An Introduction to Collection Development for School Librarians
An Introduction to Collection Development for School Librarians by Mona Kerby, published by the American Library Association in June 2019, is a practical guide designed for beginning librarians. This 120-page resource offers essential steps for managing a vibrant school library collection, emphasizing that merely building a quality collection is insufficient. Kerby presents strategies to engage learners with library materials, aligning with the National School Library Standards and ALA/AASL/CAEP standards for university preparation programs.
Readers will find a comprehensive overview of key components influencing collection development today, including policies, practices, and selection sources for evaluating and enhancing school library collections. The book also provides methods for analyzing the needs of the collection, curriculum, and community, along with strategies for effectively showcasing the library’s resources. Additionally, it includes practical tools such as charts, checklists, worksheets, and tips from experienced school librarians, making it a valuable resource for those looking to customize their collection development plans.
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Applying an informal and practical approach, Kerby provides beginning librarians with the essential steps to effectively manage a vibrant school library collection. Kerby argues that building a quality collection is no longer enough and offers strategies to ensure that learners actively engage with the materials. Supported by the National School Library Standards and ALA/AASL/CAEP standards for university preparation programs, this resource introduces the key components that influence collection development today, including
- policies, practices, and selection sources to evaluate, weed, and build dynamic and diverse school library collections;
- methods and examples for analyzing collection, curriculum, and community needs;
- strategies for showcasing the school library collection to learners and stakeholders; and
- charts, checklists, worksheets, discussion questions, and tips from practicing school librarians.
By focusing on the basics, readers can begin to reflect on and customize plans for action. A timesaver for the busy school librarian, this collection development digest is the tool you need to ensure success.
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