F. Treatment Scholarly materials are emphasized. Primary materials, including statements expressing the political or social beliefs of past and present African Americans, are also acquired. Both scholarly and popular journals on African American life are maintained. An effort is made to acquire nearly everything on the topic of Black Studies as a discipline. 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.
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 Black 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. The interdisciplinary nature of the program requires close coordination among librarians and an openness to communication from library patrons.