GOVERNMENT

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

To support the Government curriculum, materials will be acquired to keep the government collection current. Emphasis will be given to the purchase of American and Texas government materials including books of readings, writings of noted political scientists, and surveys that discuss theories and concepts of federal, state and local government. Materials supporting courses emphasizing global awareness and international affairs will be purchased.

SCOPE OF COVERAGE

Language: English will be the primary language of the collection, unless there is a special request from a student or faculty for materials in another language, especially Spanish language material.

Geography: The study of the governments of United States and Texas is given the highest priority. Some comparative and world government/political science materials will be purchased.

Chronology: Emphasis is placed on the purchase of materials published within the last five years, except in areas covering the history of U.S. and Texas government.

MATERIAL TYPES

All formats may be considered for purchase. Serials are heavily relied upon for current material. Reference works in government/political science, including encyclopedias, dictionaries and bibliographic materials will be purchased. Textbooks that provide background information will be purchased. Audiovisuals materials will be reviewed for selective additions. CD-ROMs and DVDs are generally added when accompanying print material, but may be purchased separately when available.

SELECTION TOOLS

Materials will be identified through recommendations in or from:

Faculty and student recommendations

Choice

Library Journal

Booklist

American Political Science Review

Journal of Politics

Perspectives on Political Science

Publisher's catalogs and flyers

Ref Z1035.1 .G89 1996 Guide to reference books

Ref Z1039.C65 B67 Books for college libraries