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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/