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EVALUATION OF COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICIES IN ENSURING RELEVANT COLLECTIONS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: A CASE OF ADEM BAGAMOYO.Farida Sadi MohamedCollection development policiesAcademic librariesLibrary collection relevanceSelection and acquisitionInformation needsResource allocation and fundingTeaching, learning, and research supportThis study evaluated collection development policies in ensuring relevant collections in academic libraries. The study was conducted to examine the availability and implementation of collection development policies, assess the relevance of library collections in meeting users' information needs, and determine the challenges affecting the effective implementation of collection development policies in academic libraries. Collection development policies play a vital role in guiding the selection, acquisition, evaluation, and maintenance of library resources to ensure that collections remain current, balanced, and responsive to the teaching, learning, and research needs of users. The study employed a case study research design and adopted a quantitative research approach. Data were collected from 30 respondents using questionnaires and interviews. The collected data were analyzed using frequencies and percentages with the aid of Microsoft Excel and presented in tables for easy interpretation. The findings revealed that the academic library had a collection development policy that guided the selection and acquisition of information resources. The study further found that the policy contributed to the development of relevant collections by ensuring that library materials aligned with academic programmes and users' information needs. The study also established that effective implementation of collection development policies significantly contributes to the availability of relevant, current, and balanced library collections. Libraries that consistently applied their collection development policies were better able to support teaching, learning, and research activities through the provision of quality information resources. The study concludes that collection development policies are essential in ensuring relevant collections in academic libraries. It recommends that academic libraries regularly review and update their collection development policies, allocate adequate funds for resource acquisition, strengthen stakeholder participation in the selection process.School of Library, Archives and Documentation Studies (SLADS)2026TextDissertationapplication/pdfhttps://repository.slads.sc.tz/records/cmsj34tk70051k8c5hncom6yaenAll rights reservedhttps://repository.slads.sc.tz/api/records/cmsj34tk70051k8c5hncom6ya/file