The systematic approach to identifying the library material needs of the school or district. A collection development plan generally begins with a needs assessment that may include an inventory of available library media materials, an alignment of available materials to the Program of Studies, Core Content for Assessment and teacher input on curricular needs. The collection development plan generally includes strategies for selecting, evaluating, purchasing, processing, and weeding materials.
ALA Resources
Links to award winners, notable books, and recommended lists.
The Association for Library Service to Children
offers numerous lists of books for children.
Book Page
A monthly general interest book review that covers the best in new releases.
Booklist
the digital counterpart of the American Library Association's Booklist magazine
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
One of the nation's leading children's book review journals for school and public librarians.
The Children's Literature Web Guide
Internet Resource related to books for children and young adults.
The Children's Picture Book Database
at Miami University (CPBD@MU) A bibliography for designing literature-based thematic units for all disciplines.
Software Recommendations
for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade
Teen Reads – Monthly
reviews for books for teens.
SUNLINK Weed of the Month
A program that provides guidelines and suggestions for weeding collections "a little at a time" as well as for adding quality materials.
Weeding Library Media Center Collections
by Sally Livingston, Jefferson County Schools (Word and PDF file - download below)