Collection Development Policy

The objective of the Collection Development Policy (Policy) for the York County Library (“Library”), as may be amended from time to time, is to guide the staff librarians, under the supervision of the York County Library Director, with clear guidelines to use in the selection and organization of age and developmentally appropriate material that they purchase or receive on behalf of the library. The term “Collection”[1] means the total diverse range of materials owned/controlled by the Library that the Library acquires, organizes, and makes available to its patrons. These materials may include written and electronic books, periodicals, newspapers, audiovisual, and online resources. The Policy is also intended to serve as a tool for meeting the objections of individuals concerned with the inclusion or rejection of specific titles or library locations.

[1] The term “Collection” in the parlance of Library and Information Science may also include specific sets of collections (e.g., the works of a particular author) and the specific sections of a library branch where a grouping of books is shelved (e.g., the “Teen-Collection”). To avoid confusion, the use of a word “Section” with a specific modifier or the capitalized word “Collection” will be used herein with a specific hyphenated modifier (e.g., “Teen Section” or “Juvenile (Children)-Collection”) to designate references distinct from the overall Library Collection (the “Collection”).

2. Authority

The York County Board of Trustees (Board) is authorized to pass and implement policies for the York County Library including this Policy[1] pursuant to South Carolina law and York County Ordinances. The Library Director is hereby charged by the Board to implement this Policy and execute the duties set forth herein. The Board retains authority to periodically evaluate the implementation of this Policy with the Library Director in order to assess whether it is being implemented as intended; and thereafter, take such confirmatory or remedial actions, as necessary. The Board reserves the right to amend this Policy at such intervals as may be determined by the Board.

[2] S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 75-1 D(6)(Supp. 2025) states in relevant part: Any library receiving State Aid shall be legally established and administered by a legally appointed Board and shall: … (6) Systematically acquire library materials consistent with a collection development policy approved by the local board.

3. General Selection Criteria

No single standard can be applied in all cases when making an acquisitions decision. Some materials will be judged primarily in terms of literary merit, scholarship, or overall literary value. Some will be selected to satisfy the informational, educational, or recreational needs of county residents. The final decision will be made based on the application of one, some or all of the following considerations:

Interest of the community
Contemporary significance
Permanent value to the collection
Importance of the subject to balance the collection
Favorable review in Board approved standard selection source(s)
High standards of quality in content, expression and physical attributes (creation, binding, printing, paper quality)
Availability of information elsewhere in the library or via reliable online resources
Authority and reputation of author(s), editor(s), or publisher(s)
Clear presentation and/or readability
Durability and appropriateness of the format to the subject matter
Price
Shelving or storage space available in the library
Literary merit, scholarship, and overall value to society
Age and developmentally appropriate material

The inclusion of an item in the collection does not represent an endorsement of its content by the Board.

4. Adult-Collection

The Adult-Collection (ages 18 and over) is a wide range of materials reflecting the diverse interests of the community that varies greatly in education, taste, and reading ability. The overall collection contains many specific subcategories as indicated below.

a. Non-Fiction

This collection contains material of almost any topic of interest. Accuracy of the material and the authority of the author are important selection criteria of these items.

Subject areas are:

000s — Generalities

Emphasis will be placed on the use and operation of computers including hardware and software. Representative coverage will be given to other subjects in this area as needs are recognized.

100s — Philosophy

Historical and classical standard works are purchased and maintained. Recent writings which examine issues and problems of human concern are also acquired. In the area of popular philosophy, parapsychology, and occultism, public demand is a major consideration in the library’s selection of materials.

200s — Religion

Important writers of both Western and Eastern countries, and the sacred or distinctive books of well-known religions and sects are represented. Popular religious writings offering spiritual guidance and comfort are selected. General Christian and non-Christian denominational histories are acquired as are explanations of doctrines directed toward the lay person. The historical mythologies of diverse cultures, with special emphasis on Greek and Roman, are acquired.

