Selection Process
Information Ethics
Principles/Criteria
Reconsideration
Weeding

Selection Process

  1. Identify goals of the collection and areas of need.  Consult budget goals and Program Development and Evaluation Plan.
  2. Consult recommendations from students, teachers, and members of the community.  Review consideration file.
  3. Compile master list of all desired materials.
  4. Consult a selection tool.
  5. Prioritize materials list based on principles and criteria.
  6. Present list to media committee for approval.
  7. Research price and availability from reputable vendors. 
  8. Create purchase order.
  9. Submit purchase order to principal for approval.

Responsibility
All selection tasks will be carried out by the school library media specialist.  The media committee will assist in final selection.  Review of potential materials will be carried out with the assistance of students, teachers, parents, and community members through advance copies and suggestions.

Resources:
Bishop, K. (2007).The Collection Program in Schools: Concepts, Practices, and Information Sources (4th ed.). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited