65 Library & Information Technology
- Recommended sites for books
- American Library Association (ALA Editions)
- Library Journal (print magazine as well)
- Recommended sites for DVDs
- American Library Association
- Magic Lantern/Distribution Access
- Library Video Company (most resources related to a public school setting – still good to check)
- Suggested strategies for selecting
- Check the Canadian & American Library Association websites for information on new resources and/or changes in the library field
- See what is currently in the collection and check for new editions
- Read through the course descriptions and compare against what is in the collection to see where there may be areas that may need additional resources
- Contact the program head & instructors to get feedback on what resources they can use and what they have found beneficial
- Check libraries of other polytechnics that offer the same program to get ideas for new resources
- Requests from students
- Program head Chasity has mentioned she prefers eBooks and uses EBSCO eBooks all the time. ALA Editions usually makes several titles available through EBSCO
- Consider that the LIT program is not always at the main campus. They are only here a few days a week. If print titles are ordered, be sure to let LIT faculty know about them when they are ready. If LIT faculty request a book, ask if they would like it mailed via interoffice downtown.
- There may be some overlap with the Library Continuing Ed Fund- meaning a resource may be suitable both for our Library PD and the Library Tech program.