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Collection development contacts are selectors who are responsible for developing the
library's collection in support of the university's teaching, learning, and research mission.
Suggesting a Book
We encourage you to participate in the development of collections by using the
library liaison process. Academic departments select a faculty member to serve as a
liaison who facilitates communication between the department and the Collection
Development librarian. Liaisons also forward faculty requests for the purchase of new
materials to the Collection Development Librarian. Staff, students, and administrators
may leave requests for library materials in the Library's suggestion box.
Although the Library cannot order every title requested, it gives serious consideration
to all suggestions. Please leave an email or phone number if you want to be notified
of the status of your request.
Suggesting a New Journal
The Library is able to subscribe to very few new journals, and often must
cancel one subscription to acquire another. To request a new title, send as
much information as you know including the title, publisher, price, and journal
titles we might consider canceling to the Collection Development librarian.
Email mejames@ualr.edu or call 569-8816
for a list of journal subscriptions in a specific subject area.
Requesting A Library Holdings Review
The Collection Development department prepares library holdings reviews
for new courses and programs proposed by the faculty. The Graduate and
Undergraduate Councils require these reviews. Send requests for library holdings
review statements by campus mail or email along with a course description,
syllabus, and bibliography if available. Typically the review is prepared within
10 working days. Email mejames@ualr.edu
or call 569-8816 for more information.
Donating Library Materials
The Library accepts donations of books, journals, and other materials for its collections.
Gifts are searched against the Library's holdings and those that are not duplicates
and in good condition are added to the collection if they meet the Library's selection critieria.
Items not added are stored for the Library's book sale. All gifts are tax deductible,
but the library is not allowed to give a statement of value because the IRS considers
it an interested party. Include a name and address with your gift and the Library will
acknowledge that a donation has been made. Email mejames@ualr.edu
or call 569-8816 for more information.
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