The document discusses balancing collections by using a "prism" model with two continuums to map types of resources. The real-invented continuum and personal-smiley continuum can be used to evaluate whether a collection covers different topics and approaches in a balanced way. Examples are given of how folklore, literature, and controversial issues could be mapped on the prism. The prism model is proposed as a way to intentionally shape a balanced collection.

1. Balancing the Spectrum of the Collection LIB 610 Collection Management Summer 2010

2. Abstract

12. Put ‘em together! Per so n a l SM i l e y Real Invented

13. Application to Collections??? . . . and Dragons????

27. Creationism Evolution Personal

28. Print vs. online Personal Print Sources Online Sources http://www.hp-lexicon.org / http://www.mugglenet.com http://www.jkrowling.com/ The original novels

30. Another native Resource

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