Policies
This page provides links to Queensland, Australian and international collection development policies to use as a reference for creating your own policies.
State Library of Queensland
The Collection Development Policy of the State Library of Queensland is intended to guide recommending officers, selectors, collection managers and other staff in the development of our collections.
State Library of Queensland Collection Development Policy
A chapter by chapter breakdown of the policy for easy download.
Collection Development Policy Template [new window 
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This template provides all elements of a collection development policy for you to modify to suit your individual library requirements.
Queensland public libraries
Brisbane City Council [new window http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:STANDARD:2028111405:pc=PC_1247]
The Collection Development Statement explains how library funds are allocated.
Australian
Australian Libraries Gateway: Collection development [new window http://www.nla.gov.au/libraries/help/coldev.html]
This web page provides tools and references to assist when writing or reviewing a collection development policy. It contains a link to the "Guidelines for the preparation of a collection development policy" endorsed by ACLIS.
State Library of South Australia [new window http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?area_id=15&nav_id=567]
This policy has been written for anyone who is interested in knowing more about the collections of the State Library, our collecting practices and intentions and the means by which we provide our clients with the information they need.
State Library of Victoria [new window http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/about/information/policies/cdp/]
The Collection Development Policy provides information for our users, other libraries and the Victorian community on the scope, depth and limitations of the State Library's collection and on future collecting intentions in specific subject areas.
International
Acqweb [new window http://www.acqweb.org/cd_policy.html]
Directory of collection development policies on the web.
More information
If you have an enquiry, contact us in one of the following ways:
- Telephone +61 7 3842 9022
- Fax +61 7 3842 9033
- Email pls@slq.qld.gov.au
Last updated: 29th September 2008
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