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Region 6 Afternoon Professional Development. Collection Development: S.O.S. Select, Order, Shelve. What should I purchase?. Select. What is Collection Development?.
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Region 6 Afternoon Professional Development Collection Development: S.O.S. Select, Order, Shelve
What is Collection Development? 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.
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 http://policy.cps.k12.il.us/documents/604.7.pdf
Who Develops School Library Collections? Library collections are developed by the school librarian in accordance with the: • Curriculum • Instructional Program • 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
Criteria for Selection 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. • Selection should not be based on personal, political, social or religious views.
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 – K – 8, “What’s New in Children’s Literature” • Michael Cart – young adult literature • Judy Freeman – K – 8, “Books Kids Will Sit Still For” • Michael Printz - young adult literature
Selection Tools Other reviewing sources: Online collection Development Tools: • Follett’s “Titlewave.com” • Baker and Taylor’s “School Selection – BTOL.com” • Permabound for CPS
CPS Recommended Purchasing Lists http://cpslibraries.wikispaces.com/ Select “Back to School”
Strategic Sourcing Vendors http://cps.k12.il.us/Departments/
Follett’s Titlewave http://flr.follett.com/login/
Baker and Taylor’s School Selection http://btol.com/login.cfm?clearit=yes
Perma-bound http://www.perma-bound.com/chicago-public-schools.faces
Barcode Ranges • Revised and updated for 2009-10 • DLIS communicated to vendors • Non-strategic source vendors • Collection Codes
Dewey Decimal System • The 100 Divisions: A summary • “ Do We” Really Know Dewey?
What should I do if I’m challenged? • CPS Board Approves Library Collection Development Policy At its March 2006 meeting, the Chicago Public Schools Board of Education approved the district’s first Collection Development policy for all CPS school libraries. Click here to review or download the policy. School librarians and principals need to be familiar with this policy, including the procedure to follow in the event of a challenge or complaint regarding library materials. When such concerns are not resolved quickly and informally, provide the complaining party with the form below and contact your area library coordinator in the Department of Libraries. • Complaint Form for Challenging Library Resources