Collections are developed in accordance with continually revised collection development statements and goals. These statements indicate the level of support by subject area required to support teaching and research at Stephen F. Austin State University and are developed with faculty participation. Library users can suggest materials for purchase at any time by contacting subject liaison reference librarians, filling out a materials request form at the reference desk, through the library's suggestion box on the first floor, or through materials request form on the library's web pages. Collection development librarians also review interlibrary loan requests and consult with faculty on an ongoing basis to ensure that the library will be able to provide essential materials. Section V 358 Stephen F. Austin State University is in compliance with this criterion.
Most circulating materials are in one alphanumeric arrangement.
Other collections, including reference, current periodicals, documents, maps, newspaper microfilm, curriculum, and music scores are located on open shelves for easy browsing and self-retrieval. The library is open 106 hours over seven days per week during the regular terms in order to ensure access to all Stephen F. Austin State University and community users. Materials located at the Nacogdoches Public Library and at many state universities can be delivered though a courier service. The collections of print and non-print materials must be well organized. Stephen F. Austin State University is in compliance with this criterion.