Collection Development Policy Addendum
Introduction
The Gene Young Collection reflects the Lansing Community Library’s mission and follows the operating guidelines implemented by the Library in the acquisition and maintenance of library materials. This collection includes materials that are part of the special collection that supports the Lansing Community Library’s mission and expands upon the knowledge of social issues that children and adults experience within the community. Materials in the collection will provide adults with the resources to discuss a multitude of social issues with children to include, but not limited to: bullying, divorce, drug/alcohol dependence, illness/death, incarceration, mental health, military/PTSD, and sexual abuse. These resources augment community services that are available through a variety of agencies including the Kansas Department of Children and Families, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, and Child Welfare Information Gateway, among others.
Selection Guidelines
The following factors influence the selection of materials:
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1. Supports the mission and goals of the Lansing Community Library.
2. Funds available for acquisition.
3. Requests submitted by members of the community.
4. Positive professional reviews, presence on book lists, or recommendations and suggestions by the librarian. These can include BookList; Kirkus Review; Library
Journal; School Library Journal; Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA), and other relevant reputable sources.
Funding
The funding for this special collection is the result of an annual endowment of $5,000 spanning 20 years, which will total $100,000 at completion.
Collection Maintenance
Throughout the year, the staff will monitor the collection and changes in selections offered. Emerging topics are periodically reviewed for possible inclusion. Annual item selection, deaccessioning, and replacement will follow the criteria guidelines in CREW: A Weeding Manual for Modern Libraries found at https://www.tsl.texas.gov/sites/default/files/public/tslac/ld/pubs/crew/crewmethod08.pdf
Criteria used to determine if documents no longer fit in the collection’s mission include but not limited to:
1. Physical condition
2. Accuracy and relevancy of information
3. Duplication
4. Conversion and replacement by another format
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Date of Policy: May 2017