[LM_NET] Reorganizing Fiction by Genre AND Reading Level

[Shonda Brisco <sbrisco@FWCDS.ORG>]

Now, the recent comments have me thinking of the insanity that would occur when we 
(as librarians) decide that we want to help our students by arranging the library 
by genre (rather than alphabetical fiction)---but our teachers want the materials 
grouped by reading level (according to the electronic reading program being used!)

Can you imagine how insane this becomes when we start to listen (and watch) those 
outside of our profession try to do (or tell us how to do) our jobs "better" than 
what we can now?  

We might as well learn how to roller skate (again) because we'll be "moving across 
the floor" to gather books if we start sorting things like this....

....but imagine what this could do for our "Librarian Image!"

Just joking, guys....

~Shonda




Shonda Brisco, MLIS
US / Technology Librarian
Fort Worth Country Day School
Fort Worth, TX
sbrisco@fwcds.org
http://www.fwcds.org/campus/libraries/default.asp

--------------------------------------------------------------------
Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law.
  You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings
  by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book.
To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu
In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET  2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL
3) SET LM_NET MAIL  4) SET LM_NET DIGEST  * Allow for confirmation.
 * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/
 * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/
 * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/
 * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html
--------------------------------------------------------------------