Jennifer Joines

FRIT 7737 Y03

Reference Collection Evaluation/Materials Order

Evaluating the Collection:

In evaluating the reference collection at Telfair County High School media center,
I found the section to be lacking in the area of career planning. There are sixteen books
related to this subject in the media center’s circulation. Seven of these books were
published in either the 1960s or the 1070s. Four more books have been in circulation
since the 1980s and 1990s. The latest printed material on this subject is dated 2008.
Students have checked none of these older sources out in several years. It is evident,
therefore, that this area of the reference section needs to be updated. There are no
periodicals in the media center supporting this area, nor are there any nonprint sources
such as eBooks or videos relating to careers in the media center.
It is my intention to find both nonprint and print materials to help students
discover the many career options that are available to them. Students will also be able to
access a wiki pathfinder to help make planning for a bright future easier. The URL for
the wiki is:
http://mycareerpaths.pbworks.com/FrontPage

The following is a complete list of resources pertaining to careers offered at Telfair

County Middle/High School Media Center.
Careers in beauty culture 1 of 1 available
[ Book ] 646.7 Joh Johnson, Barbara L.
Published 1989
Reading Level: 7.0 Interest Level: Young Adult

Careers in the earth sciences 1 of 1 available

[ Book ] 550.23 Mil Millard, Reed.
Published 1975
Interest Level: Young Adult

Careers in natural resource conservation. 1 of 1 available

[ Book ] 333.7023 Her Herbert, Fred W.
Published 1965

Careers with foreign language. 1 of 1 available

[ Book ] 402.3 COH Cohn, Angelo.
Published 1963

Opportunities in restaurant careers 1 of 1 available

[ Book ] 647.95 Chmelynski, Carol Ann Caprione, 1950-
 Published 1990
Interest Level: Young Adult

Cool careers without college for people who love to fix things 1 of 1 available
[ Book ] 690 BIC Bickerstaff, Linda.
Published 2004
Reading Level: 6.8 Interest Level: Young Adult
Accelerated Reader® Level: 9.3 / 3.0 pts.

The Encyclopedia of careers and vocational guidance. 1 of 1 available

[ Book ] REF 371.42 E William E. Hopke, editor-in-chief.
Published 1967
Interest Level: Young Adult

In their shoes : extraordinary women describe their amazing careers 1 of 1 available

[ Book ] 331.4 REB Reber, Deborah.
Published 2007
Interest Level: Young Adult

Medical assistant 1 of 1 available

[ Book ] 610.69 PRI Primm, E. Russell, 1958-
Published 1998
Reading Level: 7.1 Interest Level: 5-8
Accelerated Reader® Level: 4.9 / 0.5 pts.

Encyclopedia of careers and vocational guidance. 3 of 3 available

[ Book ] REF 371.42 E
Published 1997
Interest Level: Young Adult

Health Careers in Georgia. 1 of 1 available

[ Book ] REF 374.42 SOU SW GA Area Health education Center
Published 2002

The news media 1 of 1 available

[ Book ] 070.4023 Par Parks, Peggy J., 1951-
Published 2002
Reading Level: 8.7 Interest Level: 5-8
Accelerated Reader® Level: 9.5 / 5.0 pts.
So you want to work in animation & special effects? 1 of 1 available
[ Book ] 778.5 SVI Svitil, Torene.
Published 2008
Interest Level: Young Adult

Your career in unusual occupations, 1 of 1 available

[ Book ] 371.42 Har Harter, Walter L.
Published 1971

Jobs in communications. 1 of 1 available

[ Book ] 380.3 WAK Wakin, Edward.
Published 1974
Reading Level: 5.0 Interest Level: 5-8

Jobs in marine science: commercial fishing, marine construction, and 1 of 1 available

salvage,
[ Book ] 551.4023 ROS Ross, Frank Xavier, 1914-
Published 1974
Reading Level: 5.6 Interest Level: 5-8

Reference Collection Order

Subject Area: Career Planning
Vendor: Follett
Print and Non Print Materials
List Compiled by Priority

Dewey Bibliographic Format Price Quan. Total

Number Information/Reviews
331.702 150 best jobs for your skills eBook $16.95 1 $16.95
(#06875U8)

By Farr, J. Michael.

“This ground-breaking book offers

an efficient, to-the-point
format that helps job
seekers and students
discover the best jobs
 for their skills in just
three simple steps.” –
JIST Publishing

331.702 50 best jobs for your personality Paperback $15.00 1 $15.00

(#00957R3)

By Farr, J. Michael.

“50 Best Jobs for Your Personality

is ideal for anyone
seeking the best career
fit possible. Plus,
educators and career
professionals will love
this reference because it
provides useful career
information based on
John Holland's widely
accepted theory of
vocational
personalities.” JIST
Publishing
502.3 All in a day's work : careers using Publisher’s $22.00 1 $22.00
science (#02264H7) Hardcover

By Sullivan, Megan (Megan M.)

“…information in it is terrific for

sparking student interest in science-
related jobs.” –Dianne Trim
Insidetheschool.com

650.14 Amazing resumes: what employers Paperback $11.00 2 $22.00

want to see--and how to
say it (#01096R7) By
Bright, Jim

“A concise volume of snappy

chapters designed to
help readers understand
what makes employers
hire people-and how to
build a resume that
motivates an employer
to hire them.”
Amazon.com
 Dewey Bibliographic Format Price Quan. Total
Number Information/Reviews
778.5 Career building through digital eBook $30.00 1 $30.00
moviemaking
(#52702M0)

By Segall, Miriam.

No Reviews Found

650.14 Evaluating different careers [video DVD (Non- $97.15 1 $97.15

recording] (#496C4D0) fiction)
Standard format.
DVD (Non-fiction) 1 videodisc (11
Standard format. min.)
1 videodisc (11 min.) : sd., col. ; 4
3/4 in.

No Reviews Found
650.14 Your first job interview [video DVD (Non- $64.95 1 $64.95
recording] (#4F2C0D7) fiction)
1 videodisc (22
min.)
No Reviews Found
650.1 Career building through blogging Publisher’s $25.00 1 $25.00
(#28549TX) Hardcover

By Day-MacLeod, Deirdre.

Four out of five stars.- Amazon.com

900 Career Profiles [set/series] Publisher's $19.75 1 $119.75
(#CQ48XX5) Hardcover
Set/Series
Publisher's Hardcover Set/Series Complete set of
Complete set of 5 Titles 5 Titles

No Reviews Found
Total: $412.08

Budget Summary:

I will need $412.08 to update and add to the media center collection to support

teachers and students as they look at career planning and goal setting. I spent a total of

$203.03 on books, $162.10 on audio/visual materials, and $46.95 on eBooks.

My intent was to add additional materials that were highly recommended and

would reach a wide range of students including minorities. To keep track of how

beneficial these purchases were, I will document circulation data after of the new
materials and compare this data with circulation data of some of the more popular titles

from last year. I will also continue to work with the teachers in each grade level to

monitor their progress in using the newly purchased materials.