Travel Collection Policy

Historically, travel reference materials were scattered throughout the reference area and, although of great demand, inconvenient to use. The decision to centralize travel materials was based on the desire to make the materials more conveniently accessible. The travel collection will serve as an information source for both the University population and the public and as an aid in reference assistance.

Reference will support the travel collection at the basic level providing all current information on travel, including materials on transportation schedules, accommodations, and activities. These materials will be purchased in the English language. The exception to this would be in cases where the only travel materials exist in a foreign language. These would be reviewed for selection.

Reference will collect many different types of materials for the travel collection. Guides, books, booklets, and schedules will be obtained. No duplicates will be purchased.

Review of this collection will be an ongoing process.

Criteria for inclusion in the Travel Collection:

• Most recent materials available
• No items over four years old, unless material does not contain dated information
• All Michigan materials
• All states and major cities and recreational areas
• International coverage of major countries cities

Subject and Material Breakdown:

• Travel Information
  • 1. Sightseeing materials
  • 2. Tours and walks
  • 3. Background information for the traveller
  • 4. Information for international travel
• Travel Schedules
  • 1. Transportation information
    • Railway
    • Airlines
    • Train
    • Bus
    • Cruise (ships)
  • 2. Timetables
• Travel Accommodations
  • 1. Hotels, motels, inns, bed and breakfasts
  • 2. Camping and trailer areas
  • 3. Restaurants
• Travel activities
  • 1. Educational
    • Museums
    • Festivals
    • Study courses
    • Travel, study and jobs
    • Other
  • 2. Physical
    • Skiing information
    • Hiking and backpacking
    • Canoeing and boating
    • Sports events
    • Other
  • 3. Amusement
    • Tourist attractions
    • Some amusement facilities
    • Other

Criteria for exclusion in the Travel Collection:

• Contains dated information, such as prices and ratings
• New edition is available
• Limited travel information in source
• Inaccurate information

URL=http://www.lib.msu.edu/sowards/colldev/travcds.html
Statement provided by Denise Forro on 9 March 2000.
Page editor: Steven Sowards
Created 10 March 2000; last modified 20 March 2006.

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