The Collection Management Group reviewed and approved a new statement on how we support the curriculum and faculty and student research with the collections we acquire. The new statement updates and replaces the collection development philosophy that was last updated in 2001, and better reflects current academic library practices and methods for acquiring materials. Given the limitations we–like many academic libraries–face with space and budget, the statement prioritizes the libraries’ ability to provide access to materials to the Oberlin community when they need them rather than acquiring materials just in case they might be needed. This statement will also be used by the CMG and liaisons to guide our decision-making process when choosing which resources we add or remove from the collections to ensure our collections continue to provide robust support for our students and faculty.
