Reference works and specialized monographs are selectively purchased. Conference proceedings are purchased selectively and then only after determining that the proceedings is not published elsewhere as an issue of a journal. General interest books are purchased selectively. Technical reports are selectively collected. G. Formats Primarily print for monographs and most journals, though electronic full-text is also of growing importance for journals.
Bibliographic databases are available through the Internet.
WWW accessible journals are preferred. Print format is preferred for monographs. Microforms are purchased if necessary to augment the collection. Videos are selected if recommended by a faculty member for purchase. Technical reports are collected in microform.