Collection Development
Approved October 10, 2023
This policy is intended to help guide Greenwich Library (the “Library”) staff in its duties concerning the collections, and to inform the community of the principles on which collection decisions are based. The collections are developed and respond to the community’s needs and interests under the broad guidance set out in the Library’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan Goals. The principle limits on the ability to add to the collections are constraints of funding, staffing limitations, and the availability of space in the Library; the Library does not add to or delete resources from the collections based on anticipated approval or disapproval of the contents of resources, nor does the Library endorse any resources in the collections. Portions of the collections are identified as Young Adult or Children’s to assist the community in identifying age-appropriate resources. Resources may be available in many formats and in several languages, including resources for persons with disabilities. The Library is aware of and respects intellectual property rights and endeavors to adhere to relevant legislation regarding copyright use and restrictions.