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 A library collection refers to the total body of materials that a library acquires, organizes, maintains, and provides for its users. It’s everything the library owns or has access to—selected intentionally to meet the needs of its community.

What a Library Collection Includes

A collection may contain:

1. Physical materials

  • Books (fiction, nonfiction, reference)

  • Magazines and journals

  • Newspapers

  • Maps and atlases

  • DVDs, CDs, vinyl

  • Archives, manuscripts, special collections

2. Digital materials

  • eBooks and audiobooks

  • Online journals and databases

  • Streaming media

  • Digital newspapers

  • Institutional repositories

3. Other resources (depending on the library)

  • Learning kits

  • Technology (laptops, tablets, hotspots)

  • Tools or “library of things”

  • Educational toys or maker equipment

Characteristics of a Good Library Collection

  • Relevant to the needs of the community

  • Balanced across subjects

  • Up-to-date and well-maintained

  • Accessible (physically and digitally)

  • Diverse and inclusive in perspectives and formats

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