University Library Departments

Collection Development

Collection Development functions to select, maintain, and evaluate information resources for the Library's collections that will support the teaching, learning, and research activities at the University. University faculty are encouraged to recommend materials for the Library's collection.You may contact Collection Development Librarian Louveller Luster at (804) 524-6945 or by e-mail.

• Library Collection Development Policy
• Library Material Selection Tools:
  • Blackwell's  Online Book Shop
  • Books in Print with Reviews
  • ChoiceReviews Online
  • Ulrich's Periodicals Directory
  • YBP Academia Book Service
  • Worldcat
  • TROY (Library Catalog)
• Library Purchase Recommendation Form
• Acqweb Library Publishers and Vendors List