LibGuides: @MLS Youth Services: YS Collection Development

Collection Maintenance

Collection Development in School and Public Libraries
Joint Statement from MLA & MSLA

ALA Collection Development
Resources from the American Library Association, including tips, fact sheets, and special collection management.
Collection Development Process
Library and Information Science Academic Blog

Community Needs

Your community is the heart of your collection! It's important to know your community's needs to develop and maintain your library's collection and it informs every part of the Collection Maintenance Cycle. Below are several resources to get you started in understanding your community's needs.

Census & Demographic Data
Find out information about your town such as population, education and income level, race and ethnicity, languages spoken and more.
DESE Research
Explore survey results from educators and students. Under Data Reports you can also look up test scores, student growth, dropout rates and more.
DESE School or District Report Cards
School and district report cards are designed to show parents and community members how a school or district is doing in different areas.
Purposeful Planning: Community Needs Assessment
MLS Guide with resources and examples for conducting a community needs assessment.
Sample Surveys
From the MLS Strategic Planning Guide.
School Library Survey
AASL Knowledge Quest Blog

Needs Assessment Ideas
Source: https://tnpstaging.wpengine.com/needs-assessment-ideas/

Standards

Standards for Public Libraries Serving Youth
A look at the common elements among state and national standards.

AASL Standards
American Association of School Librarians
ALSC Competencies
Association for Library Service to Children
Teen Services Competencies for Library Staff
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)

MSLA/MLA Joint Collection Development Statement
https://www.maschoolibraries.org/joint-statements-mla-masscue.html
MLA YSS YA Standards
Massachusetts Library Association Youth Services Section Standards for Young Adult Library Services
MLA Standards for Public Library Services to Children
Pages 14 – 16 cover facility recommendations.

@MLS Youth Services

Christi Farrar

Books from the MLS Professional Collection

Collection Maintenance

Community Needs

Standards