The library collects research level monographs and serials in print and microformats. All major statistical and economic indexes and abstracts are in the collection in print format and by request may be searched on-line. Databases are frequently ordered at the request of the faculty or Ph.D. candidates. Occasionally, conference proceedings and working papers are collected. Most materials collected are in the English language.
Geographic considerations are secondary to subject areas.
Comparative economic, industry, and organization studies and statistics are collected on a national or international basis, particularly for OECD member countries. The areas of historical interest are purchased by the history bibliographer. Date of Publication Current publications are acquired. A limited number of earlier titles, both book and serials, are purchased as needed for replacement purposes. The BC Libraries' online catalog can be searched by LC classification number to get a better idea of what specific titles the economics collection contains.