[CASL-L] Realistic Non-fiction and Dewey

[Michele Eligio]

I had mentioned to Sarah on the listserv that when I worked as an LMS in
the younger grades I moved fairy tales in a special section near picture
books and classified them by type of fairy tale - Cinderella, Big Bad
Wolf/3 Pigs, etc... and folktales were also moved and subdivided by country
of origin. I also classified picture books by topic (like some of the
public libraries have done) - animal stories (subdivided by the animal if
they could be), then character books subdivided (Pete the Cat, Olivia,
Clifford, etc...), author study special sections, etc... I was amazed at
the change in circulation (for the positive) and how self-directed the
younger students were. This was a K-8 school and the major changes were in
the K-2 section. For the 3-5 grade section and the 6-8 grade section, I
made sure all the series books were labeled with the series number 1, 2, 3,
etc... and I highlighted popular authors with displays, pictures next to
the shelf location. I also put subject labeling next to the Dewey numbers
on the shelves to better familiarize students (particularly for the K-2 and
the 3-5 folks) with the subjects that corresponded to the Dewey numbers.
The Dewey K-2 section had further scaffolds in place. Then when the
instruction was given on learning how to maneuver the library, I would
build in these changes and make it appropriate to the age level being
taught. Obviously, as the students got older they were offered less
scaffolding and required to rely on their knowledge of Dewey. Just my 2
cents worth and I know there will be many who will disagree with this
approach.

On Wed, Jan 23, 2019 at 8:42 AM Pam Begin <pbegin at milforded.org> wrote:

> In our library, we have all fairy tales, fractured, multicultural etc.  by
> the tale.
> For example,, *all Cinderella related tales are 398.2 CIN* (regardless of
> author) .  This change was made several years ago as our 7th language arts
> classes have a unit on comparing fairy tales.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 9:40 PM Laura Hedenberg <hedenberg at sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Fairy/Folk tales are on my list too.  So much to do.  But after
>> genrifying my fiction, I know that making it easier for the kids to books
>> is best for them and for me.
>>
>>
>> On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 7:45:09 PM EST, 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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Sincerely,

Michele Eligio

North Branford High School Librarian

49 Caputo Road

North Branford, CT  06471

(203) 484-1465

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