Category:Library

Each chapter headquarters should include a library of selected books of interest and value to its student members. The library should not be just a depository for discarded textbooks, but a worthwhile collection of reference books, general interest books, books on professional topics, books authored by Theta Tau members, etc.

Regular acquisition of volumes can be made if this is a budgeted item of chapter expense. In addition, student and alumnus members may be asked to contribute worthwhile books. Such gifts should be recognized by a nicely prepared bookplate in each such volume, as well as by a letter of thanks to the donor. The library should include a complete file of The Gear of Theta Tau dating back to the chapter's installation. Likely, the chapter should subscribe to other selected magazines of general interest, as well as to professional engineering journals.