Related Collections at York Reference purchases and maintains a number of non-circulating style, and essay writing manuals. Drama scripts are purchased not only for the English Department, but also for the Fine Arts Theatre Programme. Film scripts are purchased by the Film Librarian. Materials on the English language, including English as a Second Language instruction material at the university level, and its history. Books on the teaching of English at the primary and high school levels, are bought by the Education Bibliographer.
Languages Works in the English language make up the bulk of the purchases.
Geographical Coverage Primarily the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, the Indian subcontinent, the Far East, Australasia, the Caribbean, and North America. The collection covers all periods, with emphases on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The greater part of the book funds is spent on materials selected from among the current production. An attempt is made to purchase duplicates of material much in demand or constantly in need of replacement. Books put on Reserve are duplicated if demand or its importance warrants, and there is money available.