public libratry

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….