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Time to Ditch Dewey? Shelving Systems that Make Sense to Students (Learning Commons Model, Part 4) - CLCD Newsletter by Heather E. Kindschy This is Heather Kindschy’s fourth article in a series on the Learning Commons Model. Be sure to take a look at the other articles in the series. As a participant in my school district’s pilot program for the Learning Commons Model of school libraries, I am required to track the questions we are asked by our patrons. When looked at from the perspective of our youngest students, the task of finding a book is a daunting one. Ditch Dewey? It turns out, I am not the only one who has noticed the shortcomings of the Dewey Decimal System. Ditching Dewey is a mind-boggling idea for many in the library world. Adopting the Learning Commons Model means building a library that works best for the users, not for the media specialist, and the Dewey Decimal System was just not working for my users. Considering the Options In preparation for this project, I did a lot of reading (see Recommended Readings at the end of this article). Our Plan What do you think? Works Cited

Lisa Nielsen: The Innovative Educator John Schu: Watch. Connect. Read. Ms. Yingling Reads Home | Librarians Teach Complete BISAC Subject Headings, 2014 Edition Begin the simple, two-step process for choosing your BISAC Subject Heading below. Note: If you need to download and incorporate this list into your databases and systems, click here to obtain an End Users' License Agreement. If you can't find the code you're looking for please go back and review other Major Subjects to find an alternate code or use our Contact Form to suggest revisions to the next version of the list. Step 1: Determine the major heading which best describes the content of your book. Click on a heading below for more specific headings within that category. If your title does not have subject content, i.e. a blank book, please use the Non-Classifiable term below. Please note that the BISAC Subject Headings List is governed by the following copyright notice. © 2014, Book Industry Study Group, Inc.

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School Library Journal One person’s trash is another’s treasure. That saying could certainly apply to my library. Some may wonder why the bookshelves are topped by recycled materials and trash bags. This material is actually project-based learning (PBL) projects in progress. What is PBL? Project- or problem-based learning starts with a “Driving Question” or problem to guide student research and exploration. Why PBL in the library? I teach every student every week. Benefits All my PBL projects have a hands-on component in which students physically create something. When students are working on projects in my library, it’s messy and noisy, but it’s also purposeful and productive. There were also the fourth graders who built an avalanche safety kit complete with a mock oxygen mask, homing signal, and thermal vest. Obstacles The biggest obstacles are time, space, and resources. Before I had a dedicated makerspace, it was challenging to find places to store materials and works-in-progress. Flow Projects Tips 1. 2. 3.