1) enables selectors of Clark Memorial Library materials
to work with greater consistency toward defined goals, thus shaping
a stronger collection while using funds more wisely; 2) informs
library staff, users, administrators, trustees and others about the
scope and nature of the collection and the plan for continuing
development of resources; and 3) provides information which will
assist in budgetary allocation processes.
The
Departmental Selection Policies below specify parameters of
collection development and suggest useful bibliographic resources
per each unit funded with a library allocation.
The collection
in English and Humanities supports the study and teaching of
English and the humanities through the baccalaureate level. The Department of
English and Humanities offers the Bachelor of Arts in English/Humanities,
General and in English/Humanities, Integrated Language Arts with
Adolescent to Young Adult (Grades 7-12) Licensure. The Department supports the
Bachelor of Individualized Studies degree.
The department
offers minors in American or British Literature, English Language and Linguistics,
Journalism, Philosophy, Professional
Writing, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
Additionally, the Department offers the associate degree in
Arts/Humanities--Communications; Arts/Humanities--English; and
Arts/Humanities--General. The Department supports the Associate
of Individualized Studies degree.
Materials selected
for Arts and Humanities will fall within the following parameters:
Languages: English, Spanish
Formats: All
Chronological
periods: Primary emphasis on current aspects of study. Historical
examinations may be appropriate.
Geographic area: All
Exclusions:
Graduate texts; works which do not support undergraduate courses
currently offered
Area Resources: Southern Ohio Museum
& Cultural Center Library
Selection Aids:
Baker, Nancy L. A Research Guide for Undergraduate Students: English
and American Literature. 4th ed. New York: MLA, 1995.
Bateson, F. W., ed. The Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature.
New York: Macmillan, 1941-1957.
Blazek, Ron and Elizabeth
Aversa. The Humanities: A Selective Guide
to Information Sources. 4th ed. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited,
1994.
Bynagle, Hans E. Philosophy: a Guide to the Reference Literature.
Littleton, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1986.
A Consumer's Guide to Research Guides for Historical Literature:
Antiquity, the Middle Ages, Modern Europe, the United States, and
Latin America. Chicago: ALA, 1990.
Ehresmann, Donald L. Fine Arts: a Bibliographic Guide to Basic Reference
Works, Histories, and Handbooks. 3d ed. Englewood, CO: Libraries
Unlimited, 1990.
Fenster, Valmai
Kirkham. Guide to American Literature. Littleton,
CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1983.
Gohdes,Clarence and Sandford E. Marovitz. Bibliographical Guide
to the Study of the Literature of the U.S.A. 5th ed., rev. Durham,
NC: Duke, 1984.
Harner, James L. Literary Research Guide: A Guide to Reference Sources
for the Study of Literatures in English and Related Topics. 2nd
ed. New York: MLA, 1993.
Kahler, Dorothea. Problems in Literary Research: A Guide to Selected
Reference Works. 3d. ed, rev. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow, 1987.
Koster, Donald N. American Literature and Language: A Guide to Information
Sources. Detroit: Gale, 1982.
Marcuse, Michael J. A Reference Guide for English Studies. Berkeley,
CA: U of CA Press, 1990.
McClung, Patricia A., ed. Selection of Library Materials in the
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences. Chicago: ALA, 1985.
McPheron, William et al. English and American Literature: Sources
and Strategies for Collection Development. Chicago: ALA, 1987.
Patterson, Margaret C. Literary Research Guide. 2d ed. New York:
MLA, 1983.
Spiller, Robert E. et al, eds. Literary History of the United States.
4th ed., rev. New York: Macmillan, 1974.
Tools of the Profession. 2d ed. Washington, DC: Special Libraries
Association, 1991.
Trent, William Peterfield et al, eds. The Cambridge History of American
Literature. Mew York: Macmillan, 1956.
Ward, A.W. and A.R. Waller, eds. The Cambridge History of English
Literature. Cambridge: University Press, 1964-1968.
Watson, George, ed. The New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature.
Cambridge: University Press, 1969-77.
Wilson, John Frederick and Thomas P. Slavens. Research Guide to
Religious Studies. Chicago: ALA, 1982.
