In literature, literary works are preferably collected in the original with English translations whenever available. F. Treatment Mostly at college level or above. Lower level or juvenile treatment only very selectively in the form of graded readers. It should however be noted here that titles published in countries of the former Soviet Union for a middle or senior high school audience are of a degree of difficulty which makes them quite suitable for American college students. G. Formats Primarily print for monographs and most journals, though electronic full-text is also of growing importance for journals.
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Very few English-language titles for reserve reading. Before that, an approval plan was in effect from 1972 to January 1981. This area is unique in that Russian books go out of print immediately and speed in ordering is therefore essential. Titles in English were acquired by blanket order during a period of 10 years ending January 1981. An approval plan for university press publications is now in effect beginning with 1982 imprints.