Duplicate copies located in Main should be weeded from Business especially if it is older material, unless usage is high.
Duplicate copies in the collection should be weeded, unless usage is very high.
Duplicate copies are usually not purchased. However, the Popular Business Collection does have a few duplications with the Main Library if it is a popular book.
Replacements
Decisions about replacements are made on case-by-case basis.
Preservation
Decisions about preservation are made on case-by-case basis following the MSU Libraries' preservation policy.
Gifts
Materials may be accepted with the understanding that most items received may not be added to the collection. We have already purchased many of the titles that are offered for donation. The exception may be some historical titles of significant importance. The library reserves the right to dispose of unneeded materials by sale, gifting, or recycling. A donor may be asked to list titles and volumes if journals so that the library can check holdings before accepting anything. The following types of material are normally not accepted: titles already owned, outdated textbooks, older material, and books in poor condition. Donors are encouraged to discuss potential donations directly with a librarian prior to bringing gifts to the library.
Reviewing
Through appropriate collection renewal activities, including deselection, relocation and replacement, the collection is regularly reviewed.
Textbooks
Textbooks are purchased as needed for classes. Priority is given to larger classes and less likely to purchase if online platform bundle is required by students.
