Multimedia Library and Online Cataloguing

Many libraries currently have a book selection which contains principles applicable to non-book materials. However, to realistically cover all media included in the collection of the resource center, revision and expansion of an existing policy or adoption of a new one is essential. For both protection and guidance the statement of policy governing selection must have the sanction of the administration of the institution and of its official controlling body. Perusal of officially adopted statements of other libraries will facilitate the preparation of materials selection policies. These may be general or specific in their coverage. As a rule, they clarify the philosophy and objectives of materials selection and identify both the legal, official entity and the personnel responsible selection and identify criteria for evaluation.