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D. Other considerations 1. Replacements While the Library attempts to maintain copies of standard and important works, it does not automatically replace all materials withdrawn due to loss or damage. In making a decision as to whether or not an item will be replaced, staff will consider the following factors: • whether the item is still available and can be replaced • whether another item or format might better serve the same purpose; whether there remains sufficient demand to replace the item • whether updated, newer, or revised materials might better replace a given item; the number of copies held in the collection; the existing coverage of the subject within the collection; and the cost of mending versus the cost of replacement 2. Duplicates Duplicate copies of items will be acquired when patron demand requires it. Generally, when an item has five or more holds or demand is anticipated due to popularity of author or media attention, duplicate copies will be acquired. 3. Donations The Cabarrus County Public Library welcomes donations of both materials and money to purchase materials. Monetary donations will be deposited into the Cabarrus County General Fund. Donations of material from individuals are examined and may be added to the collection under the same criteria used for purchasing materials. Materials such as outdated textbooks and encyclopedia sets are not accepted. All materials donated become the property of the Cabarrus County Public Library to be disposed of at the discretion of the Library staff. The Library does not assign a monetary value to donations for tax purposes, but does issue a receipt indicating the number of boxes or items given. The library does not accept donated magazine subscriptions unless the Collection Development Librarian has previously approved the title. In order to be eligible for acceptance the magazine must meet the general selection criteria for other materials. Donated magazine subscriptions received by the library that have not been previously approved or do not meet selection criteria will be discarded immediately upon receipt at the Library. Donations that are added to the collection are shelved with other materials in normal sequence. The Library does not provide special shelving or separate locations for donated items. Donated items, including memorials/honorariums, Adopted by the Cabarrus County Public Library Board of Trustees 9-16-2010; rev 9-20-2011; rev 7-18-2013 Attachment number l\n F-9 Page 200