The purpose of the Collection Development Policy is to provide guidelines for acquiring, maintaining and evaluating library information resources of the college library. The collection development policy along with the goals of the college and the objectives of the academic programmes will serve as a guide for acquiring library information resources. Research and Development (R & D) thrust and initiatives will be considered. In addition, the librarian has the responsibility of supervising the collection development process.
In light of this, each departmental head is responsible for communicating with the librarian regarding information resources which the students need in completing their research assignments in their respective classes. Identifying the appropriate electronic, print and media materials required for purchase, to fill these needs will be a cooperative venture between the department staff and the librarian. With input from the existing department„ the librarian will be ultimately responsible for collecting materials in the general and interdisciplinary areas and will make special use of the college's stated goals of general education.
The librarian will send relevant catalogues, brochures and material reviews to appropriate department/unit head that in turn will circulate these items to other members of staff in his or her department/units. Donations and Gifts: OYSCHST Libl’ary appreciates donations of current, relevant resources to our collection from the local and international community. However, donations of materials are not accepted without pl’ior arrangement with the College Librarian, as many donations may not meet the selection criteria of our Collection Development Policy.
Any accepted donation (including books, journals, computers, fl’ee subscriptions, or any other material) will become the property of the College and will be incorporated into the Library collection, or be subject to disposal. The Library may determine to withdraw, recycle, or reject any portion of a donation according to collection development needs as determined by the college librarian.
Shift towards e-resources: Because of the conveniences like multi user access and anywhere, anytime access, there is a considerable demand for online databases, e- journals and e- books. These E-resources can also be accessed outside the campus, as long as the user is a registered member of the library and has been given library identification number and special permission hence; emphasis may be given towards the use of e-resources.