Michelle:
I too like the idea of moving the fiction, but I think it’s most important that
you move some part of your collection downstairs to help claim it as a part of
the library instead of just some open space on campus. If you don’t claim it
from the start, then someone else soon will.
Best—
Derek
Marin Academy
On May 18, 2016, at 11:06 AM, Laurie Prothro <laurie@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
I second that--I also created a YA section with couches and shelving for
special displays, and it's quite popular--all the students love the space,
even though only the YA books are shelved there.
good luck,
Laurie
On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 10:51 AM, Judy Scudder <jbscudder@xxxxxxxx
<mailto:jbscudder@xxxxxxxx>> wrote:
I would move the fiction section, for the reasons you mention.
This year we created a new teen fiction section, and organized books on the
shelf by genre rather than by author. We bought some comfortable little
chairs and a bench, and it is starting to take off.
And we also have some book display space for themes that change, e.g.,
travel, cooking, etc.
Judy
On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 10:41 AM, Michele Martin
<michele.martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:michele.martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
wrote:
Hello,
After a mere six years, I think I've finally convinced the powers that be to
actually furnish the lower level of our library building. (Yay!)
We'll primarily be adding some soft seating and work areas, but there is also
the potential for some shelving.
Given that the bulk of the print collection will remain upstairs, my thoughts
are to either:
1. Move the 700s downstairs (rationale: they're big, they're lovely, and the
art teacher uses some of the space in the lower level for her digital
photography class and displaying artwork, so it just makes sense)
2. Move the fiction collection downstairs (rationale: maybe more of a logical
way to divide the collection, nice for students to be able to browse)
3. Leave everything upstairs (rationale: having separate uses/purposes for
each floor, keeping everything cohesive)
I'm leaning towards option 1 or 2, as I want it to be clear that the lower
level is part of the library and to give the two floors some continuity.
Thoughts pro or con on any of these options? Ideas for other options I'm
missing? Success/horror stories?
Many, many thanks, as always, for your expertise and insights.
Best,
Michele Martin
Director of Information Science (Librarian)
Sonoma Academy
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Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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Laurie Prothro
Librarian
Sonoma Country Day School
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
