Collection Mapping: An Evaluation Strategy for Collection Development.

Loertscher, David V.

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ERIC Number: EJ345892

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Publication Date: 1985

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Collection Mapping: An Evaluation Strategy for Collection Development.

Loertscher, David V.

Drexel Library Quarterly, v21 n2 p9-21 Spr 1985

Argues that the traditional method of library media collection development in public schools is inappropriate and proposes collection mapping as more efficient and better suited to the school curriculum. Instructions for creating a map are provided as well as guidelines for collection development. (CDD)

Descriptors: Cataloging, Elementary School Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Learning Resources Centers, Library Collection Development, Library Collections, Library Material Selection, Media Specialists, Secondary School Curriculum

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - General; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Media Staff; Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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