Today students were able to participate in the fabulous activity that my mentor librarian, Jeneen Irwin, calls "Book Tasting". Jeneen curates a selection of books for each specific class, then during students' library time, she has the class sit in a circle with pencils and paper in hand. During the book tasting, each student started with a random book selection that Jeneen handed them. Then, she would set a timer for them to read each book's synopsis and the first few pages for a minute. When the timer went off, students passed their book to the student on their right and the process continued until every student was able to "taste" each book. At the end of the activity, students had "To Be Read" book lists in hand and were able to "bid" on any books that were used during the book tasting to take home that day. Students who did not win their rock-paper-scissors bid were given the opportunity to add their names to the "Waiting List" Jeneen has constantly posted on the circulation desk. Something else to note is that Jeneen not only has a "Waiting List" posted along the circulation desk but a "Wish We Had the Book" chart posted as well to receive input and suggestions on works students wish were available in the library. What a fantastic way to introduce students to unfamiliar works and receive student feedback on the library collection!
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AuthorMy name is Mackenzie Wright. I am currently a teacher in the Austin area, and am finishing my Master's in school librarianship through UNT. Categories
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