Lending Collection Development Guideline

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3. Selections


Selection decisions for the Lending Collection are informed by:

  • Evidence-based procedures including monitoring key indicators such as issue rates (loans divided by the number of available items) and holds levels
  • Staff and client feedback including the suggestion for purchase process on the Libraries Tasmania website
  • Publishing and book trades
  • Author liaison
  • Liaison with library suppliers and bookshops to identify items using profile plans, standing order plans and individual title selection.