The University Library allocates its budget
into separate fund accounts for each discipline to finance the purchase of books, serials,
and other media. Departments are encouraged to participate in the selection of materials.
Subject selectors / specialists
The Library’s subject
selectors / specialists are responsible for selecting books and other materials to be
purchased by the Library. Subject selectors also act as liasons to the various departments
on campus.
Online book suggestion forms
Online book suggestion forms are available if you would like
to suggest that the Libraries acquire a particular book, video, CD, etc. Your suggestions
will be forwarded to the appropriate subject selector /
specialist.
Serials by Department Code
A list of serials
charged to URI departments is available for your perusal. Specific questions related
to the acquisition of new serials for the Libraries should be addressed to the subject selector / specialist for that area.
Program Quality Reviews
Program Quality Reviews are
available for a number of University departments and programs. Specific questions related
to the Program Quality Reviews should be addressed to the subject
selector / specialist for that area.
Library Impact Statements
The Curricular Affairs Committee and Graduate
Council require a Library Impact Statement when new courses, programs, majors or degrees
are proposed. More information about the Library Impact Statements,
procedure, and forms is available. Specific questions related to the Library Impact
Statements should be addressed to the subject selector /
specialist for that area.
Contact information
The Collection Management Officer for the
University Library is Michael Vocino. Questions about the Libraries’ collections
should be addressed to Michael via e-mail at vocino@uri.edu
or by telephone at (401) 874-4605. |
