The Content Development & Analysis (CDA) department acquires, manages and licenses collections in all formats and subject areas and ensures that they are discoverable through Omni. Special collections including rare books, private papers and other primary source material are acquired and managed by the Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections.
CDA advances excellence in research, teaching, and learning at York University through:
Purchasing of library materials
CDA manages the selection and purchasing of all library collections. We welcome suggestions for purchases using our online form or by emailing yul_cda@yorku.ca. All suggestions are reviewed to ensure alignment with our collection development guidelines.
Electronic Resources: Licensing and Access
CDA licenses and provide campus-wide access to scholarly content, and can provide assistance with understanding the terms of use of all licensed and with troubleshooting issues with our licensed electronic resources. You can use the Report a Problem feature in Omni or email erport@yorku.ca
Challenged Materials
CDA is committed to building research collections that represent a variety of subjects, viewpoints and perspectives. Community members who have concerns about any item in the Libraries’ collection should first read YUL’s Challenged Materials Policy.
Library Statements (new course proposals or cyclical program reviews)
CDA also consults with faculty members in need of a library statement to accompany new course proposal as well as playing a role in cyclical program reviews.