Collection Development/Analysis

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Collection Development/Analysis

Plan and Proceed
Gather and Document Evidence
Analyze and Relate Evidence
Communicate and Celebrate Reflect and Refresh

What is it?	What does it look like?
A close look at the state of your school library collection: average age, total collection, balance of collection within the Dewey Decimal System and between fiction and non-fiction.	Click here for Collection Development doc pdf Click here for Gap Analysis doc pdf Click here for Purchasing Support doc pdf Click here for Weeding Brochure pdf
What does it tell me?
That the collection is in alignment with the curriculum needs of school That the collection is in alignment with interests of students That you have an up-to-date accessible collection Identifies area of need to augment Identifies areas to weed and rebuild Shows accountability for funds spent and funds needed Ensures that all parts of the collection have been screened for equity issues and stereotyping