A Library Portfolio is a simple, creative way to document everything that happens in your library—from displays and events to reading moments and student work. It helps you keep track of your year-long programme and showcases the impact of your library space in a visual, organised manner. In this course, Shahana Sheikh, Primary School Librarian at The Somaiya School, Mumbai, shares practical steps for building and maintaining your own Library Portfolio so you can celebrate your library’s journey throughout the year.
This tutorial explains how to create simple, personalized library cards using everyday materials—a fun way to build library habits, spark creativity, and help children feel a sense of ownership and responsibility in their reading journey. Riya Banerjee, Trainer and Mentor at Vikramshila Education Resource Society, shares her experiences and methods for creating these library cards.
Looking for a way to help children find books based on their interests — while also encouraging them to explore new genres?
Librarian Gizelle Rodrigues offers a simple and effective solution: genrefying your library. Genrefying means arranging books by the type of story — like adventure, mystery, fantasy, biography, or poetry — rather than only by author or call number.
This small change makes browsing easy, intuitive, and joyful for all readers — children, teens, and even adults!