Collection Development & Access Management
Collection development and access management involves developing policies and practices governing which materials a library keeps in its collection, as well as who may access these collections.
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Collections
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Collections are usually decided upon by examining the purpose of the library in question. For example, a university library tends to have collections that support the university's various curricula. A public library, on the other hand, tends to have collections of interest to the public.
Access Management
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Access management involves deciding who can access certain collections, the times at which this may be done and the length of time material may be borrowed. For example, some universities only allow certain materials to be taken out of the library by graduate students. Libraries must also ensure there are enough materials available for the volume of students who need access to them.
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Academic Freedom
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To avoid practicing censorship or bias, libraries must ensure they are respectful of academic freedom and freedom of expression. Thus, they must pursue collections that reflect the interests of the academic community and the public at large, depending on the kind of library in question.
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