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EDUC 473 - Selection and Acquisition of Library Materials

(3 units)
Theories, principles, and practices of selecting books and other library materials with particular emphasis on public, special and school libraries.

Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to define the meaning of selection within a library setting.
2. Students will be able to recognize the need for community analysis, conduct a community analysis and evaluate the analysis for selecting, organizing, managing and maintaining a collection of materials.
3. Students will be able to describe the impact of institutions’ mission and vision on collection development decisions.
4. Students will be able to identify essential components of a collection development policy, including a request for reconsideration of materials procedure.
5. Students will be able to write a mission and vision statement that reflects the needs of the library.
6. Students will be able to evaluate selection tools.


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