In this course, Nirupama Kaushik, Library Professional, shares a simple pro-tip to make stock checking easier, faster, and more accurate: turn it into a monthly micro-routine instead of a yearly mega-task.
By breaking stock checking into small, regular chunks, librarians can keep their collections healthy and eliminate the stress of the annual audit.
Keywords: Stock Checking, Library Inventory, Collection Management, Shelf Checking, Library Organization, Micro-Routine, Library Maintenance, Accession Register, Book Tracking, Student Helpers, Library Audit, Book Repair, Missing Books, Library Management, Collection Health
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.
Keywords: Library Portfolio, Library Documentation, Library Activities, Library Programme Planning, Reading Promotion, Student Engagement, Library Events, Visual Documentation, Library Impact, Library Displays, Reading Culture, Student Voice, Library Reflection, Digital Portfolio, Library Management
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.
Keywords: Ria Banerjee, Personalized library cards, Library engagement, Student ownership, Reading responsibility, Library membership, Creative activities, Book tracking, Reader identity, Library participation, Student motivation, Library management, Belonging, Reader reflection, Tips Ki Tokri.
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!
Keywords: Library Genrefication, Genre-Based Organization, Library Browsing, Reader Engagement, Book Discovery, Genre Labels, Library Display, Student Choice Reading, Library Circulation, Reading Interests, Library Organization, Genre Categories, Library Accessibility, Reading Variety, Reader Development