Selections are made to give depth to subjects focused on in coursework, i.e., immigration, intellectual history, and women's history and to give background to areas of shifting focus from current events. Other periods not emphasized will be covered selectively and as a broad survey or analysis. The history of the rest of the world is covered in survey courses for particular areas. All periods are covered but emphasis is predominantly on the19th and 20th century. Selection follows this emphasis.
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. The special needs of the NTID students are considered where relevant. Major published source material appearing in core collection bibliographies or recommended lists will be included.