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Collection Development is the process of planning and acquiring a balanced collection of library materials in various formats that can include books, periodicals, online resources and other media. What is Collection Development?
Collection Development Policy for School Libraries The Chicago Public Schools Collection Development Policy is guided by principles set forth in (1) the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights and (2) the Illinois School Library Association’s ‘Linking to Learning: The Illinois School Library Media Program Guidelines. Adopted March 22, 2006
Who Develops School Library Collections? Library collections are developed by the school librarian in accordance to the: School Curriculum School Instructional Program Diverse and viewpoints of the School community Emotional Needs of the Students
Who Develops School Library Collections? The selection process may also include consultation with: School administrators Teachers Students Parents Staff of the Department of Libraries
The following criteria should be used in selecting school library materials: Materials should represent viewpoints on controversial issues so that students learn to explore, analyze and make intelligent judgments. The value of a work should be examined as a whole and given greater weight than individual words, phrases or passages contained in the work. Criteria for Selection
The following criteria should be used in selecting school library materials: Materials should support the school’s and District’s educational goals. Materials should be selected to support the school’s curriculum. Materials should represent diverse user interests, abilities, cultures and languages. Criteria for Selection
Selection Tools Professional Reviewing Sources Booklist School Library Journal Kirkus Reviews Horn Book Bulletin for the Center for Children’s Books Voice of Youth Advocates
Selection Tools Other reviewing sources: CPS Department of Libraries DLIS Wepage Recommended Books DLIS Wiki Purchasing Lists Chicago Public Library ALA’s Young Adult Library Services Association Dr. Peggy Sharp Michael Cart Judy Freeman Michael Printz
Peggy Sharp Bureau of Education & Research (BER)
Selection Tools Other reviewing sources: Online collection Development Tools: Follett’s “Titlewave.com”Titlewave.com Baker and Taylor’s “School Selection – BTOL.com”School Selection – BTOL.com Permabound for CPSfor CPS
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Dewey Decimal System The 100 Divisions: A summaryThe 100 Divisions: A summary “ Do We” Really Know Dewey?“ Do We” Really Know Dewey?