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Collection Development Policy 6/22/2016 Index 1. Community and Library Description 2. Purpose and Responsibility 3. Intellectual Freedom 4. Statement of Concern about Library Material 5. Service Goals 6.

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How to fill out collection development policy

1. Start by identifying the purpose and goals of your collection development policy.
2. Determine the scope of the policy, including the types of materials and formats to be included in the collection.
3. Consider the selection criteria for adding new materials to the collection, such as relevance to the community's needs, quality, and diversity.
4. Establish guidelines for the de-selection or weeding of outdated or damaged materials.
5. Specify the roles and responsibilities of staff involved in the collection development process.
6. Define the budgetary considerations and funding sources for acquiring new materials.
7. Outline the procedures for reviewing and updating the policy on a regular basis.
8. Include provisions for community input and feedback in the collection development process.
9. Consider the ethical and legal considerations related to intellectual freedom, censorship, and access to information.
10. Publish and communicate the collection development policy to staff, stakeholders, and the community.

Who needs collection development policy?

1. Libraries, especially public libraries, need a collection development policy.
2. Schools and educational institutions that have a library or learning resource center.
3. Academic libraries in colleges and universities.
4. Special libraries in organizations or industries.
5. Archives and museums that curate collections of materials.
6. Any organization or institution that manages a collection of materials for public use or research purposes.

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What is collection development policy?

Collection development policy is a set of guidelines and procedures for selecting, acquiring, maintaining, and preserving materials for a library's collection.

Who is required to file collection development policy?

Libraries and institutions that have a collection of materials are required to file a collection development policy.

How to fill out collection development policy?

To fill out a collection development policy, one must outline the objectives, scope, selection criteria, and procedures for acquiring materials for the collection.

What is the purpose of collection development policy?

The purpose of collection development policy is to ensure that materials in a library's collection are relevant, diverse, and aligned with the needs of its users.

What information must be reported on collection development policy?

The collection development policy should include information on the objectives of the collection, selection criteria, procedures for deselection, and considerations for access.