Within each area are all items pertinent to the subject. It doesn't matter the format of the item. When browsing the shelves, commonly known as stacks, one may find videos and magazines along side books. There are many departments and people who keep the library running smoothly. Some of them you will see throughout the library, however many work behind the scenes.
Acquisitions is where materials are ordered.
Faculty members request items and the acquisitions staff take care of processing the order and paying for it. The Cataloging folks get the item ready to be put into the collection. The staff in Cataloging Maintenance update LUIS records as needed. The Systems Librarians make sure that the computer terminals are working properly. The service the LUIS terminals and all other computers in the Reference Department.