Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-21.5 - Library or learning resource center
(1)
Facilities. Community
college libraries or learning resource centers shall provide the facilities and
resources needed to support the total educational program of the institution
and shall show evidence that the facilities and the resources are being used
effectively and efficiently. Adequate consideration shall be given to the
seating, comfort, setting, and technology of the facility used to house the
collection and learning resources.
(2)
Staffing. The library or
learning resource center shall be adequately staffed with qualified
professionals and skilled nonprofessional personnel.
(3)
Collection. The library
and learning resource center materials collection of a community college shall
be accessible and adequate in size and scope to serve effectively the number
and variety of programs offered and the number of students enrolled, including
distance and satellite sites. The library and learning resource center
materials collection shall show evidence of having been selected by faculty as
well as professional library or learning resource staff and shall be kept
up-to-date through a planned program of acquisition and deletion. The library
and learning resource center materials collection shall contain a range and
number of print and nonprint materials and appropriate electronic information
resources.
(4)
Expenditures. The budget of the library or learning resource
center shall be appropriate for the programs and services offered by the
institution. New programs and new curricula shall be reflected in library or
learning resource center expenditures.
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