University Libraries: Collection Policies

University Libraries Collection Development Policy


   Policy adopted August 1996


   Table of Contents

 




Introduction

  • Statement of Purpose
  • Collection Development Unit: Mission Statement
  • Cooperative Collection Development
  • Diversity
  • Censorship & Intellectual Freedom

 

Collection Priorities

  • Collection Development Priorities
  • Core Selection Criteria
  • Collection Levels
  • Languages Collected
  • Materials Not Collected

 

Approval Plan for Monographs

  • Ordering materials "on approval"

 

Selection Guidelines for Monographs

  • Multiple Copies
  • Paper/Hardbound Books
  • Textbooks
  • Microforms
  • BGSU/Local Authors
  • Leisure Reading
  • Replacements
  • Dissertations/Theses

 

Selection Guidelines for Serials

  • Serials Collection
  • Electronic Journals
  • Newspapers

 

Selection Guidelines for Electronic, Audio-Visual, & Multimedia Materials

  • Electronic Databases
  • Electronic Journals
  • Audio-Visual Materials
  • Computer Applications

 

Gifts

  • Introduction
  • Associated Costs of Gifts
  • Donating Materials to BGSU Libraries--Main Collections--Critical Needs
  • How to Donate

 

Subject Statements

(Under development)

  • by College
  • by Department
  • SAMPLE OUTLINE of a Subject-Specific Statement (updated)
  • Special Collections

Collections and Technical Services Procedures & Guidelines