COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT

Collection development is the process of selecting appropriate materials to support the curriculum and research of the students and faculty of Polk Community College. This may include books, periodicals, software (both on disk and CD-ROM), videos, and other non-print formats. Faculty members, students, and staff  are encouraged to actively contribute to this process. 

Requesting materials for the library

Please submit suggestions for purchase by using a Materials Request Form or by emailing the Collection Development Librarian. The above mentioned form is available on the Library website.

The Collection Development Policy (Selection Policy) is stated in the http://www.polk.edu/It/Library/DevelopmentServiceswebpage/policy.PDF

Tools used for Collection Development

Choice

Booklist

Library Journal

 Resources found on ACQWEB

Reviews from subject-related scholarly journals

Requesting Reconsideration of Materials 

If you have questions or concerns about specific materials in Polk Community College's library you may fill out a Request for Reconsideration  and submit this to the Collection Development Librarian.  

Donations and Gifts

Polk Community College appreciates donations of library materials and monetary gifts which enhance the holdings.  Donations are evaluated by the collection development staff using the same criteria for the selection of purchased materials. If you wish to make a donation of either materials or money to the libraries please contact the Director of Development Services at (863)297-1040. The library acknowledges donations in writing, but the donor is responsible for the appraisal of the materials for tax purposes.

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Last updated 04/04/2005