The Collection Development Discussion Group, part of ACRL’s Rare Books and Manuscripts Section, held a well-attended discussion of collaboration and competition in collection development in rare books ...

Building the collection is a core activity in any library. A school library collection is built to support the curriculum and provide for voluntary reading; an academic library collection is developed ...

Preus Library acquires a wide range of information materials designed to enhance and support the educational mission of the College. The policies below help guide the development of our strategic ...

Materials in the Library are selected to support the instructional and research needs of the Santa Clara University community according to this Collection Development Philosophy. A patron who would ...

The Hope College Library collection continuously evolves to support the curriculum, college mission, and student needs. Periodically, items will be removed using the following criteria and guidelines: ...

Some call it multicultural, some call it Africana, some call it a “special collection.” Whatever it’s called, the procurement of materials that reflect African-American culture is part of a ...

Standing order lists should be reviewed regularly for continued relevance to the library collection, because the needs of the collection can change, or a series can change its focus over time. Each ...