The Library acquires and makes available materials in all media, according to the needs, interests, and demands of the community, according to the following criteria:
- Contemporary significance or permanent value
- Accuracy
- Reputation and/or authority of author, editor, orillustrator
- Literary merit
- Relation to existing collection and to other materials on the subject
- Price and availability
- Format and ease of use
- Scarcity of information in subject area
- Availability of material in other area libraries
- Attention of critics, reviewers, media and public
Systematic withdrawal of materials is necessary in order to maintain an active, accurate, and relevant collection. Library materials are withdrawn from the collection for one or more of the following reasons:
- Irreparable damage
- Obsolescence
- Insufficient use
- Inadequate space available for housing materials
Collection Development in the Virginia Wheeler Martin Family History & Learning Center is co-administered by the FHLC Manager and the Collection Resources Director according to Procedure CR-01.03 Virginia Wheeler Martin Family History and Learning Center Collection Maintenance.
The public has the right to voice concerns about the contents of materials and the type of materials selected for MCDL’s collection. The responsibility for materials selection rests with the Executive Director of the Library who operates within the framework of policies determined by the Library Board of Trustees. The Library will review the selection of a specific item upon written submission of Form CR-01.01 Request for Reconsideration of LibraryMaterials, by a resident of the MCDL service area. The form may be acquired by contacting MCDL.
Policy No: CR-01
Title: Collection Materials and Selection
Board Approval Date: 10-01-2018
Staff Reviewed Date: 05-01-2025
Revised Date: 06-17-2025
Effective Date: 06-17-2025