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A.
Purpose of Collection
- Program Information
Spanish is one
of the languages taught within the Modern Languages and Literatures
department here at WSU. The majority of the department’s faculty is
tied into this discipline, teaching several undergraduate and
graduate classes. This subject area generates major grants
bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The undergraduate courses include
Elementary Spanish, Intermediate Spanish, Selected Spanish Readings,
Spanish Conversation, Intermediate Spanish Readings and Cooperative
Education: Spanish. The graduate offerings include Spanish
Phonetics, Major Topics in Spanish, Spanish Conversation III,
Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition, Survey of Spanish
Literature, Contemporary Spanish Theater, Contemporary Spanish
Novel, Business Spanish, Survey of Latin American Literature,
Contemporary Latin American Novel, Spanish Civilization, Latin
American Civilization, Contemporary Latin American Theater, Latin
American Short Story, Introduction to Romance Linguistics, Mexico:
It’s People and Culture and South America: It’s People and Culture.
The main areas of focus
are medieval, early modern and modern Spanish literature (Iberia) in
addition to the literatures of Central and South America. These areas
will be further developed by the addition of two new Iberianists.
Michael McGlynn does medieval studies. Kerry Wilks studies El Siglo
del Oro (“Golden Age” being the sixteenth-eighteenth centuries).
The students taking
Spanish are undergraduates and graduates from a variety of disciplines
across the WSU campus including history, the humanities, business,
education, physical sciences, health sciences and social sciences.
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Collection Description
The
Spanish collection consists of paper books, some journals, database
access and e-book access.
Due to our collaboration with
Drs. Pedro Bravo-Elizondo and Eunice Myers, the Libraries’ book holdings are
strong, especially for those works published in the last thirty years.
When checked against A New History of Spanish Literature (1961 edition),
that part of the collection is not that strong although we do have 30-35 percent
of the holdings. However, another analysis focusing on a comparison of our
holdings with A Companion to Spanish-American Literature shows that our
holdings have improved over time. This test revealed that the Libraries have 75%
of that bibliography’s titles. Unlike most of its MCLL counterparts, these
holdings are strong both in Spanish and English.
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We tend not to collect
dissertations, essay collections or conference proceedings for this area, as it
is an undergraduate program. However, these items are available upon request.
Our journal holdings in this
regard are not as strong as they could be. Interdisciplinary journals as well
as those literary journals in English provide the bulk of our coverage. We do
have a few core Spanish language journals, which we are still receiving and
several historical runs up in the general stacks. However recent budget cuts
have taken their toll on those items. Running our historical and present-day
collections up against the MLA Bibliography reveals that our
original language collections are weak in this regard. As such, researchers
rely heavily on Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery for most of their
materials. These journals need to be protected whenever possible in future
serials reviews.
Database access remains limited
to mostly English language works. The only access we have for Spanish language
works comes through the MLA Bibliography. That database, however,
provides citations and abstracts only. While there are links to full text, they
are from other databases and then, only those that we subscribe to. Full text
access to articles in English comes from JSTOR (retrospective coverage)
and Project Muse (mostly the last fifteen years’ of publication runs).
Humanities Index and InfoTrac Web’s Expanded Academic, Business and
Company and Health and Wellness Resource Centers provide some
additional coverage for English works. Yet in the latter’s case, only 1 out of
every 4 academic works is available in full text. For education, one might refer
to ERIC. For the health sciences, one can look to CINAHL and
MEDLINE. For business, ABI-Inform and Lexis-Nexis Academic
remain the two chief sources. In general social sciences, one could look at
Sociological Abstracts, WilsonWeb Social Sciences Abstracts,
Social Work Abstracts and Social Work Abstracts.
E-Book coverage remains in flux
as well. Netlibrary does not have a great deal of Spanish literature,
historical or cultural works in its holdings. With the possible addition of the
ACLS Humanities E-Book and other packages may offer possibilities in
this regard. For allied fields, one might refer to the e-book holdings in those
areas.
