ETL503: ASSESSMENT 2 PART B – CRITICAL REFLECTION

In reflecting on ETL503, consider the following;  How the subject has extended your knowledge and understanding of the role and nature of school library collections; The importance of a collection development policy as a strategic document; and, How a collection development policy assists in future proofing the collection.   Throughout ETL503 and my experiences as… Continue Reading ETL503: ASSESSMENT 2 PART B – CRITICAL REFLECTION

ETL503: Deselection Scenario

Deselection Scenario The necessity of weeding and my experience justifying deselection Recently, I was approached by the school Principal who had been involved in discussions with some of the Head Teachers (HTs) at the executive meeting. He explained that the HTs were concerned about a perceived lack of resources in the school library that students… Continue Reading ETL503: Deselection Scenario

Sample Collection Development Policies and my thoughts on them

Sample Policies provided in ETL503: Resourcing the Curriculum and my thoughts on each policy – noted in bold Chapel Hill State School Library – QLD public primary school  (Bailey, 2023) Called ‘Policy and Procedures’ Has badging to the school  Visually appealing – has a theme Lists the author and mentions her title as a teacher… Continue Reading Sample Collection Development Policies and my thoughts on them