D. Geographic Guidelines None. E. Languages English is the primary language of the collection unless specific publications are requested by a faculty member. F. Treatment Emphasis is placed on monographs, serials, and reference works. Trade publications and newsletters are also of interest. 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 food science and technology. The majority of materials are selected by the food science and technology bibliographer, with priority given to faculty and student requests. The Libraries maintain an approval plan for books from many university press and significant trade publishers and standing orders for many important serials. Gifts are not an important means of acquisition and there is no systematic retrospective purchasing. Most federal documents of interest come by deposit.