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Selection and Management Issues: eBooks eBooks can pose additional selection and management issues than their print counterpart. Traditional selection criteria apply to the evaluation of eBooks; however, the management of digital resources is more complex. Three issues of related to selection and management include; functionality and quality, accessibility, and licensing. Functionality and Quality Specific issues related to the selection of eBooks are the functionality and qu

The role of the Teacher Librarian and expertise required is different to that required by all teachers. Teacher Librarians are required to possess additional skills in curriculum leadership, as well as expertise in literacy in all its forms; traditional, information and digital. According to the Australian School Library Association, as well as being trained teachers, Teacher Librarians are curriculum leaders, information specialists, and information service managers (2012).

The selection model developed by Hughes-Hassell and Mancall incorporates a simplistic view of resource evaluation and selection (2005). A model or framework that allows more flexibility to align with different circumstances may be more appropriate in meeting the needs of school libraries. More comprehensive resource selection criteria are outlined by the New South Wales Department of Education, which includes a range of evaluative questions to assess the appropriateness of po