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
