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Collection Management Department

Collection Policies

Main Collection

  • Acquisitions

    • Books (print) - Purchases are made based on Library Subject Collection Levels as funding permits.

    • Books (electronic) - Purchases are made based on Library Subject Collection Levels as funding permits.

    • Databases (non-journal databases) - Handled by the Collection Manager on an ad hoc basis

    • Audio-Visual - Handled by the Collection Manager on an ad hoc basis

  • Collection Review

    • Books (print) - See Standard Print Collection Review Procedures

    • Books (electronic) - Currently not applicable

    • Databases (non-journal databases) - Handled by the Collection Manager on an ad hoc basis

    • Audio-Visual - Handled by the Collection Manager on an ad hoc basis

     

Reference Collection

  • Acquisitions

  • Collection Review

    • Books (print) - Managed by the Reference Department overseen by the Collection Manager

     

Serials Collection

Archives and Special Collection

 

Performing Arts Library

  • Acquisitions

    • Books (print) - Reference materials, scripts, and scores, as appropriate.  Other subject-specific monographs are in the main library's collection.

    • Books (electronic) - The PAL does not collect or house electronic books.  Any e-books on this subject may be access via the online catalog.

    • Audio-Visual - CDs are purchased as a listening reference collection.  VHS tapes and DVDs supporting the Performing Arts Curricula are housed in the main library.

  • Collection Review

    • Books (print) - Materials are reviewed periodically to ensure accuracy and timeliness of the information therein and continued appropriateness to the evolving curricula.

    • Books (electronic) - N/A

    • Audio-Visual - Materials are reviewed periodically to remove and/or replace damaged materials and to ensure continued appropriateness to the evolving curricula.

 

Materials Center / Curriculum Center

  • Acquisitions

    • Books (print)

    • Books (electronic)

  • Collection Review

    • Books (print) - Handled by Curriculum Center's Administrative Specialist on an ad hoc basis


This page last updated on April 11, 2008 .
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