The Collection Program in Schools: Concepts, Practices, and Information Sources
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Focusing on the setting, materials, and administration, this handbook for media specialists describes the principles, techniques, and practices of collection development. It considers the environment in which the collection exists, identifies sources of assistance, identifies difficulties, and recommends ways of addressing the problems that arise. Chapters discuss policies and procedures, requests for reconsideration, selection criteria, educational perspectives, fiscal and access issues, maintaining the collection, evaluation, and major changes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Booknews A text that provides an overview of the processes and procedures associated with developing, maintaining, and evaluating a collection at the building level. In addition to many new features, this edition (first was 1988) updates the section on selection criteria for various formats to include CD-ROMs, Interactive Video Discs, and Online Databases. Paper edition (unseen), $32.50. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
List of Figures and TablesAuthor's CommentsIntroductionPt. IThe Setting1The Media Program and Its Environment32The Collection113The Collection Program234Issues and Responsibilities355The Collection's External Environment596Policies and Procedures777Selection and Requests for Reconsideration97Pt. IISelection of Materials8Selection Procedures1159General Selection Criteria13310Criteria by Format14711Educational Perspectives18912Individuals and Groups207Pt. IIIAdministrative Concerns13Acquiring Materials22514Fiscal and Access Issues24115Maintaining the Collection25916Evaluating the Collection27517Creating, Shifting, and Closing Collections299Postscript305App. A: Agencies, Associations, and Suppliers307App. B: Resources335App. C: Statements on People's Rights361Bibliography365Index369
