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The necessity for a collection development policy statement.

Y T Feng

    Library Resources & Technical Services
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    A well-defined collection development policy ensures balanced library resource growth and improved services. This dynamic policy guides consistent collection building, adapting to community needs and institutional goals for effective library management.

    Area of Science:

    • Library and Information Science

    Background:

    • Library collections are central to service and require continuous development.
    • Budgetary constraints necessitate strategic collection development policies.
    • Existing policies may lack dynamism or clear alignment with institutional goals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To emphasize the importance of a written collection development policy.
    • To advocate for a dynamic policy that evolves with institutional growth.
    • To differentiate policy from book selection, highlighting the former as a guide.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of the role of collection development policies in library management.
    • Conceptual framework for a dynamic and community-focused policy.
    • Distinction between policy formulation and practical book selection.

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    Main Results:

    • A written policy ensures consistent and balanced growth of library resources.
    • A dynamic policy adapts to the evolving needs of the community and institution.
    • Collection development policies provide a rational framework, preventing haphazard resource accumulation.

    Conclusions:

    • A sound collection development policy is essential for effective library resource management.
    • Policies should guide, not replace, professional judgment in book selection.
    • Dynamic policies are crucial for aligning library collections with user needs and institutional objectives.