The staff will make the final selection decision and be responsible for payment at that point. Textbooks Textbooks are not added to the main collection. Exceptions are made in areas where research material is limited. The Instructional Resource Service is charged with providing textbook materials for students. De-selection can include removal of superceded editions, dated material no longer fitting the curriculum, etc.
Older material is retained if pertinent for historical research within the curriculum.
Library holdings are removed in accordance with UW System Financial Policy Paper 47 . Several specialized collections have been established within the Library Learning Center. Each has its own focus and additional collection policies which are included in this document. The following specialized policies are used in conjunction with the general Information Resource Development Policy and the principles subscribed to there will be followed. The serials collection consists of magazines, journals, newspapers and standing orders which provide current information and research in all curricular areas.