While working on Assignment 2 the Evaluation plan I took my first good look through the geographical section of the library where I spent most of my time tocing. This is strange since I am a Socials/English teacher and care about geographical resources. When looking through the libraries geographical section and evaluating it with the ease/clarity of navigation, currency of information, or if appropriate historical significance and cost it became clear that the library did have a few new sources but could be updated.
The newest atlas that the school had was Atlas Encyclopaedia Britannica World Atlas (2008). According to the course material and Riedlings’ text as TL’s we should aim to purchase at least one new atlas every year. I suggested the following resources: Times Atlas of the World, Hammond’s Atlas of the World, and Rand McNally online. Online atlases provide a wealth of information and seem to be the most up to date resources to bring into our libraries.
Another resource that needed to be updated was the globe that the library had on display. The globe was bought in 1992 when the school opened. While evaluating resources the TL and I discussed that the globe was outdated. She mentioned that she had looked into replacing it but the cost around $400 would be too expensive. I looked online and found globes for $150-$1000[1]. Since the school receives $9 per student per year I believe that if I was the TL an updated globe would be within my budget.
Check with United Library Services, or S&S as they also are always evaluating their atlases.
ReplyDeleteWhat I'd want for my library is a dry-erase globe!