Collection Development Policy for Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS)
This collection development policy provides guidance for selecting and maintaining resources that support the teaching, research, and outreach efforts of HDFS. It’s a useful resource for faculty, students, and researchers to understand what the library offers and where the strengths of the collection lie.
The HDFS Library Collection supports undergraduate through doctoral studies, focusing on key areas such as child, adult, and family services, early childhood education, financial counseling, and gerontology. The collection includes both academic and general interest materials, and also supports interdisciplinary collaboration with departments like psychology, sociology, and business. HDFS’s research spans topics like lifespan development, family dynamics, and family financial well-being.
Phone: 515 294-6316
Email: cdorius@iastate.edu
The library's collections and services are available to all ISU students, faculty, and staff and Parks Library is open to the public.
