In response to Trustee
Wilkinson’s question on how materials are removed from circulation, Monique
Brûlé, Division Manager, Programs and Services noted that the same criteria are
used for selection and de-selection. For example, OPL uses circulation
statistics, as well assesses the item for condition. If an item is not
circulating or is tattered it is removed. If a tattered item is essential
for the collection, it is replaced.
Trustee Higdon asked if
the review period of once per Board Term (e.g. four years) is too long. Ms.
Brûlé indicated it is an appropriate term because the framework is flexible
enough to adapt to the trends demonstrated since 2014.
Trustee Sweet asked how
the eBook collection will be reflected in the new Central Library that is, does
staff see a proportion changing and cost going down. Ms. Brûlé responded
that the framework will be applied towards building the Central Library
collection, although the number of items will be determined based on the
functional building program requirements. Ms. Brûlé mentioned that the
eBooks versus physical collection will go up proportionally as sales trend
for printed material is up and digital is down.
Trustee Begg asked about
having a balanced collection principle with respect to targeted collections
for youth, particularly because of a comment he received during the Book bag
Blitz in October during OPL Library Month, where the customer expressed a
desire for books of a particular genre. Ms. Brûlé advised that it is
determined annually with the budget and based on circulation. OPL’s
collection is considered one collection and not specific to each branch.
Trustee Begg asked if the various services are guided within the strategy,
Ms. Brûlé confirmed that they are. Trustee Begg added that the Kanopy
Criterion Collection is a great OPL acquisition.
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