Quality and Elementary School Library Media Collections.

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Title: Quality and Elementary School Library Media Collections.
Language: English
Authors: Doll, Carol A.
Source: School Library Media Quarterly. Win 1997 25(2):95-102.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 1997
Document Type: Reports - Evaluative
Journal Articles
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Library Collection Development, Library Materials, Library Policy, Library Technical Processes, Quality Control, School Libraries, Weeding (Library)
ISSN: 0278-4823
Abstract: Examines ways of evaluating school library media collections: size; checking the collection against recognized standard bibliographies; and calculating average collection age. Suggests frequency of curriculum revisions, average age of materials in standard bibliographies, and weeding guidelines as possible measures for comparison to collection age. (Author/AEF)
Journal Code: CIJAUG1997
Entry Date: 1997
Accession Number: EJ541377
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Examines ways of evaluating school library media collections: size; checking the collection against recognized standard bibliographies; and calculating average collection age. Suggests frequency of curriculum revisions, average age of materials in standard bibliographies, and weeding guidelines as possible measures for comparison to collection age. (Author/AEF)
ISSN:0278-4823