Collection Development
UMA Libraries are committed to supporting the academic curriculum or the intellectual, professional, and cultural development of the University of Maine at Augusta by providing access to a broad range of resources.
Development of the library collection is a collaborative project involving librarians and often faculty. Librarians are responsible for overseeing the development of the collection. Suggestions for book orders and other materials are welcome. The library encourages purchase requests from faculty, although budget considerations may mean that not all titles can be purchased.
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. Whenever possible, ebooks are preferred over print, and paperback books with plasticized covers are chosen over hardcover to reduce costs.
For a detailed collection development policy for the Katz and Nottage Libraries, please visit the UMA Libraries Collection Development Policy.
For more information about UMA Libraries collection development, contact library collections staff:
