Our Collections
Mann Library offers a wealth of information for users through its large collection of online resources, including E-Journals, online databases, and electronic reference tools. In addition, nearly 800,000 print volumes (stored both in Mann Library and at the Annex storage facility) are available, making Mann's one of the top library collections in agriculture, life sciences and human ecology in the United States today. The staff in the Library's Collection Development group regularly selects new books, journals, electronic resources, and multi-media/audiovisual materials. This steady influx of current material, combined with Mann's important historical collections support the research, teaching, and extension programs of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Human Ecology and provide a strong basis for scholarship in interdisciplinary areas across the University.
The Collection Development and Preservation Division at Mann Library is responsible for the selection of material for the Library's collection. We select books, journals, electronic resources, and a small number of multi-media/audiovisual resources that support the research, teaching, and extension programs of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Human Ecology. In addition to the maintenance of these physical collections, a number of our initiatives also focus on the collection, access and long term preservation of resources in digital form, which give Mann Library a global role in the dissemination of scholarship throughout the world.
Access
How to access, request and borrow Library materials.
Stacks Maps
Maps for finding items in our collection, including location of specific call numbers.
Current Periodicals
Select journals designated as "current periodicals" in the library catalog are located on the first floor in the Current Periodical Area (map it). All other print journals are shelved in the regular stacks by call number. Many of our journals are available only in electronic format, so current issues are available online. Use Find E-Journals or the library catalog to get access to these current issues.
Reference Materials
Frequently used reference materials for use in the library only, including dictionaries, encyclopedias, manuals, and that are housed on the 1st floor (map it).
Serials Review
Mann Library is conducting an ongoing evaluation of our serial subscriptions in order to better manage our resources in difficult financial times.
New Books
Recent additions to Mann Library's collection of books.
Collection Development and Preservation
Policy information and preservation activities related to Mann Libraries collection development.
Special Collections
Mann Library has a fine selection of historical, valuable, and scarce material. This page describes the collections and how they can be accessed. Additionally, Mann also houses specialty collections such as the Ellis Collection for leisure reading and the science Curriculum Materials Collection.
Digital Collections
Digital collections and services created and/or hosted by Mann Library.
Request a Book Purchase
Make a suggestion for a book purchase.