[CASL-L] Realistic Non-fiction and Dewey

[Jenny Lussier]

Hi all - I have ABC and Counting books in a special section with the
picture books.

It's a similar issue with having some fairy/folktale books in 398 vs.
picture books. I'm just trying to consolidate to make it easier for kids
and teacher to find.

: ) Great discussion!

On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 5:03 PM Laura Hedenberg <hedenberg at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> I've moved several of the biographies into the Dewey section it matches
> (soccer bios with Soccer, artists in the art sections, etc)  I've seen more
> movement on the sport bios since doing this, which made me happy.
>
> I've had the same question about narrative non fiction, which for my
> elementary library is mostly picture book style of books.  I think many
> would be circulated if they were in a different place and highlighted.  Not
> sure if that's a special collection area or on the picture book shelves.  I
> started looking today and I'm amazed at how many alphabet and
> number/counting books I have in the non fiction section.  In my opinion,
> they are perfect for the picture books section.
>
> I hope if anyone does make a move that you keep us posted.  I find this
> interesting!!
>
> Laura
>
> On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 11:38:53 AM EST, Lori Andrada via CASL-L <
> casl-l at mylist.net> wrote:
>
>
> Mine are still labelled as non-fiction, but I have them in a special
> display to help them circulate.
>
> On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 10:42 AM Michele Eligio <
> meligio at northbranfordschools.org> wrote:
>
> We have pulled narrative nonfiction and have a special section for them
> where fiction is located. The books moved there are finally being taken
> out. I should add that our English classes now all require students to
> complete independent reading projects.
>
> On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 9:58 AM Rocca, Jennifer <Roccaj at brookfieldps.org>
> wrote:
>
> I have not heard anything about this. We have a powerful non-reading
> culture in our school so this is a big struggle for me. Our students do
> research in the library but very few use our library for pleasure reading
> of any kind.
>
> My current thinking (and it could change easily) is to maintain a
> biographies/memoirs section. Include in there the narrative kinds of
> non-fiction that you think may draw students (even if, strictly speaking,
> they don't quite belong there). Then work on rotating displays that
> highlight some of the titles.
>
> For *me* - this would be fully insufficient to get students reading. But
> that is a culture problem. I think the plan itself is probably a valid one.
>
> At least... I think that today...
>
> On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 9:24 AM Melissa Thom via CASL-L <casl-l at mylist.net>
> wrote:
>
> Hello!
>
> Wondering if you heard back from anyone about this.  I have had the same
> thought--and I have taken some of the titles found in the 808s (Engle's
> books in verse) and moved them to various areas to encourage circulation.
>
> Melissa
>
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> On Thu, Jan 17, 2019 at 11:00 AM Norton, Keely <KNorton at stamfordct.gov>
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> Thought I'd reach out to the collective on this one. How do you catalog
> your Realistic Non-fiction books?
>
> My fiction section is genrefied, but I'm considering putting Realistic
> non-fiction into a section in the genrefied area because I don't think
> these titles get as much circulation on the non-fiction shelves. For
> example, Hidden Figures. The story is awesome, but most kids don't go look
> in the non-fiction section for space/planets, etc. for a 'good book to
> read'.
>
> I would appreciate your thoughts...
>
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Durham/Middlefield, CT
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