[Ed. note: Linda - you might check the ACQNET archives for earlier
discussions and I know the University of Delaware did an excellent
presentation about their implementation at a recent ALA conference]
Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2000 08:53:06 -0400
From: Linda Lerman <lermanl_at_elmer4.bobst.nyu.edu>
Subject: Use of Charge Cards in Acquisitions
While there's been discussion on the use of charge cards in
libraries, I'd like to ask your indulgence and assistance in
gathering current information on your institution's practice.
I'm in the process of requesting both a credit card and a campus cash
card for Acquisitions at New York University and would like to hear
about your experiences.
Is your library currently using some type of charge card to order
library materials?
If you're using a credit card, which one are you using and why?
What type of materials are being purchased on them?
Are Acquisitions' staff reconciling the monthly credit card
statements with vendor receipts/statements or is this happening in
another department in the library or elsewhere?
Is the charge card available to any other staff (i.e. selectors) or
only for the use of Acquisitions staff?
Has the use of the charge card been successful?
I'll be happy to summarize your comments for the list.
Many thanks,
Linda
Linda P. Lerman
Head, Acquisitions Department
Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
New York University
70 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012-1091
e-mail: Linda.Lerman_at_nyu.edu
voice: 212-998-2480
fax: 212-995-4366
Received on Wed Oct 11 2000 - 11:33:53 EDT