Textbooks and popular treatments provide basic information for many levels of student capabilities and are selectively purchased. Theses and dissertations from other institutions, especially on topics of local and regional ecology and species, may occasionally be purchased, usually through requests from faculty or students. History and biography in any biological area may also be of interest. G. Formats Chiefly printed materials with some microforms, especially for government depository items. Electronic full-text is also of growing importance.
Bibliographc databases are available through the Internet.
Videos on a variety of topics, such as human anatomy and ecology, are sometimes acquired upon faculty request. The Libraries also support access to key bibliographic databases in the life sciences. H. Multiple Copies Multiple copies are purchased for heavily used titles as funds permit. Newer editions of classic works are acquired whenever possible. The majority of materials are selected by the bibliographer for biology, with priority given to requests from faculty and students.