Procedures for elections of library faculty members to the Library Faculty Personnel Committee, Library Faculty Welfare Committee, and Faculty Senate are outlined in this document, which is stored in the Library Faculty Welfare Committee document library on Randall Library's SharePoint site. Please contact University Librarian holmanl@uncw.edu for access to this policy.

Collection Development Policy
Special Collections

The Special Collections area consists of several collections of books, manuscripts and other materials isolated from the open stack area of the Library and maintained for use in a protected area, thus assuring their availability and preservation.

Under revision, updated policy will be complete by the end of Fall 2015

One of Randall Library's stated goals is:

To identify, select, acquire and preserve informational resources, including print, electronic, visual, and sound formats, relevant to current and anticipated curriculum, scholarly practice, research, and creative activities.

This policy explains how the library operates to meet its preservation goal.

Randall Library serves as the repository for UNCW Honors Papers. Students must submit two printed copies for the Randall Library General Collection and the Randall Library Archives, respectively and one digital version in .pdf or .doc/.docx for digital archiving.

ETDs (Electronic Theses and Dissertations)

Submissions

The Graduate School at UNCW requires Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs). All graduate students producing master’s theses or doctoral dissertations are required to follow the UNCW Graduate School Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Manual (SharePoint).

Statement of Purpose

The William Madison Randall Library, University of North Carolina Wilmington, was designated as a selective depository for United States government publications in 1965. The depository collection is administered and maintained according to the requirements of Title 44, Chapter 19 of the United States Code; Instructions to Depository Libraries; and Guidelines For the Depository Library System. The library is committed to providing free access to the collection for UNCW students, faculty, staff, and the general public.

Monetary Donations

Monetary donations (including memorials) are gratefully accepted for enhancing the delivery of library services. The Library has in the past used gift funds for purchases of materials for the collection including equipment, supplies, and art works. Specific titles or items to be purchased with donated funds will be coordinated by the University Librarian. All monetary donations will be received by the University Librarian for appropriate handling, recorded through the office of University Advancement and acknowledged by the Library.

This Collection Development Policy outlines the principles and guidelines used by the librarians at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) to evaluate, select, and manage library materials and ongoing access to resources.

Collection Development Policy (PDF)

Introduction  

Randall Library strives to provide an aesthetically pleasing environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors – one that is conducive to the pursuit of intellectual study and cultural enrichment. To that end, Randall Library welcomes opportunities to accession pieces of art for display within the public areas in its facility.  

Research Services supports the educational and research functions of the university by assisting students, faculty, and staff in meeting their curricular, research, and general information needs. We also offer service to those not affiliated with the university. These services are provided in person, telephone, email, chat and by text.