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NPC Library Collection Development Policy

The primary objective of collection development activities at Northland Pioneer College is to maintain a library collection that supports the curricular activities and general informational needs of students and faculty of the college.  The library promotes the acquisition and preservation of materials important to regional cultural history as well.  Additionally, we also strive to build and maintain a collection of entertainment and classical materials which appeal to the cultural, recreational, and entertainment needs of the college community.

When purchasing materials, the library considers many factors including: supporting curriculum needs of departments and students; the average cost of materials in the department’s subject fields; existing materials within the collection; the need or lack thereof for current information; and purchase requests from faculty, staff and students.

The highest priority of materials selection is for the support of the curriculum.  The library obtains materials for research, study, and teaching.  In addition, the library strives to support the college community through the purchase of general information, cultural, recreational, and entertainment materials.

The Library does not accept any donations of books or any other items.

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