Selection
Policy for Fine, Digital, & Performing Arts
The collection
in the Fine, Digital, and Performing Arts supports the study and teaching of the arts
through the baccalaureate level. The Department of Fine, Digital,
and Performing Arts offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics, Drawing, Painting;
Studio Arts; Visualist (Digital Arts and Imaging), and Multiage
Visual Arts Licensure (PreK-12). The Department supports the
Bachelor of Individualized Studies degree.
The department offers minors in Music
and Theater. Additionally, the Department offers the associate degree in
Arts/Humanities--Art and Arts/Humanities--Music. The Department supports the Associate
of Individualized Studies degree.
Materials selected
for Arts and Humanities will fall within the following parameters:
Languages: English
Formats: All
Chronological
periods: Primary emphasis on current aspects of study. Historical
examinations may be appropriate.
Geographic area: All
Exclusions:
Graduate texts; works which do not support undergraduate courses
currently offered
Area Resources: Southern Ohio Museum
& Cultural Center Library
Selection Aids:
Blazek, Ron and Elizabeth Aversa. The Humanities: A Selective Guide
to Information Sources. 4th ed. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited,
1994.
Brockman, William S. Music: A Guide to the Reference Literature.
Littleton, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1987.
Bunting, Christine, ed. Reference Tools for Fine Arts Visual Resources
Collections. Tucson, AZ: Art Libraries Society of North America,
1984.
Ehresmann, Donald L. Fine Arts: a Bibliographic Guide to Basic Reference
Works, Histories, and Handbooks. 3d ed. Englewood, CO: Libraries
Unlimited, 1990.
Fling, Robert Michael, ed. and Pauline S. Bayne, comp. A Basic Music
Library: Essential Scores and Books. Chicago: ALA, 1983.
Foreman, Lewis. Information Sources in Music. New Providence, NJ:
Saur, 1994.
Garden, Neville. Bloomsbury Good Music Guide. London: Bloomsbury
Reference, 1989.
McClung, Patricia A., ed. Selection of Library Materials in the
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences. Chicago: ALA, 1985.
Tools of the Profession. 2d ed. Washington, DC: Special Libraries
Association, 1991.
The collection
in mathematics supports the study and teaching of mathematics through the
baccalaureate level. The Department of Mathematics offers the Bachelor
of Science in Mathematical Sciences and Mathematical Sciences, Integrated
Mathematics with Adolescent to Young Adult (Grades 7-12)
Licensure.
It supports baccalaureate programs in Natural Science, Mathematics and Natural Science, Mathematics and Science with
Middle Childhood (Grades 4-9) Licensure. The Department
supports the Bachelor of Individualized Studies degree.
The Department
offers a minor in the Mathematical Sciences. The Department
also offers an Associate of Science in Mathematics
and supports the Associate of Individualized Studies degree.
Materials selected
for mathematics will fall within the following parameters:
Languages: English
Formats: All
Chronological periods: Primary emphasis on current aspects of study.
Some historical examinations may be appropriate.
Geographic area: All
Exclusions:
Graduate texts; works which do not support the coursework currently
offered
Area Resources:
None
Selection Aids:
Campbell, Paul J. and Louise S. Grinstein. Mathematics Education
in Secondary Schools and Two-year Colleges: A Source Book. New York:
Garland, 1988.
Dauben, Joseph W. The History of Mathematics from Antiquity to the
Present: A Selective Bibliography. New York: Garland, 1985.
Gordon, Florence and Sheldon Gordon, eds. Statistics for the Twenty-first
Century. [s.l.]: Mathematical Association of America, 1992.
Grinstein, Louise S. and Paul J. Campbell. Women of Mathematics:
a Biobibliographic Sourcebook. New York: Greenwood, 1987.
Immell, Myra, and Marion Sader, eds. The Young Adult Reader's Advisor.
New Providence, NJ: Bowker, 1992.
Liang, Diana F. Mathematical Journals: An Annotated Guide. Metuchen,
NJ: Scarecrow, 1992.
Matheny, Barbara. Children's Literature and Mathematics Bibliography.
Crystal Lake, IL: Rigby, 1991.
Schaaf, William L. A Bibliography of Recreational Mathematics. 4th
ed. Washington: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1970.
