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*cooperative decision-making with other libraries or within library [[consortium|consortia]]
According to the IFLA there are four primary reasons for a written collection development policy: selection, planning, public relations, and the wider context. A written selection guidelines provide staff with the tools to access and evaluate potential additional collection materials as well as basis for denying the acceptance of materials. Beyond the addition of new materials this section can also define the [[parameters]] for weeding materials, storage standards, and preservation of unstable collection objects. Secondly, planning aids in making decisions for future improvement in library infrastructure and proper distribution of funds for the institution. Thirdly, in the current environment of limited funding and competition between departments and agencies, a written collection policy aids in the library's public relations. This document can be a tool to help potential donors or funders assess the needs of the library, including assets and services. Lastly, in terms of the wider context, the document can aid in collaboration with other institutions in an effort to fulfill the needs of their patrons and community. Each institution will have a better understanding of the plans for each and how they can assist each other in achieving these goals.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ifla.org/files/assets/acquisition-collection-development/publications/gcdp-en.pdf |date=2001 |title=Guidelines for a Collection Development Policy Using the Conspectus Model |publisher=[[International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions]] |access-date=2021-06-20}}</ref></ref>
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