The guidelines described in the Collection Development Policy are designed to support the Library's overaching mission and vision.
Selection
- Books: Book purchases (electronic or print formats) must be relevant to the health sciences and fit the nature of the collection. Librarian and user-based recommendations, usage statistics of previous editions or items covering similar topics are used when selecting books. Online formats will be preferred when available in order to support easy and rapid access for our users.
- Journals: Journals are purchased primarily to support the teaching and research needs of NYU Langone. Priority is given to those publications with multiple requests, high-impact factors, and titles of interest to more than one hospital department.
- Databases & Online Resources: Priority is given to those publications with multiple requests, high-impact factors, and titles of interest to more than one hospital department or user. Resources that are IP authenticated are prioritized and preferred. Resources that require a single username and password may not purchased.
Deselection
- Books & Select DVDS: Criteria for withdrawal include the usage of the item, availability of electronic or more current editions, more than one copy available for circulation, and the physical condition of the item.
- Journals: Typically an evaluation of the journal collection is conducted. Low usage, low or no impact factors, extreme price increases, and problems receiving issues are most often the cause for cancelation.
Donations
Drawn from the Hollis Health Science Library Collection Development Policy
