Chronological Scope Emphasis is on the twentieth century with limited coverage of earlier periods. Dates of Publication Current publications are collected, although classic texts are selectively acquired. Retrospective Acquisitions Retrospective collecting is performed only under special circumstances. Types of Materials Collected and Excluded Emphasis is on advanced texts, scholarly monographs, video productions, research publications and journals. All formats are considered for the collection.
Strong emphasis is placed on video, CD-ROM, and computer files.
No formal cooperative collection development agreements are in place. Interlibrary loan provides access to resources not available in the UTK collection. Also, access to the collections of the UT College of Law Library is important for the study of communication law. Position Responsible for Collection Reference Services, Coordinator, Social Sciences, Jane Row Corresponding Fund Communications Other Factors Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the study of communications, an active level of consultation and coordination is required with selectors who work with related areas.