Weeding is coordinated by the Associate Director of the Library in consultation with the faculty. In periodically reviewing and evaluating the balance and strength of the collection, the library staff will use the collection development policy, as well as standard bibliographies such as Books for College Libraries and those that appear in Choice and other appropriate sources. Circulation statistics may be used to assess the current level of use of the collection. As it becomes increasingly apparent that no university library can provide all of the materials needed by its users, the sharing of resources becomes extremely advantageous. The Library attempts to purchase materials representing different points of view on current and historical issues.
Selection is without partisanship regarding matters of race, sex, religion, or moral philosophy.