Library Collection Mapping

Library collection mapping is the process of examining the quality and quantity of your collection and identifying the weaknesses and strengths. It acts as a visual tool that supplements the automated catalog system. This collection mapping system can display the depth of the collection available. There are many automated systems can create collection maps that provides a quick picture of each collection.

This collection mapping system can help meet the needs of both students and teachers in many ways. It provides the SLMS with the opportunity to ask for input about a certain collection and what they would like to see in the future. The teacher can use this as a way to use materials on specific recent topics and are relevant to the curriculum.

Perma-Bound Books (http://www.perma-bound.com/) is a common collection mapping system that is used to provide traditional and electronic books and information services to schools and libraries. Perma-Bound offers strong title selections, teaching materials, educational software, and electronic media. They also have an online catalog ordering, cataloging and processing, and collection development/analysis available.

References
http://eduscapes.com/sms/program/mapping.html