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Shelving books by topic / subject would make it much like some bookstores...and we've gone around that issue a few times already. If we stay consistent with what is already being used in thousands of libraries--both school and public libraries-- across the nation, then we're guaranteed that our students will be able to find the information when they need it. Teaching students how to use the online card catalog, how to locate the shelves that contain their favorite authors / books, and perhaps using some "markers"-- toys, signs, small pictures in acrylic photo stands--near those specific "favorite" books will help younger students to identify the areas that have their favorite books / authors. Once the children are old enough to locate information by call number (Dewey or author's last name letters), then practice is the key. Allowing more "browsing time" and more library time locating materials will only make what has worked for decades (Dewey) work for everyone. Although it sounds like a great idea...try locating a specific, older title in B. Dalton's or Barnes and Noble--without the help of an assistant or their "inventory catalog"-- just by browsing the subject areas. I can guarantee that some materials won't be found easily...too bad there isn't a card catalog there! (Yes, there are online catalogs of inventory...but have you seen how they're arranged? By subject....and you can't find them, but neither can the assistants!) Let's not "dumb down" the library, too! ~Shonda Brisco Trinity Valley MS / US Librarian Fort Worth, TX sbrisco021@charter.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carole Bascetta" <carolblue@YAHOO.COM> To: <LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> Sent: Friday, May 02, 2003 7:22 PM Subject: Target: Shelving Children's Books > From: Carole BascettaVolunteer, Webster Elementary SchoolHartford, Ct. (also lib. tech. student) Dear LM NET, What is your opinion on shelving Easy and Picture books by topic instead of by author? The kids at my school get about 3 seconds to choose a book - they run and grab. Author's names, except for Seuss and Berenstain, don't mean much to them. If the books were arranged by topic (kittens, trucks, baby brothers, etc.) wouldn't it be easier for a child to find something that interests him? Thanks - Carole > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. > > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=- > All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. > To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu > In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL > 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. > LM_NET Help & Information: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ > Archive: http://askeric.org/Virtual/Listserv_Archives/LM_NET.shtml > LM_NET Select/EL-Announce: http://www.cuenet.com/archive/el-announce/ > LM_NET Supporters: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ven.html > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=- > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=- All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. LM_NET Help & Information: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ Archive: http://askeric.org/Virtual/Listserv_Archives/LM_NET.shtml LM_NET Select/EL-Announce: http://www.cuenet.com/archive/el-announce/ LM_NET Supporters: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ven.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-