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Management of Libraries and Information Centres

Notes State whether the following statements are true or false:
3. A collection development policy is a written statement of your library's intentions for
building its collection.
4. Description of the community and the library is a components of collection development
and information resources policy.

6.4 Summary

A collection development policy is a written statement of your library’s intentions for
building its collection.
A collection development policy should be a living document, adaptable to change and
growth. It provides guidelines that can be modified as your library’s collection needs change.
The policy can be useful in several ways. First, a policy provides a point of reference for
staff to consult when deciding on whether to acquire, discard, or reject an item.
Authorized staffs are able to purchase “Standard Desktop Systems Bundles” from UniSA
Designated PC Suppliers. Purchase of “Standard Desktop System Bundles” ensures the
University receives maximum product discount.

6.5 Keywords
Collection Development Policy : It is a written statement of library's intention for building its
collection.
Server Systems : Quotations and purchasing for server systems can be made by
authorized Uni SA staff via the relevant supplier purchasing portal.

6.6 Review Questions

1. Explain the importance of collection development polices.
2. What are the major component of a collection development or information resources?
3. Describe online procedures.
4. What do you mean by server systems?

Answers : Self Assessment

1. Collection and development policy 2. Standard desktop system bundles
3. True 4. True

6.7 Further Readings

Books Lock (RN),Ed.: Manual of Library Economy: Conspectus of Professional Librarianship
for Students and Practitioners. London: Clive Bingley. Latest Ed.
Narayana (GJ): Library and Information Management
Wheeler (JL) and Goldhar: Practical Administration of Public Libraries. Latest Ed.
Wilson (LR) and Tauber, MF: University Library. Latest Ed.

Online links www.lib.cam.ac.uk/CSL/coldevpol.htm#purp
www.bibalex.org/libraries/presentation/static/15611.aspx
www.lib.siu.edu/footer-portlets/about-the-library/collection-development-policy

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