Book Sections in the LRC
Books in my library are organized into 6 main sections and a few smaller sections.
I have included many items to download if you are looking to create your own shelf markers.
Directions are on the bottom right-hand side of this page.
I have included many items to download if you are looking to create your own shelf markers.
Directions are on the bottom right-hand side of this page.
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Picture Books
(call number : EZ) This section is shelved in ABC order. Currently I use ABC shelf markers purchased from LibrarySkills.com. a-z capital letters DOCX a-z capital letters PDF a-z upper and lower DOC a-z upper and lower PDF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE SECTIONS DOC PDF MANNERS SECITON Author shelf markers were created to showcase favorite picture book authors. Author Shelf Markers DOC Books Bins on the bottom of the shelves hold popular collections which are changed throughout the year. Book Bin Signs |
Easy Nonfiction ( for grades K-2)
(Call number E + adjusted dewey number) This section was created because the tiny books were getting lost in the regular nonfiction section. Now it is easy to find readable nonfiction books! Books are coded with the first 3 numbers and sometimes the first dewey number is included. We are not to picky about shelving this area. Fish books go with fish books, dogs with dogs, and so on. Shelf markers were created to highlight main nonfiction book sections. 500's 600's 700's 900's (4/2012) Dewey numbers 000-999 without titles Dewey Numbers 000-999 with titles Stop! dewey Blank Template- Create Your Own |
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Easy Chapter Books/ Easy Readers
(Call number : RED / YELLOW / BLUE - depending on level of book) This section was created because the easy readers were getting lost in the regular picture book section. Now it is easy for the students to find readable books at their reading levels! Books are separated into 3 different colored baskets according to their guided reading level. I believe that beginning readers should be reading books at their levels, so I have arranged the books in the following sections: Red Baskets: Guided Reading Levels A-E Yellow Baskets: Guided Reading Levels F-J Blue Baskets: Guided Reading Levels K-M All students and teachers using my library know that this system is just another tool. Books are leveled as an approximate level, and grouped together accordingly. Red bin labels DOC PDF (updated 11/2011) Yellow bin labels DOC PDF (updated 11/2011) BLUE bin labels DOC PDF (updated 11/2011) EZCH Chart DOC |
Regular Nonfiction
(Call number: regular dewey number) Dewey numbers 000-999 without titles
Dewey Numbers 000-999 with titles Stop! dewey 000 100 200/300 (4/2012) 400 500 (4/2012) 600 700 800 900 (4/2012) Blank Template- Create Your Own Special Sections in the Nonfiction
Graphic Novels ( Call Number : GN) Fairy Tale (4/2012) Folk Tale Tall Tale King Arthur |
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Popular Series Books
for 2nd & 3rd grade ( Call Number : J ) This section was created as a bridge between easy readers and regular chapter books. This section has shorter and easier chapter books than the regular fiction section, and all of the included series have at least 3 different titles. Listing of all "J" section with guided levels and lexiles! (ongoing updates on google docs) |
Holiday Books are also coded and stored away when not in season.
holiday.pdf Other Special Sections have also been separated and recoded. shelf markers-professional books.doc special section ez.pdf book awards |
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Creating Shelf Markers:
Print out the labels for the boxes, laminate, and tape onto the side of the box! Boxes were ordered from Uline. You can use white boxes or brown boxes. I used the 1”-1 1/2” Ring Binder Boxes for the picture books size. I used the Digest Size Book for the Fiction section. (The boxes are measured for the inside of the boxes, not the outside, so be aware of this when ordering. ) |