The Library Collection – a growing organism designed to support learning. During this semester, diving deep into the world of Collection Development in ETL503, I have discovered a myriad of challenges and priorities facing the complex role of the Teacher Librarian (TL) within this process. Kimmel, (2014) describes Collection Development as both an organic… Continue reading Part B: Reflective Practice ETL503
The Teacher Librarian (TL) is faced with surmounting challenges to avoid censorship and uphold the students’ rights to intellectual freedom. Censorship itself is a difficult concept to define, a fluidic notion that changes with the times (Duthie, 2010). Moody (2005) describes an accepted key aspect of censorship involves a significant restriction of free access to… Continue reading Ethics, Censorship and Collection Development Policy
Weeding up close After my last blog post, I began thinking more critically about some of the processes of collection analysis/evaluation and the TL’s direct role in them. I came across a blog post on the process of ‘Weeding’, as Debowski (2001) suggests an essential ongoing part of collection management. In my previous readings on… Continue reading Weeding Up Close
Collection Management and Collection Appraisal Collection appraisal, part of the collection process, is that in which the collection is reviewed to ensure it is relevant and current in meeting user needs (Debowski, 2001). To make the best use of funding, the TL must work collaboratively with the teachers and all stakeholders to identify needs… Continue reading Collection Appraisal
The Library Collection is a growing organism designed to support learning. The library collection’s overarching Purpose: Assisting inquiry Transfer of information Development of knowledge. Collections are constantly undergoing change and should be seen within the context of the school community. Collections must include the vast needs of all the stakeholders, including students, teachers, administrators,… Continue reading Library Collection Development or Management?
