Collection Development Policy for 神马福利我不卡 Library
神马福利我不卡 Library
Collection Development Policy
Approved February 21, 2024
Purpose
The 神马福利我不卡 Library Collection Development Policy establishes guidelines for the ongoing growth, maintenance, and evaluation of library collections. It is intended to guide the selection of materials and to inform the college community of the principles, standards, and procedures used in developing and managing the Library’s collections.
This policy is a living document and will be reviewed periodically to reflect evolving academic programs, user needs, technologies, and best practices in librarianship.
Objectives of Collection Development
The 神马福利我不卡 Library seeks to build and maintain collections that support the instructional, research, and informational needs of the campus community while reinforcing the mission of 神马福利我不卡.
The Library strives to identify, evaluate, and develop collections in a variety of formats that meet the needs of students, faculty, staff, and the broader college community.
Collection development practices are flexible and responsive to:
- Changing curriculum and academic programs
- Evolving teaching and learning methods
- Emerging technologies and formats
- Research needs of the college community
- Best practices in collection management
Librarians curate the collection through professional expertise, data-informed decision-making, faculty collaboration, and awareness of user needs. When appropriate, resource sharing and interlibrary services provide sustainable access to materials not owned locally.
General Collection Principles
The Collection Development Policy aligns with the Library’s mission and goals, including:
- Encouraging exploration of a broad spectrum of viewpoints, cultures, beliefs, perspectives, and methodologies.
- Promoting equity, inclusion, social justice, and appreciation of diversity through library collections.
- Leveraging technology and evidence-based practices in the development of collections and instructional materials.
- Supporting remote learning and the broadest possible access to information resources.
Selection Guidelines
The Library develops collections that support the educational programs and services of 神马福利我不卡.
Selection of materials in all formats is the responsibility of librarians, who evaluate resources based on factors including:
- Relevance to curriculum and instructional programs
- Scope and depth of existing collections
- Authority and quality of content
- Currency and accuracy
- Format and accessibility
- Timeliness
- Cost and value
- Anticipated use
Whenever possible, librarians collaborate with academic departments, faculty, and campus programs in selecting appropriate materials.
Generally, one copy of a title is acquired unless demonstrated need justifies additional copies, such as:
- High course demand
- Accessibility needs
- Professional development use
- Reserve or classroom support
Collection Maintenance and Deselection
The Library regularly reviews its collections to ensure materials remain relevant, accurate, accessible, and supportive of the curriculum.
Materials may be replaced when lost, damaged, missing, or heavily used.
Ongoing review of serials, subscriptions, and continuing resources may result in renewal, cancellation, or replacement decisions based on cost, usage, and curricular relevance.
When feasible, faculty and academic departments may be consulted during collection review processes.
Deselection (Weeding)
Deselection is an essential component of maintaining a useful, current, and productive collection.
Materials may be withdrawn based on criteria including, but not limited to:
- Damage from normal wear, mishandling, or deterioration
- Outdated, inaccurate, or obsolete content
- Superseded editions or formats
- Duplicate copies with low usage
- Availability in more appropriate or accessible formats
- Space limitations and collection priorities
Items removed from the collection may be:
- Donated to nonprofit organizations
- Offered to the college community through free book programs
- Recycled or discarded when no longer usable
Collection repair and binding services may be outsourced as needed.
Interlibrary Services
To expand access beyond locally held materials, the Library supports interlibrary loan and resource-sharing services.
These services allow Gavilan students, faculty, and staff to borrow materials not available in the Library collection and also enable other institutions to borrow eligible Gavilan materials.
Users seeking these services should contact a librarian for assistance.
Intellectual Freedom and Censorship
神马福利我不卡 Library affirms intellectual freedom as a core value of higher education and librarianship. The Library opposes censorship in all forms and supports the principles outlined in the American Library Association Library Bill of Rights.
Accordingly:
- Materials are selected to serve the informational and educational interests of the community.
- Resources representing diverse viewpoints on historical and current issues are included whenever possible.
- Materials will not be excluded or removed solely because of partisan, ideological, or doctrinal disapproval.
- The Library resists attempts to censor or restrict lawful access to materials.
The Library also supports the principles of academic freedom established in 神马福利我不卡 policy.
Copyright
Collection development and library operations comply with applicable United States copyright law.
Copyright notices are displayed on reproduction equipment and included where required.
The Library also maintains separate copyright guidance addressing restrictions, permissions, and fair use standards.
Gifts and Donations Policy
The Library reserves the right to accept or decline any gift or donation.
Unsolicited materials become the property of the Library and may be retained, added to the collection, donated, sold, recycled, or discarded at the Library’s discretion.
All donations are evaluated according to this Collection Development Policy.
Gifts are accepted in accordance with applicable college procedures and Internal Revenue Service regulations.
Materials Generally Not Accepted
- Used textbooks (unless filling a specific curricular need)
- Encyclopedias
- Most journals or periodicals
- Medical or legal materials more than three years old
- Reference works more than five years old
- Materials in poor physical condition
- Outdated or superseded materials
For large donations, estate collections, or special inquiries, please contact the Head Librarian.
Policy Review
This policy shall be reviewed periodically and revised as needed to ensure continued alignment with institutional priorities, user needs, and professional standards.