Introduction

The collection development policy of the Forsyth Public Library sets forth the Library’s collection management goals and practices, and serves to inform Forsyth residents and library users about the principles upon which selection decisions are made and by whom. It also provides guidance to all library staff members who share responsibility for working with the library’s collections. To insure its continued relevance and applicability, this policy is subject to annual review by the Forsyth Public Library Advisory Committee. Collection management refers to all decisions and processes that are involved in the selection, purchase, retention, replacement or withdrawal of the print and non-print materials that comprise the library’s collection.