PARAMETER C: COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT, ORGANIZATION AND PRESERVATION

S.1. There is a written Collection Development Policy.

S.2. There is a core collection of at least:

• • S.2.1. 5,000 titles for the Academic Unit Library; or

  • S.2.2. 10,000 titles that support the instruction, research and other programs for an Institution Library.

S.3. Twenty percent (20%) of the library holdings are of current edition, i.e. with copyright within the last 5 years.

S.4. Non-print, digital and electronic resources are available.

S.5. There is an integrated library system.

S.6. There are provisions for the preservation, general care, and upkeep of library resources.

I.1. The Collection Development Policy is regularly reviewed and evaluated by the Library Committee.

I.2. The library collection and services support the mission and vision of the Institution, goals of the College/ Academic Unit and objectives of the Program.

I.3. The library provides sufficient research books and materials to supplement the clients' curricular needs.

I.4. The library maintains an extensive (15% of the total) Filipiniana collection.

I.5. The library provides 3-5 book/journal titles for professional subjects in the major fields of specialization.

I.6. The Library collection is organized according to an accepted scheme of classification and standard code of cataloging.

I.7. Regular weeding-out program is conducted to maintain a relevant and updated collection.

I.8. The quality and quantity of library materials and resources conform with the standards set for a particular academic program.

O.1. The library core collection is adequate, updated and well-balanced.

O.2. The professional books, journals and electronic resources for the program are sufficient.