Collection Development Policy

The LBCC Library supports intellectual freedom of every individual to seek and receive information from all points of view without censorship as outlined in the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights and the Association of College and Research Libraries Statement on Academic Freedom.

In an effort to provide well-rounded materials and sources of materials that represent diverse sources of information and viewpoints, some materials may be considered controversial by certain groups or individuals. The acquisition or use of any item does not imply endorsement of the content by the Library.

Collection development is a community effort.  The Library encourages selection collaboration and recommendations from faculty, staff and administrators. While the primary duties are the responsibility of the Collection Development Librarian, it is a community effort to build a comprehensive collection. Librarians will liaise with faculty, staff and administrators in assigned discipline areas. Librarians will review book lists, book review guides, and publisher-recommended reading lists to add new titles to the library collection.