Collection development definition
Collection development means the ongoing, systematic process of assessing need, selecting materials, eliminating outdated materials, and building and maintaining a library collection in response to institutional priorities and community or user needs and interests.
Collection development means a planned process of selecting, acquiring, and managing library materials to meet the needs of a library’s community.
Collection development means activities relating to the development of a library collection, including but not limited to the determination and coordination of selection policies, assessment of needs of users and potential users, collection use studies, collection evaluation, identification of collection needs, selection of materials, planning for resource sharing, collection maintenance and weeding, and purchase of library materials in any format.
Examples of Collection development in a sentence
Collection development focuses on supporting the curriculum and areas of research within the University, and also includes the acquisition of materials needed to provide a well-rounded and culturally diverse educational experience for students.
Collection, development, and materials selection in the Library is undertaken in keeping with the mission, goals, and objectives of AISCT and its educational program.
Collection development staff coordinate/create/maintain/update standing order plans for books and periodicals.