Building a Better School Library Collection
Assessing, Budgeting, and Buying with Purpose
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Course Details Registration deadline June 15, 2027.
 4 Self-Paced Course Modules
 12 Credit Hours
 Recommended for school library workers.
 $299 | Save with group rates.
DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR SCHOOL LIBRARY COLLECTION NEEDS AND HOW TO MAKE IT HAPPEN?
This course gives school librarians the foundational skills to assess your collection, build a budget, and make purchasing decisions that serve your students. ABOUT THIS COURSEA school library collection that works for students starts with knowing exactly what it needs. Self-Paced Course Materials In this course, you'll learn the fundamentals of collection development for school libraries: how to audit and assess what you have, identify gaps, and make strategic, budget-conscious purchasing decisions. You'll explore how to evaluate materials for your specific student population, build a collection development plan that reflects your school community, and make the case for the resources your library needs. Whether you're building from scratch or taking stock of what you've inherited, this course gives you the tools to move forward with purpose. This is a fully self-paced, asynchronous course. You will have six months to move through the material. For more details, check out the What to Expect tab. Need an invoice or PO? Orders of $600 or greater can choose invoice at checkout. For orders under $600, submit this form , and we will process your order manually. Need approval? Email this course to your supervisor. TRAINING A TEAM?Multi-seat discounts are automatically calculated in the cart. Return to Full Course Catalog AFTER COMPLETING THIS COURSE, YOU'LL BE ABLE TO:
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSEThis course is designed for school library workers.
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