Untitled Document Clermont College Library Acquisitions Policy rev. The acquisitions policy of the Clermont College Library rests upon the teaching and learning needs of the Clermont College faculty and student body. The principle of intellectual freedom as outlined in the Library Bill of Rights of the American Library Association shall be adhered to in the acquisition of library materials. It is the responsibility of the librarian and all faculty selecting materials to insure that all points of view are represented in the collection and that materials are not removed from the collection because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval. Access to library materials shall not be restricted because of age, race, religion, national origins or social or political views.
Selection is the responsibility of the library staff with the assistance of the faculty.
Faculty are encouraged to submit suggestions for purchases in their respective disciplines. In general, the library does not purchase textbooks, particularly those for classes at Clermont, but may do so to provide basic materials in a subject area. Materials are also selected to maintain a comprehensive careers special collection. The Innovacq online acquisitions system will be used to track expenditures to insure an equitable distribution of limited funds for monograph purchases. It is the responsibility of the librarian to allocate funds to these areas within the total library materials budget.