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Final responsibility and authority for materials selection rests with the City Librarian, who operates within a framework of policies adopted by the Library Board. |
The staff of the library will be active in materials selection, using their knowledge of the collection, the needs of the community, and their critical judgment of materials available. |
Criteria for the Selection of Materials
| In general, the basic principles listed below will guide the selection of materials. Materials should possess: |
Contemporary significance or permanent value Accuracy and objectivity of approach Authority of the author in the field Clear presence and readability Social significance
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Last Modified 19 April 2005
Library Webmaster L. Moody
