Interface of Approval and Firm Order
Flood, Susan; Nelson, Barbara K.; Flood, Susan; Approval Plan Librarian, Auburn University Libraries, Auburn, AL, 36849; Nelson, Barbara K.; Order Librarian, Auburn University Libraries, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 36849
Журнал:
The Acquisitions Librarian
Дата:
1996
Аннотация:
The decision to adopt an approval plan will bring some changes to the traditional firm order process. Firm order personnel must predict the titles that will come on approval in order to prevent ordering the same titles. Consolidation of all orders with the approval vendor, simple profile construction, use of vendors' databases, and the holding of firm orders for a few months are examined for their effectiveness in reducing duplication. One library's experience is cited. The return of duplicates is also discussed. Although the interface is sometimes ragged, future developments may insure an easier fit between firm order and approval.
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