1. Take one book at a time
2. Decide if it is:E = Easy ReaderY= Young AdultEsp = SpanishT= TopicJ= JuniorO= Oversized
Based on Pierce County Library System www.piercecountylibrary.org
Slightly different from what they were using (i.e.- n=knowledge (t=topic), esp=Spanish), added
O= oversized
Next Categorize Books3. Then type in Excel the letter and the first three letters of the author’s last name and title of the book Ex: J-Cle Ramona and Her Mom
Organize your Excel sheet
Copy to Word or print from Excel
Cut out each label and tape on books Ex: Ramona and Her Mother by Beverly Clearly Label it: J-Cle Ramona and Her Mom
Labeling
Put books in order of letter category ex: (E, Y, R, Esp, T, J)
Organize each book in alphabetical order within each category
Helpful Hint: Put easy reader books on the bottom shelves for easier access
Organize Books
This should be tailored to your site
Our kids live on site so we include:Name, Room number, book checked out,
date,and when they return the book they put acheck in the end box
Checkout List Columns: Name & Room #, Book, Today’s Date, and Returned (please check)
Create a Library Checkout Sheet
Our book inventory is saved on a shared drive
If the kids need a specific book they/we can look on the computer to see if we have it.
Electronic Library System
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