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Criteria for Material Selection

The questions below serve as a guide in evaluating particular materials as possible selections for the Library. 

bulletDoes the book meet a particular need in our library?
bulletIs the material true to biblical teachings and/or the doctrinal positions of First Lutheran Church?
bulletIs the subject matter treated accurately, clearly, fairly and interestingly?
bulletIs the book appropriate for the age or interest group for which it is intended?
bulletIs the author qualified to write on this subject?
bulletDoes the publisher have a good reputation in this field?
bulletIs the book’s physical makeup –binding, paper quality, print size, margins, etc. satisfactory?
bulletAre the illustrations professional and appropriate to the text and age level?
bulletIs the vocabulary and writing style effective for the intended reader?
bulletAre the contents up-to-date?
bulletDoes the book have current appeal?
bulletDoes the book have lasting value?
bulletDoes it contribute to an overall balance of subject material?
bulletHas it received good reviews?
bulletIs the book included on a recommended book list such as those published annually by several Christian magazines?
bulletDoes the cost allow its purchase without eliminating something needed more?
bulletIs the book the best choice we can make in the field?
bulletWill the people who use our library use the material?

 

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