[LM_NET] Shelving

[Marci Mathers <mediamarci@HOTMAIL.COM>]

All right, I am weakening on this and I really need advice.  I am in a K-8 
school.  I have always been a traditionalist, shelving fiction by author's 
last name.  This year, I have been tapped to teach computer skills during 
library time so I am in two places at once.  I cannot help students find 
appropriate books because I an standing in the doorway between the computer 
lab and media center supervising both rooms.  I am also in charge of 
distributing the new science books and materials.  It is only the 4th week 
of school and I am already counting the days until May.

I have 2nd graders trying to check out Harry Potter and other YA titles.

I am about ready to just start shelving books by genre, age level, or even 
by lexile.  Any suggestions?  My situation isn't likely to improve this year 
and I am trying to find ways to make my life easier.

Also, how many people alphabetize their easy collections?  When I leave on 
Friday afternoon, I have read my fiction, including easy, and put them all 
in proper order.  Am I crazy?

Marci Mathers, MLIS
Media Specialist
Mountain Vista K-8 School
Coolidge, AZ
mediamarci@hotmail.com

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