Wollongong City Libraries 2013 Collection Management Plan

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Contents Introduction and Purpose .........................................................................................................................2 Relevant Policy Documents......................................................................................................................3 Budget ......................................................................................................................................................3 Donation of Material for the Collection .....................................................................................................3 Withdrawal of Material from the Collection ...............................................................................................4 The collections and subdivisions used in this document..........................................................................5

Adult Fiction ..............................................................................................................................................7 Adult Non Fiction ......................................................................................................................................8 Community Languages .............................................................................................................................9 Fast Backs (Fiction and Non-fiction) ......................................................................................................10 Language Learning & Literacy ...............................................................................................................11 Large Print ..............................................................................................................................................12 Magazines (Adult, Junior, Youth and Community Languages) ..............................................................14

Audiobooks (Adult, Junior and Youth) ....................................................................................................15 CD-ROMs (Adult, Junior and Youth) ......................................................................................................16 DVDs (Adult, Junior and Youth) .............................................................................................................17 eBooks and eAudio (Adult, Junior and Youth) .......................................................................................19 Music CDs ..............................................................................................................................................19

Easies .....................................................................................................................................................20 Graphic Novels .......................................................................................................................................22 Junior Fiction ..........................................................................................................................................23 Junior Non Fiction ...................................................................................................................................24 Leapfrogs ................................................................................................................................................25 Youth Fiction ...........................................................................................................................................26

Reference (Central Library) ....................................................................................................................28 Reference Core ......................................................................................................................................30 Local Studies ..........................................................................................................................................31 Illawarra and Illawarra Reference (Local Studies)..................................................................................33 Manuscripts (Local Studies) ...................................................................................................................34 Maps (Local Studies) ..............................................................................................................................35 Illawarra Images (Local Studies) ............................................................................................................37

Appendix 1: Acquisitions Profiles ...............................................................................................................

Appendix 2: Withdrawal of Material from the Collection .............................................................................

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Introduction and Purpose The Wollongong City Libraries Collection Management Plan 2013 is informed by the Wollongong City Libraries Strategy 2012-15, which is in turn informed by Wollongong City Council’s 2022 Community Strategic Plan. Wollongong City Libraries aim to continue to deliver services and resources that meet the vision and goals of our local community. The Libraries consider this Collection Management Plan to be a dynamic document, open to revisions and changes as library services develop.

This Plan supports the Strategy’s envisioned future of Wollongong City Libraries growing as an invaluable resource in the community, and providing information, recreation, technology and space for the community. The Libraries will contribute to the success of the community, providing a place where learning and literacy are encouraged, and where the diversity, history, ideas and abilities of the community are celebrated.

The Collection Management Plan has been developed by the Acquisitions and Collections Team Leader Librarian and senior library staff for the following purposes: •

To provide a well-balanced collection, free of censorship other than State or Federal prohibition, and in line with the strategic focus areas of the Wollongong City Libraries Strategy 2012-15.

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To provide a working tool for staff to use when assessing or selecting library materials.

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To describe the breadth and depth of collecting in each category of material.

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To ensure a consistent approach to the selection and discard of material by library staff.

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To provide Councillors, Council management, Library staff and the community with guidelines concerning the type of items contained in each category of library material.

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Relevant Policy Documents Wollongong City Libraries Strategy 2012-2015 http://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/library/usingthelibrary/Pages/Documents.aspx

Wollongong 2022 Community Strategic Plan http://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/council/publicdocuments/Pages/Wollongong2022.aspx

The following policies have been adopted by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), which is the professional organisation for the Australian library and information services sector.

ALIA Statement on public library services http://www.alia.org.au/policies/public.library.services.html

ALIA Statement on free access to information http://www.alia.org.au/policies/free.access.html

ALIA Statement on information literacy http://www.alia.org.au/policies/information.literacy.html

ALIA and public libraries http://www.alia.org.au/publiclibraries/

ALIA website: http://www.alia.org.au

Budget The budget for all collections is allocated annually according to available funds, local needs and analysis of usage patterns within the service.

The Library Management Team (LMT), in consultation with the Library Leadership Team (LLT), controls the allocation of funds in consultation with the Acquisitions and Collections Team Leader Librarian.

Donation of Material for the Collection Wollongong City Council has adopted the following policy on donations.

Due to the limited shelf space available at all branches and the costs incurred processing donations, the Library reserves the right not to accept donations which are considered to be unsuitable to the collection.

Decisions to reject material are based on ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Duplicate titles Age of publication Titles dealing with a narrow specialty Titles that would not have popular appeal Items which are in less than optimal physical condition 3

♦ Materials offered by churches, cultural groups and community organizations will be assessed on the above criteria, plus consideration will be given to the donor group’s connection with our local community, i.e. inclusion will be contingent on the likely public interest apparent or demonstrated, as is the case with purchased materials.

Items which are considered not suitable for the collection, depending on the donor preference, may be either: (a) (b) (c) (d)

Returned to the donor Offered to a library specializing in that subject Used in Library book sales to generate revenue Discarded

Suitability for inclusion into library stock will be at the discretion of a member of the senior library staff.

Ephemeral material, e.g. pamphlets, periodicals, etc. will not be catalogued into the collection, unless they have a relevance to the Local Studies Collection.

Withdrawal of material from the Collection For withdrawal guidelines and withdrawal information specific to collections, see “Appendix 2 – Withdrawal of Material from the Collection”:

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The collections and subdivisions used in this document Wollongong City Libraries have divided stock into various collections to cater for the different categories of users. Each collection is managed and developed by designated library staff who are specialists in the particular field.

The collections are: Adult Fiction Adult Non-fiction Community Languages Fastbacks (Fiction and Non-fiction) Language Learning & Literacy Large Print Magazines (Adult, Junior, Youth and Community Languages) Audiobooks (Adult, Junior and Youth) CD-ROMs (Adult, Junior and Youth) DVDs (Adult, Junior and Youth) eBooks and eAudio (Adult, Junior and Youth) Music CDs Easies Graphic novels Junior Fiction Junior Non-Fiction Leapfrogs Youth Fiction Reference (Central Library) Reference Core Local Studies Illawarra and Illawarra Reference (Local Studies) Manuscripts (Local Studies) Maps (Local Studies) Illawarra Images (Local Studies)

The above collections are covered in detail in this document under the following headings: 1. Description Statements concerning the type of items held in the collection.

2. Responsibility Each collection has a group of two or three staff who are specialists in that field.

This group is responsible for the selection of items for this collection as well as the withdrawal or weeding of items. They are also responsible for working within the budget allocation for the collection.

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3. Target User Groups Specific categories of users who would use the collection intensively.

4. Scope Statements clarifying the breadth and depth of the collection.

5. Format Preference concerning hardcover versus paperback editions of titles where the collection is of book format. The audio-visual collections are described in such terms as audio cassettes, VHS videos, DVDs, etc.

6. Selection Sources The means through which items are selected for the collection.

7. Disposal The various methods used to dispose of withdrawn items.

8. Access The conditions concerning the availability of the collection to library users and any restrictions on the borrowing of items.

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Adult Fiction 1. Description ♦ The Adult fiction collection includes current popular fiction in a variety of genres, classic fiction, and bestsellers. It includes a broad range of classic and contemporary novels and short stories.

