A continuous re-evaluation of materials is necessary in order to assure currency of factual information. It is the responsibility of the children s librarians to make a decision with professional objectivity, considering the material in its entirety, with due respect for all opinions. E. Specific Policies of Selection for Materials in Varied Forms 1. Foreign Language Materials . The library s collection of novels and non-fiction is supplemented on a regular basis by collections borrowed from the Foreign Language Department of the Cleveland Public Library.
Consideration is given to the language needs of special groups.
Uncataloged Paperbacks . Uncataloged paperbacks are selected to meet heavy demand for popular material, and heavy duplication may be necessary. Not all titles are in the permanent collection. Periodicals and Newspapers . Considerable flexibility is required in the selection of periodicals and newspapers because material in this form represents a wide range of subject interest, treatment, and appeal to many kinds of readers.