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- From: "Rita Kaikow (Oceanside High School)" <K12OCKZR@VAXC.HOFSTRA.EDU>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 1994 19:03:02 -0400
From: IN%"g_ludwick@VENUS.TWU.EDU" 23-DEC-1994 22:10:49.03
Subj: Collection
Reference *Elementary School Library Collection* published by BOwker,
I think. As a recent LS graduate, this was the book suggested for us
to use. It includes media as well as books. ...Just checked my data,
the publisher is Braodart. It is published every 2 years references
11,000+ titles. Arranged in 3 volumes, A. Dewey Numbers B. Author, title
and Subject and C. Reading ability.
In addition, you will want ot consult the Wilson Catalogs. Specific name is
Children's Catalog (published by Wilson). The volume recommends the
books you should have for beginning to open your library and then
volumes to add after this.
From: IN%"clindner@esu6.esu6.k12.ne.us" "Carol Lindner" 24-DEC-1994 00:10:57.
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Subj: RE: New school/New library/K-6/Collection development
automate from the word go. Why duplicate your work if you are planning
on automation in the future. Carol
Recommended titles- Classics, Series that are popular with each age
group such as Berenstain Bears and Baby Sitters Club.
From: IN%"lhilton@mciunix.mciu.k12.pa.us" "Linda Hilton" 24-DEC-1994 13:40:25
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Subj: RE: New school/New library/K-6/Collection development
Rita - two quick pieces of advice as I prepare for Christmas--talk to
Brodart about their collection development services (they have people who
specialize in building new libraries from scratch; I used this service to
set up a small middle school fiction collection and they were quite
helpful); and, *do* go with an automated catalog from the beginning--it's
much easier that way in the long run. Have fun!-L.
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Linda Hilton l The Haverford School l
Director of the Libraries and l 440 W. Lancaster Ave. l
Academic Information Services l Haverford, PA 19041 l
lhilton@mciunix.mciu.k12.pa.us l 610-642-3030, ext.263 l
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From: IN%"EileenT504@aol.com" 24-DEC-1994 16:23:36.93
Subj: RE: New school/New library/K-6/Collection development
Rita:
I have not set up a brand new library, but I am a media specialist for a K-5
bldg. I would contact some jobbers and see if they have a recommended list.
Bound to Stay Bound is a very good company who rebinds all their books and
therefore the books last forever. A great asset esp. for the books for K-3.
Also the Wilson Elementary Catalog would be a good place to get a reliable
list of recommended books, but of course you would still have to pick and
choose which ones to actually purchase. I also like the quality of the books
I buy from the Follett Library Book Co. and Cover Craft is a good source for
fiction for grades 3-6.
I would definitely use an automated system from the outset. The book jobbers
will send you a disk to upload all your new materials directly into your
system. Both Bound to Stay Bound and Follett have excellent quality MARC
records and include a summary entry which I really like. If you feel a need
for a paper shelf list you could order a shelf list card along with the bar
codes and book pockets.
Good luck.
Eileen Thompson, Eileent504@aol.com
From: IN%"HPaulC@aol.com" 25-DEC-1994 09:15:16.26
Subj: Re:Opening new school
By all means get a copy of Elementary School Library Collection, published by
Bro-Dart. It is designed for what you are doing!
Paul Cox, Media Specialist
Fisher School
Marshalltown IA
From: IN%"chaney@tenet.edu" "Deborah Chaney" 25-DEC-1994 14:20:08.15
Subj: RE: New school/New library/K-6/Collection development
Please do not set up a paper card catalog. Once those dinosaurs are in
place they are almost impossible to get rid of. If you have the funds, go
for automation with your new facility. Why not use Baker and Taylor? They
can provide a recommended list of titles for the grades you desire. We
will be opening a new elementary school in the fall of 1996 and I plan to
have B&T provide this service this coming spring. It's a guideline, at
best. Deborah chaney, Instructional Coordinator, Library and Media
Services, Irving (TX)ISD
From: IN%"dsc@tenet.edu" "Donna S Cook" 25-DEC-1994 22:50:40.86
Subj: New library
Rita, 4 years ago our district built a new school, and, therefore, a new
library. They went with computerized circulation and a card catalog.
That seemed forward-thinking 4 years ago. Now it seems stupid. That big
piece of furniture full of cards that kids have no interest in consulting
is an expensive white elephant. All the data is in circulation
already--why isn't it available to students through an on-line catalog?
18 months ago I started volunteering in our church library, and 18 months
ago I would have laughed at the idea of computerized catalog for our
church. It is happening this Februrary. All those cards I produced for
that last 18 months are scrap! If you aren't using computers in your
secondary library for circulation and catalog, you may not be as accutely
aware of the absolute nonsense of the hint of setting up a paper-driven
library. Don't waste time and money on obsolete data management. As for
vendors, call Perma-Bound. Let them help you set up your library. The
best thing about Perma-Bound is that all their books are infinitely
guaranteed. They replace any book, any time, no questions asked, if the
cover ever gets weak or damaged. I've tested their guarantee frequently
over the last 10 years, and they have never let me down. Their covers
look the best too. What Perma-Bound could not supply I would turn to
Follette for. Follette has more stuff and they have a whole department
for new libraries and they give good service. Their covers (except for
Turtlebacks) just can't compare to Perma-bounds, and their guarantee does
not hold water. But please, please, take this attitude toward a new
library: we will have an on-line catalog and computerized circulation, of
course. Donna Cook, Raguet elementary, Nacogdoches, TX 75961
<dsc@tenet.edu>
From: IN%"candacef@kalama.doe.Hawaii.Edu" "Candace Foster" 27-DEC-1994 00:03:
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Subj: RE: New school/New library/K-6/Collection development
Rita - I'm in a small K-6 elementary - and I would definitely go with the
automated catalog from the beginning. I've had mine for two full years
now - and the kids are using it it like they never used the old card one.
