Faculty liaisons are responsible for contacting department chairs in order to evaluate their subject areas. This provides an opportunity for instructors to note deficiencies in the collection, update older editions, and recommend titles for deselection. Librarians assist with this process and recommend sources to consult for new selections. All faculty members have access to NC LIVE in their offices and remotely. Subject bibliographies and reference guides are also available to assist with selection of relevant materials.
Objective guidelines are necessary to build collections of quality and value.
All acquisitions, both purchased and donated, are considered in relation to the following standards, although a single item need not meet all of the criteria to be selected. Furthermore, certain materials may require judgement primarily on artistic merit while others are chosen for scholarship or recreational needs. Priority for books and other materials to be purchased is given to the materials which meet the curricular needs of the students in the courses offered. These materials include items needed for term papers, collateral reading, class assignments, and bibliographical tools that facilitate finding, evaluating, and using information. After basic needs have been met, consideration is given to other desirable materials which will enhance the collection or to meet special interests or needs in support of the College s and libraries mission.