300s — Social Sciences

The library attempts to provide materials of general interest on all areas of the social sciences. Works dealing with current, controversial, and social issues (i.e., abortion, child abuse, crime, divorce, adoption, etc.) are collected. Issues relating to government, current events, and political science are acquired. Popular and standard materials are purchased on the subjects of personal finance, law, etiquette, vocational and career guides, and folk traditions and culture. Study guides for basic education, scholastic achievement tests, armed forces tests, and civil service exams are added frequently.

400s — Language

Materials selected include the history, study, and use of the English language. This includes up-to-date dictionaries and grammar. The collection includes books for teaching sign language to the deaf as well as learning aids for popular foreign languages, basic dictionaries, and grammar. Materials in foreign languages representing significant populations of non-English speaking patrons and foreign languages taught in local school curriculums will be collected as resources permit. Patron requests may also be met through consortial and interlibrary loan.

500s — Pure Sciences

The library purchases for the general, non-specialist reader to reflect today’s emphasis on scientific techniques and achievements and the current interest of lay persons in this field. It includes a representation of current, up-to-date materials in all branches of the pure sciences — mathematics, astronomy, physics, chemistry, geology, paleontology, life sciences, biology, and zoology. Science fair project books are purchased to meet the demands of school assignments. Textbooks may be acquired when they provide the best up-to-date information.

600s — Applied Sciences and Technology

Current, popular, and useful materials for the layperson in most fields of the applied sciences are acquired. Emphasis is placed on the addition of current, accurate treatment of medical subjects for the layperson. Home economics receives great attention by the addition of books on cooking, child care, home decoration, and gardening. Interest in business administration is met by books on management and office practice with special attention paid to books for the small businessperson. Titles on automotive maintenance and repair are heavily purchased. Other areas singled out for new acquisitions include pet care, building, carpentry, engineering, and agriculture.

700s — The Arts

Certain subject areas are collected heavily in the arts. Materials on handicrafts, interior decoration, and sports receive special emphasis. Only art books intended for the lay person are selected for subjects such as architecture, sculpture, artists and their works, and photography. Art history and criticism for all periods and countries is acquired if it is written for the non-specialist. The section on music and the performing arts includes works on composition, orchestration, musicians, performers, musical instruments, collections of popular songs, and the history of music and the performing arts. Sheet music will not be collected. Music in audiovisual formats may be collected as resources allow. Individual subjects within this area will be covered as demand dictates.

800s — Literature

The collection in literature emphasizes critical studies and literary history and biography. The most important works of poetry, plays, essays, and other literary forms, including those of contemporary writers, are included. American literature receives the most extensive coverage, including minor as well as major works and their authors, but English literature is also heavily collected. The history of literature of other countries and classics and other distinguished works of foreign authors in English translation are collected as demand dictates.

900s — History and Travel

The library collects works on the history of all areas and all periods. Heavy emphasis is placed on American history. The history of Europe also receives major emphasis. Items are chosen for the non-specialist lay person to meet informational needs as well as for the student needing supplemental educational materials. Travel books and guides are selected for all areas of the world to meet three basic needs: to help people making plans for travel; to provide current, up-to-date information about different countries and different cultures; and to provide reading material for the “armchair” traveler.

b. Fiction

This collection offers an almost limitless variety of styles, subjects, types, and levels of writing ability. Fiction will reflect local reading interest and the specific enrichment needs of the library’s patrons. Fiction titles by American, British, and other English language authors will be acquired. Other languages are represented, selectively, in translation. Works of current, popular authors, best sellers, and genre fiction are acquired on the basis of local reading tastes.

c. Biography

The collection is a basic representation, world-wide in scope, of lives of people whose acts, accomplishments, or thoughts have influenced civilization, with special emphasis given to collecting the biographies of Americans. Collective biography will be chosen to supplement rather than duplicate individual biographies.

d. Reference-Collection

The York County Library Reference-Collection is selected and maintained to meet two basic goals: to provide answers to specific questions of any informational or educational nature from patrons’ in-person or telephoned requests; and to provide back-up reference assistance to York County Branch Libraries and the Bookmobile.

