Older material relating to Bermuda is both maintained, and when possible, acquired. The primary language for selection is English. Very limited acquisitions are made in French, Spanish, Japanese, and German. The Library collects materials in a variety of formats, but primarily relies upon traditional printed books and journals. However limited numbers of audiovisual materials, including maps, slides, photographs, videos, CD-ROMS are also kept, mainly in support of the education department.
Distinct emphasis is placed on conventional, printed books.
Dissertations are ordered from UMI upon request, but are not actively sought. It is the librarian's responsibility to select additions and deletions from the collection, both through scanning publishers' catalogs and receiving suggestions from the faculty. Suggestions for purchases are strongly encouraged. Journals Journals are acquired through subscription, donation, and exchange agreement. Emphasis is placed on printed, peer-review scientific journals.