2. Responsibility ♦ Adult Fiction selection is undertaken by selected suppliers based on author standing order lists that were developed and continue to be monitored and amended as appropriate by the Acquisitions and Collections Team Leader Librarian, in consultation with the Collection Management team. ♦ Withdrawals are the responsibility of library professionals at each library.

3. Target User Groups ♦ Adult readers; readers of fiction, and literature students.

4. Scope ♦ Australian and overseas works. ♦ All genres, including but not limited to: mystery, fantasy, adventure, science fiction, short stories, romances, westerns and classic fiction. Books that fit within a specific genre have spine labels to denote the particular genre.

Depending on the particular library, books of different genres may be interfiled into one alphabetical sequence by author, or there may be separation of some genres into alphabetical author sequences. ♦ Multiple copies of bestsellers and popular works are purchased.

5. Format ♦ Hardcover and paperback. The format chosen may depend on price and availability.

6. Selection Sources ♦ Pre-publication orders from suppliers based on standing orders for popular authors and some genre fiction. ♦ Published reviews, lists and media promotions. ♦ Borrower and staff suggestions for purchase and collection development recommendations are considered provided they fall within the Collection Management Plan guidelines and budgetary constraints. ♦ Additional copies of items are ordered based on a ratio of copy to reservation numbers. ♦ Donations from the community are accepted, providing they are in excellent physical condition and generally published within the last 3 years. ♦ Urgent orders may be sourced locally.

7. Disposal ♦ Sale. ♦ Donate to local charities. ♦ Discard.

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8. Access ♦ Adult Fiction is an open access “floating” collection’, i.e. items have no designated “home location”; items’ locations vary depending on the site to which they are returned.

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Adult Non-fiction 1. Description ♦ The Adult Non-fiction collection consists of works containing factual information suitable for adult nonprofessionals. It covers all subjects, including works of literature in the fields of poetry, drama and humour.

2. Responsibility ♦ Adult Non-fiction selection is undertaken by selected suppliers based on Selection Profiles that were developed and continue to be monitored and amended as appropriate by the Acquisitions and Collections Team Leader Librarian, in consultation with the Collection Management team. ♦ Withdrawals are the responsibility of library professionals at each library.

3. Target User Groups ♦ Adult readers.

4. Scope ♦ The range is selected with the aim of encouraging readers’ curiosity about themselves and the world around them. The collection provides for informational and recreational reading. ♦ Australian and overseas works. ♦ Works suitable to support educational needs of senior high school students (Junior Non-fiction covers up to and including Year 10 of high school). ♦ Material relevant to Wollongong and the Illawarra is a high priority. ♦ Textbooks are not purchased unless they are considered suitable for general reading purposes or have broader interest. ♦ Coffee table style books are generally excluded from the collection unless substantial information is included. ♦ Academic works at a tertiary level are generally excluded from the collection.

5. Format ♦ Hardcover and paperback. ♦ Spiral and ring bound items are generally excluded from the collection. ♦ Items with a DVD/CD/CD-Rom extra must have suitable copyright to allow loans. DVD extras must be PAL format (Region 4 or multi-zone). ♦ Further information regarding format may be contained within individual Selection profiles.

6. Selection Sources ♦

Pre-publication orders from suppliers based on library Selection Profiles. An overview of each Selection Profile is provided in “Appendix 1 – Acquisitions Profiles”. ♦ Published reviews, lists, and media promotions. ♦ Borrower and staff suggestions for purchase and collection development recommendations are considered provided they fall within the Collection Management Plan guidelines and budgetary constraints. ♦ Additional copies of items are ordered based on a ratio of copy to reservation numbers.

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♦ Donations from the community are accepted, providing the items are in good physical condition, recently published and of an appropriate level as outlined in this plan. ♦ Urgent orders may be sourced locally.

7. Disposal ♦ Sale. ♦ Donate to local charities. ♦ Discard.

8. Access ♦ Adult Non-fiction is an open access “non-floating” collection, i.e. each item has a designated “home location”.

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Community Languages 1. Description

♦ The Community Language collection provides popular, recreational reading in selected community languages for adults and children.

2. Responsibility ♦ Selection is the responsibility of the Client Services Coordinator, in consultation with the Acquisitions and Collections Team Leader Librarian.

Selection and supply procedures are primarily through the State Library of New South Wales Cooperative. ♦ Withdrawals are the responsibility of the Client Services Coordinator.

3. Target User Groups

♦ The collection aims to reflect the cultural backgrounds present in the local population and to address the needs of the non-English speaking community based on demographic information and community need.

4. Scope ♦ Adult fiction forms the bulk of each language collection, and includes original works by authors in the respective languages as well as translations of popular English language novels. ♦ Small non-fiction collections for general interest. ♦ Bi-lingual picture books; newly arrived pre-school children are developing literacy skills in two languages simultaneously and these resources assist in their language development. ♦ New electronic/non-book formats wherever possible and dependent on availability, technological developments and community demand. ♦ Needs of smaller community groups are met by Bulk Loans from the State Library of New South Wales. ♦ Newspaper and magazine subscriptions. ♦ Music CDs are available in the World Music collection.

5. Format ♦ Hardcover and paperback. ♦ DVDs. ♦ Audio, when available.

6. Selection Sources ♦ State Library of New South Wales Cooperative Purchasing and Cataloguing. ♦ Bulk Loans from Multicultural Services of the State Library of NSW. ♦ Borrower and staff suggestions for purchase and collection development recommendations are considered provided they fall within the Collection Management Plan guidelines and budgetary constraints. ♦ Donations from the community are accepted, providing the items are in good physical condition and of an appropriate level as outlined in this plan.

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♦ Sale. ♦ Donate to local charities: .Illawarra Retirement Trust, Breastscreen NSW – Southern Sydney & Illawarra (magazines), Correctional Centres (rarely used option). ♦ Discard.

8. Access ♦ Community Languages is an open access “non-floating” collection, i.e. each item has a designated “home location”.

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Fast Backs (Fiction and Non-fiction) 1. Description ♦ The Fast Back collection consists of high-demand Fiction and Non-fiction titles. The aim of the collection is to make these titles more immediately available for loan. Items are available for a limited loan period and are unavailable for renewal or reservation.

2. Responsibility ♦ Fast Back selection is undertaken by selected suppliers based on author standing order lists that were developed and continue to be monitored and amended as appropriate by the Acquisitions and Collections Team Leader Librarian, in consultation with the Collection Management team. ♦ Withdrawals are the responsibility of library professionals at each library.

3. Target User Groups ♦ Adult readers.

4. Scope ♦ Australian and overseas works. ♦ Bestsellers and high-demand titles, both Fiction and Non-fiction (e.g. celebrity cookbooks, some biographies, high profile diet books, etc.) ♦ Multiple copies of bestsellers and popular works are purchased.

5. Format ♦ Hardcover and paperback. The format chosen may depend on price and availability.

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Pre-publication orders from suppliers based on library Selection Profiles and standing order author and series lists. An overview of each Selection Profile is provided in “Appendix 1 – Acquisitions Profiles”.

Published reviews, lists and media promotions.

Borrower and staff suggestions for purchase and collection development recommendations are considered provided they fall within the Collection Management Plan guidelines and budgetary constraints.

