The document discusses various aspects of collection development and management for libraries, including developing collection policies, assessing community needs, selecting materials, handling donations and weeding, intellectual freedom considerations, and assessing collections. It covers topics such as writing collection policies, performing needs assessments, criteria for selecting different materials like books, audiovisuals, periodicals and electronic resources, the importance of weeding policies, and qualitative and quantitative assessment techniques.
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