Librarians have always welcomed users’ suggestions for titles to add to the collection. When those titles meet the guidelines on subject matter, format, and price, librarians are happy to buy ...

Building the collection is a core activity in any library. A school library collection is built to support the curriculum and provide for voluntary reading; an academic library collection is developed ...

The principal mission of the law libraries in collecting and maintaining library resources is to support the instructional and research needs of our primary patrons: the students, faculty, staff, and ...

Materials in the Library are selected to support the instructional and research needs of the Santa Clara University community according to this Collection Development Philosophy. A patron who would ...

Some call it multicultural, some call it Africana, some call it a “special collection.” Whatever it’s called, the procurement of materials that reflect African-American culture is part of a ...

Get listings of our librarians by name or by subject. They can help you navigate our collections and answer any questions you have. Please check our branch libraries for availability of additional ...

Standing order lists should be reviewed regularly for continued relevance to the library collection, because the needs of the collection can change, or a series can change its focus over time. Each ...

A study of methods and techniques for the development of a collection policy and practice to meet the needs of diverse user groups. The course includes collection policy development, censorship, ...

There has been a secret treasure trove lurking in the basement of the Institute of Development Studies building, adjoining the University of Sussex Library – until now. We are delighted to be ...

The purpose of this policy is to communicate the standards used by the Libraries in building and maintaining the Libraries’ physical and digital collections. Contact the Senior Assistant Dean for ...