Who guides the selection process?
(Hughes-Hassell and Mancall,2005)
A TL has the expertise to see the big picture in a school library. They can identify user groups, HSC,IB, JS/SS, G&T,LS, and other specialised groups working on IP's. Staff are however extremely important also because they have an area of expertise in their subject or year group and should be consulted in regard to specific needs, assignments and new resources.
Patron driven acquisition:users suggest titles from a given list eg: choosing digital resources. This allows immediate access to a pre-vetted collection. (Must set limits as could be costly!)
A TL however is responsible for equitable access to all resources and providing links that teachers may not be aware of.So a TL needs to both collaborate but also have the final say when acquiring resources.
What is a balanced collection?
(Johnson, 2009).
*Collection development is a thoughtful process in response to priorities, needs and interests.
Collection management is an umbrella term for collection development, weeding, serials, storage of resources.
*Resources can be owned and accessed eg: Clickview or DVC
**Bundled sets or single titles - Bundled sets help set up a collection eg: Pre - K 2013. Lamonts, Christian Schools Standing Order, Wheelers e platform are all eg"s. I have noticed sometimes repetitive storylines, boring stories and scarey picture books. However sometimes there are excellent stories ... so be choosey, look at each book or bundle to make sure they are what you want.
*Now with physical and digital resources TL's need to be aware of new formats and see again if they meet the needs of their users.
*Web sites - check for authority of writers, content, currency (up to date), if website updated, if links work, aesthetics, connection speed and features.
(Latham and Poe, 2008).
*E-books are another way to provide users with information. Again research the interface, user friendliness, any needs for additional software etc.
*E- journals and databases- used to be free with print version but now seen as an extra... evaluate usefulness. remember all these e-resources will evolve over time.
What is so different about e-resources?
E-resources- A Taste of Possibilities ,(2010) Scan , 29(4)p.30-43.
*"Relevant, engaging resourcing is required for authentic teaching and learning ... in the context of the complex digital environment"(p.31). A balanced collection includes access to information in many formats.
*Issues- digital rights, publishing options,various reading devices, cost of subscriptions.
Deakin University is using Scoopit! They have a great YouTube intro to explain how to use it... it is a step by step guide.They are participating in Digital Scholorship 2020, a professional development program to find out about the latest global information sources and tools to help them in the teaching and learning and research of students at the university.
http://deakin.libguides.com/content.php?pid=357515&sid=3194466
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