American National University Library
Collection Development Policy
May 2020
Library System
The ANU library system consists of a virtual Global Learn Library of over 100,000 academic ebooks and dozens of interdisciplinary and subject specific databases. These database collections provide access to thousands of full text journals, magazines, and newspapers for research endeavors.
The purpose of the collection is to provide faculty, students and staff with material of high quality, currency and relevance to their curricular needs. The library is dedicated to building and maintaining collections that support the University’s academic programs, including materials supporting writing and research assignments.
In order to meet the global learning needs of students and faculty across the University system, materials will be collected in digital format whenever possible. Those formats include, electronic books, electronic journals, article databases, and streaming audio/video.