Acquire and maintain a current general map collection for all the nations of the world. Backfiles for periodicals, newspapers, and government 2. Specialized monographic, documentary, or reference sets 3. When materials are substantially less expensive in this format 4. Consideration must be given to quality of microform reproduction, the importance of color prints or fine detail in a publication, level of usage of material.
Preference is for positive microfiche for new materials.
Depending upon the price of the material, the library may purchase silver halide, diazo or vesicular microforms. The library, if there is a cost saving, will acquire books in paperback over hardback if the paper quality is sufficient to ensure long term use. The library will not routinely have all paperbacks bound, but rather will protect the covers with a mylar cover applied locally. U. Sound recordings - The recorded music collection, housed in the Music department, represents a working collection for music students and the faculty of the Department of Music. Materials do not circulate to patrons outside of the department.