Films Judy Bergeron at the Smithville Library just bought a movie license and is planning on doing teen pro-grams this summer featuring mov-ies that were based on books. It looks like the library will also be a site for a local film festival viewing.
Audience Participation A number of libraries are doing audience participation mov-ies. Come dressed in characters. Sing and dance along. Some ideas to use for Shrek include cheering on Shrek, boo-ing Lord Farquaad, and making kissy noises during all the mushy parts. Some ideas for Beauty and the Beast could be growling at Beast, booing at Gaston, waving Gaston pen-nants during his song, waving paper napkins during "Be Our Guest" and blowing bubbles when Belle & the Beast kissed.
Movie Title Release Date
Book Title Author
Disney's The Call of the Wild 2016 The Call of the Wild (1903) Jack London
Catching Fire 2013 The Hunger Games Trilogy (2008-2010)
Suzanne Collins
Curious George 2013 Curious George H. A. Rey and Margret Rey
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days 2012 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2009) Jeff Kinney
Eloise in Africa 2014 Eloise (1955–2002) (series), Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight
Eloise in Paris 2013 Eloise (1955–2002) (series), Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight
Enders Game 2013 Enders Game (1985) Orson Scott Card
Epic 2013 The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs (1996)
William Joyce
Ethel and Ernes 2013 Ethel and Ernest (1998) Raymond Briggs
Freaky Monday 2013 Freaky Friday (1972) Mary Rodgers
Mockingjay 2014 The Hunger Games Trilogy (2008-2010)
Suzanne Collins
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters
2013 Percy Jackson & the Olympians (2005–2009)
Rick Riordan
Punk Farm 2014 Punk Farm (2005) Jarrett J. Krosoczka
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magi-cian's Nephew
2012 The Chronicles of Narnia The Magi-cian's Nephew (1955)
C.S. Lewis
The Hunger Games 2012 The Hunger Games Trilogy (2008-2010)
Suzanne Collins
The Lorax 2012 The Lorax (1971) Dr. Seuss
The NeverEnding Story 2014 The Neverending Story (1979 Michael Ende
The Phantom Tollbooth 2013 The Phantom Tollbooth (1961), Norton Juster
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1
2011 The Twilight Saga (2005–2008) (series) Stephenie Meyer
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2
2012 The Twilight Saga (2005–2008) (series) Stephenie Meyer
The Wind in the Willows 2012 The Wind in the Willows (1908), Kenneth Grahame
Where's Waldo? 2013 Where's Wally? (1987–2009 Martin Handford
Recent and Upcoming Books to Movies
Click on the movie title to learn more about that film.
What’s Happening
Let us know what you are doing at your library!
Money for CTLS Member Libraries
Congratulation to these CTLS libraries for being recom-mended for these grants from Texas State Library and Ar-chives Commission. FY 2014 Impact Grant Recommendations Corpus Christi Public Libraries Bastrop Public Library Harker Heights Public Library Bay City Public Library Val Verde County Library – Del Rio Friench Simpson Memorial Library - Halletsville Nueces County Keach Family Library - Robstown Speer Memorial Library - Mission Lena Armstrong Public Library - Belton Round Top Family Library McAllen Public Library Pauline and Jane Chilton Memorial Marlin Public Library – Marlin FY 2014 Special Projects Grant Recommendations Round Rock Public Library System Georgetown Public Library CTLS, Inc Elgin Public Library Schulenburg Public Library FY 2014 Library Cooperation Grant Recommendations Bell-Whittington Public Library - Portland CTLS, Inc
Congratulations
Denise Milton of the Jasper Public Library was honored at TLA as the Small Community Library Round Table's Librarian of the Year! Way to go, Denise! We wish the best to Shirley Dahl who retired from the Nellie Pederson Public Library in Clifton. We extend a warm welcome to the new library director Leslie Marshall.
Awards Pauline Lam, the Library Director of the Cedar Park Public Library pre-sented Kit Coates the Outstanding New Librarian Award at the city council meeting in May. Kit Coates is the Youth Services Manager at the Cedar Park Library. Congratulations Kit!
Nueces County Keach Family Library Star War Event. More on page 7.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Li-
brary in Edinburg celebrated Cinco de Mayo in grand style with three days of art and music. The celebration featured more than 50 artisans from various re-gions in Mexico. They brought hand-made and unique products including pottery, art, textiles, candies and much more. There was plenty of music which made it quite a celebration. Thanks to Jose Tamez for sharing these photos.
In a Galaxy Far Away The Nueces County Keach Family Library in Robstown hosted a Star Wars Event. A story time included special guest, Boba Fett, who read Darth Vader and Son by Jef-fery Brown. We also had a Stormtrooper mask and cookie craft for the kids and adults. Those that attended also had the opportunity to take a photo with Boba Fett and a Stormtrooper. Thanks to Stephanie Juarez for sharing these photos. Want to see if the 501st Legion and others are in your local area, visit: 501st Legion - http://www.501st.com/ Galactic Academy - http://www.galactic-academy.com/ Rebel Legion - http://www.rebellegion.com/
A Great Partnership The Yellowstone Park Foundation and Boerne Library Foundation partnered to bring a special exhibit, called Yellowstone Summer to the Patrick Heath Public Library beginning May 24. The exhibit features clothing, artifacts, and historic souvenirs such as vintage postcards of the na-tion's first national park. Patrons can touch some exhibit pieces, such as animal pelts and a wolf skull. The Yellowstone library staff provided Patrick Heath librarians with a reading list that helped with ideas for their Summer Reading Program - Park It & Read. In the Children's department, participants will be encouraged to become Reading Rangers and receive a patch from a Park Ranger. The exhibit closes on August 15. http://www.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/al_focus/photos/yellowstone-summer-patrick-heath-tx-public-library
Everyone have a great
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