Library Collection Development – APO010

Reviewed/Revised: March 2021

PURPOSE

To outline the principles, standards, and procedures related to the selection of library materials for both central and school libraries (for brevity, school library is used to refer to library learning commons), and to provide a process for reconsideration of challenged library materials, as well as deselection, i.e., discarding or weeding of library materials. Library materials may include book and other print resources, kits, projected resources such as DVDs, and digital resources including e-books, streaming video, and online databases.

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FORMS

Form APO010-01F: Library Materials, Request for Consideration

REPORTS

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Steps to Purchasing Resources for Your Library Learning Commons
Appendix B: Weeding Guidelines by Dewey Classification