This volume will help you acquire and manage a strong collection for your library, even when budgets are being cut. Topics covered include purchasing materials, formulating selection criteria, sharing materials with other institutions, and evaluating and preserving materials. This edition by the late Elizabeth Futas begins with the results of the author's survey of academic and public libraries. The author then explains how a sharply focused and clearly articulated collections development policy can assist libraries in providing the best possible service in the most cost-effective manner.

Includes index.

pt. 1. Introduction and Survey -- pt. 2. Full Library Policies. University of Wisconsin -- Stout, Library Learning Center, Collection Development Policy. Western Kentucky University Libraries, Collection Development Statement. Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Collection Development Plan 1990-1995. Worcester Public Library, Collection Management Plan -- pt. 3. Partial Library Policies. Missions, Goals, and Objectives. Purpose. Community. Allocation of Funds. Selection Policy. Responsibility for Selection. Collection Levels. Selection Criteria. Approval Plans. Gifts and Memorials. Clientele. Legal Issues and Intellectual Freedom. Consortia. Collection Maintenance. Subjects. Formats -- App. 1. Library Bill of Rights -- App. 2. The Freedom to Read -- App. 3. Intellectual Freedom Statement -- App. 4. Freedom to View -- App. 5. Challenged Materials -- App. 6. Statement on Labeling -- App. 7. Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records.