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BETHEL PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY POLICY NUMBER: 101 TITLE: Collection Development Policy DATE ISSUED: 7/10/2008; Revised 7/2017; May 2022 BETHEL PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY (BPPL) acquires, organizes, and provides

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How to fill out collection development policy

1. Define the purpose of the collection development policy.
2. Establish selection criteria for materials to be included in the collection.
3. Determine the roles and responsibilities of staff members involved in the collection development process.
4. Outline procedures for evaluating materials for inclusion in the collection.
5. Establish a process for weeding out outdated or damaged materials from the collection.
6. Develop a budget for acquisitions and establish guidelines for spending.
7. Regularly review and update the collection development policy as needed.

Who needs collection development policy?

1. Librarians and library staff responsible for selecting and maintaining materials in the library's collection.
2. Library administrators and decision-makers who need to establish guidelines for the library's collection development process.
3. Users of the library who want to understand how materials are selected and maintained in the collection.

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What is collection development policy?

A collection development policy is a written document that outlines the guidelines and criteria for the selection, acquisition, and management of a library's collection.

Who is required to file collection development policy?

Typically, libraries and educational institutions that receive government funding or grants are required to file a collection development policy.

How to fill out collection development policy?

To fill out a collection development policy, one should outline specific goals, selection criteria, budget considerations, and procedures for evaluation and deselection of materials.

What is the purpose of collection development policy?

The purpose of a collection development policy is to ensure that the library collects materials that meet the needs of its community and to guide the decision-making process in the acquisition of resources.

What information must be reported on collection development policy?

Information that must be reported includes selection criteria, community needs assessment, budget allocation, evaluation methods, and procedures for collection maintenance.