As the Media resource collections support most academic programs within the university, they include all subject classifications. However, the collections are not evenly divided among the subject areas. Some subject areas are more frequently represented in the production of video and audio materials and more suitable for video or audio presentation. Foreign language productions without subtitles will not be purchased on the Media fund. However, they may be purchased on other funds and housed with the video collection.
Priority is given to documentary programs produced within the past ten years.
There are no chronological guidelines for the purchase of feature films. Although the collection includes materials produced throughout the world, most must be obtained through United States distributors due to compatibility problems. This may change if demand for international films on DVD cannot be met with North American releases. All other audiovisual formats. The Cinema collection inlcudes videorecordings on film studies and feature films.