The Collection Program in Schools: Concepts, Practices, and Information Sources

This is a new, revised and updated edition of a classic for novice and veteran school librarians who must choose from the vast array of resources available in today's marketplace. This new edition provides an updated overview of the processes and procedures associated with developing, maintaining, and evaluating a library 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.