The primary goal of the Wahlert Memorial Library is the support of the undergraduate and graduate academic programs at Loras College. A list of degrees offered by subject and an undergraduate enrollment profile are available. Small enough to be personal, large enough to offer a wide variety of quality academic programs, Loras College recognizes the human dignity of each individual and challenges men and women to grow with purpose and direction. Selection Responsibilities Ultimate responsibility for the development and maintenance of the library's collection rests with the Director of Library Resources. All requests for materials are reviewed for their adherence to selection guidelines and prescribed levels of collection development.
All librarians are responsible for taking an active role in initiating library purchases.
It is expected that faculty will also continually monitor their professional literature for appropriate library acquisitions, and advise librarians about the materials most useful for course requirements and students' research needs. Student, staff, and administration requests for acquisition are also encouraged, and are reviewed by the same standards as are requests from all other sources. Those submitting requests are asked to supply as much information about the title as possible. Requests are processed in order of receipt. When requested, library staff will notify purchase initiators through campus mail when the items requested are received by the library.