Materials concerned with various periods of the development of language, both living and extinct are collected, with an emphasis on modern languages.
The materials are primarily in English.
No restrictions.
All appropriate formats, including print, electronic, microforms, audio-visual and multimedia are collected.
"By the very interdisciplinary nature of the fields represented in the department, issues of how language reflects the nature of the human mind, how language is acquired, the interaction of language and culture, minority perspectives, diversity and internationalization lie at the center of [its] activities." (LiLAC, Overview & Vision)