[Michlib-l] Experience with IDDDYSRCC

Thu Jun 2 18:38:22 EDT 2016

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 at orionlibrary.org> wrote:

> His letter in the link below sounds like it could be legit, but the
> comments paint a different picture.
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> https://www.facebook.com/groups/ALAthinkTANK/permalink/1083169125089240/
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> Eric Hayes
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> Network & Systems Administrator
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> Orion Township Public Library
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> orionlibrary.org <http://www.orionlibrary.org/>
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> w. 248-287-8019
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> c. 248-885-2301
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> *From:* michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org');> [mailto:
> michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org');>] *On Behalf
> Of *Dena Moscheck
> *Sent:* Thursday, June 02, 2016 11:53 AM
> *To:* michlib-l at mcls.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','michlib-l at mcls.org');>
> *Subject:* Re: [Michlib-l] Experience with IDDDYSRCC
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> 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.
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>
> 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 *
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> Children's Department Head
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> Lapeer District Library
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> *From: *"Denise Bearre" <deniseb at alcona.lib.mi.us
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','deniseb at alcona.lib.mi.us');>>
> *To: *"North Adams Library" <northadamslibrary at gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','northadamslibrary at gmail.com');>>
> *Cc: *michlib-l at mcls.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','michlib-l at mcls.org');>
> *Sent: *Thursday, June 2, 2016 11:44:31 AM
> *Subject: *Re: [Michlib-l] Experience with IDDDYSRCC
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> I agree, very interesting. And apparently I was Aaroned yesterday.
>
> Denise Bearre
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> *From:* michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org');> [
> mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org');>] *On Behalf
> Of *North Adams Library
> *Sent:* Thursday, June 02, 2016 11:43 AM
> *Cc:* michlib-l at mcls.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','michlib-l at mcls.org');>
> *Subject:* Re: [Michlib-l] Experience with IDDDYSRCC
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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
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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 at gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','northadamslibrary at gmail.com');>
> http://www.northadamscml.michlibrary.org/
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> On Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 11:33 AM, Klaudia Janek <kjanek at bloomfield.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','kjanek at 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???
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>
>
> 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.
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>
> Klaudia
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>
> Klaudia Janek, MLIS
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> School Librarian
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> IB Extended Essay Coordinator
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> 248 341 5925
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> http://iamediacenter.blogspot.com
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> International Academy
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> 1020 East Square Lake Road
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> Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
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> On Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 11:14 AM, Andrea <cosiera at manisteelibrary.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cosiera at 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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> *From:* michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org');> [mailto:
> michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org');>] *On Behalf
> Of *Pam Withrow
> *Sent:* Thursday, June 02, 2016 10:18 AM
> *To:* michlib-l at mcls.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','michlib-l at mcls.org');>
> *Subject:* [Michlib-l] Experience with IDDDYSRCC
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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.
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> PO Box 1328
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> Gwinn, MI 49841
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> 906-346-3433
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Diane Greiner, Director
Croton Township Library
231-652-1615
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