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. 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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From: "Ballachino, Laurie" <ballachinol@mpsct.org>
To: Allison Loiseau <librarianallie@gmail.com>
Cc: "Porier, Anne" <aporier@wallingfordschools.org>, denise marshall <denisemmar@hotmail.com>, casl list serv <casl-l@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@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.  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@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. 


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
203-294-3950



On Thu, Apr 28, 2022 at 1:06 PM denise marshall <denisemmar@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. 

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On Apr 28, 2022, at 12:43 PM, Ballachino, Laurie <ballachinol@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!
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Library Media Specialist
Bielefield Elementary School
70 Maynard St.
Middletown, CT 06457
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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 are linked below.

Register here: https://aces-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEscemtpj0oHNdDto-eRuWzcWcJeg892LLT

The meeting will include:

  *   Resources for Social and Emotional Learning in the Library
  *   Copyright and Fair Use--Rights & Responsibilities: Presented by Jeri Van Leer and our Special Guest Dr. Arlene Bielefield, MLS, JD. Dr. Bielefield is a professor at SCSU and teaches ILS 614: Copyright: The Basics and Beyond Copyright law for students in Education, Information and Library Science, Journalism, English, Art, and those having an interest in protecting their creative works and in legally using the copyrighted works of others.
  *   What are you reading this summer?
     *   You have been working hard all year and the pile of books you want to read this summer is growing! Share one title on your must-read list with us. It can be a book of personal interest, children's or young adult title or professional reading.
  *   Preview of plans for the 2022-23 school year

Please send any questions you have about copyright and fair use. You have a wonderful opportunity to receive answers from our expert, Dr. Bielefield!

2022-05-19 ACES Library Media Council Agenda<https://docs.google.com/document/d/18kh9PBLh1EiYrjmbs7QDmiJyOSxuPbGF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107801558463170150702&rtpof=true&sd=true>
2022-05-19 ACES Library Media Council Resources<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16kI74gP8bL1XF9vVleV9GRZbUGSgye4M?usp=sharing>

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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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