[aisle] Elementary Library Organization

[Michelle Harris]

I split my library by reading levels:  E = fiction picture books (E Fic
And);  ER = early readers (like Mercy Watson or Owl Diaries --  ER Fic
And);  and the 3-6th fiction is genrefied (Mystery, Horror, Sports,
Realistic, Historical, SciFi/Fantasy, Action/Adventure, and Graphic
Novels...each of these has Fic And plus a colored dot which symbolizes the
genre.)

Non-fiction is divided by age or reading level, too:  K-2nd picture book
non-fic (E 398.2 And) and 3-6th non-fic (398.2 And).

I did not genrefy the fiction K-2nd materials since our goal is to have
students strengthen their beginner reader skills by reading widely.

Google "genrefying elementary school library" and you'll get a variety of
articles and websites to peruse!

On Wed, Feb 15, 2023 at 11:49 AM Mary Kash via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> My K-5 library was genrefied for me when I came a couple years ago.
> We have an Easy fiction side with picture books, easier non-fiction books,
> and Easy graphic novels.  Many of the non-fiction are in tubs for kids to
> find animals, transportation, and ocean animals easier.
> Another section is all tubs for Lego, Super Hero, Princess, Fly Guy, Magic
> School Bus, etc. books.
> Another section has early chapter books in fiction order with some of
> those books in tubs also.
> The older kids check out books from these genres--Animals, Adventure,
> Realistic fiction, fantasy, humor, historical fiction, science fiction,
> scary, and mystery books.  One whole section is sports books divided by the
> sport.  But included in this section are sports biographies and sports
> fiction books.  There is also a spot for graphic novel books and the
> non-fiction section with regular Dewey classifications.
> Mary Kash, Bottenfield Elementary Librarian
> 1801 S Prospect Ave
> Champaign, IL 61820
> 217-351-3803
> kashma at u4sd.org
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> "I do the very best I know how--the very best I can; and I mean to keep
> doing so until the end." ~ Abraham Lincoln
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> On Wed, Feb 15, 2023 at 9:51 AM Taylor Cothern via AISLE <
> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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>> Our district is currently building a new elementary school. I am
>> suggesting that this would be a great time to reorganize the elementary
>> libraries, we will be combining two libraries into one. Our junior high was
>> genrefied last year, and it has been a huge success. I was wondering if
>> anyone had tips on "genrefying" an elementary library (K-5) or other tips
>> on organization. Thank you!
>>
>> --
>> *Taylor Cothern*
>> *6th Grade Language Arts*
>>
>> *Pana Junior High School  *
>> MAILMAN_MIMEDEFANG
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*Michelle Harris*
District Librarian
Heyworth CUSD #4
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