Even my first and second graders are using it for subject and title searches.
Pick a jobber like Baker and Taylor, and all of your books can come pre-
cataloged and barcoded, and you just download from the disk - life gets
so easy! Good luck.
**********
Candace Foster
Librarian, Aina Haina Elementary
Honolulu, HI 96821
<candacef@kalama.doe.hawaii.edu>
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From: IN%"epolk@tenet.edu" "Elizabeth Anne Polk" 27-DEC-1994 05:57:55.37
Subj: RE: New school/New library/K-6/Collection development
Rita, you can ask any of the major book jobbers for an opening day
collection list. You can set the parameters for the list yourself, i.e.
only books for k-6 that are reviewed in major reviewing sources, etc. We
have done this with Econoclad, Bound to Stay Bound, and Baker and
Taylor. Be sure that you say up front what you want as a price limit.
Otherwise you will get tons of recommendations.
Elizabeth Polk
Administrative Supervisor of Libraries
Austin ISD
2608 Richcreek Road
Austin, TX 78757
From: IN%"ny0133@mail.nyser.net" "Joseph F. Shubert" 27-DEC-1994 22:14:16.01
CC: IN%"rbarron@vm1.nysed.gov"
Subj: New school/New Library/k-6/Collection Development
Rita -
Bob Barron, school library supervisor in Elem, Middle, Secondary, and
Continuing Education, provided the following.
Joe Shubert
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Subject: New school/New Library/k-6/Collection Development
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Brodart's Elementary school library collection is what I consider the
basic source in starting an elementary library. Would also use Wilson's Childre
ns catalog. Contact Bill Decker, Brodart, 6 Saradale Avenue, Albany, NY 12211.
(518) 436 4087. They have a package for opening a new school that is very help
ful. Have you talked to Carol Kroll, Director, Nassau School Library System? 2
1 Chestnut St. Greenvale NY 11548. (516) 626-9408.
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From: IN%"CYNTHIA812@aol.com" 27-DEC-1994 22:58:42.26
Subj: RE: New school/New library/K-6/Collection development
You probably know the standards: Elementary School Library Collection and
Children's Catalog as major bibs. you might consider Book Wholesalers Inc. in
Lexington Kentucky for setting up the collection. They deal in children's lit
only and offer straight 20 and 40% discounts-but negotiate for a collection
of that size! Jerry Bryan may be your sales rep. He is based in Portsmouth
VA. Other major vendors could do it I am sure: Brodart, Baker and Taylor,
Follett. I would not consider a paper catalog for one minute! Just be sure
to use fiber optic cabling to insure future growth. Good luck.
From: IN%"kkeck@ideanet.doe.state.in.us" "Kathy Keck" 28-DEC-1994 10:47:10.74
Subj: RE: New school/New library/K-6/Collection development
Dear Rita,
I opened a new high school library in August 1993. Baker and Taylor made
an opening day collection suggestion printout for us. You can specify
what categories you want and what review sources you want considered in
the determination of the list. Brodart and Follett will also do similar
programs. We found the B&T list to have the cheapest price. We then
went through the list and deleted and added titles. They will process
the books and put them in shelflist order for you in the packing boxes.
We didn't have them process books and it took us FOREVER to process
them. The plus side was that we were merging an OLD collection and we
caught some duplicates and B&T will take them back if you have not
processed the books. As far as card catalog, we went right to the OPAC.
We gave away the wooden c.c. to a needy elementary. We did take our
shelflist and still do keep that up-to-date ( I guess we are not totally
trusting of the computer).
I hope this helps.
Kathy Keck kkeck@ideanet.doe.state.in.us
Crawfordsville High School
One Athenian Drive
Crawfordsville, IN 47933 317-362-2340
On Thu, 22 Dec 1994, Rita Kaikow (Oceanside High School) wrote:
> As a secondary school librarian, I am seeking the advice of those at the K-6
> level who can offer assistance in helping to set up a brand new K-6 library.
>
> Though not etched in stone, my District is probably going to be renovating and
> reopening a school during its restructuring plan. This school will at first
> house only grades K-4 but will expand to K-5 the next year and K-6 the
> following. Therefore, we are seeking to develop a book collection for grades
> K-6. At present, $50,000 has been earmarked to establish this collection whic
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> will contain both reference and non-reference books. (NOTE: Other funds will
> be available for nonprint and computer software).
>
> We need advice on the following:
>
> 1. Recommended titles.
> 2. Bibliographies of recommended titles.
> 3. Contacts who can help establish this collection: e.g. vendors
> 4. Etc.
>
> In this age of technology, would you opt to set up a paper card catalog and
> shelf list or an automated OPAC from the word "go"?
>
> Appreciatively yours,
> Rita
>
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