Hollins University Library

Collection Development Tips for Faculty

Here are some guidelines to help you as you make selections for the library collection:

Order early! The sooner you place your orders with us, the earlier we can order, receive and pay for them, and then determine what your total discount will be. Departments that order early in the year usually find that they have additional dollars (generated from discounts) to spend in the spring semester.
Please double-check our holdings in the online catalog. If you need a different edition from the one we already own, state that clearly on your order. If Roanoke College already owns the title and you feel Hollins needs a copy on-site, please indicate that as well.
When you are ordering, please consider the audience level of the book you are buying. Will it be used for student assignments and papers? If the item is something you need for research but not for teaching, consider letting us get it through Interlibrary Loan. Help us use our resources wisely.
If you have questions about collection development, contact Joan Ruelle or one of the division librarians.