"Library collection development is the process of systematically building the collection of a particular library to meet the information needs of the library users..."
The selection and acquisition of library and museum resources based on user needs and the goals of the organization.
"...to meet the information needs of the library users (a service population) in a timely and economical manner..."
"According to the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)..."
"...methodological and topical themes pertaining to acquisition of print and other analogue library materials..." and "...the licensing and purchase of electronic information resources."
"Collection development involves activities that need a librarian or information professional who is specialized in improving the library's collection."
"The process includes the selection of information materials that respond to the users or patrons need..."
"...as well as de-selection of unwanted information materials, called weeding."
"It also involves the planning strategies for continuing acquisition..."
"...evaluation of new information materials and the existing collection..."
"...in order to determine how well a particular library serves its users."
"...using information resources locally held as well as resources from other organizations."
"...by purchase, exchange, gift, legal deposit..."
"A librarian or information professional who is specialized in improving the library's collection."
"...de-selection of unwanted information materials, called weeding."
"...to meet the information needs of the library users..."
"...the licensing and purchase of electronic information resources."
"...selection of information materials that respond to the users or patrons need..."
"...de-selection of unwanted information materials, called weeding."
"...planning strategies for continuing acquisition..."
"...determine how well a particular library serves its users."