GENERAL PURPOSE & SCOPE
The James G. Gee Library collection supports the curriculum and research
needs of undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty in the
Departments of Mathematics.
Subject strengths for mathematics include: algebras, analysis, calculus,
discrete mathematics, geometry, history of mathematics, number theory,
topology, and probability-statistics.
The university offers the following degrees, majors, and special programs
in the Mathematics department:
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Minor in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (with Secondary Teacher Certification)
- Specialization in Mathematics for Interdisciplinary Studies Major
(Elementary Teacher Certification)
- Master of Science in Mathematics (Thesis or Nonthesis options)
- Master of Arts in Mathematics (Thesis or Nonthesis options)
- Minor in Applied Mathematics.
GENERAL SUBJECT BOUNDARIES
The collection development emphasis is on purchasing current literature
for undergraduate curriculum.
The primary subject holdings for Mathematics are in LC classes QA 1
– QA 74, QA 77 – QA 939 (General Mathematics, Elementary
Mathematics, Algebra, Probabilities, Statistics, Mathematics, Numerical
Analysis, Mathematical Analysis, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Analytic
Mechanics). The following areas are also collected where relevant to
this department: HF5691-HF571 (Business Math) and QA 75 – QA 76
(Computer Science).
| LC Classification |
Description |
Level of Collection |
| QA1-QA0074 |
Mathematics: General |
2 |
| QA0075-QA0076 |
Computer Science |
3 |
| QA0077-QA0141 |
Elementary Mathematics, Arithmetic |
4 |
| QA0150-QA0272 |
Algebra |
3 |
| QA0273-QA0275 |
Probabilities |
2 |
| QA0276-QA0280 |
Statistics |
3 |
| QA0281-QA0299 |
Mathematics, Numerical Analysis |
2 |
| QA0300-QA0433 |
Mathematics Analysis (Calculus, etc.) |
3 |
| QA0440-QA0799 |
Geometry, Trigonometry |
3 |
| QA0801-QA0939 |
Analytic Mechanics |
1 |
| QC0081-QC0119 |
Weights and Measures |
1 |
| QC0120-QC0168 |
Experimental Mechanics |
1 |
| HF5691-HF5716 |
Business Mathematics |
2 |
While selection of new materials is based on recently-published materials
in these LC classes, deselection (a.k.a. weeding) may be based on age,
research value, physical condition, and use of existing materials. See
Core policy for weeding criteria.
LANGUAGES
See Core Policy.
GEOGRAPHIC AREAS
See Core Policy.
TYPES OF MATERIALS COLLECTED
The collection includes monographs, periodicals and other serial publications,
statistical works, directories, and other standard reference works.
Textbooks not in current adoption at TAMU-Commerce may be purchased
with the approval of the Subject Librarian for Mathematics. Preference
will be given to items that could be used as textbooks in the classroom
but have considerable added value making them appropriate for the general
or reference library collections. It is suggested that textbooks comprise
not more than 60% of the total budget allocated to mathematics.
FORMATS OF MATERIALS COLLECTED/DELIVERY OF MATERIALS
The collection includes material in print, microform, compact disc,
and online format. Although the bulk of the collection has traditionally
been in print format, as cost and availability have been concerns, the
collection has begun to move toward more electronic materials. With
the exception of material collected solely for classroom instruction,
no format is excluded if the material is relevant to the collection
and if the library has the necessary technology in place.
OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE
Not applicable
CREATION DATE
06/13/2003
REVISION HISTORY
Created 06/13/2003.
SUBJECT LIBRARIAN
Mary Ellen Teasdale, Science Reference Librarian
Email:Mary_Ellen_Teasdale@tamu-commerce.edu
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