The Collection Program in Schools

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"Media specialists who read this book will be renewed in their quest for excellence in their collections....This is a must purchase for every school library media center whether you have the previous editions or not." - Library Media Connection "Now in its fourth edition, Kay Bishop's The Collection Program in Schools: Concepts, Practices, and Information Sources will provide librarians with a solid foundation in all aspects of collection development and management, from selection, acquisitions, and processing to maitenance and preservation, circulation and promotion, and evaluation. New to this edition are some valuable pieces of advice on using online selection tools, licensing, online resources, and providing remote access. Also new are discussions of the impact of curriculum standards and educational trends on school library collections." - American Libraies "For media specialists and students, Bishop (school media, U. of Buffalo) provides an introductory text that contains an overview of the processes and procedures associated with developing, maintaining, and evaluating a school library collection at the building level. She views the collection as a key element of the media program and a means for meeting the information and instructional needs of the school population....The new edition has added topics such as licensing online resources, creating a development policy that meets curriculum standards, circulation and promotion, using online selection and evaluation tools, providing remote access, using virtual libraries, and writing policy and procedures manuals. The bibliography is annotated and incorporates electronic sources." - Reference & Research Book News "Because media center collection development is multifaceted, those new to the profession will glean much from this traditional, thorough overview: the checklists of questions to consider, sample policies and surveys provided, objective discussion of options and strategies, and the many resources included... [T]he fourth edition is a time-tested, valuable addition to the collection for new media specialists who have many aspects of collection development to master. It is packed with practical information and addresses the multiple tasks facing media specialists. Those beginning their careers in schools will save time, avoid mistakes, and be spared duplication of effort by referring to this title. Such benefits recommend its acquisition." - Collection Management "Bishop's book is a very usable and accessible guide, which is easy to dip into and which would work well as a handbook. I would promote it as a ''must read'' for students, and as a highly recommended resource for established professionals. If you have read or own a previous edition I would strongly recommend this extensively updated 4th edition for the breadth of its coverage." - Library Review