Research Libraries Group and OCLC memberships provide access to vast bibliographic databases and to efficient document delivery systems based on the holdings of North America's most eminent research collections. A growth in the foreign-language component of the collection is planned in connection with the changes in the curriculum. Greek and Byzantine, Medieval, Italian Renaissance and Baroque. Because of an increased interest in the modern period, major efforts are being made towards building up a strong 19th and 20th century collection. Further information is found in the Regional Priorities table of the Subjects and Levels of Collecting section below.
Scholarly treatment is emphasized.
Books consisting of highquality reproduction of an artist's work are purchased selectively, under the terms of the Lauterman bequest. Audiovisual materials are housed in the central facility in the Redpath building. Whenever possible, retrospective acquisitions are made to upgrade specific areas of the collection and to replace books which have deteriorated or disappeared. Subjects and Levels of Collecting Definitions of levels are from the American Library Association's Guide for Written Collection Policy Statements , 1989. N400 - N3990 Art Museums, Galleries, etc.