Basic Information

The following criteria will apply when selecting stock:

We rely in part on teaching staff to recommend resources to subject librarians.
However the selection of new stock should ideally be shared between teaching staff and the subject librarian.
They are aware of the total stock and the demands being placed upon it. This partnership is invaluable.

Relevance to teaching and learning. The priority is to meet current course needs, firstly reflecting reading lists and any other titles recommended to students, etc. Another priority is to provide a range of authoritative wider reading.
Appropriate to level of study.
Currency of content
Language – most purchases will be in English unless the material is intended for Schools where foreign languages form part of the course.
Value for money and price. In most cases paperbacks will be purchased instead of hard back. This is cost effective.
Space available in the Library and Learning Centres.
In the case of electronic resources ease of access and use, installation and networking, and existence of appropriate licensing arrangements.
Availability of the information to multiple users and off campus access.

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