Non-fiction titles are ordered based on analysis of reservation numbers on popular Non-fiction titles.

Additional copies of items are ordered based on a ratio of copy to reservation numbers.

Donations from the community are accepted, providing the items are in good physical condition and of an appropriate level as outlined in this plan.

Urgent orders may be sourced locally.

7. Disposal ♦ Sale. ♦ Donate to local charities. ♦ Discard.

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8. Access ♦ Fast Backs is an open access “non-floating” collection, i.e. each item has a designated “home location”.

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Language Learning & Literacy 1. Description ♦ The Language Learning & Literacy collections aim to assist all adult members of the community to achieve their desired competency in English and other languages.

2. Responsibility ♦ Selection is undertaken by selected suppliers based on profiles developed by the Acquisitions and Collections Team Leader Librarian in consultation with the Client Services Coordinator and determined by community need. ♦ Withdrawals are the responsibility of library professionals at each library.

3. Target User Groups ♦ Those members of the community with a low level of functional literacy. ♦ Members of the community who wish to improve their proficiency in the English language. ♦ Members of the community interested in self-education in a range of languages. ♦ All library users.

4. Scope ♦ Works appropriate to all levels of English and literacy proficiency, from elementary to advanced. ♦ Includes grammar texts, novels, and some non-fiction containing practical information. ♦ Preference is given to works in plain English published or produced in Australia. ♦ The Learning Language collection includes basic language for travelers and also language courses, ranging from elementary to advanced levels. ♦ May include some resources for teaching English as a second language.

5. Format ♦ Includes print and non-print formats 6. Selection Sources ♦

Pre-publication orders from suppliers based on library Selection Profiles. An overview of each Selection Profile is provided in “Appendix 1 – Acquisitions Profiles”. ♦ Published reviews, lists and media promotions. ♦ Borrower and staff suggestions for purchase and collection development recommendations are considered provided they fall within the Collection Management Plan guidelines and budgetary constraints.

7. Disposal ♦ Sale. ♦ Discard. ♦ Donation to local charities/language providers.

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8. Access ♦ Language Learning & Literacy is an open access “non-floating” collection, i.e. each item has a designated “home location”. ♦ The Literacy collection is available at Central Branch only. ♦ Collections for Language Learning are available at the Central and District Libraries.

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Large Print 1. Description ♦ The Large Print collection consists of Fiction and Non-fiction works in a magnified print format, with Fiction accounting for approximately 90% of the collection.

2. Responsibility ♦ Large Print selection is undertaken by selected suppliers on the basis of Standing Orders that are monitored and amended as appropriate by the Acquisitions and Collections Team Leader Librarian, in consultation with the Collection Management team. ♦ Withdrawals are the responsibility of the Home Library Services Officer and library professionals at each library.

3. Target User Groups ♦ The visually impaired user, particularly the elderly. ♦ Approximately 90% of Home Library Service patrons use this collection.

4. Scope ♦ All fiction genres, including adventure, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, short stories, spy thrillers, war and historical epics, family sagas, romances and westerns. ♦ Works by Australian and overseas authors. ♦ Generally only single copies of each title are purchased. ♦ Non-fiction items with a popular appeal are purchased, e.g. biographies, travel. ♦ Junior large print material is borrowed from the State Library of NSW. 5. Format ♦ Hardcover and paperback in large print format.

6. Selection Sources ♦ The majority of the large print fiction is obtained through standing orders from several library suppliers. ♦ Titles can also be selected from suppliers’ catalogues. ♦ Borrower and staff suggestions for purchase and collection development recommendations are considered provided they fall within the Collection Management Plan guidelines and budgetary constraints.

7. Disposal ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Sale.

Discard.

Donation to Local charities.

Disposal of items from branches may be sent to the Home Library Service for use with Nursing Homes.

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♦ Large Print is an open access “floating” collection, i.e. items have no designated “home location”; items’ locations vary depending on the site to which they are returned. ♦ Large Print material is available as bulk loans at several deposit stations within the Wollongong LGA e.g. senior citizen clubs, bowling clubs, nursing homes. ♦ Some older material and classics may be held in stack area.

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Magazines (Adult, Junior, Youth and Community Language) 1. Description ♦ The Magazines collection is aimed at providing information, instruction and entertainment. A range of popular and informational titles are held, including various titles in community languages.

2. Responsibility ♦ Selection of magazine subscription titles is the responsibility of Branch Managers for each Library location. ♦ Withdrawal if items is the responsibility of library professionals and staff at each library.

3. Target user group ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Junior Magazines - suitable for children aged 0-12.

Comics – suitable for children, youth and adults.

Youth Magazines - suitable for youth aged 13-18.

Adult Magazines - suitable for adults.

Community language - suitable for adults.

4. Scope ♦ Emphasis is placed on Australian magazines ♦ The collection consists of: Popular informational journals e.g. National Geographic.

Popular hobby and recreational journals e.g. Burke’s Backyard.

Lifestyle journals e.g. Australian Gourmet Traveller.

Current affairs journals e.g. Time.

Children’s and young adult magazines e.g. Dolly.

Magazines in languages other than English. These include a selection of popular magazines in Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Polish, and Spanish.

5. Format ♦ Printed magazines 6. Selection Sources ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Published reviews, lists, and media promotions.

Printed listings of titles from magazine subscription agencies Publisher flyers Donations from the community are accepted, providing the items are in excellent physical condition and recently published. ♦ Borrower and staff suggestions for purchase and collection development recommendations are considered provided they fall within the Collection Management Plan guidelines and budgetary constraints.

7. Disposal ♦ Book sale. ♦ Discard.

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8. Access ♦ Magazines is a “non-floating” collection, i.e. each item has a designated “home location”. ♦ The majority of magazine titles are open access for loan. ♦ Some titles are classified and shelved in the Reference Collection (see Reference Collection).

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Audiobooks (Adult, Junior and Youth) 1. Description ♦ The Audio collection is made up mostly of fiction works in a variety of non print formats. Some non-fiction items with popular appeal are purchased.

2. Responsibility ♦ Audiobook selection is undertaken by selected suppliers on the basis of Standing Orders that are monitored and amended as appropriate by the Acquisitions and Collections Team Leader Librarian, in consultation with the Collection Management team. ♦ Withdrawals are the responsibility of library professionals at each library.

3. Target User Groups ♦ Adult, youth and junior readers.

4. Scope ♦ All genres including adventure, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, short stories, spy thrillers, war and historical epics, family sagas, romances and westerns. ♦ Works by Australian and overseas authors. ♦ Generally, only single copies are purchased. ♦ Non-fiction items with a popular appeal are purchased, e.g. biographies, travel narratives.

5. Format ♦ Formats include CDs, MP3 CDs, MP3 Players (“Playaways”) and eaudiobooks.

6. Selection Sources ♦ Pre-publication orders from several suppliers based on Standing Orders. The Standing Orders are generally set up at the beginning of each financial year, and allow for additional specific title requests. ♦ Borrower and staff suggestions for purchase and collection development recommendations are considered provided they fall within the Collection Management Plan guidelines and budgetary constraints.

7. Disposal ♦ Sale. ♦ Donate to local charities. ♦ Discard.

8. Access ♦ Audiobooks is an open access “floating” collection’, i.e. items have no designated “home location”; items’ locations vary depending on the site to which they are returned.

