In the context of these guidelines, MRDFs are files of bibliographic, numberic, and textual information on tape or in compact, optical, or floppy disk format. Selection Criteria Computer software acquired must be capable of being run on existing personal computers in use on campus that are supported by the Computing Center. At present this includes IBM-PC compatible and Macintosh software. MRDFs and microcomputer software available for use on these machines are within the scope of these criteria. Software acquired will include all necessary program and data diskettes and documentation.
Functional software is outside the scope of the library's selection policy.
The Computing Center currently collects and circulates such software, and we expect they will continue to serve in this role. The Library will concentrate on collecting informational and educational computer software and machine-readable data files. Cataloging The Catalog Department will produce full AACR2-based cataloging for software and MRDFs acquired under this policy. Full cataloging will include the assignment of a Library of Congress classification number. Classification will enable us to organize and shelve the centrally located software and MRDFs by subject matter rather than solely by main entry.