As policy statements are revised, this third value will be added. It may include dictionaries, encyclopedias, selected editions of important works, historical surveys, bibliographies, handbooks, a few major periodicals, in the minimum number that will serve the purpose. A basic information collection is not sufficiently intensive to support any courses or independent study in the subject involved. It includes a wide range of basic monographs, complete collections of the works of more important writers, a selection of representative journals, and the reference tools and fundamental bibliographical apparatus pertaining to the subject. It is intended to include all important reference works and a wide selection of specialized monographs, as well as a very extensive collection of journals and major indexing and abstracting services in the field.
Older material is retained for historical research.
Older material is retained for historical research. F Selected foreign language material include, primarily Western European, in addition to the English language material. W Wide selection of foreign language material in addition to the English language material. Y Material is primarily in one foreign language. All Rights Reserved.