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I actually have a big blue bucket sitting next to the circulation desk that
the kids put the unwanted books in and then I re-shelve them between classes
or at the end of the day, depending on when I have time. I found that this
stopped a lot of my problems and in the long run saved me time. It doesn't
stop the new kids who aren't use to the method from putting books back on
the shelf wrong but the kids who know what they are doing are quick to help
the new kids. Plus an added benefit for me and the kids, we get to see what
sections or authors the kids consistently look at. This helps when I'm
buying books.  The kids also after the first couple of weeks seem not to
pull as many books from the shelves and make their selections much faster
and in the upper elementary, it has actually started some unexpected book
talks and excitement about some rarely read books since the kids can get
books out of the bucket, which is something I encourage them to do.

Mary Taylor, Librarian
Holdenville Elementary / Thomas Middle School
Holdenville, OK
mtaylor@holdenville.k12.ok.us


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From: School Library Media & Network Communications
[mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU]On Behalf Of Susan M. Davis
Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 1:49 PM
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: TAR:ELEM:Messy Shelves

Back when I had a clerk I was out in the stacks when the students were
looking for books.  I was right there to make sure they didn't leave the
shelves a mess.  Now because I am behind the circulation desk checking out
books I can't see everything that's going on out there.  I'm just barely
supervising for horseplay and noise.  I have taught the students over and
over again about leaving books on the floor, reshelving them incorrectly,
stacking them horizontally, etc, with no success.  Now I have the extra
task of straightening the shelves every day.  Any suggestions?
PS - I cannot have student helpers as it takes away from academics.
Thanks for any input.


Susan Davis
Media Specialist, NBCT
Bennett Elementary School
1755 NE 14 Street
Fort Lauderdale FL 33304
754-322-5464
FAX 754-322-5490
susan.davis@browardschools.com

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