tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.comments2023-05-05T19:45:33.463+12:00Good Keen LibrarianUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-47666598480025630632023-01-18T19:34:34.653+13:002023-01-18T19:34:34.653+13:00We are lucky to have our 'Reading Wonderland&#...We are lucky to have our 'Reading Wonderland' area so that we can provide a quieter place for students to read. I find it difficult to read when it is noisy so I understand why students like it there. I've been monitoring the noise in that area more closely since the survey.Michelle Simmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17359863557463747907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-57424124458381286512023-01-18T18:35:06.028+13:002023-01-18T18:35:06.028+13:00Interesting that students like and want a quieter ...Interesting that students like and want a quieter library. In spite of all the articles that enthuse about libraries as bustling busy places and dismiss the old-fashioned notion of peace and quiet, it seems many children (and adults) still like some quiet time for thinking and reading.ikijibikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13283403889630069456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-46944160810952756592022-10-15T07:46:53.500+13:002022-10-15T07:46:53.500+13:00Maybe we could have the library cafe on the second...Maybe we could have the library cafe on the second floor!Michelle Simmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17359863557463747907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-49299079076934504822022-10-14T20:05:33.512+13:002022-10-14T20:05:33.512+13:00Love this Michelle!! Especially interested in the ...Love this Michelle!! Especially interested in the comment about getting more copies of popular books… we have had the exact same response with us! <br />Also love the quirky responses… I have been pushing for a library cafe for ages!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-46126405717420854832022-01-16T22:35:20.577+13:002022-01-16T22:35:20.577+13:00I'll let you know what the students think abou...I'll let you know what the students think about it Penny. We can test it and find out if there are any pitfall we haven't thought of.Michelle Simmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17359863557463747907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-14776459927821913442022-01-16T20:48:03.100+13:002022-01-16T20:48:03.100+13:00Woah... impressive! I have always shied away from ...Woah... impressive! I have always shied away from genrefying the picture books, but maybe I need to take your lead!Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10441354471067727433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-16534754061136286402022-01-09T22:27:26.383+13:002022-01-09T22:27:26.383+13:00Thanks Elizabeth. Yes, Milo is wonderful, when he...Thanks Elizabeth. Yes, Milo is wonderful, when he is not eating our remotes!Michelle Simmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17359863557463747907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-24066156510636444092022-01-09T21:26:18.401+13:002022-01-09T21:26:18.401+13:00What a lovely blog Michelle! It is so important to...What a lovely blog Michelle! It is so important to read positive stories at the moment. Milo looks wonderful, I am not surprised he is a hit! Elizabeth Hutchinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844968674069793491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-88063642026639518682021-09-04T17:51:24.402+12:002021-09-04T17:51:24.402+12:00Milo is such an awesome little dog. I've loved...Milo is such an awesome little dog. I've loved helping Michelle with his training.Mindfulness4dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12564782661313923149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-77225425882862293632021-07-29T12:51:34.056+12:002021-07-29T12:51:34.056+12:00Thanks Jane. Later in the term, I'll post an ...Thanks Jane. Later in the term, I'll post an update on how it goes.Michelle Simmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17359863557463747907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-70176967198487398182021-07-29T10:38:03.479+12:002021-07-29T10:38:03.479+12:00I love this idea of using a Book Club to target re...I love this idea of using a Book Club to target reluctant readers. I am inspired to try something similar! I look forward to hearing how it goes Michelle. Thanks for sharing another great idea!Jane Bonifacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070232365302149387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-4003909602985575832021-03-02T08:41:12.290+13:002021-03-02T08:41:12.290+13:00Yes, I think it's just a matter of giving it t...Yes, I think it's just a matter of giving it time. It is quite special to see his interactions with staff and students so it is definitely worth it.Michelle Simmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17359863557463747907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-1963774275142016192021-03-02T08:16:02.262+13:002021-03-02T08:16:02.262+13:00Oh he is gorgeous... and I am sure once the novelt...Oh he is gorgeous... and I am sure once the novelty wears off you will be able to be more productive... and he will be worth his weight in gold!!!Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10441354471067727433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-10640302540412649352021-02-13T21:05:27.183+13:002021-02-13T21:05:27.183+13:00Hi Esther! If you're planning to do this yours...Hi Esther! If you're planning to do this yourself please let me know how you get on :)Michelle Simmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17359863557463747907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-46320572753908853492021-02-13T20:24:07.132+13:002021-02-13T20:24:07.132+13:00Oh Michelle, Milo is adorable, the kids will love ...Oh Michelle, Milo is adorable, the kids will love him! Thanks so much for sharing your process, once again your timing is spot on for me and your thinking and resource gathering are hugely helpful. Thank you!! Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05922328157242831167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-32064426584489433962020-01-28T17:19:10.302+13:002020-01-28T17:19:10.302+13:00Interesting Penny! Thanks for sharing your sectio...Interesting Penny! Thanks for sharing your sections. I think it's what fits in best with what your particular school needs. Michelle Simmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17359863557463747907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-41941551200870954922020-01-28T17:00:39.879+13:002020-01-28T17:00:39.879+13:00Oooooh... exciting! I have hummmed and haaaaaaed a...Oooooh... exciting! I have hummmed and haaaaaaed about this one! I have compromised with 6 separate picture book sections, which kind of match with NF sections... but haven't done the whole picture book section!!! My sections are Te Reo Maori, Foreign Language Picture Books, Famous People, Migrants and Refugees, The World at War, NZ at War. Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10441354471067727433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-72214721358704312862020-01-09T12:37:34.909+13:002020-01-09T12:37:34.909+13:00Thanks Jane! I hope you enjoy the books.Thanks Jane! I hope you enjoy the books.Michelle Simmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17359863557463747907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-68243125626635279942020-01-09T09:30:34.120+13:002020-01-09T09:30:34.120+13:00This is really cool Michelle and I picked up some ...This is really cool Michelle and I picked up some ideas for books to buy. Also I'm so impressed that you spoke for almost 15 minutes without a script AND without any bloopers! Wow!Jane Bonifacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070232365302149387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-91511565009705634552019-10-24T16:36:55.199+13:002019-10-24T16:36:55.199+13:00I list these in another post - https://goodkeenlib...I list these in another post - https://goodkeenlibrarian.blogspot.com/2014/04/genre-shelving-pros-and-cons-so-far.html. Good luck!Michelle Simmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17359863557463747907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-58727950126430073842019-10-23T22:11:45.785+13:002019-10-23T22:11:45.785+13:00We are currently in the process of reclassifying o...We are currently in the process of reclassifying our library to be genre based. What categories did you use? Thanks<br />Stuart slee@oaklands-jun.wokingham.sch.ukAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-91000156234125783652019-03-04T19:46:07.613+13:002019-03-04T19:46:07.613+13:00Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your comment. I'm pleas...Hi Cheryl, Thanks for your comment. I'm pleased Emily has interested you in Nevermoor - it is well worth a read :)Michelle Simmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17359863557463747907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-47095233797324075292019-03-04T08:58:43.341+13:002019-03-04T08:58:43.341+13:00Hi Lucky and Emily,
I loved the review and I hope ...Hi Lucky and Emily,<br />I loved the review and I hope Lucky and Hippo enjoyed their parachute trip. It was exciting to see Emily patting the huge fluffy cat, but I hope the cat doesn't think Emily is prey.That could be a CATastrophe too! Emily made me want to follow Morrigan's adventures.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116917376876643734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-11253155404964742052019-01-17T19:24:52.053+13:002019-01-17T19:24:52.053+13:00Thanks! My door is back to being nearly empty as ...Thanks! My door is back to being nearly empty as I'm starting all over again for 2019. But I do still have my photos to refer to :) Michelle Simmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17359863557463747907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419810846288822927.post-73245099614382913452019-01-17T19:19:41.086+13:002019-01-17T19:19:41.086+13:00What a fantastic way to to jog your memory for boo...What a fantastic way to to jog your memory for books to recommend!!Aidan Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17519672684825525840noreply@blogger.com