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Dec 21, 2024
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EDUC 673 - 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, students will be able to:
1. define the meaning of selection within a library setting.
2. 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. describe the impact of institutions’ mission and vision on collection development decisions.
4. identify essential components of a collection development policy, including a request for reconsideration of materials procedure.
5. write a mission and vision statement that reflects the needs of the library.
6. evaluate selection tools.
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