EDLM 548 - Collection Development/Library Media

Description:
Explore the methods used and the issues and solutions involved in developing a collection in a school library media center. EDLM 448 and EDLM 548 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

Credits:
(3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the variety of selection aids available to them in formats of book, audiovisual, and on-line sources.
Demonstrate knowledge of methods to deal with censorship and intellectual freedom issues.
Develop a plan for purchase of items in a specific curriculum area using the limited resources available to the library media specialist today.
Identify with literature which can be correlated with the content areas of the curriculum.
Design how to integrate the library media center into the various curriculum areas of the school setting.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/03/11

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