Collection Development Manual 2005
Circulating Collection Formats
Other Formats
Computer Application Software
At this time, the library does not
purchase or circulate computer software
for the circulating collection, except
software (diskettes, CD-ROMs) that comes
packaged with books or other formats.
The software acquired in this way is
considered an integral part of the book,
is packaged with the book, and
circulates with the book. If the
software becomes lost or damaged it is
not replaced. The library does not and
cannot assure the user that this bundled
software is virus-free and intact.
Because of the problems attendant with
computer software and because of
copyright issues, the library has no
future plans to circulate this media. We
are currently purchasing and circulating
CD-ROMS, because they are durable,
virus-free, and are not applications,
but rather consumer-oriented
edutainment, infotainment, or reference
products.
New Formats
As new media comes on the scene, the
library will evaluate the media to
determine if the format is in demand and
suitable for public library collecting.
While not jumping on every technological
bandwagon, it is wise for the public
library to respond to the demands of its
users, and offer new technologies that
offer advantages over the old. Thus
videotapes have replaced 16mm film and
CDs have replaced records and cassettes.
In the last few years, the library has
implemented a circulating CD-ROM
collection. In FY2000, we have added
movies in DVD format and audiobooks in
CD format. In FY2001 we added Gemstar
ebook reading devices. In FY2002 we
added digital audio book players.
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