The materials in the reference collection will include, but not be limited to, the following types of publications:

Encyclopedias, almanacs, atlases
Handbooks, dictionaries, and directories in all fields of knowledge
Current and retrospective bibliographies and lists of “best books”
Indexes covering material already owned or being acquired in areas of potential patron interest; these indexes may also help to identify material which could be borrowed from other libraries
Computerized databases which are identified as filling an immediate need for information or which may respond to areas of potential patron interest
Books in high demand in the circulating collection that may be duplicated in reference; i.e., GED tests, resumes, Armed Forces test guides, etc.

Areas of special emphasis within the Reference-Collection are literature, biography, health, business, history, and current information about South Carolina.

e. South Carolina-Collection

This collection includes local, regional, and state historical materials, the genealogy collection, and the collection of materials on the Catawba Indians. Because of the strong interest in York County local history and genealogy, the Library will continue to build and maintain this collection, depending on costs, space requirements, and staff expertise.

The local and regional historical materials include printed books and manuscript materials such as maps, reports, biographical sketches, newspaper clippings, and photographs pertaining to the region and its people. The Rock Hill newspaper is indexed on-line for material of historical importance and local current events. The genealogical collection includes print, manuscript, and microfilmed materials and electronic reference resources. Census records for all of South Carolina and parts of North Carolina, family histories, and church and cemetery records are included in this collection.

Secondary but important coverage is given to the State of South Carolina. County and family histories are acquired that are of value as genealogical and historical records. The Library is not a depository for Federal or State documents or publications and will acquire only very selective materials in this area.

The library will attempt to make as many of these materials available to the public as possible, either in print or online formats. However, the library reserves the authority to limit accessibility due to the fragility of materials, loss mitigation, and copyright limitations.

f. Early Childhood Teacher Resource-Collection

The Early Childhood Teacher Resource-Collection is a special collection of materials and resources for child care teachers and administrators or any adult working with children between the ages of 0 and 5. This Collection also supports educational initiatives as recommended by the SC Board of Education designed to improve school readiness for children in their preschool years. Included in this Collection are books and other materials dealing with child development as it relates to education, childcare administration, curriculum and activities, and other issues pertaining to this age group. As space in this Collection becomes limited, older titles will be rotated to their proper Dewey Decimal location in the adult book collection.

g. Homeschool-Collection

The Homeschool Collection was created to provide supplemental curriculum and activities to assist homeschool parents of preschoolers-12th grade. Currently only books are catalogued in this Collection because many homeschool curriculums require online elements; these electronic resources can be accessed in the library or wherever there is a broadband connection. These materials will align with the directives as published by the SC Board of Education.

5. Teen-Collection

This collection is for teens ages 13-17 years old, with awareness of the variety of interests, backgrounds, reading skills, and development levels within this age group. Materials are selected to provide a balanced collection. Paperbacks are a format that have special appeal to teens. A current collection of popular and classic titles will be maintained. Books addressing mature themes or topics on gender identity or other mature themes may be placed in the Teen-Collection and Teen Sections of the Library Branches, as may be designated.

The selection criteria for this collection includes the General Selection Criteria with the added responsibility that the materials are age and developmentally appropriate. The rulings of the South Carolina Department of Education, guidance from the South Carolina State Library, and reviews by ratedbooks.org will also be considered. In terms of sexual content, the library will additionally follow all applicable laws for minors and such State of South Carolina legislative Provisos, as may be applicable.

a. Non-Fiction-Collection

Non-fiction materials include age and developmentally appropriate books that are presented for selection using the Dewey Decimal system. The material is accurate, informative and current, and is selected for a wide range of reading levels and interests as possible.

b. Fiction-Collection

This collection includes age and developmentally appropriate books selected for recreational reading with an emphasis on quality and contemporary interests for this age group.

6. Juvenile (Children)-Collection

This collection is for children up to 12 years of age. Format is an essential element in most children’s books and requires that paper be high quality with legible print, sturdy bindings, and illustrations appropriate to the text. Materials are selected to provide a balanced collection.

