Languages English is the language of the collection. Materials in French, German, Italian, Spanish and other languages are acquired selectively. Most material is acquired from North American and British publishers. Material from publishers in other countries is acquired selectively. There are no limits on the geographical coverage of the collection.
Special emphasis is given to acquiring material on Canadian cinema.
There are no limits on the time period covered by the collection. Date of Publications Emphasis is on current publications. Retrospective purchasing is done on a selective basis. Duplication Duplicate copies are purchased when circulation statistics warrant. There is no systematic relegation or weeding.