An Introduction to Collection Development for School Librarians - Softcover

Kerby, Mona

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0838918921 ISBN 13: 9780838918920

Publisher: ALA Editions, 2019

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Mona Kerby is professor and coordinator of graduate programs in school librarianship, instructional technology, and writing for children at McDaniel College in Maryland, where she holds the L. Stanley Bowlsbey Professor of Education and Graduate and Professional Studies Endowed Chair. She also writes award-winning books for children.

Edition details

• Publisher: ALA Editions
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0838918921
• ISBN 13: 9780838918920
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 120