Where possible, the primary works of major French-Canadian novelists are acquired in multiple copies. A single copy of the work of many contemporary international authors, in one collection or the other, usually suffices. In general, if a title is already held by the Frost Library, it is not intentionally duplicated at the Scott Library unless the author, work, topic, or predicted use warrants it. Gifts Gifts corresponding to programs of study or research at York, or filling lacunae in the collection, are gratefully accepted and acknowledged. Weeding The inverse of purchasing, collection evaluation and weeding take place on a continual basis, as time permits.
Books represent the major part of the current collection and annual expenditures.
Paperback is the preferred form. An attempt is made to acquire at least one copy of the writings and literary criticism of French-Canadian authors. An attempt is made to subscribe to all journals published on French-Canadian language and literature. The Library collects selected journals in French literature. Occasional back-runs of journals, historical newspapers, and theses are purchased in microform.