Collection+Development


 * Collection Development**
 * General policy **
 * The Library aims:**
 * to support and extend the teaching and learning program of the school and collection development should reflect this
 * to display the collection in an attractive way
 * to organise the collection in an efficient and effective manner which is user friendly



As the Library has a basic aim of encouraging a reading culture in the school, it is important that the fiction collection reflects this philosophy. Every effort will be made to provide materials which will cater for a diversity of interests and reading abilities. A mix of popular titles and award winning titles should be selected each year. The fiction collection should also include graphic novels, picture books and easy read materials, to cater for a variety of interests. CBCA Short-listed books should be purchased each year, to ensure that the students and staff have access to books which are Australian and meritorious.
 * Fiction Collection **

Some award winning books and YA fiction may focus on issues which are relevant to older students but which may present challenges for younger readers. This material will be given an Adult rating in our collection. An adult rating will apply if the book includes explicit sex scenes, strong language, excessive violence or adult themes (such as suicide). Fiction with an adult rating can be borrowed by students in years 11 and 12; younger students will need parental permission to borrow these items (see Borrowing policy for further details).

The teacher-librarians will be responsible for selecting, purchasing and promoting the fiction collection. However, student and staff requests will always be considered and responded to in a timely manner (where the item is considered appropriate). The student book clubs may also be invited to aid in the selection process. Multiple copies will be purchased of popular titles. Some of these multiple copies may then be transferred into the Mini-Sets or Literature Circles collections.Teacher-librarians may use publications such as "Magpies" to extend their knowledge of appropraite fiction - subscription to this periodical is advised.



To ensure the collection looks appealing to students, older stock should be weeded regularly. Fiction which has won awards or whose authors are well known may be transferred to the Classics collection which is housed in the Library workroom. Otherwise, weeded fiction may be given away to students during events such as CBCA Book Week or the ALIA School Library Week. Alternatively, these items may be sent to charity organisations which may send them overseas.

The fiction collection can be made accessible to students in a number of ways: labelling of the fiction shelves, posters of authors and library-created bookmarks and brochures can advertise the collection. The school library blogs (The Reading Room and The Graphic Shelf) can also direct students to featured books in the collection. Regularly changing displays will also ensure the collection is visible and varied. The homepage on OLIVER (the Library catalogue) can also be used to highlight authors and books which might appeal to students. Visual and audio displays (using Animoto and TV screens) may also be used.

The majority of the picture books which are purchased for our library will reflect the age group of our students: they will provide a mature and thought-provoking response to a range of themes and interests. Some picture books may also be purchased which are more appropriate for younger readers; this will reflect the teaching programs of the school (in particular the teaching of creative writing topics where students are encouraged to write picture books for a younger audience). CBCA and Eve Pownall awards may act as a guide to collection development as well as "Magpies".
 * Picture Book Collection **

Graphic Novel Collection


 * Non-fiction **

Teacher Reference

**Main suppliers of books**:
 * Ballarat Books**
 * Other publishers**
 * For Graphic novels: Burrowes Educational, Hereos Hq, All star comics**


 * Magazines & periodicals**
 * AV resources**
 * ICT equipment**


 * Other Collections**