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Library Policies

The policies of the California Maritime Academy Library

Library's Mission Statement

The Cal Maritime Library supports the University’s mission by fostering student success, scholarly research, and teaching excellence through curated information resources, user-centered services, learning experiences, and welcoming, collaborative environments.

Collection Development Policy

The Library's main priority is to acquire and maintain a collection that directly supports the stated educational and curricular learning outcomes defined in the California Maritime Academy's Mission Statement. In addition, the Library acquires or provides access to materials that support faculty research and maritime industry issues. As a lesser priority, the Library seeks to serve the needs of Cal Maritime's residential population by collecting and providing access to materials that are popular in nature, in particular, materials that promote a love of reading and learning.

The procedures document outlines the collection development strategies and processes of the Library.

Policy Number AA 07-001, effective 07/01/2012

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