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III. Criteria & Format In order to select materials, Cabarrus County Public Library uses the following criteria: • Need for information in a subject area • Suitability of reading level, interest, and treatment of subject for intended audience • Accuracy of information • Community and public interest • Balance and diversity of viewpoint • Timeliness of topic • Positive reviews and/or widespread critical attention • Reputation and/or authority of author, editor, illustrator, publisher or performer • Locally/regionally produced or authored. However, the fact that an author or producer is/was a resident of Cabarrus County does not necessarily mean that the library will automatically select or accept copies of the item. • Quality of writing or performance • Durability and quality of production • Price, format, and ease of use • Availability of similar material within the community and other area libraries • Space limitations. Shelving arrangements of materials are dictated by size of the branch library and size of the collection A. Print Materials 1. Adult Print Materials a. Non-fiction Non-fiction titles written for teens & adults are placed in this collection. The library acquires materials of both permanent and current interest in all subjects, based upon the merits of a work in relation to the needs, interests, and demands of the community. Each item is evaluated in its entirety and not on the basis of a particular section. b. Fiction Fiction collections are a large component of the library collections. These collections of popular and literary works are geared to the variety of reading interests and needs of the community. The Library does not actively select materials published by vanity presses, on - demand publishers, or self -published authors. However, if there is a request for a vanity press, on -demand, or self -published title, it may be considered for addition to the library's collection. Adopted by the Cabarrus County Public Library Board of Trustees 9-16-2010; rev 9-20-2011; rev 7-18-2013 Attachmeih number l\n F-9 Page 195