His letter in the link below sounds like it could be legit, but the comments paint a different picture.

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ALAthinkTANK/permalink/1083169125089240/

 

Eric Hayes

Network & Systems Administrator

Orion Township Public Library

orionlibrary.org

w. 248-287-8019

c. 248-885-2301

 

From: michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Dena Moscheck
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2016 11:53 AM
To: michlib-l@mcls.org
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Experience with IDDDYSRCC

 

I find the whole thing kind of fascinating. I had never heard about it until this year, nor even any conversation about it - and now it seems like EVERYONE is getting these messages! I finally got "Aaroned" yesterday. I don't plan to respond. 

 

There's been a lot of discussion about what to do on ALSC and PUBYAC listservs as well. Some people think it's wonderful that it may (or may not) be kid(s) who just want to participate and be involved with libraries; most seem to think it's scammy. I think the fact that it doesn't seem like we've heard from a single other "participant" - just Aaron Yang - is telling.

 

Dena Moscheck 

Children's Department Head

Lapeer District Library

 


From: "Denise Bearre" <deniseb@alcona.lib.mi.us>
To: "North Adams Library" <northadamslibrary@gmail.com>
Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org
Sent: Thursday, June 2, 2016 11:44:31 AM
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Experience with IDDDYSRCC

 

I agree, very interesting. And apparently I was Aaroned yesterday.

Denise Bearre

 

From: michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of North Adams Library
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2016 11:43 AM
Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Experience with IDDDYSRCC

 

I thought that email sounded very suspicious. We are a very small library and there is no way to justify sending him prizes that are intended for our children. My policy on any email asking for something, or to be added to our web page, is that it is a bulk email and they will never know what I do with it. So it goes straight into the trash.

Phyllis


 

 

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Phyllis Rickard
Director
North Adams Community Memorial Library (zv245)
110 E. Main St., PO Box 248
North Adams, MI 49262
517-287-4426
northadamslibrary@gmail.com
http://www.northadamscml.michlibrary.org/

 

 

On Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 11:33 AM, Klaudia Janek <kjanek@bloomfield.org> wrote:

Wow!  Interesting conversation.  I have never heard of this in the school library world and we're really dealing with the same patrons.  I'm glad I have been paying attention.  What a crazy thing to be happening!  and who has this much time on their hands?  I just wonder if public libraries around the US are sending this person/group prizes to make it a lucrative venture???

 

I think I will share with my MAME colleagues and post on LM_NET.  Word really needs to get out about this and the delete button taken advantage of.  

 

Klaudia


Klaudia Janek, MLIS

School Librarian

IB Extended Essay Coordinator

248 341 5925

http://iamediacenter.blogspot.com

 

International Academy

1020 East Square Lake Road

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

 

 

On Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 11:14 AM, Andrea <cosiera@manisteelibrary.org> wrote:

This kid is famous. Youth librarians ask each other if they’ve been Aaroned yet.

Andrea Cosier

Manistee County Library

From: michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Pam Withrow
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2016 10:18 AM
To: michlib-l@mcls.org
Subject: [Michlib-l] Experience with IDDDYSRCC

 

Hello Everyone,

 

I got an email from a young man in California wanting to participate (long distance) in our Summer Reading Program.  He is a member of the I Double Dog Dare You Summer Reading Challenge Contest.  Does anyone have experience with this?  It sounds legit, but I would like to hear from past participants.

 

Thank you,

 

Pamela Withrow, Director

Forsyth Township Public Library

180 W. Flint St.

PO Box 1328

Gwinn, MI 49841

906-346-3433

 

 

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