Collection Development Policy General Statement

General Policy Statement

The policy, strategy, and criteria for acquiring items for the Library are described here. The aim is to provide information for use within the Library so that consistency and continuity are achieved in the management of the collections; and also publicity for the users of the Library so that the strengths and weaknesses of the collections are known, and users know how to influence future collecting developments. The document builds upon and expands the Library's Acquisitions Policy of 1990.

Revised 03/06

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Contents

Objectives of the Library

Users of the Library

Principles of collection policy

Criteria for selection

The Collections

Co-operation with other Libraries

Appendix 1 - Electronic sources: additional selection criteria (under review)

Appendix 2 - History of collection policy

Designated as an Outstanding Collection

All collections held at LSE in the Library have been recognised for their outstanding national and international importance and awarded 'Designation' status by the Museums Libraries and Archives Council (MLA).