Schneider, David I. An Annotated Bibliography of Films and Videotapes
for College Mathematics. [s.l.]: Mathematical Association of America,
1980.
Steen, Lynn Arthur , ed. Library Recommendations for Undergraduate
Mathematics. Washington, DC: Mathematical Association of America,
1992.
Thiessen, Diane and Margaret Matthias. The Wonderful World of Mathematics:
A Critically Annotated List of Children's Books in Mathematics.
Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1992.
Tools of the Profession. 2d ed. Washington, DC: Special Libraries
Association, 1991.
Wheeler, Margariete Montague. Mathematics Library: Elementary and
Junior High School. 5th ed. Reston, VA: National Council of Teacher
of Mathematics, 1986.
White, Anthony G. Mathematics, Geometry and Architecture: A Recent,
Selected Bibliography. Monticello, IL: Vance Bibliographies, 1988.
The collection
in natural sciences supports the study and teaching of the natural sciences
through the baccalaureate level. The Department of Natural Sciences
offers the Bachelor of Science in Biology; Chemistry; Natural Science;
Natural Science, Earth Science with Adolescent to Young Adult (Grades
7-12) Licensure; Natural Science, Integrated Science with Adolescent
to Young Adult (Grades 7-12) Licensure; Natural Science, Life
Science with Adolescent to Young Adult (Grades 7-12) Licensure; Natural Science, Mathematics
and Science with Middle Childhood (Grades 4-9) Licensure; Natural
Science, Physical Science with Adolescent to Young Adult (Grades
7-12) Licensure. The Department supports the Bachelor of Individualized
Studies.
Additionally,
minors are offered in Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science.
An Associate of Science degree is offered. The Department also supports
the Associate of Individualized Studies.
A Certificate
is offered in Environmental Science.
A suggested course of study is
offered for Premedical Studies.
Materials selected
for natural sciences will fall within the following parameters:
Languages: English
Formats: All
Chronological periods: Primary emphasis on current aspects of study.
Some historical examinations may be appropriate.
Geographic area: All
Exclusions:
Graduate texts; doctoral level works and professional tools of research
scientists; works which do not support the coursework currently
offered.
Area Resources:
None
Selection Aids:
AAAS Science Book List [various editors, various cumulations]
Bottle, R.T. and J.F. B. Rowland. Information Sources in Chemistry.
4th ed. New Providence, NJ: Saur, 1993.
Chen, Ching-chih. Scientific and Technical Information Sources.
2d ed. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1987.
Hardy, Joan, D.N. Wood, and A.P. Harvey. Information Sources in
the Earth Sciences. 2d. ed. New Providence, NJ: Bowker-Saur, 1990.
Hurt, C. D. Information Sources in Science and Technology. Englewood,
CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1988.
Lilley, George P. Information Sources in Agriculture and Horticulture.
2d. ed. New Providence, NJ: Saur, 1993.
Malinowsky, H. Robert and Jeanne M. Richardson. Science and Engineering
Literature: A Guide to Reference Sources. Littleton, CO: Libraries
Unlimited, 1980.
McClung, Patricia A., ed. Selection of Library Materials in the
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences. Chicago: ALA, 1985.
Mount, Ellis. Collection Development in Sci-Tech Libraries. New
York: Haworth, 1984.
Powell, Russell H. and James R. Powell, Jr. Core List of Books and
Journals in Science and Technology. Phoenix: Oryx, 1987.
Shaw, Dennis, ed. Information Sources in Physics. 3d. ed. New Providence,
NJ: Bowker-Saur, 1993.
Tools of the Profession. 2d ed. Washington, DC: Special Libraries
Association, 1991.
Wyatt, H.V., ed. Information Sources in the Life Sciences. 4th ed.
New Providence, NJ: Bowker-Saur, 1994.
The collection
in social sciences supports the study and teaching of social sciences through
the baccalaureate level. The Department of Social Sciences offers
the Bachelor of Arts in History; International Relations;
Psychology; Social
Sciences; Social Sciences, Adolescent to Young Adult (Grades 7-12)
Licensure, Integrated Social Studies; Social Sciences, Legal
Assisting (2+2); and Sociology. The Department supports the Bachelor of Individualized
Studies degree.