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- Anticipated Trends
As with other areas within
the Humanities, two items will drive our collecting efforts for Spanish: access
and budgets. In addition, what occurs in the allied fields noted above will
affect Spanish as well.
The balance between print and
electronic media may help to bridge several gaps in the future. Certainly, in
terms of electronic journals, we could stand to benefit if publishers provide
affordable foreign language journal packages here in the United States. In such
a case, Spanish journals would rank as a first priority in this regard. The
same can be said for Spanish monographs and source materials. Fortunately, the
interdisciplinary coverage in JSTOR and Project Muse does assist
in bridging this gap. Once again, however, this balance can change depending
upon budgets and which databases we can acquire/hang on to in the future. While
the Libraries probably will not increase its holdings in foreign language
journals or databases in a large way, our access to materials in English could
benefit from adding JSTOR’s Arts & Humanities II and III packages
to our repertoire. Cost could determine whether we keep Project Muse
beyond 2005 so we need to plan accordingly. A switch to EBSCOHost Expanded
Academic could increase access as well. In terms of e-book coverage, an
increase in Netlibrary, ACLS History E-Book Collection and/or other
collections in this regard can only help narrow this gap while providing quality
materials to our patrons.
With Spanish, due to the
collaboration between Drs. Bravo-Elizondo and Myers with the liaison librarians,
we have strong collections in this field. Given the budgetary situation and
priorities both for the MCLL department and the Libraries as a whole, this
activity will still need to be monitored carefully, balancing faculty research
with student needs. This observation is due to the hiring of new faculty
members in this discipline. Also, since Spanish literature does touch on other
subject areas across campus, we need to keep collecting minimal works (in the
original and in translation for patron use as well. Finally, as other areas do
touch on Spanish as a second language in a tangential sense to varying degrees,
they need to be considered on a case by case basis. These issues are concerns
for the Spanish CD area.
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B.
Scope
of Coverage
- Chronological Focus
For Spanish literature, the
primary chronological areas are medieval, Renaissance, Early Modern and Modern
Spanish Literature.
Other areas can be collected
depending upon available budgetary resources; the importance of the analyzed
work(s) within the scope of Spanish literary history in general and the quality
of the scholarship in that work. In any event, that activity would never exceed
D Levels as explained in Appendix B.
- Geographic Focus
The
primary geographic foci are Spain, Central America, South America, Cuba
and the Caribbean.
- Formats and Materials Collected
For
Spanish literature, the collecting efforts include printed works both in
English and Spanish. The following formats are collected: books,
journals and serials. As noted above, when the appropriate opportunity
arises to investigate electronic access for Spanish language journals
and electronic works, we will do so.
- Formats and Materials Not Collected
Although the focus will primarily be on those formats and materials
noted in Section 3 above, other formats will be considered according to
the relevance to the overall major and department (MCLL), courses of
study, areas of faculty research/teaching, and overall continuity of the
collection. As I said in Section 3, such endeavors will be subject to
availability, overall collecting priorities and budgetary constraints.
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Publication/Imprint Dates
Most purchases will be recently published works although out of print
works will also be considered. Retrospective projects conducted between
faculty members and the subject librarians will be considered as well
depending upon available budget, collection priorities, the time
involved and the project scope.
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Place of Publication
All
academic publishers’ works are considered. However, some publishers’
works will tend to be purchased more than others. For Spanish, Puvil
and Peter Lang are top publishers. Distributors include Puvil,
Schoenhoff’s and BNA. In all cases, the work’s overall
quality not just the publisher or its reputation will determine a
purchase.
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Languages Collected
Works in this field are collected in both English and Spanish. All
secondary works (unless requested by the faculty members) are collected
in English. Primary sources can be collected in other languages.
However again, foreign language sources will be collected in translation
whenever possible. If a faculty member requests that a source be
acquired in the original language, every effort will be made to get the
work as permitted by availability and available funds.
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C.
