History Collection Policy Guide

We have a robust approval plan through GOBI (EBSCO) and also include  include YBP, Jean Touzot, Casalini, Puvill, and Harrassowitz approval plans.

Selection tools include the approval plans listed above, reviews in Choice and major professional journals, e.g., American Historical Review, Journal of Southern History, and Journal of Southern History. Special attention is given to faculty, staff, and student requests.

Funds include the Selley Fund (European studies since 1750), Lurcy Fund (French culture), Carter Memorial Fund (United States history), Benjamin Fund ( Southern history), Gibson Fund (History general) and the Mintz Fund (Holocaust studies).