Additionally,
the Department supports minors in Economics, Geography, History,
Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. The Department
offers an Associate of Arts in Social Science and supports the Associate
of Individualized Studies.
The department offers a certificate
in Deaf Studies.
Materials selected
for social sciences will fall within the following parameters:
Languages: English
Formats: All
Chronological periods: Primary emphasis on current aspects of study.
Historical examinations may be appropriate.
Geographic area: All
Exclusions:
Graduate texts; works which do not support the coursework currently
offered
Area Resources:
None
Selection Aids:
Aby, Stephen. Sociology: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources.
Littleton, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1987.
Baatz, Olga K. and Charles Albert Baatz. The Psychological Foundations
of Education: A Guide to Information Sources. Detroit: Gale, 1981.
Benjamin, Jules R. A Student's Guide to History. 3d. ed. New York:
St. Martin's, 1983.
Bibliographic Guide to Anthropology and Archaeology. Boston: G.K.
Hall, 1988.
Bouckaert, Boudewijn and Gerrit de Geest. Bibliography of Law and
Economics. Boston: Kluwer Academic, 1992.
Brown, Samuel R.. comp. Finding the Source in Sociology and Anthropology:
A Thesaurus-Index to the Reference Collection. New York: Greenwood,
1987.
Business and Economics Books, 1876-1983. New York: Bowker, 1983.
Czarra, Fred R. A Guide to Historical Reading: Nonfiction for Schools,
Libraries, and the General Reader. 11th rev. ed. Washington, DC:
Heldref Publications, 1983.
Englefield, Dermot and Gavin Drewry, eds. Information Sources in
Politics and Political Science: A Survey Worldwide. Boston:
Butterworths,
1984.
Fritze, Ronald H., Brian E. Coutts, and Louis A. Vyhnanek. Reference
Sources in History: An Introductory Guide. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO,
1990.
Goodman, Grant K. Asian History. 3d ed. New York: Markus Wiener
Publishers, 1993.
Harmon, Robert B. Developing the Library Collection in Political
Science. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1976.
Harmon, Robert B. Political Science: A Bibliographical Guide to
the Literature. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1968-74.
Heizer, Robert F. Thomas R. Hester, and Carol Graves. Archaeology,
a Bibliographical Guide to the Basic Literature . New York: Garland
Publishers, 1980.
Herron, Nancy L., ed. The Social Sciences: A Cross-Disciplinary
Guide to Selected Sources. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1989.
Holler, Frederick L. Information Sources of Political Science. 4th
ed. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 1986.
Howe, George Frederich et al, eds. Guide to Historical Literature.
New York: Macmillan, 1963.
Kellogg, Jefferson B. and Robert H. Walker, eds. Sources for American
Studies. Westport, CN: Greenwood Press, 1983.
Kibbee, Josephine Z. Cultural Anthropology: A Guide to Reference
and Information Sources. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1991.
Li, Tze-chung. Social Science Reference Sources: A Practical Guide.
2d. ed. New York: Greenwood Press, 1990.
Marcell, David W. American Studies: A Guide to Information Sources.
Detroit: Gale, 1982.
McClung, Patricia A., ed. Selection of Library Materials in the
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences. Chicago: ALA, 1985.
McInnis, Raymond G. Research Guide for Psychology. Westport, CN:
Greenwood Press, 1982.
McInnis, Raymond G. and James W. Scott. Social Science Research
Handbook. New York: Garland, 1984.
McMillon, Bill. The Archaeology Handbook: A Field Manual and Resource
Guide. New York: Wiley, 1991.
Mellows, Clayton Robert. Behavioral Sciences: Research & Subject
Analysis with Reference Bibliography. Washington, DC: Abbe, 1987.
Perkins, C.R. and R. B. Parry. Information Sources in Cartography.
New Providence, NJ: Saur, 1990.
Poulliotte, Carol A. and Marjorie G. Peters, eds. Behavioral Objectives:
A Comprehensive Bibliography. Boston: Northeastern University, 1971.
Price, David H. Atlas of World Cultures: A Geographical Guide to
Ethnographic Literature. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications, 1989.
Reilly, Kevin. World History. 3d ed. New York: Marcus Wiener Publishers,
1991.
