[CASL-L] Combined Middle and High Collection Question

[Amber Lamothe]

Good Morning!

I am in a combined middle and high school Library Learning Commons. This is
my fourth year here, and I'm feeling more confident in the collection. I've
done quite a bit of weeding (including titles that were really only
appropriate for adults). I've had some families, and staff, inquire why the
collection is combined, and not separate for middle and high. While I
inherited it this way, I've created and implemented some guidelines and
practices to help middles develop responsible reader habits.

I am reaching out to gather some insight from this community. I'm curious
as to how you manage combined collections, specifically middle and high,
but even elementary and middle. I’m thinking carefully about how I guide
middle schoolers in their book selection within a shared secondary
collection. I’d love to learn what systems or practices are working well
for you.

Specifically, I’m curious:

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   Do you physically or digitally separate middle school and high school
   texts? If so, how?
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   If not, what strategies do you use to help middle school students choose
   age-appropriate materials?
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   Are there labeling systems, shelving practices, reader advisory
   approaches, or policies that you’ve found effective?
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   What has *not* worked as well as you hoped?

Any examples, recommendations, or lessons learned would be greatly
appreciated. Thank you in advance for sharing your expertise—I’m grateful
to be part of such a thoughtful community.

Thank you!

Amber

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Amber Lamothe (she/her/hers)

Library Media Specialist

Shepaug Valley School

(860) 868-6232


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