Collection Development
The Collection Development Department is a unit in the Resources and Collections Services Division of the University Libraries.
Collection Development responsibilities are threefold:
- manage collections with emphasis on the selection of materials in all formats for the University Libraries
- provide subject-oriented bibliographic instruction
- and to give reference assistance of a specialized subject nature
The Department builds and advocates for research level collections in specific areas with an emphasis on the Libraries’ Distinguished Collections.
Department Staff:
Department Head, Scott Van Jacob.
Phone: 574-631-6587
Coordinator, Office Services, Trudie Mullins
Phone: 574-631-6257
Date Last Modified: September 9, 2008

