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Liquid Crystal Institute Collection Development GuidelinesGeneral Department InformationThe goal of the Kent State University Liquid Crystal Institute is to provide students with the practical skills and fundamental knowledge necessary to pursue a career in liquid crystal displays. Students are prepared for direct employment either within the industry, the government or higher education. Students who chose study at the advanced level are taught to research independently for private, industrial, government, or research institutions. Departmental Areas of Concentration
Scope of CoverageThe following subject areas are collected at the research level
The following subject areas are collected at the advanced instructional level
Fundamental Studies
Other Applications
Apply the Following Parameters to the Above Scope of Coverage AreasLanguage Prefer English materials and English translations.
Date of Publication 1960 to present (emphasizing current publications).
Geographical Guidelines Worldwide (emphasizing material from international conferences).
Society or Publisher Emphasis Emphasis on publications by the International Liquid Crystal Society.
Multiple Copies Proportionate to demand.
Material TypesMonographs Books
Audio Visual Material Acquired per department request.
Theses and Dissertations Selective acquisition of theses and dissertations reflect the department curricula and encompass student and faculty research needs.
Microform Reproductions Acquired as a last resort.
Serials A list of current subscriptions Government Documents Government Documents are collected to support research in the Liquid Crystal Institute. Federal documents and publications in this area are particularly strong proceeding 1962. Earlier documents were secured either through gifts or purchases. A majority of these documents are cataloged and can be accessed at Kentlink Methods of Acquisition Most government documents are secured, free of charge, through the federal or state government. Materials are collected to reflect the program’s curriculum and research needs. Other documents requested by the department may be purchased by an allotment of the monographic funds.
Federal Government Publications and Information Various documents at the federal level are published and distributed to support research in the Liquid Crystal Sciences. Some agencies that provide this material are: State Publications An agency that publishes liquid crystal science documents at the state level is Online Services and Electronic Resources Electronic services and resources are made available through the Libraries and Media Services website at:
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