Unless you advise otherwise, and subject to funds being available, we buy essential reading in the ratio of one copy to every ten students, and place books on one week loan in the main collection. We purchase background texts on the basis of two per course, and place them on two week loan in the main collection. Please do not send your own copy, as we purchase them copyright cleared. Also, encourage your students to find materials for themselves. Ensure that the references on your reading lists are clear and complete.
Abbreviations cause difficulties for students trying to find a reference on the catalogue.
If you modify your reading list, please let us know so that we can act accordingly. Double space your reading lists so that it can be annotated. Even if you recommend students to buy a book, many will still expect to use Library copies, so please do not omit it from the list you send to the Library. Consider providing a study pack to facilitate access to periodical articles. There are special copyright arrangements for this.