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CDM Policy Statement - Electrical & Computer Engineering

General Purpose

To support instruction, study and research leading to the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Subject Description

The program emphasizes the following subject areas: circuit theory, computer engineering, communications, digital systems, solid-state electronics, electro-optics, image processing, microwaves, electromagnetic theory, plasma engineering, power systems, and control systems.

Overlap with Other Subjects

Electrical and Computer Engineering overlaps with nuclear engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, and physics.

Languages Collected and Excluded

English is the primary language. Secondary languages include Western European languages, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian which are acquired selectively depending on research and project needs.

Geographic Parameters

Primarily publications from the United States and Great Britain are acquired with less emphasis on those from Western Europe and Japan. Materials from other areas are considered selectively.

Chronological Scope

Emphasis is on current research.

Dates of Publication

Current publications are collected.

Retrospective Acquisitions

Retrospective purchases are considered only under special circumstances, i.e., for new programs where basic materials (monographs, serials, and periodicals) are needed to update the collection.

Types of Materials Collected and Excluded

With the general exception of textbooks, laboratory manuals and dissertations, scholarly publications of all types are collected.

Formats of Materials Collected and Excluded

In addition to traditional print formats, all other formats are considered.

Cooperation with Other Libraries

Cooperative agreements are in effect with the Tennessee Valley Authority and Martin Marietta Energy Systems.

Alternative Access to Resources

Interlibrary loan is a resource to materials not in the collection.

Position Responsible for Collection

Engineering Librarian, Jeanine Williamson

Corresponding Fund

Engineering, Carson, Granger

Other Factors

None

April 27, 2002