COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY

BARBARA  KNOTTS    5/2002

LEGAL ASSISTING

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

          To support the Legal Assisting curriculum, materials will be acquired to keep the

            collection current on new theories and techniques in the field of law.

SCOPE OF COVERAGE

            Language :  Generally, selection will be limited to English language publications.

            Geography: United States publications are emphasized.

            Chronology: Emphasis is placed on the purchase of materials published within

            The last five years, except in areas covering the history of the subject.

MATERIALS TYPES

            All formats may be considered for purchase.  Serials are heavily relied upon for

            current materials.  Textbooks provide background information.  Audiovisual

            materials will be reviewed for selective additions.  CD-ROMs and DVDs are

            generally added when accompanying print material, but may be purchased

            separately when available.  When materials are available in traditional formats

            and computerized media, the decision to purchase one format or the other, or both,

            is based on frequency of need, convenience of use, need for multiple access, and

            price.

SELECTION TOOLS

            Materials will be identified through recommendation in or from:

            Faculty and student recommendations.

            Choice

            Library Journal

            Booklist

            Publishers catalogs and flyers

            Ref. Z1035.1 .G89 1996  Guide to reference books.

            Ref. Z1039.C65 B67  Books for college libraries

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RETENTION POLICY

            All materials will be considered for de-selection with five years of publication.

           All superseded editions will be removed from the shelves.  Only materials

           Containing historic value or consumer interest will be retain beyond the five year

           period.