Selection of Library Materials Policy

This policy outlines standards and principles used to develop library collections by the Vancouver Community College (VCC; the College) Library. The process facilitates the development of a library collection that supports VCC's educational programs, teaching and learning, and applied research activities of its students and instructors. It also ensures that the collection reflects a diversity of viewpoints and lived experiences.

This policy applies to the VCC Library which is responsible for selecting, maintaining, making accessible, and deselecting materials for the VCC Library collection.

1. Responsibility for the Collection: Librarians are primarily responsible for selecting and deselecting materials for the collection. Selection/deselection is done in consultation with instructors to ensure that the collection supports programs, student needs, research, and professional development. Other College employees and students are welcome to make suggestions for materials to be included in the collection.


2. Intellectual Freedom: The collection provides a diversity of viewpoints and reflects the principles outlined in the British Columbia Library Association Statement of Intellectual Freedom, and the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) Statement on Intellectual Freedom and Libraries.


3. Indigenization: The Library purchases materials created or published by Indigenous people. The Library takes guidance from Indigenous Education and local communities on proper cultural protocols regarding access and ownership of these materials.


4. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: The Library collects materials that reflect the principle of equity, diversity, and inclusion, to ensure that all members of the VCC Community are represented and reflected in the collection.


5. Accessibility: The Library collects materials in alternate formats to serve students and employees with disabilities.


6. Open Access Resources: The Library encourages the use of open educational resources by instructors wherever possible. A variety of open educational resources are discoverable through the Library website.

Collection

All materials in all formats acquired by the VCC Library for the College.

Deselection

The removal of Library materials from the Library collection (also referred to as “weeding”).

Library Materials

The print or electronic resources which include both individual titles and subscription packages.

Selection

The process by which materials are evaluated to determine suitability for the Library collection.

• Copyright (510)

• Copyright Act, RSC 1985, c C-42


• British Columbia Library Association Statement of Intellectual Freedom


• Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) Statement on Intellectual Freedom and Libraries