Definition
Collection development is the process of planning,
building, and maintaining a library’s information resources in a cost-efficient
and user relevant manner.
Mission
Collection development in the University Libraries
supports the Libraries’ mission,
which is to “provide materials, information and other services to support
instruction, research, and scholarship [at the Boulder campus.]” A
secondary goal is to serve as a resource for Colorado residents’ information
needs.
Activities
The activities of collection development include
identifying, selecting, acquiring,
deselecting, and preserving appropriate materials. It also includes
collection management through analysis and evaluation of books, journals,
microforms, audio-visual materials and electronic materials and access.
Intended Audience and Use
The Bibliographer’s
Manual addresses Collection Development
policies and procedures within the University Libraries of the University
of Colorado, Boulder. It is intended, in this context, to serve as
an orientation aid for new bibliographers, a sourcebook and guide to collection
development for new and experienced bibliographers, and a reference for the
non-bibliographer supervisor of bibliographers.
