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Collection Development and Materials Selection Policy
Young Adult The Young Adult collection is comprised of fiction titles and graphic novels selected specifically to meet the recreational needs of teens. The fiction collection consists primarily of young adult novels and genre literature covering mystery, science fiction, fantasy, and romance. Since circulation tends to be greater among paperback titles for this age group, the Library emphasizes the paperback format over hardcover editions.
Graphic "novels" are selected from the same fiction genre listed above, as well as from nonfiction works of interest to teens. Influencing Factors The problems, adventures, and topics of interest confronting teens on a daily basis are the factors to consider when selecting titles. The tools of selection for young adult fiction include Booklist, Kirkus Children and Young Adult Reviews, VOYA, Ingram Paperback Advance, and School Library Journal. Publishers' catalogs, such as those from Bantam, Dell, Random House, and Fawcett, are also used. Occasionally, titles by outstanding young adult authors, major book award winners, or other titles deemed by the Young Adult selectors to have lasting interest for teens will be purchased in hardcover editions. Remaining titles selected from the review journals listed above are held in reserve until the paperback editions are available. Kliatt is used as a selection tool specifically for young adult paperback titles. In addition to the sources listed above for young adult fiction, selection tools for graphic novels include Library Journal, Publisher's Weekly, and titles displayed in local book stores. Due to space limitations and circulation statistics, only popular, circulating titles should be retained. Weeding should be continual and titles should be replaced by new materials of current need and interest. Sources such as Senior High School Catalog, Best Books for Young Adults, and other reliable sources may be checked before a specific title is withdrawn. Paperback and graphic novel displays and the further development of the graphic novel collection should continue to be an integral part of this collection with new paperback titles replacing older and less read hardcover titles. Popular series titles will continue to be included in the Young Adult collection. The value of the Young Adult collection as a separate entity should be periodically re-evaluated and a plan developed to optimize space and materials reserved for this collection. |
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