Collection Development - Criteria for Selection

   1. The importance of the subject matter to the collection.

          a. Direct curriculum support
          b. Faculty and curriculum development
          c. General curriculum and individual development not necessarily   
              course related
          d. Material which are needed to provide a balanced University
              collection but which may not be curriculum related

   2. Timeliness or permanence of the material.
   3. Authoritativeness.
   4. Accuracy of information.
   5. The technical excellence, durability and readability of the format.
   6. The author's reputation and significance as a writer.
   7. Inclusion of the title in recognized bibliographies.
   8. Price
   9. Availability of materials on the subject.
 10. Critical reviews of the materials.