Materials collected in this area also support programs at the branch campuses. English is the primary language of collection, but materials written in French, German, Italian, and Russian may also be acquired. Translations into English are preferred over the original, if they are available.
Emphasis is on the present.
Works of a specific historical nature may be selectively acquired. Upper division texts are purchased selectively. Material of a biographical nature and popular or introductory works may be purchased selectively. Material collected consists primarily of monographic and serial publications, and includes dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories, abstracts and indexes, handbooks, federal and state government documents, and proceedings or transactions of symposia or conferences in any suitable format. Retrospective acquisition is done very selectively to replace missing or damaged items still of great relevance to the collection or to strengthen a developing research area.