In our libraries the children's books are arranged in sections

Information books (non-fiction)
These are arranged in subject order and have coloured stickers and number labels on the back of the books.  Each colour corresponds to a general subject and each number to a particular topic.  There is a list of all the subject numbers and colour codes in each library

On the library catalogue the number codes are listed with the letter J in front to show that these are junior books e.g. J560  

Story books (fiction)
The main section of children’s storybooks for fluent readers is shelved alphabetically by author

Pre school
- JF/PIC - Picture Books
- JF/BOARD - Board Books
- JNF/PIC - Early Learning - ABC, Opposites, Counting, Colours, etc-
- JF/NE - New Experience - Going to Doctors, Dentist, Play Group or School, Bereavement, personal safety 

Learning to read
- JF/FS - First Steps to reading
- JF/YR - Easy Stories

Stories to share
- JF/STO Story collections, Short stories and fairy tales
 
Children’s books in other languages
These books are marked JFL followed by the first three letters of the language e.g. JFL FRE for books in French. They are shelved alphabetically by language

Young Adult
These books are marked YA and are intended for age 11 or over. They are shelved alphabetically by author

Series such as Point Horror and Sweet Valley High, or graphic novels and puzzle adventures may be shelved separately

Young Adult Plus
These are marked YAPLUS and are intended for age 14 or over. They are shelved alphabetically by author