The collection shall consist of the standard works of general reference and important specialized reference works in fields covered by the curriculum. To provide a periodical collection of general interest titles as well as titles that support instruction and faculty research. Appropriate indexes for accessing periodical materials will be available. Backfiles of currently received periodicals are provided when feasible and are added as funds permit. To provide media materials in a variety of formats to support instruction.
Emphasis is on current and developing formats.
To support a reserve collection of material requested by the faculty, for use by their students, organized to maximize use. To provide browsing collections of popular books and audiovisual materials for the recreational needs of students, faculty and staff. Materials will not be excluded from the collection solely on the basis of the frankness of language, or the controversial manner an author may use in dealing with religious, political, sexual, social, economic, racial, scientific, or moral issues. The Library follows the principles of ALA's Library Bill of Rights . In handling criticisms of material or attempts at censorship, the librarians in consultation with other members of the library staff will reply to the person or group, quoting or referring to the above policy.