Purpose

This document has been developed as a guide:

• to inform the public of the essential principles used in selecting library materials and the procedures for public input into the process;
• to communicate to the Library staff the principles and policies involved in collection building and maintenance;
• to ensure the Library’s governing agencies of the Library’s compliance with its charge and mission.

A separate policy has been developed for the use of the Internet, electronic resources, and materials provided by Internet services. This policy was developed by a committee of the professional staff and reviewed by the Director and City Administration. The policy will be reviewed annually to ensure that the information remains current and pertinent.

Policy Review 

The City Administration and the Director of the Library will review the Collection Development Policy of the Longview Public Library annually to ensure that the policy remains a current, pertinent, and accurate reflection of the changing needs of the community, the library and its collection development objectives.

Adopted by City of Longview May 2004

Contents

• Community Analysis
• Mission Statement & Role of the Library
• General Principles and Selection Policy
• Responsibility and Authority
• Specific Selection Policy by Collection
• Selection Tools
• Gifts, Duplication & InterLibrary Loans
• Replacements & Collection Maintenance
• Requests for Reconsideration of Library Materials
• Selection Assignments & Budget Allocations
• Materials Gift Receipt
• In Support of Freedom to Read

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