[CASL-L] Realistic Non-fiction and Dewey

[Elaine Shapiro]

I appreciate that so many people are thinking about this, because I would
like to find some elementary school librarians with whom to share ideas
like these.  I have been looking hard at the nonfiction layout, and Dewey
just doesn't always make sense to me.  So I move things around and renumber
books.

I like that fairy tale idea.  How to label them, though? 398.2 /
Cinderella? But what about the fractured version, which are probably in the
picture book section?

I also like genrefying the biographies. Again, how do you label them?  B
Inventors Franklin?  B Inventors Ferris?

In my chapter and picture book sections I use classification stickers on
the spines, like Mystery, Fantasy, Dogs, Horses, Scary, and try to teach
students to use these to find good books to read.
But I also agree with having to rotate displays to promote great nonfiction

Elaine
Broad Brook School

On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 8:14 PM Porier, Anne <aporier at wallingfordschools.org>
wrote:

> I am enjoying this thread as well! One idea I saw recently that intrigued
> me was arranging all of the traditional tales by the story. I would love to
> have all versions of a story together, including the fractured versions.
>
> Anne Porier
> School Librarian
> Moses Y. Beach Elementary School
> 340 N. Main St.
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> On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 7:45 PM Jenny Lussier <jlussier at rsd13.org> wrote:
>
>> 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>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> 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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