The acquisitions program places strong emphasis on acquiring current inprint materials as the most effective and economical means of improving the library's collections. Most materials acquired are current monographs in paper format in conventional sizes. Many serials are purchased in microfiche format. Microform originals, such as commercially produced collections of books or archival materials, and works produced directly from computer output are also acquired. Microform is the preference for newly purchased serial backfiles.
Most materials acquired are in one of the formats listed above.
Formats and collecting levels are reflected in the various policies. The purpose of this policy is to explain and document the collection management practices of the Concordia University Library with respect to the entire range of materials we acquire. This document also summarizes procedures for gathering data. Access The Concordia University Library provides students and other patrons with opportunities to access and research comprehensive information so that they may rigorously pursue intellectual advancement congruent to their scholarly and professional goals. The Library's primary aim is to support the academic programs of the University and to serve the learning needs of its students, faculty, and staff.