Nancy wrote:
>I made it through my first week as a new LMS, and I have a question about
>limiting the areas of the library that the younger grades can use. During
>my internship last year, my mentor kept K and 1 in the everybody
>section. This years first graders in my new school are not happy with
>this arrangement, and let me know this wasn't how it was done when the
>nice library lady was there last year! Were my mentor's restrictions the
>general rule or the exception? Please advise.
Without being facetious, I must ask you to think about how YOU would feel
about this if your public library, for instance, put a limit on the areas
of the library that the 38 year olds could use.
Absolutely, I advise against this. Why would anyone presume to know what
any particular five year old loved to read, was able to read, or wanted to
access? It is in our professional code of ethics to grant and protect the
Freedom to Read, View, and Access Information.
We must act accordingly.
Best,
Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS
Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS <mailto:tonibuzzeo@tonibuzzeo.com>
Maine Library Media Specialist of the Year Emerita
Portland, ME 04103
http://www.tonibuzzeo.com
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