factors to consider are: For the Library of Congress, items of national interest were prime candidates both to improve access and reduce wear and tear on the physical copies.
[2] In 2001, Paula De Stefano[3] wrote that a use-based group of criteria was promising, as it is "fundamental to collection development and is the common thread in all selection decisions".
[4] and the declines seen in the condition of national treasures, as exemplified by the 2005 Heritage Health Index Report on the State of America's Collections[5] provide the rationale for establishing priorities and balancing access with preservation needs.
The transient nature of electronic information can contribute to a phenomenon called "memory loss".
[6] A 1998 Council on Library and Information Sources white paper[7] identified the following comprehensive considerations for selection: