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LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA PACKET 08012024
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Collection Development Policy <br />I. Mission <br />Pleasanton Public Library’s mission is to be the place for all members in the community <br />to “Discover, Connect, and Share.” To fulfill this mission, the library provides free and <br />equal access to resources in a variety of formats to meet the cultural, informational, <br />recreational and educational needs of the diverse community it serves. The Library <br />Collection Development policy addresses these goals by articulating its position on the <br />selection and maintenance of its collection of materials. <br />II. Selection <br />Pleasanton Library staff are responsible for the selection of physical and digital library <br />materials. The library provides an assortment of physical and digital titles that resonate <br />personally at the individual level, while offering avenues of connection into the diversity <br />of human experience. To develop such a collection, library staff utilize analytics, <br />professional reviews, curated lists, and trade journals during the selection process. <br />Titles are generally selected according to the following criteria: <br />a.Demonstrated community interest, need, or demand of patrons <br />b.Quality, including accuracy, clarity, and usability <br />c.Merit, awards, or critical acclaim <br />d.Reputation of author and/or publisher <br />e.Contemporary significance or permanent value <br />f.Relevance to the experience and contributions of diverse populations <br />g.Extent to which the subject matter is already represented in the collection <br />h.Local history and interest <br />i.Budgetary and space considerations <br />The selection of library materials is based on the entire work and not chapters or <br />sections, and materials need not meet every criterion to be selected. Materials are <br />selected which are appropriate to public libraries and meet the needs and interests of <br />the community. Interlibrary loan service is also available to give Pleasanton patrons <br />access to larger, more specialized collections. <br />Demographic composition, along with the above criteria, informs the acquisition of non- <br />English materials, and will continue to evolve with the community. The library develops <br />smaller collections of Spanish and Asian languages books, digital newspapers and <br />Page 39 of 80
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