Through the selection,
organization, and dissemination of information, the
Library supports the academic and vocational programs of
the College. It seeks to fill the information needs of
its user community by developing a conceptually coherent
and rational collection of print and nonprint materials
which support the School's teaching and research
functions.
To fulfill this mission, the Library
faculty participate in the development and review of the
curriculum and work closely with teaching faculty and
students to analyze their curricular, research and
recreational interests. Staff also teach the
bibliographic structure of knowledge and the means of
gaining access to that knowledge, explore and implement
new technology to expand and improve information
resources and services, and test new ways to extend
service to the broader community. The Library encourages
the formation of cooperative programs and arrangements
with other libraries through networking and consortia to
share ever-expanding information resources.
In all of its activity, the Library
seeks to support the designated programs of the College
and to respond to the unique information demands
generated by the College mission.
Collection Development Policy
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