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library’s wide range of materials, including print books, eBooks, audiobooks, <br />magazines, digital resources, and Library of Things items. Promoting these formats <br />supports different reading preferences, learning styles, and accessibility needs. <br />To reach diverse audiences, the Library uses the following tools: <br />• Social Media & Email: Highlight new acquisitions, reading challenges, and <br />themed booklists <br />• Signage & Posters: Draw attention to featured or seasonal collections within the <br />library <br />• Displays & Merchandising: Create attractive, themed displays using face-out <br />shelving and signage to encourage discovery and increase circulation <br />• Programs & Events: Engage the community through book clubs, reading <br />programs, and themed events <br />• Online Promotion: Feature recommended titles and seasonal picks through the <br />website and newsletters. <br /> <br />These strategies help keep the collection visible, engaging, and relevant to community <br />interests. <br /> <br />Collection Maintenance <br />Maintaining a current and accurate collection ensures patrons have access to relevant <br />information and resources that reflect community needs and evolving trends. <br /> <br />Staff use the following methods to keep the collection up to date: <br />• Collection Evaluation: Review collections regularly for currency, relevance, <br />usage, and condition <br />• Weeding: Remove outdated, damaged, or low-use materials <br />• Replacement: Reorder lost or worn copies of popular and legacy titles. <br /> <br />Regular maintenance ensures the library collection remains vibrant, accurate, and <br />useful for education, enrichment, and exploration. <br /> <br />Ongoing Collection Development Plan Updates <br />The Pleasanton Public Library Collection Development Plan for FY 2025/26 is a <br />dynamic document, as staff continue to evaluate, develop, promote, and maintain library <br />collections. The plan will continue to be revised to align with the adoption of the City’s <br />Two-Year Operating Budget for FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27. <br /> <br />Page 15 of 22