[CASL-L] So many books...so little time

[Jenny Lussier]

Kerry,

I use a variety of methods. I do have 3 Junior Library Guild subscriptions.
Love them.

I use Horn Book to read book reviews and will be getting School Library
Journal this year too.

I use my PLN on twitter to find awesome books, esp @mrschureads, but many
others too. He posts book release calendars so you know what is coming.
Many of my favorite librarians on twitter share great books they have read
or blog about them. I read a fair number of blogs for nonfiction ideas too.

I regularly go to my public library, RJ Julia booksellers or Barnes & Noble
and any other place where I can actually get my hands on and read the
books. That way I really know whether my school community will love them.

I also take recommendations from students and staff.

I will see what topics/themes etc teachers use and make sure I have books
that support them, even if the teachers don't use them, the kids will check
them out.

As I am putting away books, I look for areas that we have really old books
(aliens, Loch Ness monster type books were pretty ancient), so then I know
to look for that kind to update the collection.

I do peruse catalogs, but it is hard to know by looking at those whether
the books are a good fit.

Mainly, I read, read, read.

: ) Jenny Lussier

On Fri, Sep 11, 2015 at 7:11 AM, Kerry Darby via CASL-L <casl-l at mylist.net>
wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I was hoping people could share the process they use for collection
> development. How do you chose what books to order? Do you have a system in
> place? What reviewing materials do you find most useful? Do you use Junior
> Library Guild? Do you use the Wilson Core Collection? Thanks!
>
> Kerry Darby
> Library Media Specialist
> Lawrence School
> Middletown, CT
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Jenny Lussier
Library Media Specialist
Brewster/Lyman Elementary Schools
Durham/Middlefield, CT
Twitter: @jluss
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