Works relating to earlier individual scientists may be collected. Depending on focus, more scholarly works for all time periods may be referred to the history selector. Physical Sciences does not collect general histories of science or of other specific scientific disciplines. Special Collections will acquire this material only as it relates to already existing collections. Physical Sciences does not collect information concerning properties, engineering, manufacture or production of materials and polymers.
Most information is located in collaborating libraries.
Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science Life Sciences Limited to synthesis and properties of chemicals. Physical Sciences does not collect production or manufacturing information, toxicological or other health information, or information regarding the pharmaceutical industry. General information regarding superconductors. Physical Sciences does not collect information on production or manufacture of these materials. Sources in the area of chemical safety and toxicology may have a geographic focus.