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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to Update and rework library collection
development policies and procedures. Maintain a healthy and useful
collection through weeding and materials selection.
Collection Development Policy
Identification, selection, acquisition, and evaluation of materials.
A set of resources that will be most useful for your community.
What’s the difference between a policy and a procedure?
A policy is a course of action on a specific topic adopted by a library.
Procedures are the steps to be followed in implementing the policy.
Why do we need them?
Elements of a Collection Development Policy
Goals of the collection Materials Selection Collection Evaluation and
Assessment Reconsideration of Materials Sample Collection Development
Policy
Selecting Print Materials
Highest quality serving the most people at the lowest price.
Which bindings are best? Why continue to buy print
reference books?
Choosing books, DVDs, etc.
Subject matter Construction quality Potential use Relevance to the collection Authority
Selection Sources
Book Reviews “Best of” lists, awards,
bibliographies Core Collection References Word of Mouth
Why read reviews?
Can save time in the long run Increase ability to advise readers
and researchers Catch titles you don’t want to miss Browse, skim your favorite source
regularly.
Allocating for Collections
Allocation indicates priorities Should reflect goals in Collection
Development Policy Review annually
Making the most of a small budget
“Cheap, Fast, Good – choose two” Distributor discounts Grants Wish lists “Birthday” books
Selecting AV materials
What are they? Special Criteria
Repair cost and equipment Longevity Equipment needed to use material
Online Databases vs.the World Wide Web Online databases are searchable
collections of published articles. The world wide web consists of
websites developed by anyone with access to a server.
Open Access “Free Web vs. Online Databases”
Roadblocks to Weeding
People will get upset. I don’t have time. Destroying public property. It might be useful someday. My shelves will be empty. Books are sacred.
Repair, replace, or discard?
Repair (cost, importance to the collection)
Replace (new copy, newer edition, newer book?)
Discard (MUSTIE)
Public Concerns about Weeding
Post your Collection Development Policy on your web page
Post signs Designate a contact for questions
Resources
Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management.Johnson, Peggy. ALA, 2004
A Core Collection for Young Adults. Jones, Patrick. Neal-Schuman, 2003.