Summary of Subjects Collected and Collecting Levels
These areas are collected here at the WSU Libraries:
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Subject |
LC Class |
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Current Collection Level |
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Spanish Literature to 1700 |
PQ |
|
C1 |
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Spanish Literature 1700-1868 |
PQ |
|
C1 |
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Spanish Literature 1868-1960 |
PQ |
|
D |
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Spanish Literature 1961- |
PQ |
|
C1 |
|
Spanish Literature in the US |
PQ |
|
C2 |
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Spanish Literature-Mexico |
PQ |
|
C2 |
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Spanish Literature-Mexico to 1810 |
PQ |
|
C2 |
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Spanish Literature-Mexico 19th/20th |
PQ |
|
C1 |
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Sp. Lit-West Indies & C. America |
PQ |
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C2 |
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Sp. Literature-Cuba |
PQ |
|
C1 |
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Sp. Literature-Puerto Rico |
PQ |
|
C2 |
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Sp. Literature-Central America |
PQ |
|
C2 |
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Sp. Literature-South America (general) |
PQ |
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C2 |
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Sp. Literature-Argentina (all areas) |
PQ |
|
C2 |
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Sp. Literature-Bolivia |
PQ |
|
C2 |
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Sp. Literature-Chile (all areas) |
PQ |
|
C2 |
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Sp. Literature-Columbia |
PQ |
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C2 |
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Sp. Literature-Ecuador |
PQ |
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C2 |
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Sp. Literature-Guyana |
PQ |
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C2 |
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Sp. Literature-Uruguay |
PQ |
|
C2 |
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Subject |
LC Class |
|
Current Collection Level |
| |
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Sp. Literature-Peru (all areas) |
PQ |
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C2 |
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Sp. Literature-Venezuela |
PQ |
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C2 |
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Sp. Literature-Africa |
PQ
|
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D |
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Sp. Literature-Asia and Australia |
PQ |
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D |
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D.
Subjects Excluded
There are no excluded subjects. Although some may only be collected at
a minimal (re: level as spelled out in Appendix B.
E.
Related Collections and Cooperative Efforts
Any Spanish literature collecting effort should interact with those from
the other MCLL subject areas for budgetary reasons. In addition,
comparative literature affects Spanish and can be considered as well.
Other subjects affected are: history, English literature, education,
business, social sciences, health sciences, philosophy, religion and
other humanities areas.
F.
Related Collection Development Policies
Any Spanish literature CD Policy should interact with those from the
other MCLL subject areas for budgetary reasons. In addition,
comparative literature affects Spanish and can be considered as well.
Other subjects affected are: history, English literature, education,
business, social sciences, health sciences, philosophy, religion and
other humanities areas.
G.
Related
Collection Evaluations
See E and F above.
H.
Other Factors
Access to Spanish literature sources (largely in English language
interdisciplinary sources) is available through Project Muse and
JSTOR. Bibliographic citations can be found in the MLA
Bibliography and Humanities Index (WilsonWeb). In the allied
fields, one should search in the respective main databases and search
engines accordingly.