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CD-ROMs (Adult, Junior and Youth) 1. Description ♦ The CD-ROM collection is aimed at providing information, instruction and entertainment for adults, youth and children.

2. Responsibility ♦ CD-ROM selection is undertaken by selected suppliers based on Selection Profiles that were developed and continue to be monitored and amended as appropriate by the Acquisitions and Collections Team Leader Librarian, in consultation with the Collection Management team. ♦ Withdrawals are the responsibility of library professionals at each library.

3. Target user group ♦ Junior CD-ROMs - suitable for children aged 0-12; G and PG ratings only. ♦ Youth CD-ROMs - suitable for youth aged 13-18; G, PG, M ratings only. ♦ Adult CD-ROMs - suitable for adults.

4. Scope ♦ The range is selected to provide information and recreation for the three target user groups. ♦ All CD-ROMs must be suitable for public library lending purposes with consideration to appropriate licensing agreements. ♦ Purchase of all ratings as set by the Australian Classification Board ( http://www.classification.gov.au ) for distribution in New South Wales is acceptable.

5. Format ♦ Compact Disc Read-only memory discs (CD-ROMs).

6. Selection Sources ♦

Pre-publication orders from suppliers based on library Selection Profiles. An overview of each Selection Profile is provided in “Appendix 1 – Acquisitions Profiles”. ♦ Published reviews, lists, and media promotions. ♦ Borrower and staff suggestions for purchase and collection development recommendations are considered provided they fall within the Collection Management Plan guidelines and budgetary constraints.

7. Disposal ♦ Sale, condition permitting. ♦ Discard.

8. Access ♦ CD-ROMs is an open access “floating” collection, i.e. items have no designated “home location”; items’ locations vary depending on the site to which they are returned.

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♌ Access to the CD-ROM collection is dependent on the classifications provided by the Australian Classifications Board. These restrictions are enforced by utilization of the patron database within the circulation system. The G, PG and M classifications are advisory only and there are no legal age restrictions regarding the sale or hire of these titles. It should be remembered however, that titles classified M are not recommended for people under 15 years. ♌ MA15+ and R18+ are legally restricted classifications. Titles classified MA15+ can only be sold or hired to people aged 15 years or older, unless they are accompanied by their parent or guardian. Titles classified R18+ can only be sold or hired to adults aged 18 years and over. ♌ It is the responsibility of parents or guardians, rather than library staff, to make a final decision as to what is suitable material for children and young adults.

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DVDs (Adult, Junior and Youth) 1. Description ♦ The DVD collection is aimed at providing information, instruction and entertainment. Included in this collection are documentaries, movies and television productions for adults, youth and children.

2. Responsibility ♦ DVD selection is undertaken by selected suppliers based on Selection Profiles that were developed and continue to be monitored and amended as appropriate by the Acquisitions and Collections Team Leader Librarian, in consultation with the Collection Management team. ♦ Withdrawals are the responsibility of library professionals at each library.

3. Target user group ♦ Junior DVDs - suitable for children aged 0-12, G and PG ratings only ♦ Youth DVDs - suitable for youth aged 13-18, G, PG, M ratings only ; ♦ Adult DVDs - suitable for adults.

4. Scope ♦ The DVD collection aims to provide a wide range of material including: general release movies and documentaries, television series, cult TV and movies, anime and music. The range is selected to provide information and recreation for the three target user groups. ♦ All DVDs must be suitable for public library lending purposes with consideration to appropriate licensing agreements. ♦ Purchase of all film ratings as set by the Australian Classification Board http://www.classification.gov.au for distribution in New South Wales is acceptable. ♦ "R" rated films will only be added to the collection if they fulfill one of the following criteria: considered a classic (A classic film is any movie which: receives wide acclaim from film critics, receives award recognition, has received significant recognition either at the time of its release or subsequently. A classic film transcends age, race gender and background and may have a universal appeal. A classic doesn’t have to be a certain age but rather it should meet a certain standard) listed on/in an authoritative publication eg. http://1001beforeyoudie.com/ ; have documented critical merit; have been nominated for film awards (e.g. AFI, Oscar, Golden Globe, etc.)

5. Format ♦ Region 4 PAL format Digital Video/Versatile Discs (DVDs).

6. Selection Sources ♦

Pre-publication orders from suppliers based on library Selection Profiles. An overview of each Selection Profile is provided in “Appendix 1 – Acquisitions Profiles”. ♦ Published reviews, lists, and media promotions.

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♦ Borrower and staff suggestions for purchase and collection development recommendations are considered provided they fall within the Collection Management Plan guidelines and budgetary constraints. ♦ Donations from the community are accepted, providing the items are in good physical condition and of an appropriate level as outlined in this plan.

7. Disposal ♦ Sale, condition permitting. ♦ Discard.

8. Access ♦ DVDs is an open access “floating” collection, i.e. items have no designated “home location”; items’ locations vary depending on the site to which they are returned. ♦ Access to the DVD collection is dependent on the classifications provided by the Australian Classifications Board. These restrictions are enforced by utilization of patron database within the circulation system. The G, PG and M classifications are advisory only and there are no legal age restrictions regarding the sale or hire of these films. It should be remembered however, that films classified M are not recommended for people under 15 years. ♦ MA15+ and R18+ are legally restricted classifications. Films classified MA15+ can only be sold or hired to people aged 15 years or older, unless they are accompanied by their parent or guardian. Films classified R18+ can only be sold or hired to adults aged 18 years and over.

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eBooks and eAudio (Adult, Junior and Youth) 1. Description ♦ The eBooks and eAudio collections are made up mostly of fiction works. Nonfiction items with popular appeal are also purchased.

2. Responsibility ♦ eBooks selection is undertaken by selected suppliers on the basis of Standing Orders that are monitored and amended as appropriate by the Acquisitions and Collections Team Leader Librarian, in consultation with the Collection Management team.

3. Target User Groups ♦ Adult, youth and junior readers.

4. Scope ♦ All genres including adventure, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, short stories, spy thrillers, war and historical epics, family sagas, romances and westerns. ♦ Works by Australian and overseas authors. ♦ Non-fiction items with a popular appeal are purchased, e.g. biographies, travel narratives. ♦ Emerging and changing technological and commercial options remain factors in the availability of eBooks material.

5. Format ♦ pdf, epub, mp3 computer files.

6. Selection Sources ♦ Pre-publication orders from several suppliers based on Standing Orders. The Standing Orders are generally set up at the beginning of each financial year, and allow for additional specific title requests. ♦ Borrower and staff suggestions for purchase and collection development recommendations are considered provided they fall within the Collection Management Plan guidelines and budgetary constraints. ♦ Emerging and changing technological and commercial options remain factors in the availability of eBooks material.

7. Disposal ♦ eBooks are generally available indefinitely, or until access is removed.

8. Access ♦ eBooks are accessed and borrowed online.

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Music CDs 1. Description ♦ The Music CD collection is aimed at providing broad popular appeal through a range of different musical genres.

2. Responsibility ♦ DVD selection is undertaken by selected suppliers based on Selection Profiles that were developed and continue to be monitored and amended as appropriate by the Acquisitions and Collections Team Leader Librarian, in consultation with the Collection Management team. ♦ Withdrawals are the responsibility of library professionals at each library.

