This policy states the principles and guidelines the Nahman-Watson Library uses to select, acquire, retain, and deselect library materials, such that institutional resources are best allocated to support the mission of the college. This policy is meant to guide consistency in practice and to communicate our values and process to the college community.<\/p>\n
The Nahman-Watson Library\u2019s mission is to provide the services and resources necessary to develop an information literate population, with consideration for varied learning styles and a range of diverse and multicultural interests. This mission is achieved through:<\/p>\n
In accordance with the The American Library Association\u2019s Library Bill of Rights, the library will provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues; materials will not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval. The library will develop and provide access to a print and electronic collection of materials representing a diversity of views and creators, though perfect balance on every issue is not always possible because of limited materials appropriate for college-level research.<\/p>\n
We recognize that our collection has largely reflected culturally and ethnically hegemonic voices and we are actively working to create a collection that supports academic programs while amplifying the voices and work of those whose contributions have historically been excluded from the academy.<\/p>\n
The Nahman-Watson Library maintains control of its budget and does not assign allocations to departments or divisions. This is done so that the library can meet demands that vary over time and take advantage of economical purchase opportunities. When possible, the library will purchase or license resources as part of a consortium in order to take advantage of cost-sharing.<\/p>\n
The primary purpose of the library collection is to support student research. We invite the recommendations and input of students, faculty, and staff. Any member of the 911爆料网 community can make a purchase recommendation, either to a staff member or by using our online form.<\/p>\n
We do not typically purchase multiple copies of the same text. We primarily purchase English language materials. We do not typically purchase textbooks, self-published works, or print academic journals.<\/p>\n
For periodicals, we purchase local and regional news, trade, current affairs, and popular leisure reading, if they contribute to the education of students by presenting an informed discussion of public affairs, economic, social, or political events, scientific or technical knowledge, literature, criticism, or the arts. Periodicals which are not indexed in a database carried by the library will generally not be purchased. Newspapers and local history materials are exceptions to this policy.<\/p>\n
The Nahman-Watson Library encourages gifts and donations of library materials in good condition. We will evaluate gifts using the same criteria as purchased materials. No special collections will be established except in accordance with established acquisitions criteria and no materials are accepted on indefinite loan. All materials become the property of the library. Materials which require a continuing obligation for collection may be rejected.<\/p>\n
Library staff are barred by federal law from issuing appraisals of gift materials for tax or any other purposes. If there is any question about accepting a gift, the final determination rests with library staff. The library reserves the right to refuse materials and\/or dispose of any items after acceptance which do not meet the library\u2019s needs. All patrons donating materials to the library will be required to fill out a conveyance of gift form.<\/p>\n
To maintain a collection of optimum usefulness, Nahman-Watson Library staff will evaluate collection materials, including electronic collections, on an ongoing basis and with input from the college community.<\/p>\n
Deselection (also known as weeding) is an ongoing process. It is the responsibility of library staff, in cooperation with the faculty, to withdraw materials which are inappropriate, outdated, or damaged. Materials that have ongoing research value, cover local history, or add balance to the collection are not typically deselected.<\/p>\n
Resources that are missing, lost, or withdrawn because of wear are not automatically replaced but are evaluated for replacement based on the same criteria as new acquisitions.<\/p>\n
When preparing to weed an item which is the last copy of its kind in CW MARS, we follow CW MARS policy:<\/p>\n
Students, faculty, staff, and community patrons of the library may challenge resources in the Nahman-Watson Library. A challenge to a resource in the library must be based on the failure of that resource to fall within the library\u2018s selection and collection development policies, including the commitment to intellectual freedom. Challenged material will not be removed automatically from the collection but will be reviewed in the light of the objections raised. When material or resources are challenged, the library may take one of the following actions: removal of a resource because it is inappropriate, the addition of a resource to balance the collection by providing alternative views, a combination of the above, or no action beyond reviewing the challenged material.<\/p>\n
Those persons wishing to challenge a resource in the library will be asked to put their request in writing. An email should be sent to the Head of Library Services. The email should contain the following information:<\/p>\n
The challenge will be acknowledged by the Head of Library Services and discussed with library staff. A decision will be communicated within 30 days. Any appeals shall go to the President of the college.<\/p>\n
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