The Collection Program in Schools: Concepts, Practices, and Information Sources, 4th Edition (Library Science Text Series)

Bishop, Kay

ISBN 10: 159158583X / ISBN 13: 9781591585831

Published by Libraries Unlimited, 2007

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Title: The Collection Program in Schools: Concepts,...

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited

Publication Date: 2007

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 4th Edition

Book Type: book

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Synopsis:

This fourth edition of a best-selling development resource provides an updated overview of processes and procedures associated with developing, maintaining, and evaluating a collection at the building level. It offers principles, techniques, and common practices of collection development and management while weaving in new considerations. New topics include licensing online resources such as subscription databases, creating a collection development policy that meets curriculum standards, circulating and promoting the collection, using online selection and evaluation tools, providing remote access to school library collections, using virtual libraries to increase the collection, and writing policy and procedures manuals.

This new edition provides an updated overview of the processes and procedures associated with developing, maintaining, and evaluating a collection at the building level. New topics include licensing online resources such as subscription databases, creating a collection development policy that meets curriculum standards, circulating and promoting the collection, using online selection and evaluation tools, providing remote access to school library collections, using virtual libraries to increase the collection, and writing policy and procedures manuals.

About the Author:

Kay Bishop is associate professor and director of the School Media Program in the Department of Library and Information Studies at the University at Buffalo. She holds a BA degree from Florida State University, an MA from the University of South Florida, a Med from Washington State University, and a PhD from Florida State University.