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== General Selection Guidelines == | == General Selection Guidelines == | ||
# Subject Areas: The collection represents the disciplines of UNMC’s colleges and institutes. National Library of Medicine Classification QS – WZ. Limited collecting is done in subjects outside of the health sciences, and they generally include topics falling into the BF, H, LB, and Q classification. Library of Congress Classification | # Subject Areas: The collection represents the disciplines of UNMC’s colleges and institutes. [https://classification.nlm.nih.gov/outline National Library of Medicine Classification] QS – WZ. Limited collecting is done in subjects outside of the health sciences, and they generally include topics falling into the BF, H, LB, and Q classification. [https://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/lcco/ Library of Congress Classification] | ||
# Books: Books are purchased ad hoc, based on the curricular and research needs and user requests. Electronic formats are preferred when available and where cost and licensing terms are favorable. Print books are generally referred for: | # Books: Books are purchased ad hoc, based on the curricular and research needs and user requests. Electronic formats are preferred when available and where cost and licensing terms are favorable. Print books are generally referred for: | ||
## Study materials and exam guides | ## Study materials and exam guides | ||
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# Duplication: Duplication of formats is mostly avoided except in limited circumstances, such as when an electronic version of a high-use book becomes available after a print version has been purchased. | # Duplication: Duplication of formats is mostly avoided except in limited circumstances, such as when an electronic version of a high-use book becomes available after a print version has been purchased. | ||
# Gifts: The library selectively accepts gifts of books that meet the selection criteria of the collection. The library cannot guarantee a donor that their gift will be added to the collection. Disposition and retention are at the discretion of the library. The library does not accept donations of print journals. | # Gifts: The library selectively accepts gifts of books that meet the selection criteria of the collection. The library cannot guarantee a donor that their gift will be added to the collection. Disposition and retention are at the discretion of the library. The library does not accept donations of print journals. | ||
== Guidelines for Withdrawal or Cancellation of Materials and Resources == | |||
=== Withdrawal of Physical Materials === | |||
The following materials may be withdrawn without notification or consultation of users: | |||
* Older editions of textbooks or study resources | |||
* Out-of-scope books or other items no longer supported by the curriculum | |||
* Books or other items in poor condition | |||
** If the content and circulation of the item makes it worthy of retention, it will be repaired or replaced if possible | |||
* Open Access resources not hosted by the library | |||
Retention of materials in the collection is at the discretion of the Head of Collection Development and Metadata in consultation with the Library Dean and Associate Dean, when appropriate. Retention decisions reflect many variables, such as space, currency, and educational and clinical relevancy. | |||
=== Withdrawal/Suppression of Owned Ebooks === | |||
Ebooks purchased with perpetual access rights may be withdrawn or suppressed within the catalog at the discretion of the library. Common circumstances include: | |||
* Any high-use ebook with a newer edition (in print or online) | |||
* Any superseded pharmacotherapeutic, clinical, or other ebooks intended for use at the point of care. | |||
=== Cancellation of Subscription Resources === | |||
The library regularly reviews serials and other online resources to ensure their | |||
relevance and value for the collection. Resources being considered for cancellation may | |||
be presented to campus for comment and feedback before final cancellation. The | |||
following factors may be considered: | |||
* Usage statistics | |||
* Cost per use | |||
* Subject scope and relevance to the library’s primary users | |||
* Uniqueness of content | |||
* Availability of other access | |||
* Terms of license and subscription | |||
* Campus feedback in response to the proposed cancellation | |||
=== Collaborative Relationships === | |||
The library relies on relationships with the libraries within the University of Nebraska | |||
system and other library consortia to augment the collection through shared licensing of | |||
online resources. | |||