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LIS 773
Action Plan
August 9, 2012
Jodi Wortsman
LIS 773
Action Plan
August 9, 2012
and I think it is important to carry some religion books as reference for these units of study. Additionally,
these books fill a need for students seeking personal growth and enlightenment.
I approached this project in four steps. First, I reviewed the current collection to determine what
the library has and how the materials are being utilized. Second, I analyzed the collection using the
MUSTIE weeding tool to determine which items could be purged. Third, I looked for more up-to-date,
relevant materials using the Wilson Core Curriculum database and Folletts TitleWave software. Finally,
I made a recommendation on how many books to purchase for our collection and an estimated budget
requirement.
Step 1: Current collection
The first thing I did was to run a report from the Destiny catalog system that lists all the religion
books held in the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) 200s and the mythology books in the folklore
section (DDC 398). In total our library holds 56 nonfiction texts on religion and mythology. I also found
we have 9 graphic novels and 8 picture books on mythology. Based on school curriculum and physical
space in the library, we do not necessarily want to increase the size of this collection. Rather, we would
like to keep it the same or smaller, but with more valuable and relevant titles.
Following are some interesting facts about the collection:
Twenty-nine of the books in this section were published prior to 2000, the oldest dating
back to 1984.
Fifteen books have never been checked out.
All of the graphic novels and picture books have been checked out.
Step 2: Weeding
I evaluated the books in the collection using a visual inspection, and a review of circulation and
publications statistics. Using the MUSTIE weeding criteria, I recommend the library withdraw 33 books
from the collection (See Attachment A). Following is a summary of what I found.
M = Misleading, inaccurate
Given the nature religion and mythology, information does not change rapidly. Therefore,
these books are assumed to be accurate.
U = Ugly
Due to minimal circulation, none of the books are worn or beyond repair. Many, however,
are not attractive in terms of format and presentation. Middle school students expect a
dynamic presentation to catch their interest. Text- heavy books are not going to be utilized
by students. Even if the books have valuable information in them, if they are not picked up
and read, the information is reaching no one. Based on this criterion, I recommend the
withdrawal of nine books.
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S = Superseded
Many items were published in the 1980s, so I checked to see if a newer version is available. I
found that four items should be weeded and replaced with a new edition.
T = Trivial
There are many books that are interesting, but are not relevant to our student population
and are not utilized as a part of the curriculum. These may belong in a public library where
they will reach a more general audience. Five books should be weeded based on this
criterion.
E = Elsewhere
Jodi Wortsman
LIS 773
Action Plan
August 9, 2012
Step 4: Recommendations and Budget
Based on my reviews and the items Ive recommend weeding, I propose the library purchase 20
new items for their religion and mythology collection. I have chosen 13 books as a starting point (see
Attachment B.) The total cost of these books is estimated to be $303.55. With a nonfiction books costing
an average of $26, I feel the library would likely spend an additional $182.00 for a total budget of $485.
This is a fairly low cost project that could enhance an important part of the librarys nonfiction
print collection.
Jodi Wortsman
LIS 773
Action Plan
August 9, 2012
References
Illinois Interactive Report Card. Northern Illinois University, 2012. Web. 08 August 2012.
http://iirc.niu.edu
Middle and Junior High Core Collection. EBSCO Publishing, 2012. Web. 06 August 2012.
http://www.ebscohost.com/academic/middle-and-junior-high-core-collection
TitleWave. Follett Library Resources, Inc., 2012. Web. 06 August 2012. http://www.titlewave.com
Westfield Middle School. Bloomingdale School District 13, 2012. Web. 07 August 2012.
http://www.sd13.org
Wyatt, Erin. Budget. Dominican University. River Forest, Illinois. 31 July 2012. Lecture.
Wyatt, Erin. Collection Development. Dominican University. River Forest, Illinois. 24 July 2012. Lecture.