We've used a charge card for almost two years to purchase library
materials. The card was selected by the University and is used throughout
the campus. There are no restrictions on what we purchase with the card.
The acquisitions staff are responsible for reconciling their own
statements. We've made the card available to a very small number of
acquisitions staff but not to selectors. Use of the card has been quite
successful and we've not had any problems.
Leighann Ayers
Head, Acquisitions/Serials Division
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1205
On Wed, 11 Oct 2000, ELEANOR COOK wrote:
> [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 Thu Oct 12 2000 - 09:14:32 EDT