Smith, Margo L. and Yvonne M. Damien, eds. Anthropological Bibliographies:
A Selected Guide. South Salem, NY: Redgrave Publishing Co., 1981.
Tools of the Profession. 2d ed. Washington, DC: Special Libraries
Association, 1991.
Tooze, Ruth and Beatrice Perham Krone. Literature and Music as Resources
for Social Studies. Westport, CN: Greenwood Press, 1974.
Webb, William H. Sources of Information in the Social Sciences:
A Guide to the Literature. 3d. ed. Chicago: ALA, 1986.
Weeks, John M. Introduction to Library Research in Anthropology.
Boulder, CO: Westview Press, 1991.
Wilson, John R.M. A New Research Guide in History. Pacific Palisades,
CA: Palisades Publishers, 1986.
Woodhead, Peter. Keyguide to Information Sources in Archaeology.
New York: Mansell Publishers, 1985.
York, Henry E. Political Science: A Guide to Reference and Information
Sources. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1990.
The collection
for teacher education supports the study, teaching, and
preparation of preschool,
elementary, middle, and secondary school teacher candidates through the baccalaureate
level. It also supports the study, teaching, and preparation
of athletic trainers and sports managers through
the baccalaureate level. The Department of Teacher Education
offers the Bachelor of Science Degree in Education with Licensure
in Early Childhood (Grades PreK-3); Early Childhood Intervention
Specialist (Grades PreK-3); Middle Childhood (Grades 4-9); and Multiage
Intervention Specialist (Grades K-12). It also offers the Bachelor of Science
in Athletic Training; the Bachelor of Science in Sports Studies,
Athletic Training; and the Bachelor of Science in Sports Studies, Sports
Management.
Licensure for
Adolescent to Young Adult (Grades 7-12) is supported in conjunction
with the Bachelor of Arts in English/Humanities Integrated Language
Arts; Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences Integrated Social Studies;
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences Integrated Mathematics;
Bachelor of Science in Natural Science Earth Science, Integrated
Science, Life Science, and Physical Science.
Licensure for
Middle Childhood (Grades 4-9) is supported in conjunction with the
Bachelor of Science in Natural Science Mathematics and Science.
Licensure for Multiage Visual Arts (PreK-12) is supported in conjunction
with the Bachelor of Fine Arts.
The Department offers an Associate of
Applied Science in Early Childhood Development.
The Department
also offers coursework necessary for the Reading Endorsement.
Materials selected
for teacher education will fall within the following parameters:
Languages: English
Formats: All
Chronological periods: Primary emphasis on current aspects of study.
Some historical examinations may be appropriate.
Geographic area: All
Exclusions:
Graduate texts; works which do not support the coursework currently
offered
Area Resources:
None
Selection Aids:
Alkin, Marvin C., ed. Encyclopedia of Educational Research. 6th
ed. New York: Macmillan, 1992.
Baatz, Olga K. and Charles Albert Baatz. The psychological Foundations
of Education: A Guide to Information Sources. Detroit: Gale, 1981.
Berry, Dorothea M. a Bibliographic Guide to Educational Research.
3d ed. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1990.
Buttlar, Lois J. Education: A Guide to Reference and Information
Sources. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1989.
El-Hi Textbooks in Print. New York: Bowker, [biennial].
O'Brien, Nancy P. and Emily Fabiano. Core List of Books and Journals
in Education. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1991.
Poulliotte, Carol A. and Marjorie G. Peters, eds. Behavioral Objectives:
A Comprehensive Bibliography. Boston: Northeastern University, 1971.
Shoebridge, Michele. Information Sources in Sport and Leisure. New
Providence, NJ: Bowker-Saur, 1992.
Tools of the Profession. 2d ed. Washington, DC: Special Libraries
Association, 1991.
Woodbury, Marda. A Guide to Sources of Educational Information.
2d ed., rev. Arlington, VA: Information Resources Press, 1982.
The collection
in business supports the study and teaching of business through the
baccalaureate level. The Department of Business offers the Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Business Administration,
General; Business Administration, Health Management; Business
Administration, Legal Assisting (2+2); Business Administration,
Management Information Systems; and Business Administration, Management
Information Systems (2+2). The Department supports the Bachelor
of Individualized Studies degree.
