• This is the specific SolarSPELL library collection that the resource is intended to be included in.

• You may need to research the country that the resource originated from or pertains to, in order to ascertain in which collection it would most appropriately be included.

• Regional collections exist for resources that are relevant specifically to a particular community within a country or region. See below for more info.

• Some resources that may be intended for audiences in a specific country or region could also be relevant for a global audience. Ask if you aren't sure!

~~Full List of our Library Collections~~

1. General Educational Library Collection

2. Regional Educational Library Collections include:

   • • Southern Africa Educational Collection

     • Pacific Islands Educational Collection

     • East Africa Educational Collection

3. General Health Library Collection

4. Regional Health Library Collections include:

   • • Malawi Health Collection

     • Arizona Health Collection

5. General Agricultural Library Collection

6. Regional Agricultural Library Collections include:

   • • Rwanda Agricultural Collection

7. General Middle East Educational Library Collection

8. Regional Middle East Educational Library Collections include:

   • • North and East Syria Educational Collection

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Read the descriptions of each collection below to help you decide which one to choose when describing the resource.

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1. General Educational Library Collection:
   
   

Your resource should be tagged as "General Educational Library" if:

• The resource is information on a general educational topic (like math, science, reading, social studies)

• The resource is a school-related resource (textbooks, curriculum, lesson plans, etc)

• The resource is in English or about learning/teaching English

• The resource is meant for a global/general audience - not specifically relevant to any one country.

  • • Note:  In some cases, resources that are country-specific or community specific can still be relevant for a global audience because they may still contain information that can be easily adapted - use your discretion and weigh the cost vs. benefit of including the resource as a "general educational" resource.

• The resource is meant for school teachers or children - specifically Kindergarten through 12th grade

• The resource is meant for parents of students
  
  

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2. Regional Educational Library Collection:

Your resource should be tagged as "Regional Educational Library" if:

• The resource is in a language(s) spoken in countries in the region, but can be in English if it pertains to a community in that particular country/region.

• The resource is published, sanctioned or sponsored by government/ ministry/ department of education 

• The resource is particularly for parents/teachers living in this region

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3. General Health Library Collection: 

Your resource should be tagged as "General Health Library" if: 

• The resource is information on a general health or medical topic that's globally relevant.

• The resource is in English

• The resource is meant for a global/general audience - not specifically relevant to any one country.

  • • Note:  In some cases, resources that are country-specific or community specific can still be relevant for a global audience because they may still contain information that can be easily adapted - use your discretion and weigh the cost vs. benefit of including the resource as a "general health" resource.

• The resource is meant for medical students at the university, college or technical school level, earning a degree in a health-related profession or healthcare professionals

• The resource could be used as a tool to inform patients on various health topics.

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4. Regional Health Library Collection:
   
   

Your resource should be tagged as "Regional Health Library" if: 

• The resource is in a language(s) spoken in the region

• The resource is published, sanctioned or sponsored by government/ ministry/ department of health 

• The resource is from a university/health center/hospital in the region

• The resource is particularly for patients, students, and/or healthcare professionals living and working in the region

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5. General Agricultural Library Collection: 

Your resource should be tagged as "General Agricultural Library" if:

•  The resource is in English

• The resource is meant to serve a wide variety of adults:  extension workers, rural farmers, or university students in agricultural-related fields of study

• The resource is meant for a global/general audience - not specifically relevant to any one country.

  • • Note:  In some cases, resources that are country-specific or community specific can still be relevant for a global audience because they may still contain information that can be easily adapted - use your discretion and weigh the cost vs. benefit of including the resource as a "general agriculture" resource.

• The resource is technical or practical, offering information on plant heath, climate-smart agriculture, harvest and post-harvest practices and livestock care and management

• The resource type can vary: government manuals, reports, research articles, fact sheets, practical guides, posters, videos
  
  

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6. Regional Agricultural Library Collection:
   
   

Your resource should be tagged as "Regional Agricultural Library" if: 

• The resource is in a language(s) spoken in the region

• The resource is published, sanctioned or sponsored by government/ ministry/ department of agriculture

• The resource is relevant to a specific terrain or ecosystem unique to the region
  
  

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7. Middle East Educational Library Collection:

Your resource should be tagged as "Middle East Educational Library" if:

• The resource is information on a general educational topic (like math, science, reading, social studies)

• The resource is a school-related resource (textbooks, curriculum, lesson plans, etc)

• The resource is in Arabic, Kurdish, and/or Syriac.

• The resource is meant for school teachers or children - specifically Kindergarten through 12th grade

• The resource is meant for parents of students

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8. Regional Middle East Educational Library Collection:

Your resource should be tagged as "Regional Middle East Educational Library" if: 

• The resource is in a dialect or language prevalent in the region or country.

• The resource is published, sanctioned, or sponsored by government/ministry/department of education in that country.

• The resource is directly relevant to the people that live in that country/area.

Test your understanding of the Introductory tagging skills with this practice.