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Library Science
Collection Development Policy
Purpose of the Collection
The purpose of collection activity in library science is to support the daily work, professional assignments, and professional development activities of the library staff.
Scope of Coverage
Languages:English is the primary language.
Chronological Limits: The emphasis is on current material. Historical material is collected minimally.
Date of Publication: The emphasis is on current material. Retrospective
materials may be purchased as the need arises.
Types of Materials
Monographs
Individual titles as well as numbered monographic series are purchased. Textbooks are
acquired minimally.
Serials
Both domestic and international serials are purchased. The emphasis is on core journals to
satisfy professional interests.
Proceedings/Transactions
Major material from international associations, societies, and other learned institutes
may be acquired.
Notes
Generally hard copy is acquired unless the material is available only in another format.
Electronic versions of materials are also acquired. In addition to the criteria used for
judging print materials (authority, content, etc.), other factors are considered. These
include:
- Method of access: non-proprietary protocols such as the world wide web are preferred
- Availability: access to the entire campus is preferred to library-only access
- Licensing requirements
- Availability of archives
For secondary literature, campuswide electronic access is desirable where available and affordable, followed by print access.
Other Resources
Sources Outside UCSB: Interlibrary loan is used heavily. Many requests for
older materials are satisfied through ILL, but if the demand is of a continuing nature the
material is considered for acquisition.
Author: Beverly Ryan.
Policy Last Updated: October 2004
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