Library Services
Fiction Collections
Fiction books can be sorted into appropriate books and broad age groups such as EYFS, Y1/2, Y3/4 and Y5/6 to help children find books that would interest them. These collections allow for books that children would be interested in reading of various at reading levels. Author labels can be added to KS2 books.
Themed Collections
Books can be sorted and appropriate books sorted into subjects. This is based on the Dewey Decimal System and includes a colour for broad subject, 3 digit number for subject division and an icon for easy access. For example, a book about the planets would have a label on it with yellow for science, 520 for space and time and a planet icon. Relevant fiction would be included in these collections if it adds to the learning of that subject eg Viking boy by Tony Bradman. Virtual cataloguing service also available on this or buy a cataloguing kit.
Reading Books, Book Bands, Accelerated Reader
Books that are appropriate to level for reading difficulty can be sorted to match into various systems. Decodable readers can be matched into your phonic scheme where appropriate. Books from various reading schemes and appropriate real books can be book banded or levelled for Accelerated Reader. This can be a cost effective way to re purpose books if you are changing systems. Books can be catalogued, and labelled for easy access. Book banding can also be done remotely. If you send a list of ISBNs or book titles then a list of book bands can be sent to you for you to label. This is virtual service is charged at a pro rata rate of £50 for every 100 books that are appropriate to book band.
Recommended Reads
These are current collections of books that are matched into a year group or group of years as recommended titles for children to read. These feature a variety of genres and ability to provide something of quality for everyone. Books can be provided or your list can be worked with. Books can be labelled to keep them separate.
How Much Does it Cost?
All work in schools will be dependent on the amount of books that there are to sort and label. The aim of costs is to make this cheaper than you booking supply cover to cover your class whilst you do the work. Inevitably to outsource this work to someone who does this work frequently makes it a cheaper option than to do it in house. Depending on your location a visit can be booked, alternatively virtual visits and photos of your library and books can also lead to a quote.
"Alison has transformed our school library, which was very outdated and disorganised! I am confident that our books have all been quality assured and banded for all pupils and that we have begun filling the gaps identified through the audit with books she has chosen carefully and with expertise. Our children already enjoy reading their books more! Thank you Alison!"
Warton Nethersole's CE Primary, Tamworth