This would not normally include either all printed editions, manuscript materials, or fields in which serial publications form the primary interest. It would include reprints and microform reproductions. We would avoid collecting at this level where strong collections already exist at other institutions. Includes important primary and secondary sources in relevant subject areas, definitive editions, significant first editions, scholarly monographs, conference proceedings, and major publications of research societies. All key reference sources should be provided as well as a core selection of the most relevant and most frequently cited serial titles.
Most common formats are print, microform and electronic.
Manuscripts are normally collected by and held in Queen's Archives. The library occasionally purchases microfilmed manuscript collections, which are sent to Archives. It is assumed that interlibrary loan and document delivery services or visits to other institutions will be required to supplement material held locally. Most common formats are print, microform and electronic. Manuscript materials are normally not collected.