Final responsibility for selection and discarding is vested in the Library Director within the context of policies adopted by the City Administration. The Library Director delegates this responsibility to other members of the professional staff as follows:

Though responsibility rests with these supervisors, additional qualified staff within the departments may be asked to assist.  The appropriate supervisor approves staff selections before submitting them for purchase.  Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that the principles and policies for selection are adhered to, that subjects in overlapping areas are not overlooked, and that new subjects are not neglected. 

Specific Selection Policy by Collection

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 Loan | Replacements & Collection Maintenance | Requests for Reconsideration of Library Materials | Gift Receipt | Freedom to Read

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