Major reference sources and major serial titles are collected. The serials collection has most of the scholarly journals published in the United States. The women's studies collection continues to develop and strives to maintain a strong collection which expresses interest in intra- and interdisciplinary research on women. Theses and dissertations, symposia and conference proceedings of women's conferences are considered. In general., textbooks are not purchased unless they are selected as reference and research works.
Formats collected include print, electronic, microform, and audiovisual.
Types of materials include monographs, serials, and reference works including major indexes, abstracts, catalogs, bibliographies, yearbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias, research guides, and directories. Languages English is the primary language of the collection. Foreign language materials are purchased. Primary emphasis is placed on scholarly works covering the present. The selection of materials reflects an interest in women in contemporary American society.