Human Dimensions of Natural Resources: Collection Development Policy
Purpose
The collection supports instruction and research through the Ph. D. level for degrees offered through the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources including:
- Bachelor of Science degrees in Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism with a concentration in one of three areas: Parks and Protected Area Management; Natural Resource Tourism; or Interpretation.
- Master of Science and Ph. D. degrees in Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism with a focus on the human dimensions of natural resources.
- The collection overlaps with other subject areas including ecosystem management, land use planning, watershed management, forestry, wildlife management and geographic information systems.
Scope of Coverage
Language:Primarily English language publications with selected English translations of works in other languages.Chronological limits:Twentieth century.
Geographic areas: Primarily United States.
Date of Publication: Emphasis is on collection of materials published within the last five years with only a limited selection of retrospective material.
Types of publishers: Academic and trade publishers.
Types of Materials
The collection emphasizes serials and monographs in public park administration and management; outdoor life and recreation; conservation of natural resources; human dimensions of natural resources; environmental education and interpretation; ecotourism; sustainable tourism; travel; tourism generally; and leisure. Natural resource recreation and tourism resources are concentrated in serial and periodical titles, government publications, conference proceedings, research level monographs, and advanced level textbooks. Only a few introductory textbooks are purchased. Some outdoor recreation materials of a general nature may be purchased to support the outdoor interests of undergraduates.
Conference proceedings are acquired on a selective basis.
Bibliographies are acquired on a selective basis.
Technical reports are not routinely collected.
Government documents are received through the Federal Library Depository Program.
Theses and dissertations from other institutions are acquired on a very selective basis as dictated by graduate student and faculty needs.
Microforms are not purchased except in extraordinary circumstances.
Electronic resources are a priority--particularly journal article online full-text access via vendors or databases.
Videos and other non-print media are not purchased except in extraordinary circumstances.
Other Resources
Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism Research Guide: http://lib.colostate.edu/research/naturalres/index.html
Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism Department: http://welcome.warnercnr.colostate.edu/welcome-to-hdnr/index.php
Contact Information
Subject specialist:
Allison Level
491-3918
Email: Allison Level
Revised 4/28/03
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