School Collection Development and Resource Management in Digitally Rich Environments: An Initial Literature Review

Abstract

The changing technological environment and the range of digital resources influence the role of the school librarian in collection development and management of digital resources.As digital technologies have evolved collection development remains a significant component of the school librarian's professional practice.The aims of this paper are 1) to understand the influence of technology on the evolving material collections in K-12 schools, 2) examine the changes in collection development and resource management brought about by technological innovation, 3) investigate the leadership role of school librarians in collection development and the promotion of digital learning objects or resources, and 4) summarize the relevant literature focusing on school library collection development and management of digital resources. This article will present a brief overview of the impact of technology on the collection development practices of librarians in K-12 schools.