Collection assessment, (education): Education

General guidelines for Education collection assessment:

Consider removal if:

• 10 (years of age)/3 (years since most recent use)/MUSTIE guidelines

• Books in this section deal with formal and informal education at all levels, including homeschooling, ESL, and lifelong learning.

• Keep historical materials only if used. Discard all outdated theories; check with [faculty] if in doubt.

• Discard books about getting an education—college guides and entrance examination books—after five years. Most of the information will be outdated. Books about the education system in general and societal issues related to illiteracy and lack of education should be discarded when interest in the writer’s theories wane.

• Replace books on subject-specific curricula as those fields change. Visual appeal is the primary factor for books that offer ideas for lesson plans and activities (Crew, 2012, p. 55-56).

What we need from you!

• View spreadsheet below and note any titles especially for removal, replacement, or preservation.

• Use Feedback form to send titles and feedback to the librarians.