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WINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY June 2016WINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY I.PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES The purpose of the Winfield Public Library is to provide

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1. Understand your library's mission and goals to align the collection development policy accordingly.
2. Define the scope of the policy including the types of materials to be included in the collection.
3. Establish criteria for selection and deselection of materials based on relevance, accuracy, and demand.
4. Include procedures for acquiring materials, weeding out outdated items, and evaluating the collection.
5. Involve key stakeholders such as librarians, administrators, and community members in the development process.
6. Review and update the policy regularly to reflect changes in technology, resources, and user needs.

Who needs collection development policy?

1. Libraries of all types such as public, academic, school, and special libraries.
2. Librarians and library staff responsible for managing the collection.
3. Administrators and decision-makers involved in budgeting and resource allocation.
4. Library users and community members who rely on the collection for information and resources.

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What is collection development policy?

Collection development policy is a set of guidelines and procedures used by libraries and other institutions to manage their collections.

Who is required to file collection development policy?

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

How to fill out collection development policy?

Collection development policy can be filled out by outlining the objectives of the collection, selection criteria, and procedures for acquisition, evaluation, and deselection of materials.

What is the purpose of collection development policy?

The purpose of collection development policy is to provide a framework for the systematic development and management of library collections.

What information must be reported on collection development policy?

Collection development policy must include information on the goals and objectives of the collection, criteria for selecting materials, and procedures for managing the collection.