Translations are generally preferred when available. F. Treatment Emphasis is on upper level and graduate texts, research monographs, professional society publications, reviews, and journals. Dissertations and juvenile treatments are not purchased. Lower level texts are generally purchased only if requested by faculty. 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.
Videos are generally purchased only if requested by a faculty member. Selected bibliographic indexes are also made available in machine-readable form. H. Multiple Copies Multiple copies are purchased for heavily-used titles as funds permit. Newer editions of classic works are acquired whenever possible. The Libraries maintain an approval plan for books from many university press and significant trade publishers along with subscriptions and standing orders for many important serials.