[CASL-L] [EXTERNAL] Re: wooden book bins (Ballachino, Laurie)

Angela Antonelli aantonelli at avon.k12.ct.us
Fri May 13 09:02:53 PDT 2022
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Hi Laurie,

We moved our picture books a few years ago, and it was a huge improvement.
We purchased wooden book bins via the Scholastic Dollars program, and
through Demco <https://www.demco.com/jonti-craft-reg-mobile-book-organizers>.
Both have been wonderful for our younger browsers! Amazon carries the same
line as well, so I usually compare prices first.

Angela Antonelli

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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Ballachino, Laurie" <ballachinol at mpsct.org>
> To: Allison Loiseau <librarianallie at gmail.com>
> Cc: "Porier, Anne" <aporier at wallingfordschools.org>, denise marshall <
> denisemmar at hotmail.com>, casl list serv <casl-l at mylist.net>
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> Date: Thu, 12 May 2022 12:31:43 -0400
> Subject: Re: [CASL-L] [EXTERNAL] Re: wooden book bins
> 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
>>
>
>
> --
> 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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> From: "Gustafson, John" <jgustafson at aces.org>
> To: "casl-l (casl-l at mylist.net)" <casl-l at mylist.net>
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> Date: Thu, 12 May 2022 20:25:54 +0000
> Subject: [CASL-L] ACES Library Media Council - May 19 | 4-6 pm
> The next ACES Library Media Council meeting is Thursday, May 19th from 4-6
> pm via Zoom. This is our last meeting this year. The agenda and resources
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>   *   What are you reading this summer?
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Loretta Sullivan <b59lgian at mpspride.org>
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> Date: Fri, 13 May 2022 11:07:15 -0400
> Subject: [CASL-L] Summer reading for upper elementary
> Hello everyone,
>
> I was wondering what some schools with 5th and 6th graders are doing for
> summer reading?  Does anyone have a summer reading list
> suggestion/activities and/or a summer reading log appropriate for this
> age group?  I will direct students to activities and reading programs
> offered at our public libraries as well as the Governor's reading
> challenge.  Thanks in advance for sharing any/all ideas you may have.  We
> are a very large school (about 900 students).
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Loretta Sullivan
> Library Media Specialist
> Bennet Academy
> Manchester, CT
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