According to the Australian School Library Association (ASLA) and the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the definition of collection includes “traditional and electronic resources.” (2001, p. 25).  These resources  include print, graphic, audiovisual and electronic.  The curriculum is supported through “a collection of learning resources and equipment organised, accessed and circulated through a whole school resource management system that includes all information services” (ASLA & ALIA, 2001, p. 25). By collaboration with all staff members it is the responsibility of the teacher librarian to develop a balanced collection (2001).

The key elements similar to those already provided are:

• resources that support the curriculum
• a balanced collection – both traditional and electronic resources
• it is the responsibility of the teaching librarian working in collaboration with staff members to develop a collection

ALSA., & ALIA. (2001). Learning for the future: Developing information services in schools (2nd ed.). Carlton South, Victoria: Curriculum Corporation.