1. E-Books (Electronic Books): WVU Tech Library is adding ebooks from a variety of academic publishers into its collection. Library ebooks may be read on any computer or downloaded to a reading device from on and off campus. The ebooks collection includes content from leading publishers of reference, scholarly and professional books such as McGraw-Hill, Oxford University Press, AMACOM, Taylor & Francis, and university presses, and some free books from Ebscohost. Access may require your Shepherd University ID.
2.Multiple copies: Multiple copies of heavily used materials may be acquired when needed. When the Library acquires a new edition of a previously held title, the older editions should be evaluated on an individual basis and retained, reclassified from reference to circulating, or withdrawn.
3. Replacement copies: Materials in various formats that are missing, lost, damaged, or withdrawn are not automatically replaced. Potential replacements are evaluated using the same criteria for selection as regularly purchased items. Depending on the availability of funds, heavily used materials, determined to be necessary for teaching and research, will be replaced as quickly as possible, if the materials are available. Items that have been checked out and are not returned will be evaluated for replacement regularly.
4. Reference: The Reference collection is designed to meet the need for basic factual information, introductory or overview information for specific subjects, and/or access to further information and resources. The Reference collection contains but is not limited to, encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, directories, indexes, statistical compilations, and handbooks. The Scarborough Librarians determine which materials should be designated "Reference". Items in the Reference collection do not circulate. Librarians review the Reference collection annually to maintain currency and accuracy.
5. Languages: Primarily English language materials will be selected. Materials written in languages other than English are acquired when they support the world language programs of the college and general interest in language and literature.
6. Gifts: Gifts of library materials are accepted with the understanding that there are no conditions attached to their disposition. Only those materials published in the last ten (10) years, in good physical condition, and which conform to the Library's collection criteria will be added. Periodicals are not accepted. No estimation of value will be provided for any gift. Unneeded items will be disposed of by exchange, donation, or discard.
7. Textbooks: Textbooks are not routinely purchased for the Library collection, but titles that have earned a reputation as "classics", or which are exceptional, or are the only available sources on a topic may be added.
8. High-cost items: The Library will consider the holdings of neighboring institutions when a request is made for high-cost/low-anticipated use materials.