PURPOSE: The systematic development of the resource collection of the Learning Resources Centers requires the acquisition of new materials. This procedure guides decisions regarding the repair, replacement, removal and/or preservation of existing materials.

RESPONSIBILITY: The LRC staff makes final decisions for repair, replacement, or removal of materials in the annual evaluation of LRC holdings.

GUIDELINES:

1. Repair
   
   
   • material that has value to the curriculum but is no longer available
     
     
   • material that has value to the curriculum but is too expensive to replace
     
     
2. Replace
   
   
   • material that has value to the curriculum, and is available and affordable
     
     
3. Remove
   
   
   • outdated resources/materials
     
     
   • damaged materials which cannot be repaired or replaced or for which the cost of preservation exceeds the value of the material
     
     
   • all law related resources according to respective schedules, health science materials after five years except for historical materials, standard works, and resources used in other content areas retained/updated annually.
     
     
     
4. Review
   
   
   • social science and technology resources every five years
     
     
5. Retain
   
   
   • all South Carolina material

Updated January 10, 2008