Collection Development Procedures in School Libraries

"Gone are the days when little or no importance was attached to users of libraries. It is now realized that simply collection of materials for the sake of collection would neither fulfil the objectives nor enhance the image of the library. New technology has changed the traditional methods of publication and scholarly communication. As a result, library collections have changed from traditional physical collections to print and digital hybrid collections. This book discusses the importance of collection development in school libraries. It exemplifies on various policies, principles, techniques and procedures to be taken into consideration while developing a qualitative collection for the benefit of the users. This book outlines the comprehensive information on creating and maintaining a quality school library collection--an invaluable resource for anyone working in a library media center"--