This document is a basic outline of some of Bud Werner library’s acquisitions processes. This may be useful for other libraries looking for ways to improve their procedures.
Table of Contents
Summary
Primary vendor is Baker and Taylor.
Settings
Process
How are books ordered from the vendor?
Create carts in Baker & Taylor.
OneClick queue for FTP
Minimal order records.
FTP back
How are order records created in Sierra?
How are final bib records created in Sierra?
Final bib records are copy cataloged from OCLC with Connexion Browser, or original records.
Loaded with OCLC default loader matching on OCLC number.
So they are only matching on local record when their orders have been deduped by someone else.
How are item records created in Sierra?
Item records are created with 949 control fields from OCLC.
How is invoicing/receiving done?