The S-Collection also acquires books that appear on a selected group of award lists. A good working collection of alphabet books and wordless picture books is also maintained. The reference section of the S-Collection includes bibliographies, indexes, encyclopedias, and biographical and critical works about children's authors and illustrators. Primary examples of children's and young adult literature. Non-print media is not intentionally acquired and items which are part of a programmed reading curriculum are selected and housed in the Curriculum Collection.
Most materials are from the United States and the United Kingdom.
In the case of 2 or more libraries listed, the collection intensity is comparable.