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A Review Of The Acquisitions Budget: Examining And Modifying The Fund Structure To Advocate For Open Access, Lanette Garza
A Review Of The Acquisitions Budget: Examining And Modifying The Fund Structure To Advocate For Open Access, Lanette Garza
Library Faculty Research
Budget allocation decisions have become far more complex and difficult. One obvious reason is the shift from print to electronic purchases. This along with the lack of increased funding to sustain these collections has created a scenario in which all purchasing decisions need to be made with precise planning. This article examines the fund structure review conducted at the Trinity University Coates Library, which sought to identify best practices and better capture how much is being spent on resources beyond print and electronic. More specifically, the review sought to include open access (OA) resources into the fund structure.
"Request For Proposal" Or "Run For Protection?" Some Thoughts On Rfps From A Librarian And A Bookseller, Bob Schatz, Diane J. Graves
"Request For Proposal" Or "Run For Protection?" Some Thoughts On Rfps From A Librarian And A Bookseller, Bob Schatz, Diane J. Graves
Library Faculty Research
Increasingly, academic librarians are using the RFP (Request for Proposal) to assist them in selecting materials vendors. While this has been a common practice for integrated library system selection for some time, it is still a relatively new phenomenon in the acquisitions field. The authors, one a library administrator and the other a bookseller, review the pros and cons, pitfalls and benefits of using the RFP method for purchasing library materials.