Michigan State University Libraries

Collection Development Policy Statement: Careers

The Careers Collection houses English-language career resources in a variety of formats, including monographs on 3-day circulation and non-circulating ephemeral materials. Since currency is desirable, rarely are materials older than 5-10 years retained. Emphasis is on fields of interest and study of MSU students as reflected by the curriculum; therefore, selection guidelines may be prioritized as follows:

1. Guides to professional occupations for which a bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. is required.
2. Resume writing, interviewing, and other job hunting aids.
3. General materials on career exploration and skills identification.
4. Guides to free-lance and self-employment opportunities.
5. Study guides for various professional licensure exams (e.g. nursing and medical boards, real estate, C.P.A., etc.). Civil service test guides are not collected.
6. Materials which support the employment needs and interests of university staff and the community in general (guides to opportunities in technical/skilled trades, clerical, civil service, etc.).