COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

PLAN OF SERVICE

2002-2003

  1. SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY LIBRARY SYSTEM

    The Collection Development Committee meets quarterly to exchange general information and to discuss and take action on matters of mutual concern related to coordinated collection development.

  2. SERVICE OBJECTIVES

    1. Annually review existing special collections in each SJVLS library.

    2. Continue resource sharing with Heartland libraries

    3. Utilize our on-line circulation system to further effective collection development and resource sharing.

    4. Pursue cooperative buying.

  3. PLAN OF ACTION

    1. Quarterly share and exchange information which will aid the SJVLS libraries in specific subject areas of collection development.

    2. A "World Languages Materials Fair" will be hosted annually by a SJVLS member library. All SJVLS and Heartland member libraries will be encouraged to attend.

    3. Review access to all types of materials held by system libraries within the next 12 months.

    4. Continue to evaluate effectiveness of the System-wide cooperative buying of Best Sellers through a Best Seller Pool plan, proposing any changes including expansion as appropriate.

  4. EVALUATION

    1. Information on special collections and specific subject areas is shared among System libraries.

    2. The Collection Development Committee will discuss areas of concern and make recommendations to the Administrative Council.