Task One

Write a statement under each of the four Cs which makes a claim for this reader development project.


Challenge

• This reader development project will challenge traditional library staff and readers attitudes towards the lesbian and gay communities.
  
• Challenged stock selection policies.
  
• Targeted a specific audience.
  

Compare

This reader development project will compare usage according to different presentation and locations of stock (pre- and post-promotion).

Consult

This reader development project will consult with members and management, staff and library users and gay and lesbian focus groups.

Compete

This reader development project will investigate provision of lesbian and gay material in other outlets. 
 
 
Task Two

How can you use the Best Value process to improve this reader development project?

• By changing staffs perceptions and stereotypes (training and development)
  
• By making the promotion accessible to all members of the community, make it a system within an authority and not a library promotion.