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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Anne Cain, Acting County Librarian
DATE: November 3, '1999
SUBJECT: Library Policy for Collection Development and Access
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)& BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 99/595 regarding a County Library Policy for Collection Development and Access.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors last adopted a Collection Development policy for the library in 1955. The library
has undertaken a comprehensive review of its collection development policies and practices and has
developed a revised policy that has been reviewed by County Counsel.
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RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE ❑OTHER
SIGNATURE(S): A,
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ACTION OF BOARD ON %veniber 16,_1999 APPROVEDAS RECOMMENDED �—X] OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS:
1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN
XX UNANIMOUS(ABSENT #III 1 ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
AYES: NOES: SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN,
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Contact: ATTESTED November 1.6, 1999
HIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Resolution on November 16 , 19 9 9 ,by the following vote:
Ayes: SUPERVISORS GIOIA, UILKEMA, beSAULNIER and. CANCIAMILLA
Noes: NONE
,Absent: SUPERVISOR GERBER
Abstain: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 92L595
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING A POLICY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AND ACCESS TO THE
LIBRARY'S COLLECTION.
Upon recommendation of the Acting County Librarian,this Board adopts the following policy and rescinds all previously
adopted policies and rules and regulations(including Resolution No1208 )for the Library's Collection Development and
Access. ...._ _ and rescinding Resolution frau March 8, 1955,entitled Matter of Declaration of County Library
Boole Seledfioh'Poliey
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, Contra Costa County Library
POLICY FOR COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT AND ACCESS
It is the policy of the Contra Costa County Library to meet the informational, educational, recreational, and
cultural needs of the community by providing a variety of library resources. Professional judgment and
ongoing community analysis guide the selection process.
Selection Responsibility
Legal responsibility for the selection of library resources rests with the County Librarian. (Education
Code, Title 1, Part 11, Chapter 6, Section 99146)
Selection Guidelines
The Library provides resources that appeal to all ages and encompass a variety of formats and
subject matter. The Library identifies and responds to changing demographics in order to meet
community needs. The Library selects resources based upon principles of open access for all its
users to many forms of information that provide diverse points of view and meet the ongoing needs of
the people in the community. An item will not be excluded simply because it is frank or controversial.
Selection Criteria
The Library selects resources according to a general set of criteria that applies to all age levels and
formats. These criteria include community interest and input, use of the collection, critical merit,
relevance to diverse populations, usefulness, currency of information, and appropriateness for
intended audience.
Access
Resources are purchased for the library in the most appropriate format for use. The library collects
titles in the following formats: books, magazines/newspapers, pamphlets, microfilm, audiocassettes,
compact discs, videocassettes and CD-ROMs. As new formats become available, they will be
evaluated for the collection. All library users have equal access to all library resources, regardless of
format.
Gifts
The Library may accept gifts of either resources or money for the collection within the guidelines set
forward in County Administration Bulletin 117.5. The Library accepts gifts in accordance with
selection criteria and guidelines.
Reconsideration of Library Resources
The Library welcomes expression of opinions about its collection from members of the public. The
Library will evaluate and make an effort to respond in writing to any patron request to remove a
particular item from the collection or restrict access to a resource. The Library's evaluation will be
based upon the tenets and guidelines contained within this Policy.
The County Librarian shall develop a collection development plan and procedures for the implementation of
this Policy.
I hereby certify that this is a tme and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: November 16 , 1999
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
of Superyors and Co,unty Administrator
Dept
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