Keywords
Collection
Development
Policy
Balanced
Selection
Criteria
Development
Policy
Balanced
Selection
Criteria
How to Cite
Balance or indoctrination: Developing and defending balanced school library collections. (2024). Synergy, 22(2). https://www.slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/820
Abstract
Anita Brooks Kirkland, our Canadian contributor, clearly outlines sound approaches for creating balanced school library collections. She makes a strong case for the role of internal and external policy, the importance of selection criteria and our integral role in learning and teaching as we seek to serve, and represent, our diverse communities.
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