F. Treatment Scholarly materials are emphasized. Primary materials, including statements expressing the political or social beliefs of women, are also acquired. Both scholarly and more popular journals are maintained. Materials on women's studies as a discipline are collected intensively. 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.
This is an area in which many quality videos are produced and in recent years a fair number have been acquired upon faculty request. H. Multiple Copies Multiple copies of heavily used titles, especially those of a more serious nature, are acquired as funds permit. The libraries maintain an approval plan for books from many university press and significant trade publishers, and standing orders for many important serials. The women's studies bibliographer attempts to maintain an awareness of relevant materials acquired in related disciplines and to acquire complementary materials which will directly support the program. Materials in law and medicine, areas in which the libraries do not otherwise collect intensively, are bought where relevant to women's concerns.