Collection Development

Collection Development Goals

In addition to general updating of the overall library print collection and periodicals, these specific areas will be targeted during the term of the plan.

BIRNAMWOOD AND WITTENBERG ELMS

1.  The entire library collection undergoes a scheduled weeding annually.  

2. Children's non fiction will receive an update in Summer 2024.

3. Update and Purchase of Award Books:  Caldecott, Newbery, Michael Printz, and others. The library is continuing to address this annually as new awards are presented yearly. 

4. Update the US History Collection, United States,  and Countries of the World annually.

5. Update Junior Fiction and Young Adult annually.

WBHS

1. Continued weeding of entire Nonfiction Collection and consider organizing by genre.

2. Light weeding of Fiction (Annually)

3. Student/Staff Requests for purchases (ongoing)

4. Continued Weeding of Biography Section as this changes often

5. Review relevancy of continuing with audio book collection. Checkout of digital books has been minimal.

6. Organize fiction according to genre

7. Purchasing Plan to update Nonfiction:

2024:  Crafts

2025:  Animals, Sports

2026:  Biographies