A Content Analysis of District School Library Selection Policies in the United States
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- April Dawkins, Assistant Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: Selection policies are practical tools used by school librarians to guide them in their collection development plans. This investigation into district-level selection policies examined policies from 80 school districts across the United States. The policies were examined to determine the status of selection policies in school libraries and if the policies reflect the recommendations of professional literature. Through content analysis, we determined that most of the school library selection policies included at least half of the expected key components. However, there is a need for school librarians to advocate for revision of policies to keep them current and provide effective guidance for school librarians as they make selections for their collections.
A Content Analysis of District School Library Selection Policies in the United States
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Additional Information
- Publication
- School Library Research, 24
- Language: English
- Date: 2021
- Keywords
- school libraries, school librarians, collection development, selection policies