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Best practices in school library genrefication
The document outlines best practices for genrefication in school libraries, emphasizing it as a unique and challenging process. Key steps include gathering supplies, recruiting help, planning neighborhoods, and creating signage for different genres. Benefits of genrefication noted include increased circulation and easier access for students to locate materials.
Best practices in school library genrefication
- 1. Best Practices inSchool Library Genrefication Carolyn Jo Starkey, SVHS/JCIB/SVTA Carla Leake Crews, SVHS/JCIB/SVTA Shannon Sisco, Calera Intermediate School Melissa McRae, Boaz Middle School
- 2. Panel Introduction • ShadesValley HS / JCIB / SVTA • cstarkey@jefcoed.comCarolyn Starkey • Shades Valley HS / JCIB / SVTA • ccrews@jefcoed.comCarla Crews • Calera Intermediate School • ssisco@shelbyed.k12.al.usShannon Sisco Melissa McRae •Boaz Middle School •mmcrae@boazk12.org
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- 4. Genrefication of acollection is a highly individual process for a library, full of triumphs and pitfalls. How Do I Start? http://www.pinterest.com/carolynstarkey/genrefication-2014-asla-conference- presentation/
- 5. Carla Crews andCarolyn Starkey Shades Valley High School / JCIB / SVTA Before weeding After weeding
- 6. Carla Crews andCarolyn Starkey Shades Valley High School / JCIB / SVTA Preparing for genrefication
- 7. Carla Crews andCarolyn Starkey Shades Valley High School / JCIB / SVTA The process begins: gather supplies & recruit helpers
- 8. Carla Crews andCarolyn Starkey Shades Valley High School / JCIB / SVTA
- 9. Carla Crews andCarolyn Starkey Shades Valley High School / JCIB / SVTA
- 10. Carla Crews andCarolyn Starkey Shades Valley High School / JCIB / SVTA Temporary signage Still on our to-do list: • Shift books, make room where needed • Relocate shelving for classics • Finalize section locations & make permanent signage
- 11. Shannon Sisco Calera IntermediateSchool -Research -PLAN! PLAN! -It was a lot of work! -It was worth all the hard work.
- 12. Shannon Sisco Calera IntermediateSchool Process -Decide on your neighborhoods. -Order/Gather Materials -Let the maddness begin!
- 13. Shannon Sisco Calera IntermediateSchool Signage
- 14. Shannon Sisco Calera IntermediateSchool Destiny (Getting New Books) -Determine neighborhood -Make stacks of different neighborhoods -Label books - Change call number
- 15. Melissa McRae Boaz MiddleSchool Getting Started • Talk with other librarians. • Recruit student helpers. • Decide on genres. • Don't stress.
- 16. Melissa McRae Boaz MiddleSchool Identifying Genres • Identification Labels/Signage • Use the Internet • Automation System
- 17. Melissa McRae Boaz MiddleSchool Positives • Increased circulation • Easier for students to locate items • Weeding/repairing
- 18. Questions from theAudience