Public Library Standards

Collection Evaluation

Introduction

This standard covers evaluating the library's collection.

Standards

I. Standard A
“The library's collection is continually evaluated for additions and deletions based on the library's collection management policy.”

To meet this standard a library should continue to add and weed materials from its collection.  Numerous online courses can assist librarians in collection assessment, development and maintenance. CE Central  lists online, self-paced courses that might assist you.