[LM_NET] MIDDLE: Mature Collection

[Lindy Pals <lpals@JEFFCITYSCHOOLS.ORG>]

Hi, Megan and others,

 

Thanks to everyone for their thoughts on this subject.  I think we're
not looking to lock books up, but we middlers do understand the need to
expand our collections for more mature readers (increasing access
instead of limiting).  In my library, I use book reviews for book
selection.  Those book reviews label the books 3-6, 6-8, 6-12, 7-12,
8-12, etc.  As of now, I'm forced to abandon many 7-12 and almost all of
the 8-12.  For the past decade, I've avoided doing a green-dot/special
section collection for 8th grade because we didn't want to open the can
of worms.  Unfortunately, we've experienced a major decrease in 8th
grade reading despite attempts to provide books appropriate across the
three grades.  There's definitely a need to pursue options.  I always
appreciate the LM_Net brain - it never fails to challenge issues from
many sides to help me make informed decisions.  I've collected the
feedback, and I'll be meeting with our high school librarian and
administrators to make a group decision for our district.  Thanks again!

 

Lindy Pals, Library Media Specialist

Jefferson Middle School, Jefferson GA 

lpals@jeffcityschools.org 


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