The selection criteria for this collection includes the General Selection Criteria with the added responsibility that the materials are age and developmentally appropriate. The rulings of the South Carolina Department of Education, guidance from the South Carolina State Library, and reviews by ratedbooks.org will also be considered. In terms of sexual content, the library will additionally follow all applicable laws for minors and such State of South Carolina Provisos, as may be applicable.

Books that contain or depict sexually explicit content are prohibited in the Juvenile-Collection and Juvenile Sections of the Library’s Branches. Books addressing topics on gender identity or other mature themes may be excluded from the Juvenile-Collection and placed in another collection

a. Non-Fiction-Collection

b. Fiction-Collection

This collection includes age and developmentally appropriate books provided to meet the needs of a wide range of interests and reading abilities, and includes picture books, easy-to-read books and chapter books for children.

c. Easy-Collection

The Easy-Collection is made up of picture books specifically designed for young, developing readers, usually in grades PK-3, or those learning to read. These books often feature large, clear text, simple sentence structures, and illustrations that complement the story, aiding in decoding and comprehension.

d. Juvenile (Children) Language-Collection

The Juvenile Language-Collection is designed to provide educational and recreational materials to the non-English-speaking children of York County, and to supplement local school curriculums. Individuals speaking English as a second language will also find materials in this collection useful as supplemental resources. The collection includes a variety of quality children's fiction, non-fiction, and picture books in bi-lingual and/or foreign language editions. When appropriate, English and foreign language versions of the same title may be packaged together and circulated as a single unit.

e. Paperbacks

Paperback books are considered for purchase for the following reasons: to acquire a title not available in hardcover; to provide inexpensive duplicate copies of a title; to save money for the purchase of other titles. Paperback gifts are accepted and added to the collection, cataloged or un-cataloged, according to the General Selection and Children and Teen Selection Criteria while allowing for a wider acceptance of ephemera than would be considered for purchase.

7. Other Collection Materials

a. Audio Formats

Audio formats enhance two primary goals of the library: provide informational and recreational resources to the public while recognizing the value of offering these resources in an audio format.

The major part of this collection is contemporary fiction. Non-fiction, foreign language, classic adult fiction, young adult and juvenile titles are, however, also represented in the collection.

Following the General Selection Criteria of the book collection, audio formats are carefully selected for this collection. Audio materials must be in a standardized format. Abridged and unabridged titles may be purchased.

b. Virtual Library-Collection

To complement the Library’s physical collections, YCL offers a robust virtual library of electronic/downloadable library materials, streaming audio-visual products, and music. Direct links to free websites — evaluated and vetted by library staff — are also accessible from the Library’s homepage.

c. Local Author-Collection

This collection is designed to give new and emerging writers who reside in York County an opportunity to be read by their friends, neighbors, and the wider South Carolina community. Subject to applicable General Selection Criteria, the Local Author-Collection can be found in the Children's, Teen and Adult sections within the branches of the Library.

d. Braille-Collection

The Braille-Collection includes both Unified English Braille and contracted Braille. The collection includes board books with Braille overlay, children easy and children non-fiction books.

8. Reconsideration of Library Materials: Requests for Removal or Relocation

Any York County resident who contends a book or other item housed in the Library Collection has been inappropriately placed in a particular collection or in a particular branch section or is otherwise inappropriate for the overall Library Collection may complete and submit a “Request for Removal of Library Materials” form or a “Request for Relocation of Library Materials” form (sample forms attached herewith as Exhibit A and B). Forms can be downloaded from the library website or picked up at any branch location. All questions on the form must be completed. Patrons are limited to one active request at a time and no more than one request per month, with no more than four requests per calendar year. Additionally, the Board reserves the right to determine if the process is being used for burdensome as opposed to beneficial Library purposes and take such actions as may be necessary to remedy the perceived abuse of process including but not limited to limiting the frequency of the process available to certain individuals or limiting the number of Reconsiderations as may be heard by the Committee and/or the Board per month.

