Anthologies of major columnists such as Herb Caen are selected, particularly when the writer is not syndicated in a newspaper carried or retained by the Library. Stylebooks are selectively acquired. Histories of major papers, and significant general periodicals, are purchased. Newspapers Domestic and foreign newspapers are ordered on general library funds. 2.6.4 Reference Materials Dictionaries and encyclopedias provide broad coverage of the field.
Bibliographies cover specialized areas of the field.
Micromaterials Major sets such as the Underground Press Collection are ordered as funds permit. Microforms are preferred for backfiles of journals. Most Canadian federal government documents, including those of agencies such as the Canadian Radio, Television and Telecommunications Commission, are acquired, often on deposit. Provincial publications are available in the Microlog collection. Official publications from other jurisdictions are selectively acquired.