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Collection Development and Materials Selection Policy
Online Databases The reference online database collection exists to complement the print reference collection. Factors in selection include reference value, space allocation needs, availability of print equivalent, subscription cost, availability of remote access, and patron demand. Priority items will be those products which provide a unique service, provide added value to their print equivalents, (e.g., indexes which search several years or combine a variety of search factors), and products which are the equivalent of large paper collections. Influencing Factors The reference online database collection exists to serve the educational and informational needs of the community, as does the print reference collection. Strong interest in health, business, and consumer and genealogical information indicate a need for current online products in these areas. The collection should also reflect the academic needs of students at the junior high level through college, particularly in the areas of science and current events. Changing technology will play a role in the choices made; the Internet and other online sources may prove to be the access route of choice for certain information. Standard reviewing journals, such as Library Journal and Booklist are the tools of choice for professional reviews. Staff will make every opportunity to see demonstrations of potential databases at conferences or at other libraries, or to obtain trial subscriptions of potential databases, before purchasing. General interest magazines and computer magazines that review online databases will be consulted to maintain awareness of public demand. Catalogs from publishers and distributors and patron recommendations will be used to identify new titles of possible interest. An essential consideration in retaining reference online database products is patron use. A subscription database that does not show significant use over a time period of a year or more through statistics made available from the vendor or from our Web server will be replaced or removed.
The reference online database collection continues to grow as more online reference sources become available, many with remote access for patrons. The Library will provide optimal access for patrons, both in the Library and through remote access, to as many online reference sources as serve their needs. |
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