The document discusses book selection policies for different types of libraries. It explains that book selection policies guide librarians in collecting relevant and cost-effective resources. The key features of a selection policy include relevance, quality, diversity, and supporting lifelong learning. Public library selection focuses on community needs and interests. National libraries preserve cultural heritage and promote national identity. Academic library selection supports curriculum and research needs.

1. Book selection policy
By
DLIM
SEM-1
Roll- 80111003
Nepal open university

2. Introduction
Book selection is a policy that is formulated by
decision making authority of library to collect
relevant ,appropriate and cost effective
resources (i.e books ,magazine, newspaper,
articles etc.)in efficient and effective way.
A well structured book selection policy guides
librarians in maintaining a collection that
includes widely popular titles and enduring
academic resources

3. Features of the book selection policy
Relevance and appropriateness
Timeliness
Diversity and inclusivity
Quality
Uniqueness
Cost
Demand
Format
Fostering life long learning
Navigating the digital landscape

4. BOOK SELECTION POLICY IN
DIFFERENT LIBRARIES
Book selection policy depends on the nature ,
types and objectives of libraries.
we will discusses about book selection policy
these three libraries. As public ,national and
academic libraries.

5. Book selection policy in public library
Public library is library ,most often a lending
library ,that is accessible by the general public
It is funded by public sources such as taxes
They are entirely voluntary, no one is forced to
use library .

6. Major component of book selection
policy of public library
 Objectives of library
 Should consider community need ,wants, test and cultural
factor.
 Social and cultural radical
 Focus on actual and potential users need and demands
 Should fulfill future demand
 The book should meet the need and interest of library
patrons.
 should avoid the collection of low demand and no
demanded materials.
 Focus on most popular and highly demanded materials.

7. Book selection policy of national
library
A National Library is a library that serves as a
repository of a country’s cultural heritage,
history, and intellectual output.
It is responsible for collecting, preserving, and
providing access to a wide range of materials,
including books, manuscripts, maps,
photographs, audiovisual materials, and digital
content
National libraries are often considered the
“memory institutions” of a nation, playing a
crucial role in preserving and promoting a
country’s cultural identity and heritage.

8. Book Selection Policy in the National
Library
• Preservation of cultural heritage
• Access to information for all
• Supporting research and education
• Promoting literacy and lifelong learning
• Cultural exchange and diplomacy
• Custodians of national memory
• Embracing the digital age
• legal deposit and archiving
• Support for libraries and Archives nationwide
• Crisis response and heritage protection

9. An academic library
An academic library is a library that is
attached to a higher education institution and
serves two complementary purposes: to
support the curriculum and the research of
the university faculty and students.
academic library means a library established
and maintained by a college or university to
meet the needs of its students and faculty,
and others by agreement.

10. Book Selection Policy in the Academic
Libraries
• Collect material which support curricular needs
• Collect materials which support research and advanced
study
• collect materials which assist the user’s intellectual and
recreational interests
• Language
• Geographic areas
• Chronological periods
• Price
• Types of materials/format
• Level

11. Thank You….