E. An online reserve catalogue arranged by course number and instructor may be consulted by students as a menu choice in Novanet. Reserve materials are arranged in the Reserve Collection by number or by LC class as appropriate. The Archives encompass a diverse range of material types, including printed documents and books, videotapes, manuscripts, realia, microforms, computer software. The use of archival holdings is monitored by the University Archivist. C. Accession, retention, and deaccession are undertaken according to archival principles.
Most archival holdings are unique and irreplacable.
Preservation requires storage in acid-free boxes in a facility which is free of dampness, dust, fungal and insect infestation, and excessive light and temperature fluctuations. E. The archivist has created a catalogue of holdings which reflects the arrangement of the containers by administrative unit. The majority of serials are shelved in the journal stacks in alphabetical order by title, and may only be borrowed by faculty for course preparation and reserve copying. C. Scholarly journals are retained indefinately. D. Serials require constant monitoring to identify missing, delayed or never received issues.