Reconsideration Process

The Reconsideration Committee, appointed by the Library Director, will meet upon call of the Committee Chair and no less than quarterly, should pending requests exist, to review the material(s) in question and consider whether its selection follows the criteria stated in the Collection Policy.
Upon meeting, the committee will submit a written report of its findings with recommendations for actions to the Library Director within five business days, if practicable.
Within ten business days, thereafter, the Library Director will inform the complainant of the decision and the rationale for the decision.
If the complainant is not satisfied with the decision, a written appeal setting forth the specific grounds for an appeal, may be submitted within ten business days to the Board of Trustees, by hand delivery to a local branch or by postmarked mailing to the Board in care of Library Director to: York County Library; 138 East Black Street; Rock Hill, SC 29730.
All appeals shall be heard by the Board at a regular or special called meeting of the Board within 60 days of receipt of the appeal, to the extent practicable. The appellant will be notified of the time and place for the hearing of the appeal.
The Board reserves the right to establish guidelines for the conduction of appeals and set time limits for presentation of complainant’s/appellant’s arguments in its appeal hearing.
The appellant will be notified in writing of the Board’s decision following their discussion of the appeal. The decision of the Board is final.

9. Suggestion for Purchase of Library Materials

York County Library welcomes suggestions from YCL cardholders for titles and other library materials to add to the collection. Suggestions made will be evaluated using the same criteria pertinent to the rest of the collection. The library cannot guarantee the purchase of all request items.

The Request to Purchase Library Material form (Exhibit C, sample form attached) can be downloaded from our website or picked up at any branch location. Please fill out the form as completely as possible, leaving any unknown information blank. A staff member will review and complete the form.

10. Interlibrary Loans

Limited resources and the diverse interests of our users make it impossible to purchase everything that is wanted or needed. If materials are not available in either the York County Library system or through its partnership in the SCLENDS consortium, then an interlibrary loan (ILL) request can be made through libraries across the United States.

The following materials may be borrowed: Fiction, non-fiction, audiovisual materials (audiobooks, music, DVDs, Blu-ray discs) and microfilm. New books, bestsellers and genealogy materials may be difficult to borrow based on the lending library’s policies. New items with a copyright less than 6 months old from date of request and reference materials may not be borrowed. The lending library reserves the right to decide if the request can be filled.

11. Gifts

The York County Library encourages and accepts gifts of books, pamphlets, periodicals, and the like with the understanding that the gifts are added to the collection only if they meet the same standards required of purchased materials. Gift materials not meeting those standards, those that are out-of-date, unneeded duplicates of items already owned, or those in a form/format unsuitable for library use are given to other organizations, sold, or discarded.

Gift items are integrated into the regular library collection in normal sequence, available to all library patrons, and otherwise handled as any other material belonging to the library. A letter for tax purposes may be given or sent to the donor if requested at the time the donation is made. The letter acknowledges receipt of the gift only; it does not set a value on the gift.

The York County Library maintains a very fine collection of local history and genealogical material at the Main Library. Donations of this type of material from county residents or interested people become a part of this special collection to ensure all such items are available in one location in the county system.

The library is not a museum and rarely accepts objects other than printed or manuscript material. The decision to accept materials other than printed or manuscript items rests with the Director of the York County Library. Except for temporary exhibit purposes, the library does not accept storage responsibility for historical documents or objects owned or controlled by groups or individuals.

Whenever a gift is no longer needed, it is disposed of in the same manner as material purchased. For historical documents that are no longer usable by the library, a reasonable attempt is made to return it to the original donor or a local historical society before the decision is made to discard the material.

12. Commemorative Donations

The York County Library welcomes gifts of books or other appropriate materials given in memory of a deceased individual or in honor of an individual or group. Materials accepted must conform to the same criteria for selection as materials purchased with library funds. The donor may make a specific request for use of his/her contribution, but the selection will be left to the discretion of the library staff. If the person or group being honored or remembered has or had a specific field of interest, staff will attempt to order materials reflecting that interest if the interest area specified meets current library needs. A bookplate is placed in the front of each book given in memory or in honor of someone and stating the name of the donor and the person or group being remembered.

