From genrefication to readers’ advisory and beyond – What really works to get students reading
Tracks
Libraries
| Friday, June 4, 2021 |
| 1:50 PM - 2:35 PM |
| Room P1/P2 |
Details
Drawing upon my experience with genrefying the school library’s collections, we will examine the research and thoughts that went into making the move to genrefy, the process itself, the surprising results, and the steps taken in subsequent years to improve loan statistics and student engagement with the collection. From genre hunts and signage, to space design, collection management and reader advisory sessions, I will discuss what worked what was learnt. This session will include practical examples and applications, and a real-time survey during the session.
Speaker
Madison Dearnaley
Teacher Librarian
Pacific Lutheran College
From genrefication to readers’ advisory and beyond – What really works to get students reading
Biography
Madison works at Pacific Lutheran College and St Paul's School as a teacher librarian, especially enjoying the focus on literature promotion, teaching information literacy, marketing, and coordinating events. After completing a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)/Bachelor of Human Services, Madison decided her future lay in the world of libraries and went on to complete a Master of Information Studies (Librarianship). Madison is an Associate Member of ALIA. She is part of the Students Need School Libraries Campaign leadership team and is the website coordinator for the campaign. Madison is a professional reader (a title she really loves), and blogs about school libraries and YA and children’s literature at https://madisonslibrary.com/
Twitter: @MadisonsLibrary
Instagram: @Madisons_Library
