Purpose:  The Local History Collection is an accumulation of materials which provide information concerning Oxnard and Ventura County history.  Materials include books, photographs, periodicals, and files of pertinent information.  The maintenance of the collection involves acquisition of, preservation and protection of, and provision for equitable public access to materials.

Acquisition: The selection and purchase of new materials will be an ongoing activity, with responsibility assigned to the librarian in charge of the Local History Collection.  Selection of items will be limited to those dealing with the history of the City of Oxnard or the County of Ventura, with special emphasis on Oxnard.  In accordance with the Collection Development Policy of the Oxnard Public Library, specialized genealogical references will not be purchased.

Gifts and Donations will be received, following the library's gift policy.  The patron donating the item or items will be advised that once the materials become the possession of the library, disposition will be left to the discretion of the Local History Librarian.  Receipts will be provided upon request.