13. Collection Maintenance

Deaccession (“weeding”), the systematic process of evaluating and removing materials from the Library’s Collection to ensure it remains current, relevant, and in good condition is an integral part of the Collection maintenance process. The same care, thought, and judgment is used in this process as was used in the original selection. There are many factors which figure in the weeding process: the relationship of the book to other books on the same subject; the money available for more satisfactory titles; consideration of the degree to which the library wants to represent older material on a particular subject; or the possible usefulness of the particular title to some special group in the County.

There are certain categories of books which are the most obvious candidates for deaccession. These categories include but are not limited to: duplicates of titles, purchased when the book was in heavier demand and may no longer needed superseded editions of books may be replaced; books that are in poor physical condition that are not suitable for repair or rebinding are candidates for being discarded; books which were initially adjudged to be of interest and use but which turned out to be shelf-sitters; books which have become obsolete in content, style, or theme are candidates for weeding; and, books which have declining or nonexistent use patterns are considered for weeding. Circulation figures must be used carefully, however, because there are titles which have attained a status of “classic” which may not circulate well but which must be a part of the library’s collection.

Deaccession is performed in all areas of the library’s collection, not just books. Careful, judgmental decisions are also made in the area of periodical holdings, electronic formats, and audiovisual materials. Space is also a factor when considering the length of time back issues of periodicals are kept. Physical condition plays a large part in determining the shelf life of audiovisual materials.

Rarely is a single criterion used to determine whether an item should be withdrawn from the library’s collection. These decisions are made on a combination of criteria and the librarian’s experience.

While the library tries to have copies of all standard and important works, it does not attempt to replace each title withdrawn because of loss, damage, or wear. Decisions are based on the following criteria:

Demand for the specific item
Number of copies available in the system
Existing coverage, within the system, of the subject
Availability of newer and better materials on the subject
Price of replacement copy

14. Appendix I: General Principles

Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of the people in York County.
Librarians should not exclude materials because of the origin, background, or views of the author.
Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of views on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal approval or disapproval and remain neutral in controversial issues.
A person’s right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, background, or views. Book areas and check out requirements are designated by age.
Librarians shall not determine the acceptability of a book based on their personal history, political affiliation, or ideology.

15. Appendix II: Definitions

For purposes of this Policy, the following definitions shall apply:

Age and Developmentally Appropriate: Topics, messages, and teaching methods suitable to particular ages or age groups of children and adolescents, based on developing cognitive, emotional, and behavioral capacity typical for the age or age group.

Gender Identity: An individual’s self-declared identity that may not align with biological sex.

16. Appendix III: Board-Approved Review and Recommendation Sources

Amazon
American Enterprise Institute
American Spectator
American Thinker
Associated Press
Reuters
AudioFile
Barnes & Noble
Booklife, by Publishers Weekly
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Cato Institute
Celebrity Book Club Reads
Chicago Public Library's Teens Best of the Best Books
New York Public Library's Best Books for Teens
Claremont Review
First Things
Goodreads
Kirkus Indie
Kirkus Reviews
Library Journal
National Review
New York Times Bestsellers Lists
New York Times Book Review
Notable Children's Book List
Notable Children's Recordings List
Policy Review
Publishers Weekly

Pulitzer Prize winners in Fiction and Nonfiction
Regnery Press
School Library Journal
Science Books & Films (SB&F)
SELF-e
South Carolina Children's Book Award Nominees
South Carolina Junior Book Award Nominees
South Carolina Picture Book Award Nominees
South Carolina Young Adult Award Nominees
Sydney Taylor Book Award List
The American Conservative
The Booker Prize List
The Bulwark
The Christian Book Awards
The Christy Book Awards
The Crime Writers’ Association Dagger Awards
The Edgar Award Winners
The Great American Read
The Heritage Foundation
The Horn Book
The Lambda Literary Awards List
TIME Magazine’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
Touchstone
Townhall
Video Librarian
Year-End “Best Books of the Year” lists
York County schools' required reading lists

