Paperback editions should be purchased for the general collection only when they are not available in hard cover or when the price of the cloth edition is exorbitant. Materials purchased should be professional standards, i.e., sound formats should be clear and visual formats should be in focus and have consistent color tone. Audio and video cassette tapes and computer software should be of sufficient quality to insure no loss of data over a reasonable shelf-life with good care. Selection is based on faculty requests which support instructional objectives and compatibility with current campus-wide hardware and network configurations. Licensing restrictions will be strictly observed by the library.
Major emphasis is on publications that support the curriculum.
Preference is given to the major literary works that support the curriculum. English is the principal language for purchase, although foreign language materials may also be acquired. Government documents are purchased on a selected basis for the general collection and for specific courses. Teaching faculty and library faculty may request any government publication. Titles are requested by faculty and reviewed by the Associate Librarian for Collections and Access Services to ensure that the materials meet curricular needs.