Materials collected feature history, theory, and method. Current research and interpretations are emphasized. Books and periodicals form the base for acquisition. Various kinds of atlases, e.g., statistical, demographic, are selectively collected. Government publications are acquired.
Retrospective acquisition is extremely limited.
The collection emphasis is on land use planning, including land management aspects of housing, health, educational, social and transportation services are acquired. Materials dealing with computer applications of planning processes are selectively collected, including analysis of multi-dimensional, complex social, economic and spatial data. Materials dealing with theory and methods, frequently statistical, with which to analyze, interrelate and resolve these complex systems are acquired. Materials are selectively acquired in this area as they apply to Regional Planning and related disciplines. Publications dealing with historical geography are purchased on a very selective basis.