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A presentation about selection of Non-Fiction resources, ongoing collection maintenance and development

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Non Fiction Collection Development Deb Kitchener Curriculum Consultant Libraries,eLearning,Literacy - YRDSB
Where to begin??
Loertscher & Woolls (1999) Delivering: The right information To the right person At the right time In the right place In the right format Using the best technology delivery system Is the vision of the collection development plan
Many Considerations
Know your collection.
Ideas from far end. How might you do this?
Need to knows Current size of NF collection Current average age of collection Condition of collection Quality of collection What new media has been added in recent years Current state of weeding Outdated technologies Might be:
Need to knows How does your collection compare to other schools, provincial or national standards? Impact of spending over time. Contd
You may need to weed!
Weeding Tips
What to do with weeded materials? Make art with them Disappear them Shhhh, use stealth.
After all this work. Need to consider individual district guidelines Involve stakeholders whenever possible Need for great suppliers and great value
Be prepared... Understanding your school district selection guidelines will help in selection of appropriate resources.
Budget You may have to make a multi-year plan to meet your needs.
Planning & Purchasing Tips Always shop for the best Short term gains are not always the best buy Create a wish list Always look through catalogues and look for what is new and notable Find good review sources to meet your needs Network with other TLs for information and guidance Keep in touch with vendors Avoid browsing boxes Take time to visit warehouses for backlist selection
Print & Online Resources Discussion Time.
Resources & Interesting Reads Building a School Library Collection Plan: A Beginning Handbook with Internet Assist. David V. Loertscher, Blanch Woolls. 1999 ISBN0931510740 http://www.lmcsource.com/pages/reviews.html Collection mapping files to support text Achieving Information Literacy. Canadian Association for School Libraries. All images from Flickr file sharing licensed under Creative Commons.
Continued. http://teacherlibrarian.ning.com/profiles/blog/list?user=joycevalenza Joyce Valenzas Ning Toward a 21 st Century School Library Media Program . Esther Rosenfeld and David Loerstcher. 2007

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Nf Collection Development

  • 1. Non Fiction Collection Development Deb Kitchener Curriculum Consultant Libraries,eLearning,Literacy - YRDSB
  • 3. Loertscher & Woolls (1999) Delivering: The right information To the right person At the right time In the right place In the right format Using the best technology delivery system Is the vision of the collection development plan
  • 6. Ideas from far end. How might you do this?
  • 7. Need to knows Current size of NF collection Current average age of collection Condition of collection Quality of collection What new media has been added in recent years Current state of weeding Outdated technologies Might be:
  • 8. Need to knows How does your collection compare to other schools, provincial or national standards? Impact of spending over time. Contd
  • 9. You may need to weed!
  • 11. What to do with weeded materials? Make art with them Disappear them Shhhh, use stealth.
  • 12. After all this work. Need to consider individual district guidelines Involve stakeholders whenever possible Need for great suppliers and great value
  • 13. Be prepared... Understanding your school district selection guidelines will help in selection of appropriate resources.
  • 14. Budget You may have to make a multi-year plan to meet your needs.
  • 15. Planning & Purchasing Tips Always shop for the best Short term gains are not always the best buy Create a wish list Always look through catalogues and look for what is new and notable Find good review sources to meet your needs Network with other TLs for information and guidance Keep in touch with vendors Avoid browsing boxes Take time to visit warehouses for backlist selection
  • 16. Print & Online Resources Discussion Time.
  • 17. Resources & Interesting Reads Building a School Library Collection Plan: A Beginning Handbook with Internet Assist. David V. Loertscher, Blanch Woolls. 1999 ISBN0931510740 http://www.lmcsource.com/pages/reviews.html Collection mapping files to support text Achieving Information Literacy. Canadian Association for School Libraries. All images from Flickr file sharing licensed under Creative Commons.
  • 18. Continued. http://teacherlibrarian.ning.com/profiles/blog/list?user=joycevalenza Joyce Valenzas Ning Toward a 21 st Century School Library Media Program . Esther Rosenfeld and David Loerstcher. 2007