Biomedical Sciences: Collection Development Policy
Purpose
This collection supports the curriculum and research in the Biomedical Sciences Department. Degrees include: Undergraduate minor in Biomedical Sciences: Masters degrees in Anatomy, Animal Reproduction, Neurobiology, Physiology; and Ph.D. degrees in Anatomy, Neurobiology and Physiology. Research emphasis in the department includes endocrinology, animal reproductive physiology, and cellular communication. This department also participates in three interdisciplinary academic programs: Equine Sciences Program; Program in Cell & Molecular Biology; Program in Molecular, Cellular & Integrative Neuroscience.
This collection supports other disciplines on campus including Animal Sciences, Biology, Clinical Sciences, Microbiology, Immunology & Pathology, and Molecular Biology.
Scope of Coverage
Language: Strong emphasis on English language publications.
Chronological limits: Current research is the focus of this collection.
Geographic areas: International with an emphasis on United States.
Publication types: Recent publications from university presses, scientific publishers and societies. Textbooks are collected on a highly selective basis.
Types of Materials
Strong emphasis on monographs and serials dealing with anatomy, neurobiology and physiology.
Conferences, symposia and proceedings are collected selectively.
Serials are acquired electronically where it is feasible to do so.
Microforms, videos and sound recordings are not collected.
Other Resources
Library Resources for Biomedical Sciences http://lib.colostate.edu/research/biomedical/
Department of Biomedical Sciences – Colorado State University http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/bms/
Contact Information
Subject specialist:
Cindy Mitchell
491-7163
Email: Cindy Mitchell
Revised 05/2007
