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Acquisitions FAQs

  • Secretaries have access to order for faculty members in their department
  • Prices are negotiated with vendors to get the highest discounted price
  • All materials are assigned to collection categories (e.g. history, art, etc.) based on call nos. - not what department ordered it
  • Primarily it is library policy to order hardback versions when available

Acquisitions Reports Available

  • Requester Reports
    Detailed report of what you have ordered (Confidential to requester only)
  • Collection Reports
    Detailed reports are generated for Collection Development for each discipline.  Contact Joyce Dixon-Fyle, Collection Development Librarian, for a report.

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Collection Development

If you have collection development needs beyond just a few items, or wish to address major areas for collecting, please consult with the Collection Development Department.

Orders

  • Recommend library materials via e-Services
    ... Select Library Purchase Requests
  • Check the status of your order in one of 3 ways:
  1. Once logged into Library Purchase Requests
    ... Select Click Review Past Orders from the left menu
  2. Search the library catalog for ordered items
    (Note:  If the item does not come up, it may not yet be ordered)
  3. Call or e-mail one of the Acquisitions staff members
         Gail Patrick (765) 658-4411
         Joyce Heeke (765) 658-4426
         Sherri Parker (765) 658-4014
  • E-mails are sent to you when items have arrived and have been cataloged & processed
  • Any item in Cataloging & Processing can be expedited immediately if needed - just give us a call!

Order Prioritization

  • RUSH requests take high priority
  • Items for course take precedence over general collection requests
  • All requests are subject to funds available