Collection Development Policy

Introduction

Context

1.1 The purpose of this Collection Policy Document is to provide a set of guidelines to help in the maintenance and development of the Divinity Faculty Library's collection.

1.2 The policy outlined is an expression of the aspirations for the Library, the fulfilment of which may be influenced by the availability of resources.

1.3 The policy document is not intended as a set of rules, but to complement the knowledge, intuition and expertise of the Librarian and those who make recommendations to her.

Purpose of the library

1.4 The main purpose of the Divinity Faculty Library is to support the teaching and research needs of the members of the Divinity Faculty, both teaching officers and students.

1.5 The Library aims to serve both current needs and anticipate future ones, in particular new courses.

 

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Contact details

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