In Libris Libertas
Quarterly news from PRMS Library
Volume 2, Issue 2
What's new?
Genre labels
This is also part of the library department's vertical alignment plans. Eden Hall is in the process of completely "genrefying" its fiction section, meaning books are grouped by type, similar to a bookstore. The MS library will help them transition by giving students the visual clues they are used to, but prepare them for the HS library and beyond, which typically follow more traditional organizational systems.
Big thank you to Zach and Tyler, our building subs, for helping with this project! We were able to complete all of the approximately 9,000 books in the fiction section that are currently in the library. Students currently have about 1,000 books checked out, and I will label those as they are returned.
Curbside pickup
Again, big thanks to Zach and Tyler, who are helping me fulfill the requests.
Library Happenings
Reading classes
- Students learned how to write a quality book recommendation and posted a review for at least one book they read this year in Destiny, our online catalog
- Students "stocked up" on print books before we left for Thanksgiving break
- I visited classes virtually before winter break to recommend eBooks and audiobooks
Resources
Have you seen ...
Our new professional collection
Our print professional collection is on a shelf below my office window (photo above, or view this list). I purchased several new titles this year based on recommendations from some of you and added a few of my own.
I also subscribed to a professional eBook collection through our state MackinVIA consortium. There are currently more than 100 titles available. To learn how to access these, please view this video.
Let me know if there are any titles you think would be a valuable addition, either something you want to read / study or would recommend to others. Our library is a resource for staff, too!
Tips, Tricks & Advice
Most popular books this nine weeks
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Fish in a Tree
The Hunger Games
Want recommendations? Follow me on Goodreads to see what I've been reading lately.
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Kristen Rowe, librarian
Email: krowe@pinerichland.org
Website: www.pinerichland.org/MSLibrary
Phone: 2241
Twitter: @kdhuthrowe