University General Course Catalog 2021-2022 
    
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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.

Grading Basis: Graded
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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