To set guidelines for the scope of the University Libraries' in-house collections and direct access to selected remote electronic resources. To set guidelines for the selection of new materials in print or electronic formats, and for the continuing evaluation of these materials in order to insure appropriate strategies are taken to remain viable in the changing academic and publishing environments. Electronic databases, journals, documents, etc.
Materials are primarily in English.
Selective foreign language materials will be added as appropriate for specific collections, subject disciplines, and users of the collections. Emphasis is on United States coverage, with the State of Indiana and the East-Central Region of the State receiving particular emphasis for some subject areas. Broad, but selective international coverage will be maintained, and may receive more attention in some subject areas based on the needs of academic departments. Back periodical runs, large monograph sets, and juvenile, textbook, and curriculum guide materials may be transferred to storage in North Quad when justified by use patterns. Space constraints within subject collections or specific shelving ranges may necessitate special deselection projects.