Appendix D: Preview/Examination Evaluation Form
Preview/Examination Evaluation Form
Your Name:___________________Dept_________________Date______________
TITLE OF ITEM ______________________________________________________
FORMAT:
______ book
______ film
______ computer software
______ video/DVD
______ CD-ROM
______ other, please state format
______ periodical
1. Do you recommend this title for purchase? _________________________
2. Why or why not?____________________________________________________
3. What course(s) would this title be used for?_________________________
Index
I. Purpose of Collection Development Policy
II. Missions
III. Budget Allocations
IV. Selection Responsibilities
V. General Guidelines
VI. Additional guidelines for various collections
VII. Leased Collection
VIII. Maintenance of the Collection
IX. Collection Evaluation
X. Resource Sharing
XI. Gifts
XII. Copyright Law
XIII. Collecting Level
XIV. Collection Development Advisory Committee
Appendices:
A. Examples of reviewing sources
B. Electronic Library Acquisition Forms (for books, AV, & other)
C. Submit a Periodical Subscription Request
D. Preview/Examination Evaluation Form
E. Statement on Appraisal of Gifts
F. Library Bill of Rights
G. Freedom to Read Statement
H. Intellectual Freedom Statement
I. Request for Reconsideration Form
J. Electronic Product Evaluation Form (Microsoft Word document)
K. Role of the Department Library Representative