Introduction to Collection Development for School Librarians

Mona Kerby is professor and coordinator of graduate programs in school librarianship, instructional technology, and writing for children at McDaniel College in Maryland, where she holds the L. Stanley Bowlsbey Professor of Education and Graduate and Professional Studies Endowed Chair. She also writes award-winning books for children.

• AcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Ready to Roll Up Your Sleeves?Chapter 1 What Do I Do First?Chapter 2 What Should I Learn Next?Chapter 3 What Sources Do I Use to Select New Materials?Chapter 4 What Sources Do I Use to Fill In Collection Gaps?Chapter 5 How Do I Weed the Collection?Chapter 6 How Do I Evaluate the Collection?Chapter 7 How Do I Turn a Complaint into a Positive?Chapter 8 How Do I Showcase the Collection?Afterword: Cheering You Onward!Index

"Kerby brings a wealth of experience to the topic. ... Useful for those newly responsible for school library collections and on the verge of panic. The informal tone would go far to calm someone intimidated by the responsibilities of developing and managing a collection." — Technicalities"The second edition of a classic first published in 2006 is updayted to reflect current developments in schoold library collections. While the succinct and conversational tone and style are unchanged, the content now reflects the AASL National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries... This step-by-step guide is an excellent resource both for those new to the profession and for busy veterans." - Booklist