Collection Development Policy: |
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| The collection is composed of fiction and nonfiction titles that reflect the unique character of this community. It provides educational, recreational, cultural, and research information in a wide variety of formats that include books, magazines, newspapers, maps and pamphlets, as well as non-print material such as videos/DVDs, cassettes, compact discs and Internet delivered digital databases. The Adult Division collection concentrates on the needs of the adult lifelong learner by providing popular and high interest fiction and nonfiction materials. A core collection of recommended materials in both reference and general works is augmented by a strong regional collection and well-developed marine, travel, health, crafts/hobbies, computer and "how-to" sections. The Children's Division maintains a strong juvenile fiction and nonfiction collection, Young Adult fiction, and emphasizes the preschool patron, their parents, and educators. The Ketchikan Public Library does not collect for curriculum support. The Public Library can be an additional source of information and assistance but the school libraries are primarily responsible for curriculum support. | |
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updated 3/01/05
