Section D - COLLECTION MANAGEMENT

Policy Number D040

ADULT COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY

SUBJECT: PHILOSOPHY/PSYCHOLOGY -- 100

Description: Books and other materials related to philosophy and psychology as set forth in the Dewey Decimal Classification system. These will include general and specific philosophy, parapsychology, occultism, dreams, psychology, ethics, and other related subjects.

Influencing factors: Collections beyond basic and popular coverage in this area are the realm of college and university libraries. Occultism, popular psychology, parapsychology, dreams, the paranormal, and similar topics will be collected at a sufficient level to meet demand.

Retention: Retrospective retention of basic reference and circulating materials is necessary, with attention given to maintaining currency as well. Usage and condition of materials will determine retention of popular materials.

Current selection: Comprehensive subject coverage at a basic level for the general patron will be given primary consideration.

Retrospective selection: This will include checking of current subject bibliographies as available. Attention shall also be given to replacement of missing or worn titles as necessary, depending on availability.

		A	B	C	D
100	PHILOSOPHY	0	1	2
110	Metaphysics	0	1	2
120	Epistemology	0	1	1
130	Paranormal Phenomena	0	1	2
131	occult methods/well being	1	1	2
133	parapsychology/occultism	1	2	3
135	dreams/mysteries	1	2	3
137	graphology	1	1	2
140	Specific Philosophical Schools	0	1	2
150	PSYCHOLOGY	0	1	2
155	differential/developmental	0	1	2
156	comparative psychology	0	1	2
158	applied psychology	1	2	3
160	Logic	0	1	2
170	Ethics	0	1	2
180	Ancient/Medieval Philosophy	0	1	2
190	Modern Western Philosophy	0	1	2

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