Native American literature for young people: a survey of collection development methods in public libraries

least important 1 2 3 4 5 most important

C. Lass-Woodfin, Mary Jo (ed.). (1978). Books on American Indians and

Eskimos: A Selection Guide for Children and Young Adults.

least important 1 2 3 4 5 most important

D. Slapin, Beverly and Doris Seale. (1988). Books Without Bias: Through

Indian Eyes.

least important 1 2 3 4 5 most important

7. What criteria do you use in deciding what materials pertaining to

American Indian literature should be included in the children's and young

adult collection? Please rate each criterion listed below with 1 being

the least important and 5 being the most important in making your

selection choices:

   A. Author's reputation                    1  2  3  4  5
   B. Publisher's reputation                 1  2  3  4  5
   C. Purpose fulfilled                      1  2  3  4  5
   D. Range of subject matter                1  2  3  4  5
   E. Recency, up-to-date                    1  2  3  4  5
   F. Bibliography, scholarship              1  2  3  4  5
   G. Creativity                             1  2  3  4  5
   H. Sincerity                              1  2  3  4  5
   I. Originality                            1  2  3  4  5
   J. Readability                            1  2  3  4  5

K. Physical Make-up

(type, binding, paper) 1 2 3 4 5

L. Arrangement

(Preface, Table of Contents, Index,

       Appendices                            1  2  3  4  5
   M. Accuracy                               1  2  3  4  5
   N. Authenticity                           1  2  3  4  5
   O. Objectivity                            1  2  3  4  5

P. Illustration

       (Quality, Placement)                  1  2  3  4  5
   Q. Other                                  1  2  3  4  5
   R. Other                                  1  2  3  4  5

8. When selecting materials, how important a criteria is it to have a

publication recommended by a person or group knowledgeable about

American Indians?

least important 1 2 3 4 5 most important

9. When selecting materials, how important a criteria is it to have a

publication authored or prepared by an American Indian?

least important 1 2 3 4 5 most important

10. How would you rate the availability of materials on American Indian

literature for children and young adults?

extremely accessible 1 2 3 4 5 not accessible

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