C. Languages Emphasis is on English language materials. With NTID's international admissions policy and focus on international education and rehabilitation, some international sign language dictionaries are also acquired. Date of Publication General emphasis for acquisition of new titles is on current publication in all subject areas. V. Treatment of Subject Matter A. Level of Treatment Emphasis is on a collection which supports faculty research and curriculum driven needs of students and faculty. Major published source material appearing in core collection bibliographies or recommended lists and pertinent reference sources are also acquired.
Every effort is made to accommodate faculty requests for specific curriculum related titles.
B. Scholarly Works Material covering the history, practice, and current research in deafness is collected in all subject areas. Books Juvenile picture books are collected if the subject of the book is related to deafness or hearing impairment. D. Manuals of Practice Sign language manuals are purchased comprehensively for this collection. E. Text books Textbooks are not routinely acquired unless useful as general surveys or handbooks for a particular area not otherwise represented. F. Newspapers Newspapers of interest to the deaf community are included in this collection.