Whenever possible, primary resource materials such as presidential papers, hearings, polls, etc., are purchased. B Whenever possible holdings in primary research materials will be expanded. Current monographs in the languages of Western Europe are purchased through approval programs. Retrospective purchases in these languages are on a selective basis. With the exception of Russian, there is little purchasing in the languages of this area.
Primary emphasis is on current English language material.
French, German, and Spanish language studies dealing with this area are acquired on a selective basis. With the exception of highly selective acquisitions in Japanese and Chinese, there is little purchasing in the languages of this area. Primary focus is on the current study of the politics and governments of this area. Spanish and Portuguese language material originating in Latin America is purchased on a selective basis. Primary resources published by regional organizations such as the Organization of American States are collected extensively.