Genrefying Library #2!

Whoohoo! I have just completed my second library genrefication project! My first project was in a middle school library in Fort Worth, Texas. This time, I have genrefied my new middle and high school library in Suzhou, China. Simply put, genrefication is the act of labeling library books according to genre. When I talk […]
School Librarian’s BFF: 14 Uses for Goodreads in the Library
I know I am not alone in my extreme love for Goodreads. If you love to read, this site is a MUST. There are lots of other comparable sites (LibraryThing and Shelfari are two), but for me, nothing comes close to the awesomeness that is Goodreads. When I first turn on my computer at school […]
Labeling YA Books in Middle School: Pros and Cons

The question of labeling YA books in middle school libraries recently came up in my school district. We have Grades 6-8 in our middle schools, and some schools designate YA books with a “YA” sticker on the spine. I would love to open a discussion about this topic because 1) I am torn on the […]