The Collection Program in Schools: Concepts, Practices, and Information Sources

by Phyllis J. Van Orden

A text that provides an overview of the processes and procedures associated with developing, maintaining, and evaluating a collection at the building level. In addition to many new features, this edition (first was 1988) updates the section on selection criteria for various formats to include CD-ROMs, Interactive Video Discs, and Online Databases. Paper edition (unseen), $32.50. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Genres: Library Science, Grad School, Textbooks

376 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1988

Reviews

[Crys Bauermeister · Rating 3 out of 5]

riveting...
Actually, the chapters are very short for textbook style writing. I have a lot I need to be doing after reading just the first two chapters. I've now added 4 more chapters to my have read list.

Pretty good book as far as finding out information about building a library's collection--probably wouldn't recommend this to others outside of the reading/library world though.

Anyone is welcome to borrow my copy.

[Angelica · Rating 2 out of 5]

As far as a textbook, it's not terrible.

[Tasara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fine, just fine, except the inexplicable bias against rap on p. 74. That really made me salty.

[Lenna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Reading for school...yawn.

[Patty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good information. Practical and readable! how unusual for a textbook!

[Jennifer Bacall · Rating 5 out of 5]

An incredible guide for a new school librarian or one that wants to brush up on the basics.

[Missy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good information, but very dry.