![]() Alphabetize your fiction by the author’s last name.įind an online tool for organizing a home libraryĪmerican Library Association Guide: - The American Library Association has brought together a list of sources for organizing your personal book collection. Sort “to do” nonfiction (gardening, drawing, exercising, birdwatching) from other types of nonfiction (history, art, biographies). Do not put too many on top of each other, or allow books to lean, which puts a strain on the spines and can permanently warp books.įor some unusual, creative ways to store and display your booksĬheck out this fun video: 25 Creative Bookshelves Ideas Bookworms Need to KnowĪfter dealing with shelf space and height, you may wish to categorize your books still further. Sort children’s books from adult books, and fiction from nonfiction. Very tall titles may have to be shelved flat. If your bookcases are not adjustable, you may have to sort and shelve depending on the height of the books. Once you have weeded and moved your smaller collections to the rooms you want to keep them in, you may want to categorize even further. Rotate your collection for example, display holiday stories in December. ![]() Make favorite books visible in your living space outside of traditional bookshelves, such as using woven baskets and smaller shelving units that have other items on display. Storing books on the floor does not seem to work, as you will end up constantly moving them. Do you have several small, short bookcases? It might be a better use of floor space to purchase one tall bookcase and get rid of the small ones, or put them in a bedroom or home office. Some end tables have space where you can put a few books, or stack some under your coffee table. Children’s books go out of print faster, and a title in good condition could be sold or donated.ĭo you need another bookcase? Wait until you are finished weeding before making a major furniture purchase. What about art, humor or whimsy? Display a few titles on your coffee table.Īsk your kids to sort their book collections into two categories: keep or let go of. Do you collect certain subjects (fairy tales, fly-fishing, local history, etc.)? Put a special collection on display in the family room or living room. Start creating piles for different rooms, label and then move them to those rooms. Shelve the cookbooks you use most frequently in the kitchen. Do you have a home office? Move books related to your job to that room, as well as nonfiction titles of a personal nature (losing weight, dealing with grief, financial advice, etc.). Decide which room you want to shelve these books in. Start sorting the books in your keep piles. Email or look on your library’s website, or do an Internet search for charities looking for donated books. ![]() Some libraries have a list of organizations that would love to accept used books in good condition (assisted living facilities, preschools, etc.). Check with your library as to whether or not they accept donations before driving there with books you wish to donate. When you get these weeded titles out of sight, your project will look more manageable and less overwhelming. Box up donations as you weed, and move those boxes to the garage, the trunk of your car, etc. Throw out books in poor condition. Invite family members, friends and neighbors over to take titles you have decided to let go of. For gifts with inscriptions from loved ones, consider saving these for the next generation. Remember that you can always get another copy at the library, a bookstore or as an e-book or audiobook. ![]() Ask yourself, “Am I ever going to read this one again?” If you have not read it yet, do you think you ever will? Sell it or give it away. Pile sorted books on the floor in the middle of the room. Sort books into four categories: keep, toss, sell, donate. Do you have piles of books all over the house? Have you ever wanted to reread a novel after seeing the movie, and you know you have a copy, but you just can’t find it? Did your parents downsize and now you have inherited many of their books? Now is the time to get organized! Get some empty boxes from the grocery store, grab a notebook, sticky notes and a pen, and let’s begin!īreak your project down into smaller steps
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