Business: Collection Development Policy
Purpose
To collect, manage and provide access to library materials to support the academic and research programs of the College of Business, which includes the departments of accounting, computer information systems, finance & real estate, management, and marketing. The college offers six concentrations in Bachelor of Science degrees: accounting, entrepreneurship, finance/real estate, computer information systems, management, and marketing as well as an MBA degree which is also offered on three other platforms: campus/evening, distance education, and an executive MBA program. In addition an MS program offers concentrations in accounting and computer information systems.
The business related collections support programs that are offered in other schools and departments such as industrial/organizational psychology and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. A strong relationship also exists between the College of Business and the departments of economics and design & merchandising. In addition to use by CSU affiliated faculty, students and staff; considerable use is made by the community of the management, small business, and tax resources.
Scope of Coverage
Language: The materials are almost exclusively English or translations into English. Geographic: Emphasis is on both U.S. and International Business.
Chronological: Current, 20th-century material predominates, with emphasis within the last five years. There are some 19th-century imprints related to specific industries and companies.
Publication types and levels: Academic monographs and serials form the core of the collection, but trade journals and business and investment newsletters are selectively acquired. Popularizations and general publications are collected.
Types of Materials
Monographs and periodicals, indexes and full text databases applicable to business. Electronic access to web-based materials is essential. Much business related material, as for instance, SEC filings, are now available in full text on the Web. As CSUL is a U.S. Government Depository library a large number of government publications in paper and online format are also received.
Other Resources
For a detailed list of major print and electronic resources in business available at or through CSUL please go to: CSU Libraries: Business Resources on the Web
Contact Information
Subject specialist:
Louise Feldmann
491- 4262
Email: Louise Feldmann
Last revised 7/30/2004
