Academic librarians have long grappled with issues of collection size, quality versus quantity, and maintaining a core collection. In previous eras, libraries provided access to content by acquiring ...

The library is interested in collecting all information formats that are appropriate for the subject matter or for addition to its permanent collection. Equipment to use each format type must also be ...

Certain formats are not currently acquired because the libraries lack the necessary projecting, listening and/or reproduction devices, for example, 16 mm films, laserdiscs, filmstrips, and VHS tapes.

According to the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions' guidelines (IFLA, 2001, p. 1), a collection development policy "assists with budgeting, serves as communication ...

This strategy governs how the University Library directs activities to serve our user communities. It supports the University’s digital education goals and the aim of developing an equitable and open ...

Preus Library contains physical collections of over 320,000 volumes. The collection also includes Periodicals and a variety of more specialized resources. Most of the Preus Library materials circulate ...