F. Treatment Materials pertaining to the history of philosophy and to the history of sociology, as well as historical studies in several scientific disciplines are collected extensively. Biographies of scientists and critical interpretations of their works are collected selectively. Monographs and periodicals form the nucleus of the collection. The library collects basic indexes, abstracts, and encyclopedias relating to the field. 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 acquired upon faculty request, funds permitting. H. Multiple Copies Multiple copies of heavily used works are acquired as funds permit. The majority of the titles in the collection are selected by the bibliographer for science studies. The libraries maintain an approval plan for university press books as well as those published by outstanding trade publishers. The serials collection is reviewed periodically for the purpose of canceling some subscriptions and adding other important basic subscriptions.