I label all of my series with the numbers. I use the colored Avery round labels
& put them at the very top of the spine. white & red work best - I don't
recommend the blue unless very light. I write the number with a black Sharpie.
With authors like John Bellairs who has several series, you can then color code
each series
--
Leah Hawkins, Librarian
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
West Hurst Elementary
Hurst, TX
leahleah@comcast.net
"It's no use going to school
unless the library is your final destination."
Ray Bradbury
-------------- Original message --------------
From: Barb Engvall <macbarb@CHARTER.NET>
> With so many series books that need to be read in order in my
> collection I put those in number order to make it easier for the
> kiddos to get the correct one. Some, like Spiderwick and Guardians of
> Gahoole make it easy by putting the numbers on the spine (since they
> were specifically written as a series) but those like Indian in the
> Cupboard, Hatchet, Great Brain, which have 'true sequels' I put a
> small tag/flag on the shelf (bright colored paper that is laminated
> and stuck on with book tape) to help the students know what the
> correct order is. (Imagine putting sticky notes on the shelf below
> the books...that is what it looks like but is more more durable. I
> was quite pleased to see how well these stand up!)
>
> No, this doesn't follow the true letter of the "alphabetical order
> law", but it makes it easier for my students to access the books they
> want, which is the name of the game!
>
> Barb
>
>
> ****************************
> Barb Engvall
> =^..^=
>
> Teacher-Librarian
> John Campbell Elem
> Selah, WA
> macbarb@charter.net
> http://www.selah.k12.wa.us/JC/jc.cfm
>
>
>
> On Jun 4, 2006, at 7:55 AM, Vicki Reutter wrote:
>
> > I think you may have just seen some "quick & dirty" shelving! Just
> > because
> > the spine label is limited by three letters, there isn't any reason
> > a shelver
> > wouldn't put Wild first, then Wilder, Willard, Williams,
> > Wilson....etc. And not
> > only that - but titles in alphabetical order for each author.
> >
> >
> >
> > Vicki Reutter, LMS
> > Cazenovia (NY) High School
> > vreutt@aol.com
> > vreutter@caz.cnyric.org
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law.
> > You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings
> > by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book.
> > 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://www.eduref.org/lm_net/
> > * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/
> > * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/
> > * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
> Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law.
> You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings
> by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book.
> 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://www.eduref.org/lm_net/
> * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/
> * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/
> * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law.
You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings
by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book.
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://www.eduref.org/lm_net/
* LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/
* EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/
* LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html
--------------------------------------------------------------------
LM_NET
Mailing List Home