The Library recomputes this formula at the beginning of each fiscal year to assure accurate distribution of funds. Computations are based on the enrollment and other figures from the previous year. This budget applies ONLY to books. Part B for multimedia guidelines. Otherwise, the Library Liaison will spend remaining funds.
Librarians serve as liaisons to one or more academic disciplines.
They also receive an allocation for materials purchase in these disciplines. Both department and Librarian can draw from their different perspectives and contribute information about what researchers will find most useful in the Library s collection. The Library will order the material except when the material is not available as long as it meets the selection guidelines listed in Section I. B. Prospective Guidelines for Selection of Multimedia Materials Background Information Regarding Multimedia Library policy and practice vary regarding multimedia materials. For many years the Chambers collection has included music and spoken recordings primarily to support music, musical theater, drama and literature programs. The collection also includes filmstrips, slides and other non-book material to support the education program.