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Mission and Vision

Mission:
To build a rich and balanced library collection that will support the academic programs and curriculum of the University.

Vision:

• To strengthen the library and information resources.
• To enhance the availability of the library and information resources in order to support undergraduate and graduate instructions as well as the faculty research program.

Collection Development Policy

Conspectus Technique - the best tool to be used in making a systematic assessment of the collection.

• Helps collection developers to set the desired collection goals.
• Serves as a guide in making decisions regarding acquisitions, collection development, resource sharing, fund allocations, budget requests, grants and preservation.
• Serves as a summary report to be presented to the accrediting agencies, consultants, candidates for positions, administrators and governing board members or legislators.

Factors Affecting Collection Development

• New topics
• New requests
• Influx of new technology
• Expanding curricula
• Changing roles of the library
• Finances
• Evolution of the library collection