Over the past few years, I’ve kept a few book carts at the front of my high school library for students’ convenience. Avid readers and curious students take note of the colorful displays as they enter the school library. Though… Read More ›
genrefication
Movement for Manga
Over the years my library’s graphic novel section has grown exponentially. What started as a few manga series collections has morphed into graphic novels from all genres and nonfiction areas. With all the growth and change it was time to… Read More ›
Revitalizing Our School Library Collection
Back in January, my very first blog post for Knowledge Quest was all about how librarianship is a marathon, not sprint. I wrote about the importance of pacing yourself and not trying to tackle big changes all at once. I… Read More ›
Cultivating and Maintaining Middle School Readers with the Inspire Collection Development Grant
In fall of 2018, the Andrew Lewis Middle School library (Salem, Virginia) looked very different than it had the previous academic year. Its transformation began during the previous spring and continued through the summer, thanks to the combined efforts of… Read More ›
Fiction Genrefication at the Elementary School Level
This summer I undertook the huge project of genrefying my library. This gargantuan task involved lots of stickers, tape, and sweat. Now that the dog days of summer are over and a new school year has started, I am so… Read More ›
Genrefication: Removing Barriers to Access
Small Steps? Or Giant Leap? I am always up for a new challenge and don’t often shy away because something might be “too hard” or “too much work.” In fact, those are my least favorite words to hear in a… Read More ›