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The Library has a number of collection development policies that detail how we, as an institution, acquire books and other materials.

These range from subject-specific policies to guidelines on collecting artworks. 

Library Gift in Kind Policy
E-preferred Monographs Acquisitions Policy
Library Collections Transfer Policy
Library Art Policy
Library Duplicate Copies Policy
Library Textbook Policy
Collection Development Policy
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