One of the key functions of the school library as an information agency is to ensure that our patrons can easily and efficiently access what they need, when they need it. We therefore need to organise our information effectively to:

• avoid patron ‘infowhelm’
• provide the right book to the right reader at the right time
• reduce time wasted spent looking for resources
• reduce dissatisfaction with library staff, services, and resources
• support time-poor teachers
• support reluctant students who might be turned off by inefficient organisation or difficulty locating resources
• ensure equitable access to information i.e. give all users the skills and confidence to fulfil their information needs
• ensure effective use of materials and justify costs
• maintain our professionalism and advocate for our value to the learning community
• keep up with a changing information landscape and ensure continued relevance