1. Selection and Acquisition of Library Material
Mukta S Atkekar
SNDT Women’s University Library
Churchgate
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Muktangan, Mumbai

2. Types of information resources in School Library
Print resources
Audio-visual resources Students
Multi-media resources Teachers
Electronic resources Parents
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3. Types of conventional / print information resources in School Library
textbooks & curriculum enrichment books,
non-fiction books for information,
literature- poetries, plays, essays,
recreation,
reference books,
periodicals-Amar Chitrakatha , The Science , etc.
newspapers
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4. Types of reference works
dictionaries - general & subject, antonyms & synonyms
encyclopaedia e.g. Children’s Britannica, Tell me More Series
geographical resources- atlas, gazetteers
yearbooks e.g. India- a reference annual
statistical sources e.g. Census (related to population, literacy rates)
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5. Fiction : important component of juvenile literature
By types- adventure, fairy tales, story books, comics science fiction, etc.
By popular writers among children
Indian & foreign publications-
English & vernacular languages
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6. Kinds of non-conventional resources/audio-visual resources
A.V. Aids to meet information & leisure needs - DVDs on social sciences, business & industry, life & speeches of famous national, international personalities in most disciplines, places of historical importance, cartoon, discoveries, wildlife & environment conservation, personality development, and culture, music, peace education, etc.
- Maps, globes; charts & posters of national festivals, photos of important personalities
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7. Library materials for the challenged children of all age groups
Books- braille/tactile ,large print, large format, sign language
audio-books- textbooks & non-fiction books, stories with sound recordings
DVDs – sign language
maps, charts- braille
computer software
(for visually challenged National Assoc. for the Blind-Mumbai, Hellen Keller Instititute-Chennai)
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8. Examples of multi-media resources in digital libraries
National Geographic: People, Animals, and the World” is part of the National Geographic Virtual Library. Also included are 325 videos, 655 full color maps and atlases, and 600 downloadable images.
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9. Electronic Resources
include electronic information resources which reflect the curriculum as well as the users’ interests and culture.
e.g. special reference works and full-text databases, as well as instruction related computer software packages.
These may be available in CD-ROM & DVD.
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10. Important databases & websites
Encyclopedia Britannica-
Gale –
Worldbook –
Dictionaries –
How stuff works :
How products are made :
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11. E-book content subscription providers & other websites
EBSCO
Kids InfoBits
Junior edition - Infortrac
New Book of Knowledge- Go Grolier Online
PebbleGo
Applications for downloading e-book content :
Kindle, Nook, iPad/iBook, fundu, sony etc. or
Can download on a PC using specific software (e.g. Adobe Digital Edition)
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12. Free online e-books & websites
Elementary students :
Middle & high school :
Free online encyclopedia : wikipedia
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13. Selection & Acquisition
What difference does it
Make & Why do I care?
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14. Difference Between Selection & Acquisition
Selection : The Process of deciding which materials should be added to a library collection. Decisions are usually made on the basis of reviews & standard collection development tools by librarians. Selection may also be done by members of the teaching faculty of respective disciplines. Library patrons may also recommend titles for purchase.
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15. Meaning of Acquisition
Acquisitions : The process of selecting, ordering and receiving materials for library by purchase, exchange, or gift, which may include budgeting and negotiating with outside agencies, such as publishers, dealers, and vendors to obtain resources to meet the needs of institution’s clientele in the most economical and expeditious manner.
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16. Selection & Acquisition go hand in hand
-Selection of library material
Selection is at the heart of the collection development process. This core function builds the library’s collection for a particular user community. Skill, knowledge and the right tools are required to select appropriate library materials and sources that meet the needs of the community.
-Acquisition of library material
After one has selected the library materials, it get merged to library collection after the material is acquired. The acquisition process involves confirming the details of price and publisher, locating the item, ordering it, and processing the item by completing paperwork etc.
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17. The Selection Process -Not a blind random choosing
Every school system should have a comprehensive policy on the selection of instructional material. It should relate to and include all materials. E.g. textbooks, reference books, periodicals, films, audio records, video cassettes, CDs, Online materials etc. Haphazard pattern of acquisition will result in waste because some- perhaps many- materials will overlap in content, or will be unrelated to changing patterns of instruction.
ALA : Workbook for Selection Policy Writing
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18. Basic components of a selection policy
Objectives
Responsibility for selection
Criteria
Procedures
Special Areas
Policies on controversial Material
Reconsideration
ALA : Workbook for Selection Policy Writing
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19. Who is actually responsible?
The School Librarian alone?
The teacher or school administration alone?
OR is it a collaboration ?
“Materials review and selection go hand in hand. To make the best use of funding, the media specialist must work collaboratively with the teachers to identify needs, review existing resources, select new materials, and build effective learning environments.”
Information Access & Delivery: Materials Review and Selection
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20. Who is the professional expertise?
Teaching Faculty
School Administration
Librarian
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21. Criteria
- For the subject matter covered, the policy should include criteria, and the application of criteria, relevant to school’s objectives , excellence (artistic, literary, etc.) appropriateness to the level of user, superiority in treatment of controversial issues. Consider authenticity , interest, content etc.
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22. Developing and understanding Criteria
Regular Selection practices Library specialists are constantly accessing review sources, attending conferences, and reading review periodicals. Theses are a regular part of locating current materials. Short and Long Term goals
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23. Problems
How do we evaluate when we don’t have the material in our hands ?
-Professional Review Journals
Book Links (
DesiLit ( ) 
The Book Review Literary Trust (
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24. Other International Review Links
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25. Advice from ALA
Your procedures should describe all steps from initial screening to final selection. They also should include provisions for coordinating among departments professionals working at different learning levels
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26. Crucial Caveat
Each Librarian leaves his/her mark/footprints on a collection over a period of time, and it’s impossible not to have opinions and preferences . One need to be aware, however, why we are ordering something. The important thing to do is to support the community.
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27. Censorship or Selection ?
The real question of censorship versus selection arises when the librarian, exercising his own judgment, decides against a book which has every legal right to representation on his shelves.
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28. BUDGET
Types of Budget -Institutional Budget -Government Funding -Sponsorship Allocation of Budget -pre-decided formula -Random -unevenly
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29. The Process
*Collect orders *Search and verify bibliographic information *Choose an option for placing orders *Assign a purchase order *Place the Order *Book Keeping *Receive Material *Return books (if required) *Process the book *Make Payments
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30. Thank you
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