What´s about?

Modern bibliographic materials (post-1958).

Selection criteria

For modern bibliographic materials, selection priorities are in line with classic criteria in library practice, such as the author's qualifications, the editor's specialty, whether the work is original or translated, whether it is a critical edition, the presentation, and the physical characteristics (binding, typography, illustrations, etc.).

Taking these basic concepts into account, the following works would be of interest:

• Foreign publications on Spanish culture in its broadest sense (History, Literature, Linguistics, Art, Philosophy, Music, Film, etc.).
• Works by Spanish authors published abroad.
• Publications on the territories that were part of Spain throughout history and with which cultural ties have subsequently been maintained (Latin America, the Philippines, the Netherlands, Naples, Sicily, and African territories). Particular attention is paid to Latin American works, ensuring that the BNE remains an essential resource for Hispanic studies and a cultural bridge between Europe and the Americas.
• Critical editions in the vernacular of the works of major world creators and thinkers.
• General reference works and treatises on various disciplines, especially those related to the Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Publications on Library Science, Documentation, Archival Science, and Museology, as well as on other subjects closely related to these disciplines, such as the history of the book or new information technologies.
• Publications that serve as work tools or research aids, such as databases and foreign journals, both printed and electronic.
• Missing copies of works to complete our collections, or damaged copies, in any format or medium, to be replaced with one in good condition at the suggestion of the departments.

The purpose of this type of purchase is to enrich and complete its collections, fill gaps, and update information on the topics most in-demand by researchers.

Anyone can suggest the purchase of works not in the BNE collections that are of interest to the institution by completing a form.

For any questions or clarifications regarding the purchase of modern collections, please send a message to adquisiciones@bne.es