Burwood Library Collection Development Policy

About the Library Collection Development Policy

The Collection Development Policy will develop a fresh and current library collection that represents the cultural, educational, informational, technological and recreational needs of the community. It assists staff to achieve optimal and equitable access to all the library’s collections, both physical and digital.

The Policy:

• Provides a written framework for planning, building, selecting and maintaining the Library’s collection in a cost-effective and user-relevant manner
•  Provides an outline for the collection, preservation and provision of access to resources that document, illustrate and record the history and cultural heritage of the Burwood Local Government Area
• Facilitates access by the local community to resources held in other Australian libraries
• Supports the library’s objectives as outlined in the Burwood Library Strategic Plan 2022-2027
• Describes how materials for the Library are selected, evaluated and deselected
• Informs the public about the principles of material selection and the use of criteria for deselection and removal of materials

The Library is only obliged to withdraw materials that have been recalled by publishers due to legal requirements or materials deemed illegal by Australian Classification.

If you would like the Library to review a resource in the collection, please see staff for the Request for Reconsideration of Library Resources form.