3. Target User Groups ♦ Adults. ♦ Youth. ♦ Children.

4. Scope ♦ The Music CD collection aims to provide a wide range of material covering all popular music genres and styles, including pop, rock, urban, alternative, dance, children’s, country, soundtracks, world music, jazz, blues, classical, and new age. The range is selected to provide recreation for the three target user groups.

5. Format ♦ Compact discs (CDs).

6. Selection Sources ♦

Pre-publication orders from suppliers based on library Selection Profiles. An overview of each Selection Profile is provided in “Appendix 1 – Acquisitions Profiles” ♦ Published reviews, lists, and media promotions. ♦ Borrower and staff suggestions for purchase and collection development recommendations are considered provided they fall within the Collection Management Plan guidelines and budgetary constraints. ♦ Donations from the community are accepted, providing the items are in good physical condition and of an appropriate level as outlined in this plan.

7. Disposal ♦ Sale, condition permitting. ♦ Discard.

8. Access ♦ Music CDs is an open access “floating” collection, i.e. items have no designated “home location”; items’ locations vary depending on the site to which they are returned.

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Easies 1. Description ♦ The Easies collection provides a range of picture book fiction for children up to approximately 7 years of age.

2. Responsibility ♦ Easies selection is undertaken by selected suppliers based on Selection Profiles that were developed and continue to be monitored and amended as appropriate by the Outreach Team Leader Librarian, in consultation with the Acquisitions and Collections Team Leader Librarian and the Collection Management team. ♦ Withdrawals are the responsibility of library professionals at each library.

3. Target User Groups ♦ Children up to approximately seven years of age.

4. Scope ♦ The range is selected to provide recreational reading, with the aim of piquing the child's curiosity about themselves and the world around them. ♦ Australian and overseas works. ♦ Material relevant to Wollongong and the Illawarra is a high priority. ♦ Selection includes a range of board book titles, lift the flap, and tactile books. ♦ Attractiveness of material and colour illustrated works are a high priority. ♦ High priority is given to literary merit and award winning titles.

5. Format ♦ Hardcover, paperback and board books. ♦ Spiral and ring bound items are generally excluded from the collection. ♦ Items with a DVD/CD/CD-Rom extra must have suitable copyright to allow loans. DVD extras must be PAL format (Region 4 or multi-zone). ♦ Sturdy durable items preferred.

6. Selection Sources ♦

Pre-publication orders from suppliers based on library Selection Profiles. An overview of each Selection Profile is provided in “Appendix 1 – Acquisitions Profiles” ♦ Published reviews, lists, and media promotions. ♦ Donations from the community are accepted, providing they are in excellent physical condition and generally published within the last 3 years. ♦ Borrower and staff suggestions for purchase are considered provided they fall within the Collection Management Plan guidelines and budgetary constraints.

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8. Access ♦ Easies is an open access “floating” collection, i.e. items have no designated “home location”; items’ locations vary depending on the site to which they are returned. ♦ Some titles are held specifically for children’s programs in a Storytime stack or closed access area. ♦ Classic/prize winning titles of enduring relevance may be held in the stack collection.

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Graphic Novels 1. Description ♦ The Graphic Novels collection provides reading material in a popular alternative format, suitable for young adults. ♦ Graphic novels are book length collections of sequential graphic art containing a single story or a set of interrelated stories. A variety of formats are acquired with factors such as quality, popularity and interest taken into account. A selection of series titles is included according to interest as is a selection of Manga titles.

2. Responsibility ♦ Graphic Novels selection is undertaken by selected suppliers based on Selection Profiles and standing order author and series lists that were developed and continue to be monitored and amended as appropriate by the Outreach Team Leader Librarian, in consultation with the Acquisitions and Collections Team Leader Librarian and the Collection Management team. ♦ Withdrawals are the responsibility of library professionals at each library.

3. Target User Groups ♦ Youth and Graphic Novel readers.

4. Scope ♦ To provide a range of graphic novels for youth recreational reading.

5. Format ♦ Hardcover and paperback, well constructed and visually appealing. ♦ Spiral and ring bound items are generally excluded from the collection.

6. Selection Sources ♦

Pre-publication orders from suppliers based on library Selection Profiles and standing order author and series lists. An overview of each Selection Profile is provided in “Appendix 1 – Acquisitions Profiles”. ♦ Published reviews, lists, and media promotions. ♦ Borrower and staff suggestions for purchase and collection development recommendations are considered provided they fall within the Collection Management Plan guidelines and budgetary constraints. ♦ Donations from the community are accepted, providing the items are in good physical condition and of an appropriate level as outlined in this plan.

7. Disposal ♦ Sale. ♦ Discard.

8. Access ♦ Graphic Novels is an open access “floating” collection, i.e. items have no designated “home location”; items’ locations vary depending on the site to which they are returned.

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♌ It is the responsibility of parents or guardians, rather than library staff, to make a final decision as to what is suitable reading for their young adult.

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Junior Fiction 1. Description ♦ The purpose of the Junior Fiction collection is to provide popular fiction works for children with a reading age of 5-12 years. The collection includes popular and award winning fiction, and titles by new and local authors with emphasis on Australian fiction.

2. Responsibility ♦ Junior Fiction selection is undertaken by selected suppliers based on standing order author lists for stand-alone titles and series titles. The standing order author lists are monitored and updated as appropriate by the Outreach Team Leader Librarian and the Acquisitions and Collections Team Leader Librarian, in consultation with the Collection Management team. ♦ Withdrawals are the responsibility of library professionals at each library.

3. Target User Groups ♦ Children with a reading age of 5-12 years.

4. Scope ♦ The collection includes both literary and popular authors, with an emphasis on Australian writers. ♦ The collection should contain books of interest to children to foster and encourage a lifelong love of reading and literature. ♦ Material relevant to Wollongong and the Illawarra is a high priority. ♦ Leisure reading materials in all fiction genres. ♦ Selection to include a range of titles including those which: Have literary merit, Have effective plot and characterization, Are of interest to children in primary or early secondary school, Include latest trends and genres, Are award-winning (titles and authors).

5. Format ♦ Hardcover, paperback and board books. ♦ Spiral and ring bound items are generally excluded from the collection. ♦ Items with a DVD/CD/CD-Rom extra must have suitable copyright to allow loans. DVD extras must be PAL format (Region 4 or multi-zone) and securely attached to item.

6. Selection Sources ♦ Pre-publication orders based on standing orders for popular authors. ♦ Published reviews, lists and media promotions. ♦ Borrower and staff suggestions for purchase and collection development recommendations are considered provided they fall within the Collection Management Plan guidelines and budgetary constraints. ♦ Additional copies of items are ordered based on a ratio of copy to reservation numbers.

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♦ Donations from the community are accepted, providing the items are in excellent physical condition and generally published within the last 3 years. ♦ Urgent orders may be sourced locally.

7. Disposal ♦ Sale. ♦ Discard.

8. Access ♦ Junior Fiction is an open access “floating” collection, i.e. items have no designated “home location”; items’ locations vary depending on the site to which they are returned. ♦ It is the responsibility of parents or guardians, rather than library staff, to make a final decision as to what is suitable reading for their child. ♦ The Junior Fiction collection is shelved in a separate area to the Youth Fiction collection.

