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The TUMC Library

TUMC Library Committee:
Judi B

Purpose:
The TUMC Library seeks to provide both print and non-print materials which will serve as resources for the Christian Education program, for worship, and for faith development.   The intention is to provide materials not duplicated elsewhere (such as a public library or the history collection in the Mennonite Heritage Library at SCOC), thus creating a library which will meet the unique needs of the Church community.

Selection Policy:
The following selection policy is intended to:

• guide purchases
  
• aid in assessing materials donated by those in the Church community or others
  
• guide in weeding the collection on a regular basis
  
  This policy will be carried out by the members of the Library Committee, who will consult regularly with others, such as the Christian Education Committee, the Worship Committee, the Pastor and other professional librarians in the congregation.   The Library Committee will report to the Christian Education Committee, who will represent them on the Church Board.
  
  Criteria:
  1.   The materials must support the purpose of the library.
  2.   If materials are factual, they must be authoritative and reliable.
  3.   The materials must be current and/or of enduring value.
  4.   The materials must support Christian principles.
  5.   The materials must meet a particular need of the library=s constituents to ensure adequate usage.
  6.   The following physical conditions will be considered when selecting books:
             - the sturdiness of the binding
             - the clarity of the print and the print size
             - the quality of illustrations
  7.   Every attempt will be made to ensure that the cost of material is in line with its estimated usage and appeal.