A review (based on information presented in collection management, library acquisition, book selection, cooperative cllection and classification)of the esay on collection development published in the journals during the period of 1991 through 1996, identified 59 articles both in English and Chinese. Methods of classification incorporating the library collection of Taiwan Museum into the development programs are outlined, including the acquisition strategy and the need to implement stages. Key collection policy is identified and collection policy statement is included. The principles and practices of selection can be used as a tool to aid the librarians in developing future collection, and as a basis to help the library in making collection policy.