Although emphasis is on current developments, older materials are relevant. Emphasis is on English language materials. Necessary titles not available in English are acquired. Foreign language-English language mathematics dictionaries are necessary for foreign students. Date of Publication General emphasis for acquisition of new titles is on current publications in all subject areas.
Mathematical materials retain their relevance for a long time.
Retrospective acquisition of serials to meet new program needs will be extremely selective and limited to the past five years. Document delivery will be used instead to meet these needs whenever feasible. The special needs of the NTID students are considered where relevant. Major published source material appearing in core collection bibliographies or recommended lists , such as the Mathematical Association of America's Library Recommendations for Undergraduate Mathematics, will be included. Pertinent reference sources will also be acquired.