This is exactly why I don’t use “classic” as a genre. It’s not a genre of literature, and it’s way too subjective as to what is considered a classic.

 

Casey LaPlante

Library Media Specialist

Granby Memorial High School

 

From: CASL-L <casl-l-bounces@mylist.net> On Behalf Of Matthew Cadorette
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 9:55 AM
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Subject: [CASL-L] Genre label

 

For folks who have or are or will be genre-fying their collection:

 

Does anyone use a “classic” label?

 

Would Sherlock Holmes get more circulation if it was labeled Classic or Mystery?

 

Should Jane Austen be under Romance or Classic?

 

War of the Worlds in Classic or Sci-fi?

 

Any input would be appreciated.

 

Matt

 

Matt Cadorette

Librarian

Waterford High School

20 Rope Ferry Road

Waterford, CT 06385

(860) 437-6956

x7127

or

x7103

Lancer Library Website

 

 

People disagreeing everywhere you look
Makes you wanna stop and read a book

    “Watching the River Flow” Bob Dylan

 

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