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Nonfiction Collection Guidelines for Smaller Libraries: Core Collection Development offers guidance for librarians in smaller libraries in developing and maintaining a strong nonfiction collection. Published in 1988, this resource provides insights into collection development principles, focusing on the selection and acquisition of essential nonfiction materials to meet the informational needs of library patrons. Authored by Mary Bushing and the Montana State Library, this work emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded core collection that supports lifelong learning and community engagement. Although some information might be dated, the underlying principles of thoughtful collection development remain relevant for librarians seeking to build a valuable and responsive nonfiction collection. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.