Materials Selection Policy

How Baltimore Chooses: The Selection Policies of the Enoch Pratt Free Library is the framework that guides the development of the library's collections. Written for customers as well as library staff and trustees, this policy serves to strengthen collection building, aids training, and informs customers of our selection policies and our commitment to providing excellent, responsive collections.

• Download the PDF version 
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• Printed copies are available for purchase.
  Send $15 per copy (includes shipping and handling) payable to Enoch Pratt Free Library to:

Printing & Publications
Enoch Pratt Free Library
400 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

For more information, contact Printing & Publications Office at (410) 396-5494.

The Request to Add/Remove Materials forms can be downloaded and printed. 

• Request to Add Material  
• Request to Remove Material  

        Please send the completed form to:

        Collection Management Department
        Enoch Pratt Free Library
        400 Cathedral Street
        Baltimore, MD 21201