[CASL-L] [EXTERNAL] Re: wooden book bins

[Ballachino, Laurie]

Thanks for your feedback, Allison. I just wanted to clarify - you do not
like the book bins for the picture books, correct?  I thought it would be
easier for the primary students to browse using the bins, rather than
trying to pull books off the shelves. I was wondering - why do you find it
harder for them to browse this way? Also, I think it's a great idea to use
the bins for the nonfiction section! I'd like to try that, too.

On Thu, May 12, 2022 at 10:05 AM Allison Loiseau <librarianallie at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi everyone,
> We have book bins very similar to the bins shown at bookbins.net. I am
> not sure of the vendor for ours, I will say that I find them maddening for
> our easy fiction books.  When I arrived at my school, all picture books
> were located in bins alphabetically. This setup makes it very hard for
> primary readers to browse.  I am considering switching my whole library
> around and placing nonfiction titles in the bins sorted and labeled by
> subject. They are currently jammed into shelves and loosely organized by
> Dewey. As you all can appreciate, this is a huge undertaking.  I think it
> will pay dividends in terms of circulation and ease of use for my patrons.
>
> Also, in regards to whiteboard tables, I have no experience.  I did try
> using these spots
> <https://www.amazon.com/Colorful-Whiteboard-Removable-Training-Classroom/dp/B07J66FCF1/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3TRBP30ZM0GZN&keywords=white%2Bboard%2Bspots&qid=1652364095&sprefix=white%2Bboard%2Bspots%2Caps%2C61&sr=8-5&th=1>.
> I would not recommend them. They get air bubbles that are irresistible to
> pop.  They are also not able to withstand elementary student-grade
> fidgeting and destruction. I also tried lego tape on the tables and that
> too was problematic.  The kids could not resist pulling it up and running
> their pencils over it.  I will repurpose it to make a lego wall instead.
> I hope all is well in the library community!
> Sincerely,
> Allison
>
> On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 7:25 AM Porier, Anne <
> aporier at wallingfordschools.org> wrote:
>
>> I would like to add browsing bins to our library as well. I found these
>> two models that are considerably cheaper than Demco, though I haven't seen
>> any of them myself.
>>
>> https://www.bookbins.net/
>> https://libraryfurnitureinternational.com/products/picture-book-browsing/
>>
>> I'd love to hear if anyone has reviews for either of these companies.
>>
>>
>> Anne Porier
>> School Librarian
>> Moses Y. Beach Elementary School
>> Wallingford CT
>> aporier at wallingfordschools.org
>> 203-294-3950
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 28, 2022 at 1:06 PM denise marshall <denisemmar at hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I have browsers for my junior nonfiction that came from Demco. They work
>>> great and the kids have an easy time flipping through the books to make
>>> their choices.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Apr 28, 2022, at 12:43 PM, Ballachino, Laurie <ballachinol at mpsct.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I'm thinking of moving from regular shelving units to wooden book bins
>>> for the picture book section of our elementary library, so it would make it
>>> easier for the children to browse through books. Has anyone done that in
>>> their school library yet? If so, where did you purchase the bins?
>>>
>>> Thanks for your help!
>>> --
>>> Laurie Ballachino
>>> Library Media Specialist
>>> Bielefield Elementary School
>>> 70 Maynard St.
>>> Middletown, CT 06457
>>> 860-347-4214
>>> ballachinol at mpsct.org
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> --
> Allison Loiseau
> Library Media Specialist
> Mitchell Elementary School
> Woodbury, CT
>


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Laurie Ballachino
Library Media Specialist
Bielefield Elementary School
70 Maynard St.
Middletown, CT 06457
860-347-4214
ballachinol at mpsct.org
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