Government documents are purchased on a selected basis for the general collection and for specific courses. Teaching faculty and library faculty may request any government publication. Titles are requested by faculty and reviewed by the Associate Librarian for Collections and Access Services to ensure that the materials meet curricular needs. Selection of materials in microform is based on several factors. The cost and availability of an item in hard copy are the major factors involved in the decision to purchase materials in microform.
Security is another, as microforms are less likely to be stolen than hard copy.
The decision to purchase an item in microform is made by the Associate Librarian for Collections and Access Services. Selection is based on requests from teaching faculty, students, and staff. Selection is based on requests from teaching faculty, students, and staff.