TARGET:How many encyclopedia sets?

[Molly Clark <mcclark@TWCNY.RR.COM>]

Hello group,

I am getting ready to start my first professional job and, as it happens it
is in a school that is undergoing consolidation.   I am currently working on
consolidating the two school libraries, and I am wondering how many
encyclopedia sets I really need.  I have two fairly recent (1997) sets of
World Book, a couple of sets of New Book of Knowledge, and about 5-6
additional sets whose titles escape me at the moment.  (I am at home and
just thought to ask you experienced pros) This is a K-8 school with a
population of around 230.  We do not currently have access to an online
encyclopedia, although that is a possibility in the next year or so.   Shelf
space is limited, so I don't want to keep more than I need, but I don't want
to be short.  I thought I'd offer whatever I don't keep to the teachers for
their classrooms.  Thanks for your input!

Molly Clark
Library Media Specialist, as of 9/1/99 :-)
St. Paul's Academy, Oswego, NY 13126
e-mail mcclark@twcny.rr.com

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