[LM_NET] Elementary School Library Book Set-up

[Kara Haggerty <KaraHagg@AOL.COM>]

Hi,

I am in my first position as a school media specialist.  My first task was to 
weed the collection, and now I need to arrange the library books in a 
workable manner.  The school is K-5, however, there is not a working card catalog.  
I 
basically need to arrange the books in a manageable way without using the 
card catalog, although the books are labeled using the Dewey Decimal system.

I was thinking of arranging them in the following categories: Easy Read, 
Fiction, 
Nonfiction, Holiday, and Reference.   There are quite a few books, so the 
task seems a bit overwhelming.  For example, some books may be labeled fiction, 
but they could be in the Easy Read category for the younger kids, or a holiday 
book might belong in the younger kids section, rather than just holiday.  
There are also a lot of reference books on countries, etc. Some might be geared to 
first graders, while others to fifth graders.  I guess I don't know if I 
should have separate sections with a lot of these categories, or keep it simple, 
and group it them together - all books on countries, holidays, etc.

Any ideas on how to arrange the books in a workable manner for both myself 
and the students would be greatly appreciated.  Keep in mind, there is not a 
working card catalog, print or online.

Regards,

K. Haggerty
School Media Specialist
Linden, NJ School District
KHAGGERTY@linden.k12.nj.us
    


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