Sources in the area of chemical safety and toxicology may have a geographic focus. If so, then those publications with a focus on the United States will be chosen. Older materials will be added to fill gaps in the collection or to replace significant works, which have been lost or damaged. Older materials may also be added to support new programs or research foci. Material published in any media will be considered for addition to the Physical Sciences Library collection.
Emphasis is on English.
Relevant materials in other languages will also be considered. All areas of chemistry, physics, and astronomy are collected, except as noted in the table above. Limitations in other disciplines are also noted in the table. Popular through research level, with most areas being collected at a level sufficient to support Ph.D. programs and faculty research needs. No areas are comprehensively collected.