F. Treatment Emphasis is on upper level and graduate texts, journals, and research monographs. Some popular material is purchased selectively as well as pictorial and historical works as they relate to fashion. Since the program is multidisciplinary, use is frequently made of materials in other areas especially architecture, humanities, and business. The program has changed in recent years so that it emphasizes business-related topics, such as marketing, as well as traditional areas like design. 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.
The Libraries support access to key bibliographic databases in business, engineering, art, and social sciences. Videos are sometimes acquired upon faculty request. Standing orders exist for many of the more important series and some clothing pattern serials are received through subscription. Research in the Clothing and Textiles program draws heavily on related science and social science areas such as business, psychology, art and architecture. Collection development is coordinated with these areas.