Understanding the Business of Library Acquisitions

Understanding the Business of Library Acquisitions
Author: Karen A. Schmidt
Publisher: ALA Editions
Total Pages: 412
Release: 1999
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

This expanded and greatly enhanced edition of Understanding the Business of Library Acquisitions provides all new information about successfully managing acquisitions through optimum staffing, sound acquisitions practices, and effective organization. Many chapters have been updated to reflect the emphasis on the use of technology in acquisitions.

Patron-Driven Acquisitions

Patron-Driven Acquisitions
Author: Judith M. Nixon
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2014-01-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317985257

For over a decade, some academic libraries have been purchasing, rather than borrowing, recently published books requested by their patrons through interlibrary loan. These books had one circulation guaranteed and so appealed to librarians who were concerned about the large percentage of books selected and purchased by librarians but never checked out by their patrons. Early assessments of the projects indicated that patrons selected quality books that in many cases were cross disciplinary and covered emerging areas of scholarly interest. However, now we have a significant database of the ILL purchase records to compare these titles with books selected through normal methods. The projects described in this book present a powerful argument for involving patrons in the book selection process. This book looks at patron-driven acquisitions for printed books at Purdue University, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Illinois, as well as exploring new programs that allow patrons to select e-books or participate in other innovative ways in building the library collections. This book was published as a special issue of Collection Management.

Patron-Driven Acquisitions

Patron-Driven Acquisitions
Author: David A. Swords
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2011-10-27
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110253038

About 40 percent of the books academic libraries purchase in traditional ways never circulate and another 40 percent circulate fewer than three times. By contrast, patron-driven acquisition allows a library to borrow or buy books only when a patron needs them. In a typical workflow, the library imports bibliographic records into its catalogue at no cost. When a patron finds a patron-driven record in the course of research, a short-term loan can allow him to borrow the book, and the transaction charge to the library will be a small percentage of the list price. Typically, a library will automatically buy a book on a third or fourth use. The contributions in this volume, written by experts, describe the genesis and brief history of patron-driven acquisitions, its current status, and its promise.

Library Acquisition Policies and Procedures

Library Acquisition Policies and Procedures
Author: Elizabeth Futas
Publisher: Greenwood
Total Pages: 624
Release: 1984
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

This volume will help you acquire and manage a strong collection for your library, even when budgets are being cut. Topics covered include purchasing materials, formulating selection criteria, sharing materials with other institutions, and evaluating and preserving materials. This edition by the late Elizabeth Futas begins with the results of the author's survey of academic and public libraries. The author then explains how a sharply focused and clearly articulated collections development policy can assist libraries in providing the best possible service in the most cost-effective manner. These and other ideas, practices, and policies in this new edition will allow libraries to continue meeting the needs of their particular constituents, even in uncertain economic times.

The Complete Guide to Acquisitions Management

The Complete Guide to Acquisitions Management
Author: Frances C. Wilkinson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2015-07-28
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1610697146

Updated and enhanced, the second edition of this text provides both library students and practitioners with a thorough understanding of procedural and philosophical approaches in acquisitions management. Since the last edition of this text was published over a decade ago, library acquisitions practices have changed dramatically in response to economic and industry changes and the introduction and maturation of new technologies. An essential tool kit, this updated edition covers every aspect of current acquisitions management from organization of acquisitions departments to professional ethics. The step-by-step guide takes you through acquisitions department activities from the beginning of the ordering process through making materials available to the public. You'll learn about the latest acquisitions systems, negotiating bids and RFPs, gifts and exchange, and decisions of permanence. In addition, the book provides expert guidance on relationships with vendors as well as on the publishing industry in general. Key among the updates to this second edition is information about major changes that have occurred recently, including what's new in integrated library systems, electronic resource management, and patron- and demand-driven acquisitions. An appendix offers a wealth of resources on topics related to acquisitions and includes a comprehensive glossary.

Guide to Ethics in Acquisitions

Guide to Ethics in Acquisitions
Author: Wyoma VanDuinkerken
Publisher: Assoc for Libr Collections & Tech Svc
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Acquisitions (Libraries)
ISBN: 9780838987018

The study of ethics in librarianship, essential for effective acquisitions librarians and collection managers, is largely missing from standard library science curriculum. New professionals must learn library science curriculum. New professionals must learn library ethics on the job, supplemented by reading, attending conferences, and participating in webinars. Guide to Ethics in Acquisitions provides an historical perspective on ethics related to acquisitions of library materials and gives practical examples of situations that require thoughtful consideration of ethical behavior. Ethical issues include conflict of interest, vendor relations, intellectual freedom, access, and privacy. -- from back cover.

Electronic Resource Management Systems

Electronic Resource Management Systems
Author: Elsa K. Anderson
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2014
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0838959229

To get to the bottom of a successful approach to Electronic Resource Management (ERM), Anderson interviewed staff at 11 institutions about their ERM implementations. Among her conclusions, presented in this issue of Library Technology Reports, is that grasping the intricacies of your workflow—analyzing each step to reveal the gaps and problems—at the beginning is crucial to selecting and implementing an ERM. Whether the system will be used to fill a gap, aggregate critical data, or replace a tedious manual process, the best solution for your library depends on factors such as your current software setup, staffing levels, and local support from systems staff. Providing guidance to library technology decision-makers, this report offers coverage of such important topics as:The five major elements of managing electronic resources: knowledge bases, acquisitions, administration and contracts, licensing, and reporting;Vendor systems from EBSCO, Ex Libris, and Innovative Interfaces, as well as three open source (OS) solutions;How ERMs function as a component of the library service platforms of OCLC Worldshare, Ex Libris Alma, Serial Solutions Intota, Kuali OLE, and Innovative Interfaces Sierra

Sudden Position Guide to Acquisitions

Sudden Position Guide to Acquisitions
Author: Deborah Hathaway
Publisher: Alcts Publishing
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9780838948491

"Depending on the structure of a library, acquisitions may involve or work with collection management, subject librarians, electronic resources, preservation, cataloging, and library administration due to the management and use of collection materials budgets. Acquisitions staff will also be involved in working with material library vendors. Taking on acquisitions responsibilities requires learning how to order materials in a variety of formats; learning basic accounting and budgeting practices; a knowledge of institutional fiscal and procurement policies and practices; along with strong communication skills as acquisitions librarians truly interact with staff in all library departments, as well as outside vendors. Some aspects of the work, such as managing collection budgets, allocations, expenditures, and encumbrances can at times be daunting, especially when end-of-year deadlines are looming. However, the variety of responsibilities that come with acquisitions make this one of the most rewarding service points in a library. If you have just taken on acquisitions responsibilities, you will want to understand the basic concepts and philosophy behind acquisitions work and develop an understanding for the day-to-day workflow"--

E-books in Academic Libraries

E-books in Academic Libraries
Author: Ksenija Minčić-Obradović
Publisher: Chandos Pub
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2011
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781843345862

E-books have changed academic library collections. This book is a comprehensive look at the best practices in place for planning and managing e-book collections in community, junior college, and university libraries. Specific topics covered include: E-book collection development and management, Innovative uses of e-books in academic contexts, Trends in faculty and student acceptance of and interaction with e-books, Purchasing models, and Solutions for dealing with varying formats and the lack of standardization.