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Junior Non-fiction 1. Description ♦ The Junior Non-fiction collection provides informational, educational and recreational books based upon children’s needs, interests and learning. The library seeks to provide a basic level of information in all general subject areas. Material is evaluated for reading and interest level and by treatment of the subject for the age of the target audience. Junior non fiction materials are selected for their currency, accuracy and utility as well as for their capacity to enrich, entertain and inform.

2. Responsibility ♦ Junior Non-fiction selection is undertaken by selected suppliers based on Selection Profiles that were developed and continue to be monitored and amended as appropriate by the Outreach Team Leader Librarian and the Acquisitions and Collections Team Leader Librarian, in consultation with the Collection Management team. ♦ Withdrawals are the responsibility of library professionals at each library.

3. Target User Groups ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

School students between the ages 5 and 14 years (Year 8 High School level).

Parents.

Teachers.

General public.

4. Scope ♦ Popular topics for children, supporting their learning environment, with an emphasis on Australian content. ♦ Material will be selected to suit various reading levels (illustrations, vocabulary) and different developmental stages (language, themes). ♦ School textbooks are generally not selected. ♦ Non fiction material for children under five will be selected as part of the Easies Collection. ♦ Quality text and illustrations supporting the child’s personal interests and development are evaluated when selecting material.

5. Format ♦ Predominantly hardback. ♦ Paperback where titles are only available in this format.

6. Selection Sources ♦

Pre-publication orders from suppliers based on library Selection Profiles. An overview of each Selection Profile is provided in “Appendix 1 – Acquisitions Profiles”. ♦ Published reviews, lists and media promotions. ♦ Borrower and staff suggestions for purchase and collection development recommendations are considered provided they fall within the Collection Management Plan guidelines and budgetary constraints.

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7. Disposal ♦ Sale. ♦ Discard. ♦ Donation to local charities.

8. Access ♦ Junior Non-fiction is an open access “non-floating” collection, i.e. each item has a designated “home location”.

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Leapfrogs 1. Description ♦ The Leapfrogs collection consists of a range of fiction and non-fiction easy readers for recreational reading and literacy development.

2. Responsibility ♦ Leap frog selection is undertaken by selected suppliers based on Selection Profiles that were developed and continue to be monitored and amended as appropriate by the Outreach Team Leader Librarian, in consultation with the Acquisitions and Collections Team Leader Librarian and the Collection Management team. ♦ Withdrawals are the responsibility of library professionals at each library.

3. Target User Groups ♦ Children up to approximately seven years of age.

4. Scope ♦ To provide a range of easy readers for children learning to read. The range will be selected with the aim of piquing the user's curiosity about themselves and the world around them. ♦ The collection aims to provide recreational reading and literacy development. ♦ Titles of age appropriate content. ♦ Australian and overseas works. ♦ High priority is given to literary merit and award winning titles.

5. Format ♦ Hardcover and paperback ♦ Spiral and ring bound items are generally excluded from the collection. ♦ Sturdy durable items preferred.

6. Selection Sources ♦

Pre-publication orders from suppliers based on library Selection Profiles. An overview of each Selection Profile is provided in “Appendix 1 – Acquisitions Profiles”. ♦ Published reviews, lists, and media promotions.

7. Disposal ♦ Sale. ♦ Discard. ♦ Donation to Local charities.

8. Access ♦ Leapfrogs is an open access “floating” collection, i.e. items have no designated “home location”; items’ locations vary depending on the site to which they are returned.

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Youth Fiction 1. Description ♦ The purpose of the Youth Fiction collection is to provide popular fiction works for youth. The collection includes popular and award winning fiction, and titles by new and local authors, with emphasis on Australian fiction.

2. Responsibility ♦ Youth Fiction selection is undertaken by selected suppliers based on standing order author lists for stand-alone titles and series titles. The standing order author lists are monitored and updated as appropriate by the Outreach Team Leader Librarian and the Acquisitions and Collections Team Leader Librarian, in consultation with the Collection Management team. ♦ Withdrawals are the responsibility of library professionals at each library.

3. Target User Groups ♦ Youth.

4. Scope ♦ To provide a range of fiction books for youth. The emphasis is on the pleasure and enjoyment that can be gained through reading, and encouraging a lifelong love of reading and literature. ♦ The collection includes literary and popular authors, with an emphasis on Australian writers. ♦ Material relevant to Wollongong and the Illawarra is a high priority. ♦ Selection includes titles having literary merit, effective plot and characterization, interest to young adults in secondary school ♦ Selection is to include a range of titles including those which: Have literary merit, Have effective plot and characterization, Are of interest to young adults in secondary school, Include latest trends and genres, Are award-winning (titles and authors).

5. Format Paperback and hardcover.

6. Selection Sources ♦ Pre-publication orders based on standing orders for popular authors. ♦ Published reviews, lists and media promotions. ♦ Borrower and staff suggestions for purchase and collection development recommendations are considered provided they fall within the Collection Management Plan guidelines and budgetary constraints. ♦ Additional copies of items are ordered based on a ratio of copy to reservation numbers. ♦ Donations from the community providing they are in excellent physical condition and generally published within the last 3 years. ♦ Urgent orders may be sourced locally.

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7. Disposal ♦ Sale. ♦ Discard.

8. Access ♦ Youth Fiction is an open access “floating” collection, i.e. items have no designated “home location”; items’ locations vary depending on the site to which they are returned. ♦ The Youth Fiction collection is shelved in a separate area to the Junior Fiction collection. ♦ It is the responsibility of parents or guardians, rather than library staff, to make a final decision as to what is suitable reading for young adults.

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Reference (Central Library) 1. Description ♦ Central Library’s Reference Collection provides a comprehensive collection of reference print resources covering major subject areas, for use within the library only (not for loan).

2. Responsibility ♦ The Reference and Training Team Leader Librarian is responsible for selection and withdrawal of resources.

3. Target User Groups ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

All members of the general public.

Primary, secondary and tertiary students.

Community groups and institutions.

Officers and officials of Wollongong City Council.

Small business groups and organizations.

Historians including Family Historians.

4. Scope ♦ The Reference Collection aims to meet the basic general information needs of the target user groups, and represent each of the classes in the Dewey Decimal Scheme by at least one general reference source, to satisfy basic enquiries in all subject areas. ♦ Emphasis is on the collection of reference resources in the form of almanacs, dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks and atlases. ♦ The Reference print collection will not grow. A 10% replacement is the local standard. ♦ Selection of titles is focused on keeping the collection up-to-date. Out of date items should be removed when new items are shelved. ♦ Textbooks/workbooks are generally not purchased unless they are considered suitable for a more general audience. ♦ Resources to support HSC students including literary criticisms, economic reports, statistics, scientific journals etc that supplement HSC subject areas ♦ Australian and overseas works.

Subject areas/Collections: ♦ Car and Motor Bike Manuals This collection includes manuals spanning models manufactured from the late 1970s. The retention dates are reviewed regularly according to customer needs, trends and availability. ♦ Travel Guides The latest edition of Lonely Planet travel guides for each country is held. ♦ Law Books for Libraries The Find Legal Answers tool kit is a collection of up to 20 plain language books to answer everyday questions about the law. Recommended titles in the tool kit are updated twice a year and a list is distributed by the State Library of New South Wales. Titles are selected by specialist law librarians as being the most useful and relevant practical guides to the law in NSW. 39

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Subjects include: renting, wills and estates, family law, drink driving, facing a criminal charge in court, neighbours and the law, bankruptcy, debt and credit problems and consumer law.

