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{{Short description|Process of accruing library materials}}
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[[Library]] '''collection development''' is the process of systematically building the collection of a particular library to meet the information needs of the library users (a service population) in a timely and economical manner using information resources locally held as well as resources from other organizations.<ref>{{cite book|last=Evans|first=G. Edward|title=Developing Library and Information Center Collections|url=https://archive.org/details/developinglibrar0000evan_t2k2|url-access=registration|year=2000|publisher=Libraries Unlimited|pages=[https://archive.org/details/developinglibrar0000evan_t2k2/page/15 15–16]}}</ref><ref name="quest">{{cite web |url=https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/why-do-you-need-a-collection-development-plan/ |title=Why Do You Need a Collection Development Plan? |last=Abercrombie |first=Sedley |date=May 30, 2018 |website=Knowledge Quest |access-date=December 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707113028/https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/why-do-you-need-a-collection-development-plan/ |archive-date=July 7, 2008}}</ref><ref name="philosophy">{{cite journal |url=https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5653&context=libphilprac |title=Collections and Collection Development Exercise in Libraries: A Perspective in View |last1=Okolo |first1=Stanley Efe |last2=Eserada |first2=Rechael E |last3=Ugboh |first3=Peace N |last4=Ngbo |first4=Dorothy |journal=Library Philosophy and Practice |date=January 11, 2019 |access-date=December 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220507183435/https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5653&context=libphilprac |archive-date=May 7, 2022}}</ref>
According to the [[International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions]] (IFLA), acquisition and collection development focuses on methodological and topical themes pertaining to acquisition of print and other analogue library materials (by purchase, exchange, gift, legal deposit), and the licensing and purchase of electronic information resources.<ref>{{cite web |title=About the Acquisition and Collection Development Section |url=https://www.ifla.org/about-the-acquisition-collection-development-section |publisher=[[International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions]] |access-date=2021-06-20}}</ref> Collection development involves activities that need a librarian or information professional who is specialized in improving the library's collection. The process includes the selection of information materials that respond to the users or patrons need as well as de-selection of unwanted information materials, called {{em|[[Weeding (library)|weeding]]}}.<ref name="philosophy" /><ref name="magazine">{{cite web |url=https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2014/05/20/the-practical-librarians-guide-to-collection-development/ |title=The Practical Librarian's Guide to Collection Development |date=May 20, 2014 |website=American Libraries Magazine |access-date=December 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114205308/https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2014/05/20/the-practical-librarians-guide-to-collection-development/ |archive-date=November 14, 2022}}</ref> It also involves the planning strategies for continuing acquisition, evaluation of new information materials and the existing collection in order to determine how well a particular library serves its users.<ref name="quest" />
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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.<ref name="riot">{{cite web |url=https://bookriot.com/public-library-collection-development/ |title=Public Library Collection Development Secrets, Revealed |last=Gooding-Call |first=Anna |date=February 24, 2020 |website=Bookriot |access-date=December 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924141232/https://bookriot.com/public-library-collection-development/ |archive-date=September 24, 2022}}</ref> 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.<ref name="philosophy" /> 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 [[Fulfillment (book)|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>
==Weeding==
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