To promote a positive image and to foster a superior reputation of the Library which will attract donations and funds from appropriate external sources, and to support the University s efforts to attract students, and high quality staff in the pursuit of its Mission. To enhance the University s relations with local and national communities through consulting, bibliographical and reference service. To develop programs and to offer services which enhance the cultural and educational needs of the University and the local community. The Collection Development Policy is summarized below, for complete details consult the Collection Development Policy Manual located at the Library Reference Desk. Notable collection strengths include materials in the subject areas of hospitality, business and education.
Most items are open-access, published within the last fifteen years.
The Harborside Academic Center s Culinary Library s collection with its emphasis in cookery and allied disciplines provides the main support for the Culinary Arts Programs. Resource Room located on the second floor. This specialized circulating collection is built to directly support the University s Educational Leadership and Teaching programs. The Direct Marketing Education Foundation, Inc . generously donates a core group of publications collectively known as the Direct Marketing Library. This donation, established in 1995, is a gift in perpetuity.