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Evaluation and Policy

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Expansion and Accessibility

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Goal: Expand curricular coverage to all subject areas and increase accessibility through multi-format resources. Rationale: Expanding Collection Mapping ensures the LLC supports all subject areas (CSL: Advancing the Learning Community). Allocating funds to non-print formats supports diverse learning styles and accessibility.

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Goal: Formally evaluate the plan's overall impact and embed equity principles into official policy for sustained practice. Rationale: A Comprehensive Collection Analysis Report provides accountability and measures success against the Year 1 baseline. Policy updates ensure the continuity of equitable practices (ALA).

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The role of the Teacher Librarian (TL) is critical in shaping a school's culture of reading and learning. This five-year Collection Development Plan (CDP) provides a structured, data-driven framework for managing the Library Learning Commons (LLC) collection. The plan is grounded in the professional values of Equity, Diversity, and Intellectual Freedom (ALA) and is designed to ensure the collection remains high-quality, relevant to the curriculum, and representative of all student identities. This systematic approach—moving from analysis to action—ensures responsible resource allocation and accountability.

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Foundational Assessment

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Maintenance and Accuracy

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Strategic Acquisition

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Goal: Close identified diversity and curricular gaps through targeted, quality acquisitions. Rationale: Direct investment based on audit results enacts the principle of Equity Informed Selection (CSL), prioritizing resources from authentic voices (Powell, 2016) over general purchasing to correct historical underrepresentation.

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Goal: Systematically remove outdated, irrelevant, or inaccurate materials, and reconcile physical inventory with catalog records. Rationale: Equity Informed Weeding (CSL) removes content that may perpetuate stereotypes, aligning with professional social justice responsibilities. A full Inventory (Hibner & Kelly, 2014) is necessary for reliable data, informing future collection management decisions.

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Goal: Establish a quantifiable baseline for collection performance, diversity, and curriculum alignment. Rationale: Data from initial audits are essential for establishing targeted selection goals and ensuring the collection supports the needs of all learners (Walker, 2016). Collection mapping visually identifies gaps in curricular support (Weisberg & Toor, 2013).

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Complete a Diversity Audit (e.g., Fiction) using an established framework (LaGarde, 2020; Surrey Schools) by Dec 2025. Develop Collection Mapping Plans for ELA and Social Studies curriculum by March 2026.

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Implement systemic Weeding Objectives across the Non-Fiction section, targeting a reduction in average age by 5 years by June 2027. Conduct a full Inventory of the collection by April 2027.

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Dedicate 60% of the annual budget to acquiring titles that address the representation gaps (e.g., Indigenous, Black, and LGBTQ2S+ titles) by June 2028. Utilize CSL Recommended Booklists and resources like Focused Resources for selection.

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Update Collection Mapping Plans for Science and the Arts curriculum by Dec 2028. Allocate 20% of the acquisition budget to non-print/digital resources (e-books, databases) by June 2029.

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Run a Comprehensive Collection Analysis Report comparing Year 5 data to the Year 1 baseline by March 2030. Update the Collection Development Policy and Circulation Policy to embed diversity and equity principles by June 2030.

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Collection Analysis Reports to Run & Formal Policy Update

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Collection Mapping Plans & Selection Goals (Non-print)

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Selection Goals (Targeted Acquisition) & CSL Recommended Booklists

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Weeding Objectives & Inventory Plans

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Diversity Audit & Collection Mapping Plans

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A quantitative analysis measuring the representation of marginalized groups within the collection's authors, subjects, and creators.

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A quantitative analysis measuring the representation of marginalized groups within the collection's authors, subjects, and creators.

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The process of visually charting the library collection against curriculum standards and student needs.

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Ensures the collection is relevant and supportive of all subject areas and learning objectives.

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Specific, systematic criteria used for the deselection and removal of materials (e.g., outdated, damaged, inaccurate content).

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Upholds collection integrity by removing biased content (Equity Informed Weeding) and maximizing available shelf space (Year 2).

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The systematic physical verification of library materials against the records in the automation system.

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Ensures catalogue accuracy and provides the foundation for reliable collection analysis (Year 2).

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A formal, data-driven document summarizing key collection statistics (age, usage, diversity metrics, curricular coverage).

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Serves as an accountability tool (Year 5) to justify budget requests and document the impact of the TL’s work.

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This five-year collection development plan is a blueprint for excellence, transforming our library into a data-driven engine for equity and learning. By systematically applying professional practices like the Diversity Audit and Equity Informed Selection, we guarantee that our collection will be a dynamic, authentic mirror for every student, not just a passive repository of books. The comprehensive data collected in Year 5 will not only prove the plan's success but will permanently embed these equitable values into our library's official policy, securing a lasting legacy of inclusion and intellectual freedom for the entire school community.

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