ARM 10.102.1150H. MATERIALS AND COLLECTIONS STANDARDS: COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT

(1) General essential standards for public libraries are as follows: (a) The board adopts a collection management policy that it reviews every three years. The policy addresses the use of electronic resources; (b) The board and the director develop an annual materials budget as part of the library budget; (c) The library uses at least one professionally recognized review source; and (d) The library provides access to federal, state, and local government documents that are appropriate to its community. (2) General enhanced standards for public libraries are as follows: (a) The library cooperates with other community institutions to plan and implement access to electronic resources; (b) The library provides access to materials for those with disabilities and others who may have special needs; and (c) The library is on the collection management honor roll. (3) General excellent standards for public libraries are as follows: (a) The library cooperates with other local and regional libraries in collection development to provide a wide range of materials in a variety of formats to meet the needs of the community.