Collection Development
UMA Libraries welcomes purchase requests for books, ebooks, films, journals, databases, and other materials that support UMA’s curriculum and the research, teaching, and learning needs of our community. Development of the library collection is a collaborative project involving librarians and often faculty. Librarians are responsible for overseeing the development of the collection. Requests are reviewed in alignment with the UMA Libraries Collection Development Policy and considered alongside available funding, existing access through UMA and the University of Maine System, accessibility, format, projected use, and long-term sustainability. Because library funds are limited, not all requests can be purchased. Priority is given to materials that directly support current courses, programs, student learning, and documented collection needs.
Additional Information
- Textbooks are generally not purchased, except in cases where they are recognized as classics or the only source on a topic.
- Duplicate materials are acquired only under special circumstances.
- The libraries prioritize the purchase of electronic resources to increase accessibility and sustainability.
For more information about UMA Libraries collection development, contact the Director of Library Services:
