Research Collection Guidelines
The following guidelines, along with current collection development guidelines, will assist Libraries and Media Services in determining which proposals will receive highest priority for purchase.
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Only research collections costing $1,000 or more will be considered. Less expensive collections normally can be acquired through departmental library funds.
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Primary research materials in any format will be considered.
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Secondary research materials (e.g. journal indexes) or materials requiring a continuing commitment of funds (e.g. journal subscription) will not be considered.
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Generally, a collection will not be considered if it is available for loan through the Center for Research Libraries or another institution, particularly an OhioLINK member.
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Proposals will receive higher priority if they include some financial support for the purchase from the library allocation of the applicant’s academic unit.
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A proposal that is not recommended for funding in one year may be resubmitted in the following year(s).
A three member faculty committee will advise the Head of Acquisitions on which research collections are to be considered for purchase. One of the factors taken into account is how a proposed collection adds to existing collection strengths or supports new areas of research interest.
Examples of Previously Funded Research Proposals
Proposal Form
Available in the following formats:
Some Major Research Collection Websites
Questions about these guidelines and the proposal form should be directed to Melissa Spohn, Head of Acquisitions, 370 Library, 330-672-1682. |