University Libraries collection policy on de-selection
De-selection of library materials is the process of removing items from the collection and is essential for the maintenance of an active, academically useful library collection. Subject specialists are...
View ArticleService policy for access to government information in electronic format
We are dedicated to the ideals of Title 44 USC to provide free use to federal government publications, regardless of format, to the general public.
View ArticleQuick guide to Library Approval Plans
In addition to the many books that are selected individually by subject librarians, we maintain a set of approval plans with Yankee Book Peddler (YPB) and select other vendors. These agreements provide...
View ArticleIntellectual freedom policy
After acquiring library materials, our primary concern is with the accessibility of these materials. We are strongly committed to the principles of intellectual freedom expressed in the American...
View ArticleHow to donate books or other materials
We ask that donors work with us in advance to ensure that we accept only needed items. Please contact Ed Lener, Assistant Director of Collection Management (540-231-9249) as much in advance of your...
View ArticleFederal documents overview and collection use policy
We have a strong documents collection including long runs of agency annual reports, complete sets of agricultural series, and strong collections in education, health, business, transportation, military...
View ArticleE-preferred subscription policy
We prefer online journals where possible to increase accessibility to library resources and to save money and shelf space. Print journal subscriptions are generally maintained only if certain criteria...
View ArticleE-preferred monograph acquisitions (ebook) policy
Mirroring the progression of our print journal collection practices into an epreferred journal policy, monograph acquisitions will be guided by epreferred principles. Ebooks will reinforce...
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