N's, P-PA, and Z. Current and retrospective collecting . Selection of current materials is as exhaustive as possible. Retrospective purchasing is actively pursued and a desiderata file is maintained and searched. When new serials are added, backsets are usually also purchased when feasible. Time period collected .
Strong emphasis is placed on retrospective as well as current purchasing.
The identification and purchase of material for gaps in the monographic and journal collections is an active process. Levels and treatments . In Greek and Latin language and literature many lower-level texts are secured. Illustrated popular guide-books are secured for archaeological sites. Some lower-level textbooks in the general field of Classical Studies are purchased, especially when used in classes offered by the Department of Classics.