What is the function of Acquisitions?
The function of the Acquisitions department goes beyond buying books. The Acquisitions department responsibilities include having: • To order, claim, receive, preserve, and pay for all library materials. • To negotiate licensing agreements for electronic publications and on-line services. • To monitor, coordinate, implement, and evaluate all collection related activities. • To check-in, organize, and perform shelf preparation for all serials. • To perform gift and exchange activities. • To select and evaluate sources of supply. • To provide management and financial reports and statistics.
