Collection+Development

=Collection development involves knowing the answers to the following questions:= = = Answers to these questions will help shape your efforts to select a variety of materials for different reading levels and interests connected to the curriculum, supporting our efforts to teach students the value of being a lifelong learner and reader.
 * ===Who are your library users?===
 * ===What are their needs and interests?===
 * ===What is the library’s mission?===
 * ===What is the curriculum of the school?===
 * ===Which materials best suit the needs of your educational program?===
 * ===How can they be identified and purchased?===
 * ===Which materials no longer belong?===