The library recognizes an obligation to provide materials from a variety of points of view, regardless of partisan or doctrinal objections. The Collection Development Librarian reviews this policy every few years, revises it when necessary, and is responsible for its implementation. Working with the Library Director and other librarians, the Collection Development Librarian plans and carries out the activities outlined here. Since faculty members play a role in many of these activities, the Collection Development Librarian also serves as liaison to the faculty regarding collection development. Criteria for selection Level Materials ordered for the library should be appropriate to an undergraduate collection.
Priority is given to materials supporting the courses and the programs offered by the college.
While materials need not be intended for use in particular courses, they should be evaluated in terms of their usefulness to students studying in a discipline. Key works published in the various disciplines are acquired. The library also purchases general works that are needed to serve the informational needs of the College community. Faculty research is supported by our bibliographic search service and interlibrary loan. Lasting value Materials added to the collection should be of long-term value, likely to be used frequently or for many years to come.