Maureen M. Farmer-Burris520

Maureen M. Farmer-Burris520

Youth Collection of Non-Fiction Horse Books

Z. J. Loussac Public LibraryAnchorage Municipal Libraries

Youth Collection of Non-Fiction Horse Books

Z. J. Loussac Public LibraryAnchorage Municipal Libraries

Community ServedCommunity Served

Anchorage Municipal Library services 42% of the state’s population

Z. J. Loussac Main Branch

Six branches in library system

Average age of residents is 32.1 lower than national average of 36.2

According to data collected in 1998, only 28% of residents were born in Anchorage

Anchorage Municipal Library services 42% of the state’s population

Z. J. Loussac Main Branch

Six branches in library system

Average age of residents is 32.1 lower than national average of 36.2

According to data collected in 1998, only 28% of residents were born in Anchorage

Ethnic groups represented: Native Americans African American Asian/Pacific Islander HispanicThe minority population

grew from 7.6% in 1960 to 27.2% in 1998

Minority population in Anchorage schools:Up from 26% in 1990 to 44% in 2004

Ethnic groups represented: Native Americans African American Asian/Pacific Islander HispanicThe minority population

grew from 7.6% in 1960 to 27.2% in 1998

Minority population in Anchorage schools:Up from 26% in 1990 to 44% in 2004

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The CollectionThe Collection72 Children’s Titles Breeds - 28 True Stories/Biographical - 6 General Information - 11 Care - 5 History - 4 Riding - 16 Racing - 8

Condition Poor – 7 Fair - 38 Good – 24 Excellent – 2

72 Children’s Titles Breeds - 28 True Stories/Biographical - 6 General Information - 11 Care - 5 History - 4 Riding - 16 Racing - 8

Condition Poor – 7 Fair - 38 Good – 24 Excellent – 2

Range of publication dates 1943 to 2004

Approximately 39 % of the collection is 24 years old or older.

Books before 1960 – 2 Books in the 1960’s – 4 Books in the 1970’s – 7 Books in the 1980’s – 13 Books in the 1990’s – 29 Books in the 2000’s – 17

Duplicate Titles – 14

Range of publication dates 1943 to 2004

Approximately 39 % of the collection is 24 years old or older.

Books before 1960 – 2 Books in the 1960’s – 4 Books in the 1970’s – 7 Books in the 1980’s – 13 Books in the 1990’s – 29 Books in the 2000’s – 17

Duplicate Titles – 14

DiscardingDiscarding

Anchorage Municipal Libraries

Discard Criteria Physical condition Obsolescence Number of copies in the

system Current or potential use Research value, adequacy

of coverage -Availability of similar material

Anchorage Municipal Libraries

Discard Criteria Physical condition Obsolescence Number of copies in the

system Current or potential use Research value, adequacy

of coverage -Availability of similar material

My Discard Criteria Physical condition of the

book Age of the book Duplicate titles

Ten Titles Removed Two titles replaced with

identical title Eight titles replaced with

newer book of same content area

My Discard Criteria Physical condition of the

book Age of the book Duplicate titles

Ten Titles Removed Two titles replaced with

identical title Eight titles replaced with

newer book of same content area

SelectionSelection

Selection Consideration Wide age range: preschool to high

school Wide range of reading ability Ethnically diverse community Economically diverse community “Melting pot” make-up of

community Positive reviews

Selection Tools Reviews from: Amazon.com – “look inside” feature

of the web site can help see the book before ordering

Amazon.com customer reviews School Library Journal Booklist Midwest Book Review

Selection Consideration Wide age range: preschool to high

school Wide range of reading ability Ethnically diverse community Economically diverse community “Melting pot” make-up of

community Positive reviews

Selection Tools Reviews from: Amazon.com – “look inside” feature

of the web site can help see the book before ordering

Amazon.com customer reviews School Library Journal Booklist Midwest Book Review

Titles Added-Budget $200.00 16 titles added to collection One replacement book for existing

title found Eight new titles to replace older

books Seven new titles found to add and

enhance collection

Titles Added-Budget $200.00 16 titles added to collection One replacement book for existing

title found Eight new titles to replace older

books Seven new titles found to add and

enhance collection

Strengths/WeaknessStrengths/Weakness

Strengths Vast covering of topics/information Wide range of copyright dates

Books added on regular basis

Duplicate titles for high use books Books by well-known author kept in

collection

Strengths Vast covering of topics/information Wide range of copyright dates

Books added on regular basis

Duplicate titles for high use books Books by well-known author kept in

collection

Weakness Wide range of copyright dates

Some books with dated photographs

Few books for young and struggling readers

No titles for horses in cold climates

Weakness Wide range of copyright dates

Some books with dated photographs

Few books for young and struggling readers

No titles for horses in cold climates

Recommendations Recommendations

Promoting the Collection Point-of-Purchase Display

Suggestions for Further Expanding Collection

Poster Books Magazine Subscriptions Video/DVD section

Promoting the Collection Point-of-Purchase Display

Suggestions for Further Expanding Collection

Poster Books Magazine Subscriptions Video/DVD section

Maintaining the Collection CREW - continual review,

evaluation, and weeding Continual selection of new titles Replace worn books of well known

author with better copy

Maintaining the Collection CREW - continual review,

evaluation, and weeding Continual selection of new titles Replace worn books of well known

author with better copy

References

Amazon.com from: www.amazon.com/Booklist online from: http://www.booklistonline.com/Anchorage Municipal Libraries. (2005). Collection development policy. Baker, S. (1993). The responsive public library collection. Englewood, CO: Libraries

Unlimited. Evans, G. E. & Saponaro, M. Z. (2005). Developing library and information center

collections. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.Gorman, G. E. & Miller, R. H. (1997). Collection management for the 21st century.

Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.Gray Horse Trading Co. from: http://www.grayhorse.com/Johnson, P. (2004). Fundamentals of collection development & management.

Chicago, IL: American Library Association. Sullivan, M. (2005). Fundamentals of children’s services.

Chicago, IL: American Library Association. Wild Horsefeathers. from http://www.wildhorsefeathers.com/