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# Subject Areas: The collection represents the disciplines of UNMC’s colleges and institutes. [https://classification.nlm.nih.gov/outline National Library of Medicine Classification] QS – WZ. Limited collecting is done in subjects outside of the health sciences, and they generally include topics falling into the BF, H, LB, and Q classification. [https://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/lcco/ Library of Congress Classification]
# Subject Areas: The collection represents the disciplines of UNMC’s colleges and institutes. [https://classification.nlm.nih.gov/outline National Library of Medicine Classification] QS – WZ. Limited collecting is done in subjects outside of the health sciences, and they generally include topics falling into the BF, H, LB, and Q classification. [https://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/lcco/ Library of Congress Classification]
# Books: Books are purchased ad hoc, based on the curricular and research needs and user requests. Electronic formats are preferred when available and where cost and licensing terms are favorable. Print books are generally referred for:
# Books: Books are purchased ad hoc, based on the curricular and research needs and user requests. Electronic formats are preferred when available and where cost and licensing terms are favorable. Print books are generally referred for:
## Study materials and exam guides
#* Study materials and exam guides
## Titles authored by UNMC-affiliated individuals
#* Titles authored by UNMC-affiliated individuals
# Journals: Journals comprise most of the library’s collection. Current journal subscriptions are only in electronic format. Older print volumes may be retained based on space and availability of the materials through other libraries.
# Journals: Journals comprise most of the library’s collection. Current journal subscriptions are only in electronic format. Older print volumes may be retained based on space and availability of the materials through other libraries.
# Anatomical Models: The library maintains a collection of anatomical models that support the curricular needs of the institution.
# Anatomical Models: The library maintains a collection of anatomical models that support the curricular needs of the institution.
# Other Online Resources: The library subscribes to a variety of databases and other electronic resources. Examples may include citation databases, clinical support tools, and writing resources.
# Other Online Resources: The library subscribes to a variety of databases and other electronic resources. Examples may include citation databases, clinical support tools, and writing resources.
# Languages: The library only collects English language materials, with two exceptions:
# Languages: The library only collects English language materials, with two exceptions:
## Foreign language journals or books that come as part of a package subscription or an Open Access collection.
#* Foreign language journals or books that come as part of a package subscription or an Open Access collection.
## Foreign language communication guides for health practitioners.
#* Foreign language communication guides for health practitioners.
# Geographic Limits: The library collects books and journals from international English-language publishers.
# Geographic Limits: The library collects books and journals from international English-language publishers.
# Material Age Limits: The library’s collection is developed with an emphasis on current information resources.
# Material Age Limits: The library’s collection is developed with an emphasis on current information resources.
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# Duplication: Duplication of formats is mostly avoided except in limited circumstances, such as when an electronic version of a high-use book becomes available after a print version has been purchased.
# Duplication: Duplication of formats is mostly avoided except in limited circumstances, such as when an electronic version of a high-use book becomes available after a print version has been purchased.
# Gifts: The library selectively accepts gifts of books that meet the selection criteria of the collection. The library cannot guarantee a donor that their gift will be added to the collection. Disposition and retention are at the discretion of the library. The library does not accept donations of print journals.
# Gifts: The library selectively accepts gifts of books that meet the selection criteria of the collection. The library cannot guarantee a donor that their gift will be added to the collection. Disposition and retention are at the discretion of the library. The library does not accept donations of print journals.
== Guidelines for Withdrawal or Cancellation of Materials and Resources ==
== Guidelines for Withdrawal or Cancellation of Materials and Resources ==
=== Withdrawal of Physical Materials ===
=== Withdrawal of Physical Materials ===