About
Scope
I created this professional advocacy and leadership presentation for an audience of administrators, library stakeholders, and fellow educators. It addresses current trends in library collection management and analyzes their impact on student learning.
Summary
In The Case Against Genrefication, I present an evidence-based argument challenging the popular trend of organizing school libraries by genre. Drawing on professional literature and ethical frameworks, I argue that standard classification (Dewey) better protects intellectual freedom, prevents “echo chambers,” and equips students with the transferable research skills needed for higher education. I contrast the “user-friendly” intent of genrefication with the potential long-term limitations it places on student discovery.
Rationale for Standards Placement
- AASL (Standards 4 & 5): I categorized this project here because it directly addresses collection organization (Standard 4) and demonstrates my capacity for leadership and advocacy (Standard 5). It shows that I evaluate management systems based on ethical implications and student needs, not just administrative convenience.
