General Purpose

To support instruction and research at M.S. and Ph.D. levels in Biochemistry.

Subject Description

The program emphasizes the following subject areas: biochemical experimental techniques, biophysics, physiological chemistry, and cellular biochemistry.

Overlap with Other Subjects

Biochemistry overlaps with chemistry, physics, microbiology, zoology, and botany.

Languages Collected and Excluded

English is the primary language of the collection. Western European materials are added selectively.

Geographic Parameters

The collection is international with an emphasis on publications from the United States and other English speaking countries.

Chronological Scope

Emphasis is on current research and developments.

Dates of Publication

Current publications are primarily collected.

Retrospective Acquisitions

Retrospective collecting is very limited.

Types of Materials Collected and Excluded

Primarily texts, conference and symposia proceedings, international and national publications and research reports are collected.

Formats of Materials Collected and Excluded

Books, journals, and microforms are primarily collected.

Cooperation with Other Libraries

No formal cooperative collection development agreements are in place.

Alternative Access to Resources

Interlibrary loan is a source of materials not in the UT collection.

Position Responsible for Collection

Life Sciences Librarian, Donna Braquet

Corresponding Fund

Biochemistry

Other Factors

None

September 24, 2002