4. Developing the collection: introduction

It is important to collect only materials that will be useful. Materials that are not relevant to users, or that are badly written or translated, are a waste of time and space.

The collection needs to be balanced in terms of subject areas and formats, to meet the needs of all users, not just some.

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• 1.1 Assessing information needs
• 2.2 Advisory committees
• 2.3 Financial planning
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