The library does not purchase textbooks, workbooks, study guides, etc. If an instructor wishes to place on reserve a copy of materials being used as a text, the instructor is responsible for acquiring said material. If an instructor wishes to place an item already in the library collection on reserve, thus removing it from general circulation, it is the responsibility of the instructor or his or her department to provide an additional copy for reserve. Except for reference materials and those with heavy and continued use, materials will not be duplicated at both campuses. Electronic resources, specifically websites, provide valuable information that supports the MiraCosta College curriculm and compliments the materials currently collected and databases subscribed to by the college library.
Websites also have the advantage of remote accessibility via the Internet.
This attribute supports and enhances MiraCosta's goals to provide distance education and to blend technology with learning. Selection of websites to be included in the online catalog will be made in accordance with MiraCosta College's Guideslines for Selecting and Discarding Materials . Websites selected will be fully cataloged to provide the necessary bibliographic control for access and retrieval through subject headings and classification. Website evaluation criteria for MiraCosta College are available online. Interlibrary loan transactions will be analyzed for future purchases.