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These general principles and selection
criteria provide overall guidelines for the selection of quality
curriculum related resources.
However, the contribution to student learning outcomes is the
ultimate resource selection criteria.
In a school environment the needs of the particular school and
its students and teachers need also to be addressed in conjunction
with the Library Resource Centre’s Collection Development
Policy.
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- Select resources that will foster
growth in factual knowledge, literary, aesthetic
and cultural appreciation; moral and ethical
values and will aid in daily and future decision-making.
- Ensure there are adequate resources
at appropriate levels for resource-based and
student-centred learning and to meet personal
and recreational needs.
- Resource new curriculum and
interest areas.
- Ensure that resources provide
optimum value in terms of curriculum relevance,
accuracy, authority, reliability and accessibility.
- Information resources are selected
according to the principles of intellectual
freedom and provide students with access to
information that represents diverse points of
view.
- Resources encompass a
variety of media and information formats to
suit varied learning purposes and styles, including:
- print resources eg. books
(reference, fiction, non-fiction), periodicals,
newspapers, pamphlets, ephemera
- electronic resources eg.
Internet sites, online databases, computer
software, multimedia, CD-ROM,
- non-book resources –
Audio-visual eg. videocassettes, audiocassettes,
films and Graphic eg. charts, posters, pictures,
maps, models, realia, kits
- Consider students with particular
needs, taking into account race, ethnic group,
culture, gender, socioeconomic group, physical
and intellectual capacity.
- Assist staff in their
teaching roles by providing resources and materials
for professional development. For example resources
which:
- model best practice
- support outcomes-focused
education
- provide a variety of teaching
strategies and teaching aids
- reflect current trends in
curriculum development and assist in further
professional development
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Educational
Soundness:
- supports the Curriculum Framework
and outcomes-focused education
- is learner focused (has purpose,
meaning and relevance for the learner)
Authority:
- qualified and/or experienced
author
- reputable sources of information
- recognised publisher
Physical Format and Technical
Quality:
- quality materials
- sturdy construction
- attractive presentation and
clear reproduction
Arrangement of Material:
- content is easily accessible
- instructions and support materials
are adequate, clear, comprehensive and effective
Appropriateness:
- content, language, symbols and
concepts are at a suitable level for the intended
user
Cost:
- value for money
- may be used across a number
of curriculum areas and levels
Availability:
- currently available to schools
Format:
- the most suitable medium to
present the subject matter
- includes paperback, hardback,
big book, audio cassette, video cassette, kits,
realia, games, charts, posters, slides, film,
computer software, CD-ROM and online resources
Controversial Material:
- consider any controversial content
and/or issues
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