Library collection mapping is a very valuable tool
for library media specialist. Library collection mapping tools give a graphical
illustration of a library collection’s positives and negatives. It is able to
determine areas in which the Library Media Center may be lacking and needs work
or improvement.
As far as being useful to students and teachers,
collection mapping does it all. A tool that is able to help determine the
weaknesses of a Library Media Center is a Librarian’s dream come true. Some of
the information gathered from collection mapping can let a librarian know if
some of their material is outdated or no longer useful according to the rapidly
changing curriculum that his or her particular school uses. Also depending on
what company is used for the collection mapping, most give their feedback in an
organized manner that can easily be displayed to a school board or committee. This
will enable the librarian to get rid of what he/she doesn’t need, and obtain
what they do need.
One website I found through online research that offers
collection mapping is www.follett.com I could not find a price range for this
service. Therefore I remain unsure whether or not it is a feasible option.
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