TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction
A. Library mission statement
B. Community and user groups defined
C. Community needs and services defined

II. Description of the collection
A. Chronological coverage
B. Formats
C. Multiple copies
D. Series
E. Languages
F. Funding considerations

III. Collection responsibilities and selection procedures

IV. Gifts

V. Recommendations for purchase

VI. Collection maintenance

VIII. Limits on the collection

IX. Collection development levels

X. Specific collections and formats
A. MATERIALS FOR ADULTS
B. MATERIALS FOR YOUTH
C. MATERIALS FOR TEENS
D. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Appendix A: Coordination of Collection Development
Appendix B: Request for Reconsideration of Library Material
Appendix C: Library Bill of Rights
Appendix D: Free Access to Libraries for Minors
Appendix E: Freedom to Read
Appendix F: Freedom to View

Monterey Public Library Board of Trustees

Collection Development Policy Committee

Alice Yamanishi, Chair
Mary Castagna, Vice Chair
Peggy Chandler
Maxine Reneker
Harry Wareham
 

Karen Brown
Dennis Copeland
Victor Henry
Douglas Holtzman
Joe Johnson
Inga Labeaune
Jeanne McCombs
Grace Melady
Kathy Nielsen
Debbie Reagan
Kim Smith
Dina Stansbury
 

Kim Bui-Burton