Every music collection has its own specific features in terms of flexibility, users, and selceting criteria, therefore a universal formula for writing collection development policies doesn't exist. This study aims to help librarians who are responsible for writing policies and refers not only to the proper process of planning a library's information resources, but also to other related activities, incorporated into or coordinated with the collection development policy: collection management activities and resource sharing programmes.

Identifies the essential elements of a written statement of policy for collection management and development. Presents a standard terminology and structure, and validates the need for creation of a collection policy to meet local needs within a national cooperative framework. Contains sample worksheets.

Carol Alabaster focuses on developing a collection with high-quality materials while saving time and money.

Get the tools you need to build a collection development policy that will help your library run efficientlytoday and in the future! Considering the amount and variety of topics being published, effectively organizing and guiding a library in today’s accelerated world is no easy task. Collection Development Policies: New Direct