Request for Foreign Langugage Texts at Kelsey

Comment: “Request for foreign language texts.”

Kelsey Library expands its collection in accord with the programs being offered by this SIAST campus. Since all instruction at this campus is carried out in English, we purchase only English language materials. We recommend the services of the Saskatoon Public Library which offers extensive foreign language material.

Andrea Hamilton, Circulation Clerk, Kelsey Library

Books in French

Comment: “Put books in French in the Palliser campus library.”

Thank you for your suggestion.

Our material selection decisions are guided by a number of criteria outlined in our “Collection Development Guidelines”. In reference to language, the Guidelines read that “with very few exceptions only English language materials are selected.”

SIAST Libraries cannot purchase everything a public library or a university library might purchase. Our collection aims to address the specific needs of students and staff in relation to their course work, research, and program areas. Courses are taught in English and so most course-related materials are also in English. There are a few exceptions, as mentioned, and you are welcome to make title suggestions.

Though we cannot purchase every title, we provide access to books and other material we don’t own through our interlibrary loan service. Please feel free to put in requests for any titles you like–most items arrive within 10 days. Click “Request Items” on the library’s Website and fill out the form to submit a request.

We also have a very small portion of the budget that can be used to purchase recreational materials, but for most recreational reading needs, we must refer you to the public library.

Again, thank you for your suggestion.

Theressa Slind, Collection Development Librarian, Kelsey Library