The materials science collection is an interdisciplinary collection serving primarily graduate students in the materials science master's degree program as well as faculty and students in chemistry, physics, and engineering. Some use of the collection is also made by students and faculty in photoscience, as well as, by local industry. Description of the Programs Served by the Collection An M.S. degree in Materials Science and Engineering is offered jointly by the College of Science and the College of Engineering through the Center for Materials Science and Engineering. The geographic focus of the collection is primarily on the United States. Emphasis, however, is on current developments and analysis of recent events.
Emphasis is on English-language materials.
Date of Publication General emphasis for acquisition of new titles is on current publications in all subject areas. Retrospective acquisition of serials to meet new program needs will be extremely selective and limited to the past five years. Document delivery will be utilized instead to meet these needs whenever feasible. V. Treatment of Subject Matter A. Level of Treatment Emphasis is on a collection which supports curriculum driven needs of graduate students and faculty. The special needs of the NTID students are considered where relevant.