Library Board of Trustees Agenda and Packet 2023 11 09

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Louisville Public Library Collection Policy Revised and re -adopted by the Louisville Public Library Board of Trustees, December 2, 2021. The Louisville Public Library strives to inform, involve, and inspire those we serve. The Library is an inclusive space with staff who celebrate the diversity of our community. The purpose of the Louisville Public Library is to provide library and information services that meet the informational, educational, and recreational needs of the diverse interests of our community. Responsibility for Selection The authority and responsibility for the selection of library materials are delegated to the Library Director and professional staff. Purchase suggestions from the general public and staff are encouraged and are given serious consideration within the framework of policies determined by the Louisville Public Library Board of Trustees. Criteria for Selection The Library provides a wide variety of materials, including books, periodicals, DVDs, musical CDs, books on CD, downloadable audio books and e-books, and electronic databases. Selection of all library materials shall be made in consideration of the following: • Contemporary significance or permanent value • Popular demand • Representation of important viewpoint, trend, or cultural movement • Author's reputation, skill, and significance • Authority of the publisher • Listing in professionally recognized selection aids • Favorable reviews in professional, literary, or general periodicals • Suitability of physical form for library use (size, paper, print, binding) • Size and extent of the current materials budget • Relationship to the existing collection • Holdings of other libraries within the region • Materials of regional interest • Present and potential needs of the community Donated Materials Donated materials added to the collection must meet the same selection criteria as purchased materials. These items become the property of the Louisville Public Library and the Library retains unconditional ownership. Withdrawal of Library Materials Just as care and thought are put into the selection of library materials, equal consideration is given to withdrawing those materials when they: • Become worn or are in poor condition; • Are outdated or contain obsolete information; • Are no longer in demand and are no longer being checked out; or Last Updated on: November 2, 2023 Page 1 of 2