Reference Periodicals Subscriptions to reference periodicals are regularly reviewed according to customer needs and availability. Electronic formats have replaced some hard copy periodicals. Retention statement is noted in the bibliographic record of each title. Retention periods vary according to current needs and availability in other formats.

Newspapers Newspapers held in Central Reference and individual Branch Libraries are regularly reviewed according to customer needs and availability. Retention periods vary according to current needs and availability in other formats, and are noted in the bibliographic record of each title.

For those newspaper titles which Central Reference keeps permanently, the hard copy is kept until the microform copy is received. The hard copy is then discarded (recycled).

Higher School Certificate Resources (including Record of School Achievement, formerly School Certificate) Study guides to support educational needs of senior high school students, covering subjects in the NSW grades 11 and 12 high school syllabus.

Genealogy The Genealogy collection is in a variety of formats, and relates to the research of family history. This collection includes both Australian and international research material.

Records held in this section include: ♦ Births, deaths and marriage records from 1788 ♦ Cemetery records ♦ Convict records ♦ Immigration and shipping records ♦ Land and property records ♦ Orphan school records ♦ Military records ♦ Census records and musters ♦ Electoral rolls ♦ Directories ♦ Naturalisation records ♦ Colonial Secretary papers ♦ Miscellaneous indexes Subscriptions for electronic access to Australian and international records are determined on current needs and trends.

Electronic resources - databases Subscriptions for online access to a wide range of subject areas, such as: ♦ Health ♦ Science ♦ Law ♦ History ♦ Literature Subscriptions to electronic resources are regularly reviewed according to customer needs, trends and availability.

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5. Format ♦ Hardcover and paperback, microform and electronic resources.

6. Selection Sources ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Published reviews, lists, and media promotions.

Publishers’ flyers and pre-publication advice.

Suppliers’ notifications and suggestion lists.

Direct purchase from sales representatives and other commercial sources, if necessary. ♦ Standing orders (for regularly published titles). ♦ Borrower and staff suggestions for purchase and collection development recommendations are considered provided they fall within the Collection Management Plan guidelines and budgetary constraints.

7. Disposal ♦ Some past editions and weeded titles can be transferred to lending collections. ♦ Sale. ♦ Discard.

8. Access ♦ Material within the Reference Collection is to be used within the library, and is not available for loan. ♦ Some older and less used items are stored in the compactus and are available upon request. ♦ Wollongong City Council staff may borrow on an over-night loan basis (they must be library members and items are checked out on their card).

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Reference Core 1. Description ♦ To ensure a minimum standard of reference services, all District and Branch libraries provide a limited Core Reference collection of current, accurate and reliable information resources. Titles in the Core Reference Collection are identical at all District and Branch locations. Web-based resources and subscription databases are used to supplement the print collection.

2. Responsibility ♦ The Reference and Training Team Leader Librarian is responsible for the selection and weeding of the Reference Core Collections, in consultation with District Librarians.

3. Target User Groups ♦ The general public, upper primary and secondary students.

4. Scope ♦ Aims to meet the basic general information needs of the target groups. ♦ Emphasis is on the collection of reference resources in the form of almanacs, dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks and atlases ♦ Book selection is focused on keeping the collection up-to-date. ♦ Textbooks are generally not purchased. ♦ Australian and overseas works.

5. Format ♦ Hardback and paperback.

6. Selection Sources ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Published reviews, lists, and media promotions.

Publishers’ flyers and pre-publication advice.

Suppliers’ notifications and suggestion lists.

Direct purchase from sales representatives and other commercial sources, if necessary. ♦ Standing orders (for regularly published titles). ♦ Borrower and staff suggestions for purchase and collection development recommendations are considered provided they fall within the Collection Management Plan guidelines and budgetary constraints.

7. Disposal ♦ Sale. ♦ Discard. ♦ Transfer to Lending Collections.

8. Access ♦ Material within the Core Reference Collections is to be used within the library, and is not available for loan.

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Local Studies 1. Description ♦ The Local Studies Collection consists of material, in a variety of formats, which contributes to documenting life in Wollongong and the Illawarra. The objective of the collection is to preserve and make accessible material about the local area, including information relating to the people, the environment, the geography, the industry and the history of the area. Originals and copies of material, both current and retrospective may be included. ♦ Local Studies includes a collection of Wollongong City Council documents, such as: Annual Reports Strategic Plans and Reports Budget Reports Environmental Impact Statements Heritage Studies Floodplain Management Studies Social Plans Local Environmental Plans ♦ Local Cuttings File This vertical file contains newspaper and journal articles, brochures, guides, pamphlets and other material about the local area. Articles from the Illawarra Mercury are not added to this file as these articles can be found using online database ABI/Inform (Proquest). ♦ Illawarra Index This index is a list of articles that relate to local issues and events, historical and contemporary. The local community weekly newspaper The Advertiser is indexed as well as useful articles from the Local Cuttings File, some local journals and newsletters.

2. Responsibility ♦ The Local Studies Librarian is responsible for the Local Studies Collection.

3. Target User Groups ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Members of the general public.

Organisations/groups involved in environmental issues.

Organisations/groups involved in heritage/conservation.

Primary, secondary and tertiary students.

Community groups and institutions.

Officers and officials of Wollongong City Council.

Small business groups and organizations.

Historians including Family Historians.

Consultants – heritage and environment.

4. Scope ♦ The geographic scope of this collection is defined by the Wollongong Local Government Area (LGA). The wider Illawarra Region (Shoalhaven, Shellharbour, Kiama, etc) is also represented. Donated material outside of this established geographic region is included on a highly selective basis.

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5. Format ♦ All formats are collected.

6. Selection Sources ♦ The Local Studies Librarian is responsible for the selection of material for this collection. Borrower and staff suggestions will be considered if within the identified scope. The first copy obtained of any item for the Local Studies Collection will be housed in the Local Studies Library. Additional copies may be obtained for the branch libraries as required. Some titles may be duplicated in the lending collection. ♦ Material for this collection is obtained through purchase, specialist agencies, catalogues, reviews, donation, etc. ♦ Conservation materials (mylar, archival boxes and folders etc) are purchased according to need. Binding and digitisation is carried out according to need.

7. Disposal ♦ Donated items which are deemed unsuitable for this collection are disposed of in accordance with donor’s instruction (on donation form), or according to library policy.

8. Access ♦ The Local Studies Collection is housed at the Central Reference Library. ♦ Items are used in the Local Studies Reading Room under staff supervision, and are not available for loan. ♦ Branch Libraries have smaller collections of material relating to their specific areas plus general histories and other general material relating to the Wollongong LGA (Illawarra Collection). ♦ Second copies of items held in this collection may be loaned to another Library (via InterLibrary Loan) with the restriction “in library use only”.

