A.
Chronology of the resources collected
Emphasis is almost exclusively on current practice and health policies. An historical collection is not maintained. On occasion older material may be added to complete a series of editions of an important title or complete a journal run.
B.
Languages of resources collected:exclusions/emphases/translations
All material collected is in English. Only major translations are collected. Foreign language materials in the collection were added much earlier. Publications in non-Roman alphabets are not collected.
C.
Geography of the subject:emphases/restrictions
Primary interest is on practices of the U.S. with secondary interest in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Countries. Medical material on Third World/Developing countries is collected in accordance with MSU's involvement with overseas programs/projects. Materials on non-Western systems of medicine are acquired selectively.
D.
Format of the resources collected
As indicated from the above descriptions of the distributed nature of medical education at MSU, whenever possible the online version of journals will be purchased. Likewise, as many as available important and respected medical monographs will also be purchased in online format. Site license and/or multiple user access will be sought whenever available and reasonable in cost.
Included are serials, textbooks, encyclopedias, dictionaries, medial atlases, directories, proceedings, government publications, bibliographies, and materials relating to certification, licensure, and specialized education/training.
The following are not collected: theses, catalogs, audio-visuals, programmed texts, laboratory manuals,spiral bound works,pocket-sized books, ephemera, and materials appropriate only for Special Collections. Software and AV are not purchased unless requested by faculty for class use or is supplemental to a print resource. Such materials are housed in the Digital Multi-Media Center.
E.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The library's goal is to successfully fulfill our service to MSU's Land Grant mission and strategic framework. As a welcoming academic community, we believe it is our responsibility to study and learn from the diverse backgrounds from which our students, faculty, and professional staff come. Therefore, it is important to actively acquire and promote resources that advance the research, teaching, and work of individuals from diverse, underrepresented, and under-served backgrounds. These areas may include, but are not limited to race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation and ability status.