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COLLECTION SELECTION 
COLLECTION SELECTION
This rubric is to be used by staff members of public libraries in their selection of non-fiction public library books, video, and electronic resources for patrons between the age of 14 and 18. Final Scale for Purchase: Results between 70 and 80%, consider for purchase if additional funds are available. Results between 81% and 90% purchase if funds are available. Results between 91% to 100% purchase for collection.
Rubric Code: H26X56
By makefield
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric COLLECTION SELECTION
Assistance in selecting new additions to YA library collection
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

PURPOSE
10 pts

Book, video and electronic resource is intended for research and/or recreational reading.
Poor

Chosen media will only be used for recreational reading.
Fair

Chosen media will only be used for school research and homework.
Good

Book, video and electronic resource provides current general interest informational materials appropriate for recreational and meets homework requirements.
EXISTING COLLECTION
9 pts

Relationship to the existing collection.
Poor

Current collection has several comparable resources.
Fair

Current collection has dated material on same subject.
Good

Potential material to expand collection's current series or broaden collection.
RELEVANCY
8 pts

Media format is relevant to the collection.
Poor

Information resource does not fit with other collection material.
Fair

Information resource fits into current collection.
Good

Information resource fits with current collection and adds additional point of view.
COST
8 pts

What is the cost?
Poor

Too expensive to justify expenditure.
Fair

Comparable material exist which are less expensive.
Good

Material offers value which is commensurate with cost.
READING LEVEL OF INTENDED AUDIENCE
7 pts

Material is written at the reading level the library requires.
Poor

Material contains language and slang which are not appropriate for targeted age range.
Fair

Material has limited range of appropriate reading levels. Concepts are concise but simplified.
Good

Material has broad range of appropriate reading levels with new concepts explained so they are easily understand-able.
READABILITY AND USEFULNESS
7 pts

Resource is well-written and carefully edited.
Poor

Resource covers topics that you detect are popular
Fair

Resource covers popular topics of interest at an age appropriateness of material.
Good

Resource has wide range of usefulness regarding age appropriateness and variety of reading ability levels.
INTEREST & APPEAL
7 pts

Material's subject is of interest to library's patron's needs and usefulness.
Poor

Material's subject content provides topic of local interest or the author is a local person.
Fair

Material's subject is currently a hot topic in popular culture.
Good

Material's subject has the potential for heavy use now and in the future.
CONTENT & SCOPE
10 pts

Ideas are supported with accurate facts and developed in depth.
Poor

Content is simplified and includes stereotypes and opinions
Fair

Content is accurate and unbiased.
Good

Distinctions are made between fact and fiction, presents differing viewpoints. Provides sources for additional reading material.
GRAPHICS AND ILLUSTRATIONS
9 pts

Resource presents information in a appealing and attractive format.
Poor

Graphics and illustrations are limited or of poor quality.
Fair

Graphics and illustrations are of good quality and relate to text.
Good

Appropriate and sufficient maps, charts, and diagrams to add to the patron's understanding of the text
ACCURACY
8 pts

Resource covers subject matter and provides literary accuracy.
Poor

Resource simplifies subject matter and includes inaccuracies.
Fair

Resource points are over-amplified or important concepts are completely omitted.
Good

Resource provides an accurate and complete informational resource.
AUTHORITY & IMPARTIALITY
7 pts

Reputation of author.
Poor

Author is inexperienced or a non-expert of subject matter.
Fair

Author demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the issues
Good

Author is an expert or has done extensive research on the book's topic.
FORMAT
9 pts

Binding, paper, layout, text size and wearability.
Poor

Resource is poorly made and will not hold up to normal wear and tear.
Fair

Resource has average packaging, binding, print or paper.
Good

Resource packaging and format is up-to-date and of quality material.
ORGANIZATION & SPECIAL FEATURES
8 pts

Information is easily located.
Poor

The material is well-organized without supporting data reference points
Fair

Appropriate access points, indexes, and cross-references are incorporated in book.
Good

Content is well-organized utilizing indexs, bibliographies, references, and source citings.
CURRENCY/RECENCY/ACCURACY
7 pts

Subject matter is timely
Poor

Material is out-dated or includes inaccurate information.
Fair

Material is current yet duplicates other information sources currently in collection.
Good

Material content is timely and unique.
THEIRS AND YOUR REVIEW/OPINION
6 pts

Peer and literary reviews.
Poor

Poor reviews from reliable media sources.
Fair

Favorable reviews from reliable media sources.
Good

Excellent reviews from reliable review media




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