176.2 Library Collections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 70 - Library | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Originator: Director of Libraries | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current File: 176.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adoption Date: 1/29/1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reviewed for Currency: 1/29/1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Replaces File: 176.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of Origin: 11/24/1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Classification: Faculty | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In Archive? Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
176.2 Library Collections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. Background In order to support the academic program, the Furman University libraries must provide students and faculty with access to extensive, judiciously selected library collections in various formats, supplemented by access to external resources. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. Policy The libraries maintain collections of various information formats that are carefully selected and organized to meet the information needs of the university community. Collections are maintained primarily to meet the needs of students and faculty in learning, teaching, and study within the curriculum. Items are judged appropriate for the collection if they support the academic program and can be expected to be used on an ongoing basis by a number of individuals in the university community. The secondary purposes of collections are to meet the general information needs of the University community and to support ongoing undergraduate research areas. Specialized resources for particular research projects will be provided through access to external resources through interlibrary loan or document delivery. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. Guidelines 1. Items should be selected for addition to the collection in accordance with the Library's Collection Development Policy (to be completed Spring 1999). Items may be appropriate for addition if they meet the following criteria:
2. All materials purchased with library funds must be housed in one of the University library facilities. Most items are housed in open stack areas and are available at all hours that the library in which they are located is open. 3. Specifically designated collections and their locations are as follows:
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