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Media Collection Development Guidelines
Purpose:
The purpose of the Media collection is to support the
instruction and research needs of Washtenaw Community
College faculty and students. In addition, the collection
supports present and future teaching needs in all fields
of study offered at WCC. Emphasis is placed on faculty
requests in support of the curriculum.
Selector:
The media librarian solicits recommendations from faculty.
Faculty can request a preview copy of any media format
when available. The media librarian will help facilitate
any preview copy orders or rentals for one-time use
with the assistance of Access Services. Approval to
order is the responsibility of the media librarian.
It is not the practice of the Library to reimburse faculty
who have ordered and paid for media material without
first consulting with the media librarian. (All orders
must stem from the media librarian).
Formats Collected:
The Media collection includes videocassettes in the
VHS format; DVDs; audiocassettes; audio compact disc;
and CD-ROMS. Although the Library did purchase at one
time 16mm films, laser videodiscs, slides and records,
the Library will no longer purchase these formats. Exceptions
will be made for titles that are only available in the
above formats. The Library will continue to purchase
VHS, DVD, audiocassettes, audio compact discs, and CD-ROMS.
The media collection covers all subject classifications
in support of all academic programs at the college.
However, it is not possible or is it desirable to evenly
divide the collection among the subject areas.
Description of Materials Collected:
Audiocassette Collection - The media collection
includes audiocassettes. The Library will continue to
purchase audiocassettes upon the recommendation of the
faculty and the media librarian, only when an Audio
CD is not available.
Audio CD - The media collection includes audio
CDs. The Library will continue to purchase audio CDs
upon the recommendation of the faculty and the media
librarian. Audio CDs are the preferred format over audiocassettes.
CD-ROM - The media collection includes CD-ROMs.
The Library will continue to purchase CD-ROMs upon the
recommendation of the faculty and the media librarian.
Digital Videodisc (DVD) - The media collection
includes DVDs. The Library will continue to purchase
DVDs and will consider replacing current VHS formats
available in DVD format. Although the industry is slow
to produce educational material in DVD format, the media
librarian will continue to review new material in DVD
format for future purchases. DVDs are the preferred
format over VHS.
Teleconference Videos - Teleconference videos
are a part of the media collection. The Media Services
Department will provide the media librarian with the
newly recorded teleconference video and any supplemental
material for review. It is the decision of the media
librarian to add any teleconference video to the collection.
Furthermore, it is the decision of the media librarian
to make a master copy of the video title. If the decision
is to make a master copy, it is the responsibility of
the Media Services Department to make a service copy
of the video.
The service copy (the first copy) shall be given to
the Technical Services Department for cataloging. Any
master copies of teleconference videos shall be kept
on the Teleconference Archival shelf located in the
Media Services Department.
Videocassette Collection - The media collection
includes educational videocassettes and feature films.
Popular feature films will only be purchased upon the
request of an instructor to support classroom instruction.
Selection Criteria:
The media librarian in conjunction with faculty recommendations
selects media material for purchase from a number of
sources: reviews, previews, and publisher catalogs.
The media librarian will purchase any faculty or librarian
request that falls within the collection development
guidelines and for which adequate funds exist. If the
media librarian decides not to purchase a requested
title, he/she will explore rental sources through Access
Services. Items selected for purchase will be further
evaluated according to the following specific criteria:
Accuracy/authoritativeness
Timeliness of information
Format - Level of treatment
Technical quality
Aesthetic appeal
Compatible with Library owned equipment
Cost
Rental of Media Material:
Purchase of media material should not be considered
if rental of the item is more cost effective. If purchase
of media material is for a one-time use by faculty,
rental should be considered. All media rentals will
be processed by Access Services. Use of the University
of Michigan's Film and Video Library should be consulted
first for video and film rentals.
Circulation of Material:
The circulation of media material shall follow the guidelines
of the Circulation Policy.
Cataloging:
All media material purchased by the Library will be
housed in the Library media collection. Furthermore,
all media materials are fully cataloged and listed in
Dynocat (online catalog).
Weeding and Evaluation:
The media collection shall be periodically examined
to determine continued relevance to faculty and student
needs and selection criteria. Factors such as usage,
physical condition, and the accuracy and timeliness
of the information presented shall also be considered.
The media librarian will inform faculty of any weeding
projects relating to the collection.
Gifts:
The media librarian following the library's Gift Policy
shall accept gift selections. Gifts shall be retained
for the collection only if they meet the general selection
criteria listed above, and should be in good physical
condition as determined by the media librarian.
Copyright Compliance:
The Library complies with the United States Copyright
Law (Title 15 U.S. Code), in both intent and practice.
Materials acquired by acquisition or donation must acknowledge
the rights of the copyright owner-the exclusive rights
of reproduction, adaptation, publication, and display
- as stated generally in Section 106.
Library services, such as audiovisual recording and
production, reserve materials procedures, and computer
commons assistance must comply with copyright principles
as do acquisition procedures.
All licenses or permissions granted by copyright owners
to the Library will be kept on file until materials
are withdrawn from the collection.
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