Collection Policy 

 

 

 

Talking points:

 

1. Standing Committee composition and number - update

2. correct form to include left-out page

    --other updating

3. examine wording (begun 11/29)

4. clean-up and revise policy (begun 11/29)

 

5. weeding

    --time issues

    --no proceedure in place

    --outdated formats (ie. filmstrips)

 

6.  Selection:  multiformat materials (AV, electronic, etc.) - include in policy wording

7. Donations covered by same selection policy - include

 

8. Reconsideration:

          Is this restricted to a certain group? (for example, residents of the community)

          Who is to follow proceedure - define, but exclude librarian (weeding proceedures)

          Time frame for complaints

 

 

 

Links:

 

ALA Workbook for Selection Policy Writing   

 

Library Selection Policy Timeline

 

 

Definitions: 

Policy:  board-generated, board-approved, becomes law.

Regulation: board approved, an aspect of a policy.

Procedure: Library-generated, how you implement policy.