Hi and welcome back, everyone!

While everyone else was away over the summer, the library has had a bit of a makeover! This month, we’re going to take a quick look at our new genre system, to make sure you know where to find your next favourite read.

So what does “genrefication” mean? Essentially, our Fiction section is now divided into five genre categories: General, Imaginative, Dynamic, Romantic, and Intriguing. The books have all been reshelved so that they’re physically grouped together into these five broad areas. Each book has also been outfitted with a brand-new coloured sticker on its spine, which corresponds to the section it came from, as follows:

Furthermore, every section is clearly labelled, with signage explaining what sort of books you can find there, as well as giving examples:

But not everything has changed! The books within each section are arranged in the familiar author-surname order, allowing you to find your favourite writer more quickly than ever.

Hopefully you’ll find the new arrangement more intuitive to use — and it’ll lead to some great discoveries, too!