English is the primary language of the collection, but works in French, German, Spanish, and other European languages are occasionally purchased. When English translations are available, they will generally be favored over the original. Materials in other languages may be purchased to fill special needs. Emphasis is on current materials. Primarily the United States but no geographic area is excluded d.
Selective acquisition is made of upper division textbooks, legal treatments, and popular materials.
The Program for Environmental Science and Regional Planning encourages interdisciplinary research. B Acid rain, water quality and industrial pollution, handling and disposal. B Response of plants to environment. B Environmental health and protection, risk assessment, and architecture.