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Notice: Due to ongoing construction, 4 East is currently closed to the public.  To obtain items located on 4 East, please place an online request for the item to be paged for you using the ‘Place Request’ button in the catalog. Please visit our Circulation FAQ page for assistance in using our catalog.
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MSU Libraries Collection Strategies

The Michigan State University Libraries collections librarians build and maintain collections of information resources to support the strategic plan and vision of the university in accordance with the Libraries Strategic Plan.  

An overview of the MSU Libraries includes summary statistics about the collection.

Susan Kendall is the Head of Collection Strategies

Diane Warner is the Electronic Resources Coordinator

Coordinators of collection management in various subject areas include:

  • Iris Kovar-Gough (interim)-- Health Sciences
  • Breezy Silver--Business
  • Eric Tans -- Sciences
  • Terrie Wilson -- Humanities
  • Kathleen Weessies -- Social Sciences
  • vacant -- Area Studies (International Studies)

More than 30 subject librarians are engaged in collection management at the MSU Libraries.

Using online forms, MSU faculty, staff, or students may suggest a book to be considered for purchase. Suggestions for databases or journals should be directed to the appropriate subject librarian. A separate form is available to request materials to be placed on Reserve (Assigned Reading).