The Department
also offers a minor in Health Management and the Associate of Applied
Business degree in Accounting Technology; Business Information
Systems; Business Management Technology; Legal Assisting
Technology; and Office Administration Technology. The
Department supports the Associate of Individualized Studies degree.
Materials selected
for business will fall within the following parameters:
Languages: English
Formats: All
Chronological periods: Primary emphasis on current aspects of study.
Some historical examinations may be appropriate.
Geographic area: All
Exclusions:
Graduate texts; works which do not support the coursework currently
offered
Area Resources:
None
Selection Aids:
Balachandran, M. Academic Business Library, A Core Collection. Part
3. Management and Organization Behavior. Monticello, IL: Vance Bibliographies,
1986.
Ball, Sarah. The Directory of International Sources of Business
Information. London: Pitman, 1989.
Bouckaert, Boudewijn and Gerrit de Geest. Bibliography of Law and
Economics. Boston: Kluwer Academic, 1992.
Brealey, Richard A. and Helen Edwards. A Bibliography of Finance.
Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1991.
Business and Economics Books, 1876-1983. New York: Bowker, 1983.
Daneills, Lorna M. Business Information Sources. Rev. ed. Berkeley,
CA: U of CA Press, 1985.
The Good Book Guide for Business. New York: Harper & Row, 1984.
Harvard Business School Core Collection: An Author, Title, and Subject
Guide. Boston: Harvard Business School Press, [annual].
Lavin, Michael R. Business Information: How to Find It, How to Use
It. 2d ed. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx, 1992.
Logan, Robert. Information Sources in Law. 2d ed. New Providence,
NJ: Saur, 1994.
Lester, R.G. Information Sources in Finance and Banking. New Providence,
NJ: Saur, 1993.
Mayros, Van. Business Information: Applications and Sources. Radnor,
PA: Chilton, 1983.
Mayros, Van and D. Michael Werner. Information Sourcebook for Marketers
and Strategic Planners. Radnor, PA: Chilton, 1983.
Roel, Ronald E. Research Any Business Question--Fast and Professionally.
Westbury, NY: Caddylak Publishers, c1985.
Schlessinger, Bernard S., Rashelle S. Karp, and Virginia S. Vocelli,
eds. The Basic Business Library: Core Resources. 2d ed. Phoenix,
AZ: Oryx Press, 1989.
Thompson, Marilyn Taylor. Management Information, Where to Find
It. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1981.
Tools of the Profession. 2d ed. Washington, DC: Special Libraries
Association, 1991.
Vernon, K.D.C. Information Sources in Management and Business. 2d
ed. Boston: Butterworths, 1984.
Woy, James, ed. Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources: A
Bibliographic Guide to Approximately 20,000 Citations Covering about
1,000 Subjects of Interest to Business Personnel. 7th ed. Detroit:
Gale, 1988.
Selection
Policy for Industrial & Engineering Technologies
The collection
in engineering technology supports the study and teaching of industrial and
engineering technology through the baccalaureate level. The
Department of Industrial and Engineering Technologies offers the Bachelor of
Science in Computer Engineering Technology, in Environmental
Engineering Technology, and in Plastic Engineering Technology. The Department supports the Bachelor of Individualized
Studies degree.
Minors are offered
in Computer Aided Design, Computer Technology, and Plastics Engineering
Technology.
The Department
offers the Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Aided
Design (with an optional concentration in Robotics); Electromechanical
Engineering Technology (with an optional concentration in Robotics);
and Plastics Engineering Technology
(with an optional concentration in Robotics). The Department supports
the Associate of Individualized Studies.
Additionally,
the Department offers certificates in Computer Aided Drafting and
Design (CADD), Computer Technology, Plastics Engineering
Technology, and Web Engineering Technology.
The Department
supports a Pre-Engineering Curriculum for students who intend to
transfer to a traditional engineering school.
Materials selected
for engineering technologies will fall within the following parameters:
Languages: English
Formats: All
Chronological periods: Primary emphasis on current aspects of study.
Some historical examinations may be appropriate.
Geographic area: All
Exclusions:
Graduate texts; works which do not support the coursework currently
offered
Area Resources:
None
Selection Aids:
Adkins, R.T. Information Sources in Polymers and Plastics. New Providence,
NJ: Bowker-Saur, 1989.
