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Thanks so much to the many who responded to my original request. It's taken time to compile, but I had several requests for hit, so I've done my best to summarize all of the suggestions. My original question was for suggestions from all of you as we contemplate a separate section for our grade school library. This section would be a place for early chapter books, in addition to the "E for Everybody" books and the longer chapter books. Many people have done this with great success. Those who considered it and decided not to were concerned about the stigma for students whose peers might be reading in the "fiction" section, and who would be perceived as less-capable readers if they were choosing from the "easier" books, a valid concern, especially in some settings. There were several ways of achieving a separate collection. Some left the books interfiled, but put a colored label protector over the label, or colored dots on the spine, or some other designation such as a happy face or gold star. This required no change in the call number in the catalog. Others created a separate section but left the call number in the catalog as it was originally done, with no special designation for the new location. For some, the separate section was placed on spinner racks or baskets in the fiction section. Still others created a separate section and changed the call number on the book spine and the catalog record. Some designations that were used were ABC, ER (Easy Reader), CH E (Chapter Easy), EC (Easy Chapter), RDR (Reader), E+, J Read (Junior Reader, which included nonfiction titles), JF (Junior Fiction), YR (Young Reader), BR (Beginning Reader), BC (Beginning Chapter), Easy, J Fic (Junior Fiction), JNF (Junior Non Fiction), and C (Chapter). Some of the names given to that section of books were Readers, Novel Friends, Lite Readers, Juniors, Everybody Chapter Books, Junior Middle Fiction, Junior Fiction, Easy Readers, Ballon Books, Beginning Chapter Books, Reading Is Fun, Chapter Books, Middle Fiction, and Short Fiction. It was nearly unanimous in the responses that creating a separate section was a positive move, and helpful to students. There is some additional work involved, both with processing and training, but most felt it was well worth it. Several did caution that it was important to explain to students what the section was, and to encourage its use. Again, thanks to all who responded. If I have have made mistakes or omissions, you have my sincerest apologies! And if you would like me to forward to you the full emails (all 70+ of them!), just let me know. This list is awesome! Brenda Brenda Hahn, librarian Dell Rapids Public School Library Dell Rapids, SD 57022-1121 hahnbr@dellrapids.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------