Abstract

This study presents policy measures for the collection development of local collections within metropolitan representative libraries to establish a foundation for sustaining regional identity and transmitting local culture to future generations amid declining populations and the potential dissolution of regional communities. To this end, a legal review of collection development for regional materials, an examination of the current status of collection development for regional materials, and a survey of perceptions among officials at metropolitan representative libraries were conducted. The proposed policy measures include reinforcing the legal framework for collection development of local collections and refining the deposit system, establishing an open access (OA) repository to strengthen digital archiving and online accessibility for local collections, broadening the scope and diversity of local collection types, appointing specialists to support collection development and services related to local collections, and creating a cooperative framework with local communities to enhance the acquisition of local collections. By implementing these measures, metropolitan representative libraries can play a pivotal role in preserving and passing down the distinct history and culture of their regions to future generations, while also enhancing public services for the local community.