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library organization
By fiona

First, thanks to all who have replied to this question- I am in the process of organizing my library (again) and am finding some helpful hints. I have organized my books as many of you are in bins by type fairy tales, mysteries,
by author etc.. To facilitate the children putting them back in the right spot (a very bif case of wishful thinking!) I have purchased icon stickers from the DEMCO catalog that our school librarian purchases her icons from. This catolog has all of the library materials(pockets etc..) you need. You can look online at the catalog, but all of the icons I purchased are not pictured

on their site. These are the labels that go on the spines of books with pictures- ex: the biography sticker has a siouhette of Abe Lincoln. This has cost me about $60.00 for about 20 categories and enought larger clear labels to cover the icons to insure their staying on (as recommended by our librarian)THis would label hundreds of books. Each bin has a name for the type of book inside and the corresponding icon sticker. I have a parent volunteer who comes and chips away at this task for a half hour or so once a week. I am labeling new books as I purchase them before they are put in bins. I know the time and money will be well spent in the long run in saving me time organizing those bins each year (and week!) Eventually, I hope I have parent volunteers who will create a database and a checkout system as I have read about hear. We all spend sooooo much of our own money on books, it is well worth it to allow access and enjoyment for all.