How many sets of encyclopedias are REALLY necessary for a K-5 library of
approx. 400 students? I am the new librarian and am trying to open as much
space as possible because I have no room to add new material in Reference or
any other part of the library, and because the library is too cluttered and
unappealing.
I have 2 sets of Compton's(1992);
Britannica(1986), and these look like they have not been touched in the 16
years they've been on the shelf;
World Book(1993,1996,1999,and 2001);
2 sets of The Golden Book Encyclopedia(1986?);
Oxford Children's Encyclopedia(1991);
The Grolier Children's Encyclopedia(1994);
Raintree Children's Encyclopedia(1988);
Childcraft(1985);
Children's Britannica(1988);
Britannica Junior Encyclopedia(1984);
Lands and People(1983);
The New Grolier Student Encyclopedia(1989);
Finding Out: Silver Burdett's Children's Encyclopedia(1980);
Young People's Science Encyclopedia(1985);
Encyclopedia of the Animal World(1972);
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Animal Kingdom(1971)
I have thought about putting the Britannica's in the workroom to see if they
are used by the teachers, but am not sure if this is the right decision
because the information may not be accurate.
There is also one set each of The New Book of Knowledge, The World Book
Student Discovery Encyclopedia, The Raintree Illustrated Science
Encyclopedia, People and Places that appear to be up to date(1998-). I am
planning to keep these and also the World Book 2001 without question. Are
there any of the above that I absolutely should not consider discarding?
Your advice and opinions are appreciated.
Taliah Abdullah, Librarian
bklover10@hotmail.com
"Education is your passport to the future,
for tomorrow belongs to the people who
prepare for it today"
El Hajj Malik El Shabazz
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