{"title":"The Evolving Structure and Automation of Acquisitions","authors":"Jessica Nicol","doi":"10.1300/J101V01N01_06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J101V01N01_06","url":null,"abstract":"One of the least studied, and least understood, areas of librarianship is acquisitions: the ordering, claiming, and receipt of library/informational materials. The traditional tasks in the acquisitions function have been very broad. Acquisitions tasks are labor intensive and until just a few years ago, all acquisitions work was performed manually. Although there have been arguments for decentralized acquisitions, to achieve efficiency and accountability, ordering, receipt and payment must be monitored by a single entity. This is supported by a 1985 survey of 28 libraries. Automation of acquisitions has been slow in development. Because of the slow development of turnkey systems, many libraries developed in-house systems, many of which are still in use. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's Newman Library uses an automated acquisitions system which was developed in-house in the late 1960s. There have been many benefits, although the system has a number of imperfections. If there is a term t...","PeriodicalId":246386,"journal":{"name":"Automated Acquisitions","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121175842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Automating Acquisitions at Auburn University","authors":"N. Gibbs","doi":"10.1300/J101V01N01_08","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J101V01N01_08","url":null,"abstract":"Automated acquisitions has been a reality at Auburn University for over four years. Staff training and procedures were changed in order to accommodate this reality. Auburn has experienced most of the good points (increased access) and some of the bad points (downtime) of automation. Auburn has been able to overcome most problems and concerns with cooperation from the department and strong support from other libraries using our same automation system. In turn, we have been able to assist newer libraries with their automated acquisitions.","PeriodicalId":246386,"journal":{"name":"Automated Acquisitions","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116183248","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Automated Acquisitions in an Integrated Online System","authors":"P. Iacono","doi":"10.1300/J101V01N01_15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J101V01N01_15","url":null,"abstract":"The Ramsey County Public Library (Roseville, MN) used the OCLC online acquisitions system for six years. While it worked well and was much more efficient than a manual system, it did not provide a way to deliver order information to public services staff and patrons. In 1986 they installed a DYNIX integrated system and in 1987 the DYNIX acquisitions module. All order and \"in process\" information now appears in the PACs. The features of the DYNIX system are described and the ordering process used by Ramsey County is detailed. The use of the integrated acquisitions system allowed the reorganization of the department, job enrichment opportunities for Library Assistants, and the reassignment of some hours to public services.","PeriodicalId":246386,"journal":{"name":"Automated Acquisitions","volume":"328 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129309848","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In Pursuit of Shared Access to the CD-ROM, Dialing Books in Print Plus","authors":"Julie Nilson, Jon W. LaCure, A. McGreer","doi":"10.1300/J101v01n01_18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J101v01n01_18","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes a feasibility study conducted at Indiana University Libraries to provide dial access to a CD-ROM mounted on a host microcomputer in central technical services. The CD-ROM product chosen for the experiment was Books in Print Plus. The paper covers establishing and funding the experiment, selecting the software, identifying and training the participants, running the test, gathering use data, and evaluating the results. It discusses the benefits of using a CD-ROM in a shared environment, and explores some of the constraints. Included are premises for future experimentation and suggestions for other applications. Appended to the paper is a section with enough technical detail to allow the experiment to be replicated at other institutions.","PeriodicalId":246386,"journal":{"name":"Automated Acquisitions","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121918712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Vendor Relations and Automation","authors":"M. L. Anderson, D. E. Riggs","doi":"10.1300/J101V01N01_04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J101V01N01_04","url":null,"abstract":"Automation of acquisitions functions and vendor-supplied automated systems and services have changed the nature of library and vendor relations. Automated support services give vendors an edge in a competitive marketplace, but may be costly in terms of overhead. Libraries may enjoy the convenience and efficiency that vendor-supplied automated support offers, but must remember that the vendor's product (books/journals/learning materials) and service is of primary importance. Automated support services have heightened the sense of interdependency between libraries and vendors. Libraries must periodically evaluate a vendor's product, service and automated support in relation to their own strategy for the future. Vendors will continue to increase the variety and sophistication of the automated support services they offer. Libraries must ensure that they retain their freedom of choice among vendors.","PeriodicalId":246386,"journal":{"name":"Automated Acquisitions","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127706136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Microcomputer-Based Acquisitions Systems: Where Have We Come From; Where Are We Going?","authors":"N. Desmarais","doi":"10.1300/J101V01N01_19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J101V01N01_19","url":null,"abstract":"This article discusses the development of microcomputer- based acquisitions systems. It describes the features common to many of them and projects possible future improvements and developments. It summarizes research done for the author's Automated Acquisitions System.","PeriodicalId":246386,"journal":{"name":"Automated Acquisitions","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122287190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The INNOVACQ and Geac Acquisitions Systems Compared: A Large Academic Library Perspective","authors":"C. Hawks","doi":"10.1300/J101V01N01_12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J101V01N01_12","url":null,"abstract":"The INNOVACQ and Geac Acquisitions Systems have been successfully implemented in several large academic libraries. All basic requirements for a full-scale acquisitions system have been met by both systems. Size, as measured by number of orders placed or number of subscriptions maintained, magnifies the problems, deficiencies, and difficulties of any system. This paper focuses on significant differences between the two systems, particularly as they relate to large academic libraries. These areas include capacity, in-house control and environmental concerns, backup procedures and printing, command structure, record structure, integration versus interfacing, password security, serials control, invoicing and fund accounting, and management reports.","PeriodicalId":246386,"journal":{"name":"Automated Acquisitions","volume":"48 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124135173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Microcomputer Based Inhouse Acquisitions Program","authors":"Helen M. Shuster","doi":"10.1300/J101v01n01_17","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J101v01n01_17","url":null,"abstract":"Automated acquisitions programs should be responsive to the needs of individual libraries, incorporating bibliographic, financial and local information with the flexibility to manipulate this data in whatever way is desired by the library. Inhouse microcomputer programs can be developed from generic database software packages such as dBase III + with excellent results. Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Gordon Library developed a dBase III + system which answers all management needs relative to budget and collection development as well as providing a streamlined process for purchase and receipt of materials. Various aspects of the design/development process including staffing, level of expertise, time and support are reviewed in addition to a description of the many capabilities of the database itself, such as detailed and hierarchical cost accounting, management reports, claiming control and collection analysis. The total acquisitions program is described briefly showing how the database interacts with th...","PeriodicalId":246386,"journal":{"name":"Automated Acquisitions","volume":"63 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124380575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}