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Transforming School Libraries: A Path from Dewey to Engaging Community Spaces

This presentation explores the innovative reorganization of Nunamuit School Library, inspired by Pam Sandlian-Smith's "Wordthink." As part of the "Anythink" rebranding, we discuss eliminating the Dewey Decimal System in the Rangeview Library District, leading to enhanced circulation, community engagement, and newfound funding. With insights into collection analysis, patron usage, and a focus on accessibility, we present strategies for making libraries vibrant community hubs where information and inspiration flourish, while also considering the unique needs of small Inupiat villages.

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Transforming School Libraries: A Path from Dewey to Engaging Community Spaces

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  1. From Dewey to Natural Language The Reorganization of Nunamuit School Library

  2. Inspiration • Pam Sandlian Smith and “Wordthink” • Part of the “Anythink” rebranding to make libraries relevant for the 21st Century • “From a building of books to a place where the community connects with information and has experiences that inspire new ideas” • Eliminated Dewey in the Rangeview Library District • Greatly increased circulation, participation and funding!

  3. Library Renovation

  4. Interlibrary Cooperation Grant • State Wide Significance • Innovation • New Services • Technology

  5. Visiting Rangview Neighborhood Approach Identify Subjects Batch process based on bar code list Be prepared to Revise

  6. Procedure • How do my patrons use the library? • How do they need information organized? • Small Inupiat village

  7. Considerations • Collection Size: 9,942 copies • Minimal Staff • School Curriculum • Cultural Interest

  8. Analyze Collection • Identify Subject headings • Primary • Secondary • BISAC, Dewey and WordSpeak • Shelf List • Counting and categorizing

  9. Sort Books • Revise Primary Headings • Identify Secondary Headings

  10. Create Labels • Spine Labels • Shelf Labels

  11. TeamWORK • One Week + Four Librarians+ 3 part time helpers = Thank you Sue, Aja And Jacque One reorganized Library

  12. Introduce To the PUblic • Open House& Publicity

  13. Response • “Love this book store idea, I’ve made $1000 so far selling books!” • “I can quickly run in between classes and find what I need.” • “I know where the truck books are.” • “It is much easier to shelve.” • “What should I put on this spine label?”

  14. Spine Label Dilemma

  15. Considerations • Who will be cataloging? • Rangeview sent translation key to Ingram • How big is your collection? • Alphabetizing • Do you need all those Books? • Guides versus Librarians • Transfer Skills

  16. Questions

  17. Discussion • Would this benefit your patrons? • How would you accomplish the task? • People Power • Funding • What effect will this have on libraries and patrons in the future?

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