Collecting for the Curriculum

This practical guide addresses the specific collection development needs of curriculum librarians in higher education, offering concrete strategies for building and maintaining collections that support Common Core State Standards implementation. Catalano provides explicit advice on selecting materials across subject areas and grade levels, focusing on how to evaluate resources for their educational value and alignment with current standards. The book stands out as the only publication specifically targeting post-secondary curriculum collections rather than school libraries, making it an essential resource for academic librarians. Its systematic approach to collection development fills a critical gap in the professional literature for this specialized audience.

What makes this work particularly valuable is its direct applicability to the daily challenges faced by curriculum librarians in academic settings. Catalano moves beyond theoretical discussions to offer actionable guidance on everything from budget allocation to selection criteria and collection assessment. The book's focus on both curriculum materials and children's literature provides a comprehensive framework for supporting teacher education programs. For librarians building collections that serve future educators, this resource offers the specialized knowledge needed to make informed acquisition decisions that will impact classroom instruction for years to come.