Module 2: Maintaining The Depository Collection

New Selections

New publications are added to a library's "item selection profile" via:
 
  • surveys announced on the FDLP webpage
  • automatic additions on shipping lists
  • additions made by the library during the Item Selection Update cycle
  • Administrative Notes Tecnical Supplement

Libraries choose paper format for:

 
  • frequently consulted materials
  • bibliographic tools
  • heavily used reference volumes

Libraries choose microfiche and electronic format for little-used but voluminous material.

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