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Appendix A—Specific Subjects Collected (with Collecting Levels)
| LC |
Line |
Divisions, Categories and Subjects |
Collection & Language Codes |
| Class |
Number |
CL |
AC |
GL |
PC |
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LLL109 |
Spanish Literature - Before 1500 |
D |
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D |
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| PQ6271-6498 |
LLL110 |
Spanish Literature to 1700 |
C1 |
|
C1 |
|
| PQ6500-6576 |
LLL111 |
Spanish Literature 1700-ca.1868 |
C1 |
|
C1 |
|
| PQ6600-6647 |
LLL112 |
Spanish Literature 1868-1960 |
D |
|
D |
|
| PQ6651-6676 |
LLL113 |
Spanish Literature, 1961- |
CQ |
|
CQ |
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| PQ6155-6168 |
LLL114 |
Spanish Literature - Folklore & Folk Literature |
C2 |
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C2 |
|
| PQ7000-7061 |
LLL115 |
Spanish Literature - Provincial in Europe |
D |
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D |
|
| |
LLL116 |
Spanish Literature - Popular Literature |
C2 |
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C2 |
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| PQ7071-7079 |
LLL117 |
Spanish Literature in U. S & Canada |
C2 |
|
C2 |
|
| PQ7080-7099 |
LLL118 |
Spanish Literature in Spanish America (General) |
C2 |
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C2 |
|
| PQ7100-7295 |
LLL119 |
Spanish Literature of Mexico, former Provinces, Ge |
C2 |
|
C2 |
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| PQ7296 |
LLL120 |
Spanish Literature - Mexico -to 1810/25 |
C2 |
|
C2 |
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| PQ7297 |
LLL121 |
Spanish Literature - Mexico - 19th, 20th Centuries |
C2 |
|
C2 |
|
| PQ7310-7349 |
LLL121.5 |
Spanish Literature - Former Provinces Now in U. S. |
C2 |
|
C2 |
|
| PQ7361 |
LLL122 |
Spanish Literature of West Indies & C. America, Ge |
C2 |
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C2 |
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| PQ7370-7390 |
LLL123 |
Spanish Literature - Cuba |
C1 |
|
C2 |
|
| PQ7420-7440 |
LLL124 |
Spanish Literature - Puerto Rico |
C2 |
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C2 |
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| PQ7471-7539 |
LLL125 |
Spanish Literature - Central America |
C2 |
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C2 |
|
| PQ7551-7557 |
LLL126 |
Spanish Literature of South America, General |
C2 |
|
C2 |
|
| PQ7600-7795 |
LLL127 |
Spanish Literature - Argentina, General |
C2 |
|
C2 |
|
| PQ7796 |
LLL128 |
Spanish Literature - Argentina - to 1810/25 |
C2 |
|
C2 |
|
| PQ7797 |
LLL129 |
Spanish Literature - Argentina - 19th, 20th Cent. |
C2 |
|
C2 |
|
| PQ7800-7820 |
LLL130 |
Spanish Literature - Bolivia |
C2 |
|
C2 |
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| PQ7900-8095 |
LLL131 |
Spanish Literature - Chile, General |
C2 |
|
C2 |
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| PQ8096 |
LLL132 |
Spanish Literature - Chile - to 1800 |
C2 |
|
C2 |
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| PQ8097 |
LLL133 |
Spanish Literature - Chile - 19th, 20th Centuries |
C2 |
|
C2 |
|
| PQ8160-8180 |
LLL134 |
Spanish Literature - Colombia |
C2 |
|
C2 |
|
| PQ8200-8220 |
LLL135 |
Spanish Literature - Ecuador |
C2 |
|
C2 |
|
| PQ8230-8239 |
LLL136 |
Spanish Literature - Guyana |
C2 |
|
C2 |
|
| PQ8250-8259 |
LLL137 |
Spanish Literature - Paraguay |
C2 |
|
C2 |
|
| PQ8300-8495 |
LLL138 |
Spanish Literature - Peru, General |
C2 |
|
C2 |
|
| PQ8496 |
LLL139 |
Spanish Literature - Peru - to 1810/25 |
C2 |
|
C2 |
|
| PQ8497 |
LLL140 |
Spanish Literature - Peru - 19th, 20th Centuries |
C2 |
|
C2 |
|
| PQ8510-8519 |
LLL141 |
Spanish Literature - Uruguay |
C2 |
|
C2 |
|
| PQ8530-8549 |
LLL142 |
Sapnish Literature - Venezuela |
C2 |
|
C2 |
|
| PQ8600-8919 |
LLL143 |
Spanish Literature of Africa |
D |
|
D |
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| PQ8650-8829 |
LLL144 |
Spanish Literature - Asia & Australia |
D |
|
D |
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Appendix B—Explanation of Collecting Levels and Codes
Notes
[1] Please see the “Spanish Language and
Literature Collection Analysis” for more information.
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