Summer Book Purchase Plan.pdf

Here is a detailed but concise summary of the content in English:

Mission, Strategy, and Goals

The mission of the Dr. Tone Pretnar Library in Tržič is to provide access to knowledge, information, and culture to the local community. The library's strategy is to improve the quality of life for its users through professional work, services, and a high-quality collection. The goal of the collection development is to meet the needs of users, with a focus on fiction, non-fiction, and children's literature.

Criteria for Collection Development

The library's collection development is guided by the following criteria:

Meeting the educational, cultural, informational, and social needs of users
Developing reading culture and considering the interests of target user groups
Providing access to a wide range of Slovenian and foreign literature, including award-winning and subventioned works
Ensuring the quality of non-book materials (CDs, DVDs, etc.)

Analysis of User Needs

The library analyzes user needs and develops its collection accordingly. The library also considers the needs of users with special requirements, such as children, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Promoting Reading and Literacy

The library promotes reading and literacy through various activities, including:

Book clubs and author readings
Literary festivals and events
Children's storytime and book-related activities
Collaboration with schools and other organizations to promote reading and literacy

Collection Development Plan

The library's collection development plan includes the following:

Acquiring 2,826 new units of library materials, including 1,696 non-fiction and 1,130 fiction titles
Allocating 60% of the budget to non-fiction and 40% to fiction
Allocating 25-30% of the budget to materials for children and young adults, and 70-75% to materials for adults
Developing the library's e-book collection

Overall, the library's goal is to provide a high-quality collection that meets the needs of its users and promotes reading and literacy in the local community.