Standard 5.1 Collections
Candidates evaluate and select print, non-print, and digital resources using professional selection tools and evaluation criteria to develop and manage a quality collection designed to meet the diverse curricular, personal, and professional needs of students, teachers, and administrators. Candidates organize school library collections according to current library cataloging and classification principles and standards.
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Reflection
The topic of evaluating and selecting library resources has been addressed in many of my graduate courses. SLM502 Organization and Assessment challenged me to synthesize everything I have learned about this topic and add my findings to my library website. The first step of this process was to analyze current MCPS rules and regulations for print, non-print, and digital resources. I used these rules and regulations to create my personal selection criteria. Then, I developed a procedure for using professional selection tools such as School Library Journal, Booklist and the American Librarian Association’s annual book awards to select resources to support my diverse library collection each year.
Since library collections constantly evolve with the changing curricular, personal and professional needs of its users, it is imperative that the library is organized so that patrons can take advantage of the wonderful resources available to them. The attached artifact demonstrates my plan for organizing the resources according to current library cataloging and classification principals. I also created print and digital resources to help students navigate our online catalog systems.
Since library collections constantly evolve with the changing curricular, personal and professional needs of its users, it is imperative that the library is organized so that patrons can take advantage of the wonderful resources available to them. The attached artifact demonstrates my plan for organizing the resources according to current library cataloging and classification principals. I also created print and digital resources to help students navigate our online catalog systems.
These processes taught me how to create a purposeful plan for cultivating and organizing my library’s resources. Ultimately, I learned that it is not enough for me to purchase the best resources for my school community; I also need to ensure every member of the community has access to them. By advertising the resources online, creating book displays to showcase connections to personal or curricular interests, and providing resources to assist patrons during their endeavors, I have plans in place to promote every user’s access to the wonderful resources within our library collection.