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TEXTBOOK COLLECTION
Objectives:
- This collection exists to
support the curriculum of the College of Education.
- Textbooks for all subject areas
for grades kindergarten through six shall be
selected on a rotating basis as funds allow.
- Textbooks for faculty requested
subject areas for grades seven through twelve shall
be selected on a rotating basis as funds allow.
- Textbooks adopted by local
schools or by schools in Western Pennsylvania shall
be given priority.
- The collection shall attempt to
be representative rather than all inclusive.
- Normally textbooks shall be
removed from the collection after ten years. Only
current editions will be kept.
- The Kraus Curriculum
Development Library database is purchased annually
in support of the curriculum.
Scope:
- Level and Treatment:
The collection shall include student textbooks and
textbook related materials such as workbooks,
teacher's manuals, activity books, resource books,
etc., that are appropriate for preschool through
grade twelve.
- Languages:
The primary language is English. Materials used to
teach foreign languages or in bilingual
multicultural environments are also collected if
faculty requested.
- Chronology:
Emphasis shall be on the most current materials.
Outdated treatments or items replaced by newer
editions shall be weeded.
- Geographical:
Educational materials published in the United States
are emphasized. Foreign publications may be acquired
on a selective basis.
- Cultural Diversity:
Every effort shall be made to have the collection
reflect all types of cultural diversity and promote
respect for individuals and the global community.
Clientele:
- This collection exists
primarily for undergraduate education majors.
- Other Library clients may use
the collection as well.
- The collection is not
established to be used or browsed by children.
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