Collection Development Policy

Purpose

The Collection Development Policy 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.

View the complete Collection Development Policy. This Policy was updated and approved February 1, 2010.

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