Davis Library exists primarily to support the curriculum of The College of Insurance. Secondarily, the collection is a historical record of the insurance industry. All have a voice in the depth and breadth of the material collected and in deciding the lengths to which the staff will go to secure information located elsewhere. Based on consultation with faculty, members, staff, and students, the library solicits and encourages active participation in the selection process. Recommendations as to electronic databases to which our members seek access are welcome and encouraged.
Primary consideration is given to insurance-related materials.
Recognizing the importance of collecting economic statistics and general business and financial management texts that will aid in the analysis of the insurance industry and companies, worldwide, secondary consideration is given to materials covering these areas. Given our large international student population, the library seeks works that explain the American government, politics and the democratic principles upon which this nation was founded, as well as the social structure and fabric of the country. Since attendees of the Center for International Insurance Studies are often first-time visitors to the States with limited time for sightseeing, we continue to purchase maps and tour guides of the region, pointing out landmarks, unusual architecture and other points of interest. As one of the largest insurance libraries in the world, we recognize the importance of both collecting current materials and maintaining a historical record of the industry over time through established preservation techniques. The library actively seeks materials of historical interest and value in the area of insurance and encourages donations to its collection that will both broaden the scope of the collection and deepen the knowledge base of existing resources.