Collection Development
Collection Development is one of the primary functions of a university library and provides access to high-quality, relevant, and balanced collections in a variety of formats. Books, periodicals, multimedia, and electronic resources are selected by a group of subject specialist librarians to meet the instruction, research, and service needs of Illinois State University's students and faculty. These librarians serve as liaisons to the various departments and schools in the university. The Collection Development department is also responsible for coordinating assessment and maintenance of existing collections.