nf collection development
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Non Fiction Collection DevelopmentDeb KitchenerCurriculum ConsultantLibraries,eLearning,Literacy - YRDSB
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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…
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Know your collection….
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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Condition of collection Quality of collection What new media has been added in recent years Current state of weeding Outdated technologies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….
Cont’d
+You may need to weed!
+Weeding Tips…
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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 TL’s for information and guidance
Keep in touch with vendors Avoid browsing boxes Take time to visit
warehouses for backlist selection
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Print & Online ResourcesDiscussion 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 Valenza’s Ning
Toward a 21st Century School Library Media Program. Esther Rosenfeld and David Loerstcher. 2007