Part+5

Part 5 Using the targets [your collecting levels or collecting intensities] established in your policy, adequacy conclusions from the evaluation, and the average price of material, create a budget for your collection development. How much will it cost to fill the gap between what the community wants and needs and what is presently available? Compare the likely funding for your subject with the budget immediately above. To what degree will you be able to fill the gap? Which targets will you be able to meet? 100 points Prepare a list of items to be recommended to be added to the collection. Provide a persuasive rationale statement for each item on your list. There should be no doubt why this item is being proposed, what is unique about it, and what need/want it will meet. Add phrases about quality and utility [from review sources if these are available or from your own evaluation]. This is the final selection list. Your rationale statement should include a complete standard citation. In the filtering process, you may identify items where more information is needed, as with a forthcoming item or a website under construction or where physical examination is needed, as with a preview of an expensive video or shareware. Such items should be included in the buying list under a wait and see heading. Finally, a persuasive close which summarizes (1) what you have done with the collection and (2) what difference it will make. Relate development specifically to the wants and needs identified in the community analysis. 
 * Part V Select Materials for the Collection **