Illawarra and Illawarra Reference (Local Studies) 1. Description ♦ To ensure a minimum standard of Local Studies services, District and Branch libraries provide the Illawarra (prefix: I) and Illawarra Reference (prefix: IR) collections. These are smaller collections of material relating to the libraries’ specific areas, plus general histories and other general material relating to the Wollongong LGA. 2. Responsibility ♦ The Local Studies Team Leader Librarian is responsible for the Illawarra and Illawarra Reference collections, in consultation with District Library coordinators.

3. Target User Groups ♦ Members of the general public. ♦ Primary, secondary and tertiary students.

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4. Scope ♦ The geographic scope of this collection is defined by the Wollongong Local Government Area (LGA). The wider Illawarra Region (Shoalhaven, Shellharbour, Kiama, etc) is also represented.

5. Format ♦ All formats are collected.

6. Selection Sources ♦ The Local Studies Librarian is responsible for the selection of material for this collection. Borrower and staff suggestions will be considered if within the identified scope. The first copy obtained of any item for the Local Studies Collection will be housed in the Local Studies Library. Additional copies may be obtained for the branch libraries as required. Some titles may be duplicated in the lending collection. ♦ Material for this collection is obtained through purchase, specialist agencies, catalogues, reviews, donation, etc.

9. Disposal ♦

Weeded items are to be returned to the Local Studies Library, for sale or discard.

10. Access ♦ Items in the Illawarra Reference (IR) collection are not for loan but may be transferred to the Illawarra (I) collection after analysis of usage patterns within the branch. ♦ Items in the Illawarra (I) collection are available for loan.

Manuscripts (Local Studies) 1. Description ♦ The Local Studies Manuscripts collection consists of material, in a variety of formats, which contributes to documenting life in Wollongong and the Illawarra. This is a permanent collection which includes information relating to the people, the environment, the geography, the industry and the history of the area. Originals and copies of material, both current and retrospective, may be included. ♦ Text based and pictorial material is selected for this collection. Artefacts are not collected and donors of ‘artefacts’ are to be referred to other collecting institutions, e.g. Illawarra Historical Society. Personal and public documents which contribute to documenting life in the Wollongong area are selected. ♦ This collection may include: Letters Minute books Diaries Family papers Visitors’ books 45

Scrapbooks Photograph albums Shipping logbooks ♦ Once donated to the library, items will not be loan to individuals or organizations for any reason. Ownership and control is transferred to Wollongong City Library.

2. Responsibility ♦ The Local Studies Team Leader Librarian is responsible for the selection of items for this collection, and their ongoing maintenance if applicable. Items in this collection may require special attention and archival material if in fragile or poor condition.

3. Target User Groups ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

All members of the general public.

Organisations/groups involved in environmental issues.

Organisations/groups involved in heritage/conservation.

Primary, secondary and tertiary students.

Community groups and institutions.

Officers and officials of Wollongong City Council.

Small business groups and organizations.

Historians including Family Historians.

Consultants – heritage and environment.

4. Scope ♦ The geographic scope of this collection is defined by the Wollongong Local Government Area (LGA). The wider Illawarra Region (Shoalhaven, Shellharbour, Kiama, etc) is also represented. Donated material outside of this established geographic region is included on a highly selective basis.

5. Format ♦ All formats are collected.

6. Selection Sources ♦ Material for this collection is obtained through donation. ♦ Conservation materials (mylar, archival boxes and folders etc) are purchased according to need. Binding and digitisation is carried out according to need.

7. Disposal ♦ Donated items which are deemed unsuitable for this collection are disposed of in accordance with the donor’s instruction (on donation form), or according to library policy.

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Archives or material of Indigenous heritage which may have cultural restriction.

Maps (Local Studies) 1. Description ♦ The Local Studies Maps collection consists of cartographic material, in a variety of formats, with a geographic scope of the Wollongong Local Government area, which has at times extended to the wider Illawarra Region.

This is a permanent collection. Originals and copies of material, both current and retrospective, may be included. ♦ Maps held in the collection include: Topographic Parish Historical/subdivision Geological Hydrographic Metallogenic Orthophoto Aerial mosaic Electoral Boundaries – local, state, federal Planning Tourist 2. Responsibility ♦ The Local Studies Team Leader Librarian is responsible for the selection of items for this collection, and their ongoing maintenance if applicable. Items in this collection may require special attention and archival material if in fragile or poor condition.

3. Target User Groups ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

All members of the general public.

Organisations/groups involved in environmental issues.

Organisations/groups involved in heritage/conservation.

Primary, secondary and tertiary students.

Community groups and institutions.

Officers and officials of Wollongong City Council.

Small business groups and organizations.

Historians including Family Historians.

Consultants – heritage and environment.

4. Scope ♦ The geographic scope of this collection is defined by the Wollongong Local Government Area (LGA). The wider Illawarra Region (Shoalhaven, Shellharbour, Kiama, etc) is also represented. Donated material outside of this established geographic region is included on a highly selective basis.

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♦ All formats are collected.

6. Selection Sources ♦ Material for this collection is obtained through donation. ♦ Maps are also purchased according to need and availability. ♦ Conservation materials (mylar, archival boxes and folders etc) are purchased according to need. Digitisation of individual maps is carried out according to need (e.g. fragile condition, unwieldy size).

7. Disposal ♦ Donated items which are deemed unsuitable for this collection are disposed of in accordance with the donor’s instruction (on donation form), or according to library policy.

8. Access ♦ Items are used in the Local Studies Reading Room, and are not available for loan.

Illawarra Images (Local Studies) 1. Description ♦ Illawarra Images is a collection of photographs, in a variety of formats, which contributes to documenting life in Wollongong and the Illawarra. This is a permanent collection aiming to preserve and make accessible photographs of the local area, including its people, the environment, the geography, the industry and the history of the area. Originals and copies of material, both current and retrospective, may be included.

2. Responsibility ♦ The Local Studies Team Leader Librarian is responsible for the selection of images, with input from the Local Studies team.

3. Target User Groups ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

All members of the general public.

Organisations/groups involved in environmental issues.

Organisations/groups involved in heritage/conservation.

Primary, secondary and tertiary students.

Community groups and institutions.

Officers and officials of Wollongong City Council.

Small business groups and organizations.

Historians including Family Historians.

Consultants – heritage and environment.

4. Scope ♦ The geographic scope of this collection is defined by the Wollongong Local Government Area (LGA). The wider Illawarra Region (Shoalhaven,

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Shellharbour, Kiama, etc) is also represented. Donated material outside of this established geographic region is included on a highly selective basis.

Images encumbered with copyright restrictions on publication, reproduction, usage etc will not be added to this collection Images must be of a reasonable quality adequate for scanning (exposure and focus) without too many scratches/blemishes and without excessive colour fading Digital images must meet minimum resolution standards of 300dpi before being added to the collection Black and white or colour Compilations and photographs which have been manipulated in any way are generally not included

5. Format ♦ Prints, negatives (including glass), digital.

6. Selection Sources ♦ Material for this collection is obtained through donation. ♦ Conservation materials such as uncoated polyethylene flap-style bags are used to store the photographs, and are purchased according to need. ♦ Digitizing of images is done in-house 7. Disposal ♦ Donated items which are deemed unsuitable for this collection are disposed of in accordance with the donor’s instruction (on donation form), or according to library policy.

8. Access ♦ All images are digitized and available on the library’s website.

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