best practices in collection development

Collection development involves selecting and maintaining resources like books, digital content, and journals to meet the needs of users. Best practices include understanding the community’s interests, regularly assessing collections for relevance and usage, diversifying our resources to reflect different perspectives, and balancing new additions with removing outdated material. It's important to collaborate with users, stay informed about emerging topics, and allocate budgets wisely. This ensures the collection stays current, relevant, and valuable, supporting ongoing learning and research effectively.