About the Libraries: Collection Development Policy

Atlantic Cape Community College Libraries Collection Development Policy (Policy #150)

General Principles

The Atlantic Cape Community College Libraries, which includes the William J. Spangler Library, The Mullock Family Library, and the Worthington Information Commons, adhere to the principles of the Library Bill of Rights , the Freedom to Read Statement, and the Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Libraries adopted by the American Library Association. The library complies with U.S. Copyright law and supports the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Collection development is an organized ongoing process to build and maintain a comprehensive collection of physical and online resources that will contribute to the long-term impact of the educational, intellectual, and cultural efforts of the college, and to encourage exploration and growth.

Library collections include print and other materials that are curated and organized by the library for the benefit of students, faculty and staff. The collections and resources support the needs of the College, its various curricula, administrative needs, and service missions. 

All materials purchased with funds allocated to the library become the property of the College, available for use of the entire College community. 

Responsibility 

The selection of materials, both print and online, is the responsibility of the librarians with input from the faculty. Selection is primarily based on curriculum, ensuring the collection is comprehensive, relevant, current, accessible, and diverse. 

The library supports and follows the Guiding Principles outlined by the American Library Association. Members of the Atlantic Cape community who wish to file a request for reconsideration must do so in writing by completing the Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials Form, which can be obtained by contacting the Library Director.

5/31/2023