Selection of non-print resources for Tsunami affected libraries of Sri Lanka: with special reference to public and school libraries

Abstract

This paper will define briefly what non-print resources are paying attention to the differences of the meanings of audiovisual media and multimedia. It will also briefly discuss the significance of having non-print resources in school and public libraries. In the second section it discusses in detail the selection of non-print resources under two main topics; collection development policy and evaluation of non-print resources. Related to evaluation, checklists are provided for the evaluation of educational videos, entertainment videos and feature films, CD/ROMs and other computer-based resources, Web sites and criteria for selection of equipment. In the third section preservation, security and copyright of non-print resources are discussed. Section four pays attention to the site planning for non-print collections, since this is ignored by most authorities and cause irreparable damages to library sites. In the final section new training needs of the librarians who are developing non-print collections are briefly outlined