Collection Development Plan
Collection Development Plan
Does the resource support the current curriculum in scope, quality, and demand?
Does the format make it accessible and convenient for all users?
Does it present new information, or is it redundant?
What is the expected future use?
What is the cost in the context of the department's allocations?
What is the general reputation of the author?
Is it required for program accreditation?
1. Is the book considered an enduring "classic" or "pivotal" work in the field? If so,
consider a hardback edition.
2. Is high circulation expected? If so, consider hardback.
3. Does the book contain reproductions of artwork and/or other specialized visual
content that would be damaged or obstructed if the book had to be rebound? If
so, consider the hardback.
4. Costs for binding range from $10 to $15 per book for average-sized books (art
books and other oversized materials cost more). Choose paperback if the price
difference is more than $15.
5. Choose paperback if the book is a 2nd, 3rd, etc., edition and will be replaced by
a newer edition within several years.
The film is not available on DVD, and a DVD edition will not be released in the
near future.
The DVD edition of the film costs over $10 more than the VHS.
New or used?
Library staff may choose used books under the following conditions:
The advertised condition of the book is new or like new; the book does not
contain highlighting, inscriptions or other damage.
The cost savings between used and new, including shipping, is significant.
Library staff has sufficient time to spend on used book orders.
An out of print title with continued relevance to the collection is readily available
used.
Exclusions
Current textbooks generally are excluded from the the Good Library holdings.
Gift policy
Harold and Wilma Good Library accepts books, journals and other resource materials
from current and retired Goshen College faculty only, and such materials must support
the teaching, learning, and research objectives of Goshen College.
Individuals or organizations which are not affiliated with Goshen College and wish to
donate books are encouraged to contact their local public library (many hold book sales
for fundraising purposes) and/or commercial book dealers for assistance in reselling
unwanted items.
Donors offering books of Anabaptist-Mennonite (including Amish, etc.) interest may
contact the Mennonite Historical Library (MHL), at (574) 535-7418. The MHL generally
handles materials of genealogical or local historical interest as well.
Good Library welcomes monetary gifts to support its services, collections and facilities.
For further information, contact the college’s Development Office at (574) 535-7558.
Terms of acceptance, donation instructions, and information on appraisal and
acknowledgement may be found in Non-Cash Gifts Policy.
Chemistry reading room policy
The library supports student learning by shelving resources where they are most useful,
while at the same time balancing the needs of the greater student body for access to
library materials.
Selected reference works are needed by students and faculty as they are working in the
lab. These books are most usefully shelved in the chemistry reading room, a few steps
away from laboratories. Other books with chemistry topics have a broader appeal and
are more appropriately shelved in the Good Library.
Books meeting the following criteria will be cataloged for the chemistry reading room,
Reference works needed for immediate use by students and faculty as they are
working in the lab. The content of these works usually is not expected to be read
in a linear fashion, from cover to cover, or in full chapters, but accessed when the
need arises. They will usually include tables, graphs, and other reference
material.
Books that support safety needs and questions of students and faculty as they
are working in the lab.
Chemistry faculty members will decide if a book meets the above criteria. They will note
whether a book is destined for the Good Library or for the chemistry reading room when
submitting an order.
The chemistry department will be accountable for books shelved in the chemistry
reading room. Books that are governed by this policy are purchased from the allocation
of the library’s materials budget.
Copyright
Teaching faculty are responsible for determining fair use under Federal copyright law.
We suggest using this Fair Use Checklist. A Good Library webpage, Copyright Primer,
has been created for faculty for more information.
The Goshen College Academic Dean’s office coordinates obtaining copyright clearance
when needed. Our shelf reserves and e-reserves request forms both require the
instructor’s signature indicating that copyright issues have been addressed and any
necessary permission has been secured.
The following notice is prominently posted at all library copy machines:
Notice: The copyright law of the United States (Title 17 United States Code) governs
the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. The person
using this equipment is liable for any infringement.
Special collections and libraries
The Mennonite Historical Library (MHL) is located on the third floor of the Good Library.
Holdings cover the period from the 16th century to the present, documenting
Reformation and Anabaptist history and dealing with Anabaptists, Mennonites, and
closely related groups worldwide. The Good Library catalog contains the holdings of the
MHL. Goshen College faculty, staff, and students may check out items in the MHL
circulating collection.
Plowshares Digital Archive for Peace Studies, a collaboration of Earlham, Goshen, and
Manchester colleges, provides primary documents - including minutes, diaries,
correspondence, pamphlets, newspapers and periodicals - ranging in date from the
1700s to the present. The archive chronicles the social justice efforts of the students
and faculty of these colleges as well as the members of their affiliated historic peace-
churches - Quakers, Mennonites and the Church of the Brethren.
The Hartzler Music Collection of American Tune Books and Hymnals includes
approximately 3,000 titles from 1566 to the present. Most of the collection consists of
American 19th-century tune books and hymnals. This collection is not restricted along
denominational or regional lines. The Good Library online catalog contains records for
many, but not all, of the materials in this collection.
The Curriculum Library located in the south end of the lower level contains textbooks,
educational kits, curriculum guides (K-12), and peace education materials (K-12). Funds
for the curriculum library come from the education department operating budget and are
selected by education faculty. The collection is overseen by the chair of the education
department who takes into consideration the curricula used by local schools.
1. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest,
information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves.
Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of
those contributing to their creation.
2. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view
on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed
because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
3. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to
provide information and enlightenment.
4. Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting
abridgment of free expression and free access to ideas.
5. A person's right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of
origin, age, background, or views.
6. Libraries which make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public
they serve should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless
of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use.
References
Anderson, J. S. (1996). Guide for written collection policy statements. Chicago, IL:
American Library Association.
Collection Development Policy. Lane Library. Armstrong Atlantic State University. Latest
update, Oct. 5, 2010.
Lily and Wildman Libraries. Collection Development at Earlham College. Latest update,
June 30, 2009.
Olaojo, P. O., & Akewukereke, M. A. (2006). Collection development policies: Ground
rules for planning university libraries. Library Philosophy and Practice, 9(1).
Smyth, E. B., (1999). A practical approach to writing a collection development
policy. Rare Books and Manuscripts Librarianship, 14(1), 27-31.
top of page
Updated 08-JUL-2013 FH, 19-Nov-2013 LGC
Library Services
The library serves as the instructional material resources center of the school. The
library sources, screens acquire, and circulate print and non-print reference
materials. Students, faculty members, and staff are required to present both their
IDs and library cards when borrowing materials.