Our materials budget is approximately $475,000. We have selectors at
each branch (there are 3 and a bookmobile). They send their selections
to the Acquisitions department. The Acquisitions department does the
actual purchasing.
The selectors must send 10% of their materials budget to the
Acquisitions department for 10 months. Since our fiscal year starts in
June, this means the Acquisitions department receives a steady flow of
orders from June to March. April and May are reserved for catching up in
the Acquisitions Department, reviewing the budget and making last minute
purchases, reviewing all grants and making purchases to close out all
grants, and budget planning for next year.
Although the selectors are responsible for spending their budgets, the
Acquisitions Department oversees the budgets. If the library branch
does not meet their 10% monthly committment, Acquisitions sends out an
email to the appropriate supervisor asking for more orders. The
Acquisitions department is very active in sending fund updates to the
selectors several times a month.
Received on Mon Nov 13 2000 - 08:59:44 EST