COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PAKISTAN

Authors

  • Izhar Muhammad
  • Dr. Ghalib Khan

Abstract

The main objective of this study was to investigate the policies and procedures of collection development and their goals in the public libraries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Based on the literature review a questionnaire survey was designed to achieve the objectives of the study. Data was collected from all (N=18) public libraries of KP with 100% response rate. The collected data was analyzed with the help of SPSS, version 20. Analysis of the data reveals that there is a complete absence of formal collection development policies (CDPs) in the Public libraries of KP. In the absence of formal written CDPs libraries adopt variety of traditional strategies for collection development to fulfil users’ need. The study suggests to the information professionals of the public libraries of KP to develop CDPs in consultation with the authorities to provide clarity and consistency in their collection development strategies and procedures.   

Keywords: Collection Development Policies, Collection Development Procedures, Collection Development, Public Libraries

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Published

2025-04-29

How to Cite

Izhar Muhammad, & Dr. Ghalib Khan. (2025). COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PAKISTAN. Policy Journal of Social Science Review, 3(4), 671–677. Retrieved from https://policyjssr.com/index.php/PJSSR/article/view/577

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Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): Policy Journal of Social Science Review

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