Anthony, L.J. Information Sources in Energy Technology. New Providence,
NJ: Bowker-Saur, 1988.
Chen, Ching-chih. Scientific and Technical Information Sources.
2d ed. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1987.
Hurt, C. D. Information Sources in Science and Technology. Englewood,
CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1988.
Malinowsky, H. Robert and Jeanne M. Richardson. Science and Engineering
Literature: A Guide to Reference Sources. Littleton, CO: Libraries
Unlimited, 1980.
Mount, Ellis. Collection Development in Sci-Tech Libraries. New
York: Haworth, 1984.
Patten, M.N., ed. Information Sources in Metallic Materials. New
Providence, NJ: Bowker-Saur, 1990.
Powell, Russell H. and James R. Powell, Jr. Core List of Books and
Journals in Science and Technology. Phoenix: Oryx, 1987.
The collection
in health sciences supports the study, teaching, and preparation of the health
care professionals through the baccalaureate level. The Department of Health Sciences
offers the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science, in Nursing
(RN-BSN), and in Occupational Therapy. The Department
supports the Bachelor of Individualized Studies degree.
The Department
offers the Associate of Applied Science in Associate Degree Nursing,
Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory
Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant,
Radiologic (X-ray) Technology, and Respiratory Therapy. The Department
supports the Associate of Individualized Studies.
Materials selected
for the health sciences will fall within the following parameters:
Languages: English
Formats: All
Chronological periods: Primary emphasis on current aspects of study.
Some historical examinations may be appropriate.
Geographic area: All
Exclusions:
Graduate texts; works which do not support the coursework currently
offered
Area Resources:
SOMC
Selection Aids:
Current Bibliographies in Medicine. National Library of Medicine.
Irregular. Various authors.
Haselbauer, Kathleen. A Research Guide to the Health Sciences. New
York: Greenwood P, 1987.
Morton, Leslie and Shane Godbolt. Information Sources in the Medical
Sciences. 4th ed. New Providence, NJ: Bowker-Saur, 1992.
Peretz, Annette, Aurelia Stephan, and Edwin Terry. Core Collection
in Nursing and the Allied Health Sciences: Books, Journals, Media.
Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1990.
"Selected List of Books and Journals for the Small Medical Library
1989/1990." Bulletin of the Medical Library Association vol. 77
no. 2, April 1989.
Strauch, Katina P. and Dorothy J. Brundage. Guide to Library Resources
for Nursing. New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1980.
The collection
for the general education program supports scholarly needs for applied research in integrative studies;
assessment and evaluation; curriculum review; general education faculty development;
the freshman year and senior seminar experiences; and intercultural communication and
the international exchange of interdisciplinary scholars. Particular
areas of interest per study and teaching are English Composition,
Quantitative Reasoning, Art Appreciation, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences,
Scientific Reasoning, Multicultural and Non-Western Perspectives, and
Ethics.
Materials selected
for the general education program will fall within the following
parameters:
Languages: English
Formats: All
Chronological periods: Emphasis on current aspects of study.
Geographic area: All
Exclusions:
None
Area Resources:
None
Selection Aids:
Shapiro, Beth J. and John Whaley, eds. Selection of Library Materials
in Applied and Interdisciplinary Fields. Chicago: ALA, 1987.
The general collection supports the
mission of the University. SSU Librarians
exercise discretionary oversight in selecting materials that
fulfill some or all of the following criteria:
are in subject areas not selected by departments;
are repeatedly requested through
OhioLINK and/or ILL;
for which the need becomes obvious as librarians work with
users;
which have been requested by administrative or support staff or
directly by students;
which only peripherally support the academic program but
address the patrons' leisure-time needs in a manner which provides
"cultural enrichment," or "opportunities for continuing personal
and professional development, intellectual discovery, and appreciation
for the creative and performing arts."
Materials selected
for general will fall within the following parameters:
Languages: English
Formats: All
Chronological periods: Primary emphasis on current aspects of study.
Some historical examinations may be appropriate.
Geographic area: All
Exclusions:
Graduate texts; works which do not support the coursework currently
offered or community outreach initiatives.
