I have also received more than one contact email from him through our library website and have ignored them. This shouts scam to me. Diane Greiner, Director Croton Township Library 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 31-652-1615 On Thursday, June 2, 2016, Eric Hayes <ehayes@orionlibrary.org> wrote:
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 <http://www.orionlibrary.org/>
w. 248-287-8019
c. 248-885-2301
*From:* michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org');> [mailto: michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org');>] *On Behalf Of *Dena Moscheck *Sent:* Thursday, June 02, 2016 11:53 AM *To:* michlib-l@mcls.org <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','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
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*From: *"Denise Bearre" <deniseb@alcona.lib.mi.us <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','deniseb@alcona.lib.mi.us');>> *To: *"North Adams Library" <northadamslibrary@gmail.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','northadamslibrary@gmail.com');>> *Cc: *michlib-l@mcls.org <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','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
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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
------ 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 <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','northadamslibrary@gmail.com');> http://www.northadamscml.michlibrary.org/
On Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 11:33 AM, Klaudia Janek <kjanek@bloomfield.org <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','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 <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cosiera@manisteelibrary.org');>> wrote:
This kid is famous. Youth librarians ask each other if they’ve been Aaroned yet.
Andrea Cosier
Manistee County Library
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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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