Collection Development Clause Samples
The Collection Development clause outlines the policies and procedures for selecting, acquiring, and maintaining materials within a library or information resource collection. It typically details the criteria for adding new materials, the process for evaluating existing resources, and the roles of staff or committees in making collection decisions. This clause ensures that the collection remains relevant, balanced, and responsive to the needs of its users, addressing the challenge of managing resources effectively and transparently.
Collection Development. Includes but is not limited to the following:
a. Consults with discipline faculty in selecting and de-selecting LMC resources for various modes of learning.
b. Participates in the provision of equitable access to LMC resources and services.
Collection Development a. Knowledgeable about the scope and content of the collection.
b. Proactively identifies areas of the collection to update and enhance.
c. Oversees periodicals collection to ensure adequate coverage to support curriculum college-wide.
Collection Development. Provide access to electronic resources to meet the needs and demands of area library users and to back up the collections of member libraries.
Collection Development. The GRRL staff is responsible for selection of library materials for all GRRL libraries. All materials purchased for any library are to be ordered through GRRL regardless of the source of funds. Local citizens are encouraged to make suggestions for collection development and GRRL staff will evaluate those recommendations utilizing the library's Collection Development Policy. Gift materials or monetary donations will be accepted under the provisions of GRRL's Collection Development Policy. Collection maintenance including future purchases and de-acquisitions (weeding)
Collection Development. The process of building a library’s resources to meet the information needs of users in a timely and economical manner. Within the higher education sector, collection development to support the institution’s teaching, learning and research activities is often a collaborative activity between library and academic staff.
Collection Development. ▪ Alert member libraries to opportunities for sales, publications of note. ▪ Provide assistance and guidance for the construction of collection development policies for member libraries. ▪ Collect books selected for the Professional Collection to enhance the abilities and professional knowledge of librarians and staff of LSLC and member libraries.
Collection Development. The Board of Trustees for the Community Library and the Board of Education will affirm and formally adopt the various statements by the American Library Association. (Listed in the HANDBOOK FOR TRUSTEES)