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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Resolution on November 16, 1999 _ ,by the following vote:
Ayes: SUPERVISORS GIOIA, UILKEMA, DeSAULNIER and CANCIAMILLA
Noes: NONE
Absent: SUPERVISOR GERBER
Abstain: NONE
RESOLUTION NO.-UL595
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 No iM)for the Library's Collection Development and
Access. _ and rescinduig Resolution from March 8, 1955,entitled Matter of Declaration of County Library
Book Selefflon Rblity
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, Pert 11, Chapter 6, Section 19946)
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.
1 hereby certify that this Is a tnie 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 Supery rs and County Administrator
By Deputy
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