17. Exhibit A: Request Form: Removal of Library Materials

Request for Removal of Library Materials (limit 1 request/month)

Requestor name: ______________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________ Phone: ________________________

Current Library card holder: yes _______ no __________

Please initial to confirm that you have read the York County Library Collection Policy. _______

What type of material is being addressed? ____ Book ____ eBook ____Audio book ____ Movie

Where is the item currently located? ______________

Title: ______________________________________________________________________

Author: ____________________________________________________________________

Year of publication: ____________

Did you examine, read or use the entire item? _____

Please comment on the particular concern you have with this material. Please be specific with page number references. (use reverse side if needed).

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: ___________

**Titles are reviewed once during a 3-year period, unless requested by a Board Trustee.**

____________________________________________________________________________

OFFICE USE ONLY: Please forward all forms to Library Administration

Received by: _________________ Date sent to Library Director: _____________________

Date received: ________________ Date response sent: _________ __ Email __ Mail __Other

Download the York County Library Request for Removal of Library Materials Form.

18. Exhibit B: Request Form: Relocation of Library Materials

Request for Relocation of Library Materials (limit 1 request/month)

Requestor name: ______________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________ Phone: ________________________

Current Library card holder: yes _______ no __________

Please initial to confirm that you have read the York County Library Collection Policy. _______

What type of material is being addressed? ____ Book ____ eBook ____Audio book ____ Movie

Where is the item currently located? ______________

Title: ______________________________________________________________________

Author: ____________________________________________________________________

Year of publication: ____________

Did you examine, read or use the entire item? _____

Please comment on the particular concern you have with this material. Please be specific with page number references. (use reverse side if needed).

Where would you like the item to be relocated? ______________________________________

Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: ___________

**Please note that titles are reviewed once during a 12-month period. **

____________________________________________________________________________

OFFICE USE ONLY: Please forward all forms to Library Administration

Received by: _________________ Date sent to Library Director: _____________________

Date received: ________________ Date response sent: _________ __ Email __ Mail __Other

Download the York County Library Request for Relocation of Library Materials Form.

19. Exhibit C: Request Form: Purchase of Library Materials

York County Library Suggestion for Purchase Form

Please fill out the form as completely as possible to better assist library staff.

Requestor Name: ________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________

Email: __________________________ Phone: _________________________

York County Library Card No.: _______________________________________

Format: ______________________________

Title: ___________________________________________________________

Author (if applicable): ______________________________________________

Reason requested: ________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Download the York County Library Suggestion for Purchase Form.

Collection Development Policy

TABLE OF CONTENTS​​

1. Objective

2. Authority

3. General Selection Criteria

4. Adult-Collection

a. Non-Fiction

b. Fiction

c. Biography

d. Reference-Collection

e. South Carolina-Collection

f. Early Childhood Teacher Resource-Collection

g. Homeschool-Collection

5. Teen-Collection

a. Non-Fiction-Collection

b. Fiction-Collection

6. Juvenile (Children)-Collection

a. Non-Fiction-Collection

b. Fiction-Collection

c. Easy-Collection

d. Juvenile (Children) Language-Collection

e. Paperbacks

7. Other Collection Materials

a. Audio Formats

b. Virtual Library-Collection

c. Local Author-Collection

d. Braille-Collection

8. Reconsideration of Library Materials: Requests for Removal or Relocation

9. Suggestion for Purchase of Library Materials

10. Interlibrary Loans

11. Gifts

12. Commemorative Donations

13. Collection Maintenance

14. Appendix I: General Principles

15. Appendix II: Definitions

16. Appendix III: Board-Approved Review and Recommendation Sources

17. Exhibit A: Request Form: Removal of Library Materials

18. Exhibit B: Request Form: Relocation of Library Materials

19. Exhibit C: Request Form: Purchase of Library Materials

TABLE OF CONTENTS