Here are some of the concepts and skills that I learn't from "Resourcing the Curriculum"
- How to construct a collection development policy - I had no idea of their existence and the features that it would contain e.g budgeting, selecting and acquiring resources, dispute resolution.
- Weeding and disposal - This had to be the area that fascinated me most. It isn't that bad to weed books from a library collection. My blog posts will pay testament to that!!!. I have to admit even as amateur photographer, it helps me decide which photos to keep, and which photos to delete. This skill is applicable to anything. If I need to do a spring clean, I know how to do it.
- The process of selecting and acquiring resources - I thought the best aspect had to be the professional tools able to assist me, particularly the Teaching and Learning Federation and Scan. Assignment 1 enabled me to recommend resources, and justify their inclusion.
- Collection Evaluation - As a user of a library I can understand why librarians expect us as patrons to not engage in particular activities e.g. not restock shelves. It is not merely measuring how many books are borrowed or returned, it is how they are used.
- Role of digital and electronic resources in the collection - It bought me up to date in this and how useful they are.
Some might ask what I might want to learn more about?
- I want to learn more about e-learning - What is the impact of that on providing a balanced collection? How can library resources be effectively used in the classroom to cater for smartboards etc. The Catholic Education Office here in Sydney has placed huge emphasis on it.
- The future of print resources in a library collection - Students prefer electronic formats, but does it take away from the printed experience?
- If a book scanned is a book read? Senior debators in the Catholic Schools Debating Association (CSDA) had to debate this topic last friday night for round 4. I attended the debates between Waverley College and St Ursula's College Kingsgrove. I couldn't adjucate the senior debates as I am accredited for years 7-10 at present. It raised curiousity from parents and teachers waiting for debates, and I think it would been a key talking point.
