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The Requirements for Books to be Included in a Public Library Collection
by Sarah Moore
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When the collection development staff at a public library considers adding a book to their collection, several criteria are assessed, says library Executive Director Sarah Moore. First and foremost, a book must have some independent reviews from major sources such as Kirkus, Booklist, and Library Journal. For print books, the physical quality of the book is also assessed. The staff reviews the binding, paper quality, and print quality. These books will pass through many hands so durability is important...
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