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Collection Care and Management

5.1 Creates collection development policies that are appropriate to the overall mission of the parent organization

5.2 Makes selection decisions, in consideration of all relevant factors, including the library's collection development policy, differences among formats, and costs of purchase and upkeep

5.3 Evaluates information resources in all formats, integrates them to meet the needs of library clients, and discards or archives them as appropriate

5.4 Understands the acquisition and management of a diverse collection of legal and non-legal resources in multiple formats

5.5 Ensures the optimal arrangement of and access to the library's traditional and electronic resources

5.6 Improves the power and scope of library services by ensuring accessibility to outside collections and databases through resource sharing

5.7 Selects and implements an appropriate level of descriptive cataloging, classification, and subject analysis to meet the needs of the institution and the nature of its legal materials

5.8 Creates and selects catalog records according to national standards and accepted practices

5.9 Selects, implements, and continually improves an integrated library system appropriate to the needs of the institution

5.10 Applies appropriate preservation practices to the library's collection

 

Food for thought - Electronic versus paper selections during this period of transition is one of our most vexing challenges.  Does the current language hold up well, or should it be changed to reflect new realities?

 

 

In Competency 5.2, do we need or want to emphasize points surrounding selection decisions surrounding costs and formats?

 

 

In 5.3, do we wish to emphasize the importance of archiving?

 

 

In 5.7, do we want to make more of cataloging, classification, and subject analysis for better access to electronic resources?