General Purpose

To support instruction, research, and extension services at the M.S. level in Entomology and Plant Pathology.

Subject Description

The program emphasizes the following subject areas: entomology, forest protection, plant pathology and veterinary entomology.

Overlap with Other Subjects

Entomolgy and Plant Pathology overlaps with biology, zoology, forestry, and plant and soil sciences.

Languages Collected and Excluded

English language materials are primarily collected.

Geographic Parameters

Primarily publications from the United States are collected. Foreign materials in regard to plant pests and disease are also emphasized.

Chronological Scope

Emphasis is on current research, trends and regulations.

Dates of Publication

Primarily current publications are collected.

Retrospective Acquisitions

Retrospective collecting is primarily of selective journal backfiles.

Types of Materials Collected and Excluded

The types of materials collected are primarily texts relating to plant pests and diseases; publications of international organizations and associations; conference and symposia proceedings; and international, national and state publications.

Formats of Materials Collected and Excluded

Primarily books and journals are 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

Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Librarian, Sandra Leach

Corresponding Fund

Agriculture, Agriculture/Veterinary Medicine

Other Factors

None

August 3, 2007