The aim of the Science collection at the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center is to bring the results of scientific inquiry to non-specialist readers. Many of the works touch upon broad social and ethical implications that may not be developed in specialist works. Science literacy is increasingly important in our technology-driven world, and every citizen should have some general information about scientific developments. This collection, therefore, does not support one particular program, but rather complements other science and technology-related collections in the Penn Libraries system. It fills in collection gaps not covered by other collection development policies, and also features some multidisciplinary works.
