ACQNET v3n073 (September 15, 1993) URL = http://www.infomotions.com/serials/acqnet/acqnet-v3n073 ISSN: 1057-5308 *************** ACQNET, Vol. 3, No. 73, September 15, 1993 ========================================== (1) FROM: Marylou Hale SUBJECT: Who's new on ACQNET today (24 lines) (2) FROM: Jane Johnson SUBJECT: Foreign language approval plans (9 lines) (3) FROM: Norm Desmarais SUBJECT: Automated acquisitions systems, electronic ordering (48 lines) (4) FROM: Katina Strauch SUBJECT: Automated acquisitions systems (13 lines) (5) FROM: Chuck Hamaker SUBJECT: Classics on CD-ROM (7 lines) (6) FROM: Charles Getchell, Jr. SUBJECT: Job announcement (55 lines) (1)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subject: Who's new on ACQNET today From: Marylou Hale (University of Nevada) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 93 09:31:44 -0700 Terri-Leigh Hinkle Jean Lenville Head of Acquisitions Serials Librarian University of New Hampshire Library University of Richmond T_HIHNKLE@UNHH.UNH.EDU LENVILLE@URVAX.URICH.EDU Caroline M. Eastman Linda Tucker Brandt Senior Acquisitions Assistant Acquisitions Librarian Suffolk University Law Library Northern Arizona University C.EASTMAN@ACAD.SUFFOLK.EDU BRANDT@NAUVAX.UCC.NAU.EDU Sonja N. Patzer Karin Eckert Library Tech II Library Manager Portland State University Library Ger Res Ctr for Art Intell. (DFKI) PATZER@LIB.PDX.EDU ECKERT@DFKI.UNI-SB.DE Gail Ann Adametz Technical Services Assistant Smith College Science Library GADAMETZ@SMITH.SMITH.EDU (2)------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Jane Johnson (Georgia Southern Univ.) Subject: Foreign language approval plans Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1993 09:06:11 -0400 We are interested in beginning approval plans for foreign language materials, particularly for French, German, and Spanish languages, predominately literature. Information on chosen vendor(s), type of plan, how well it's working, etc. would be greatly appreciated. (3)------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Norm Desmarais (Providence College) <74230.1156@compuserve.com> Subject: electronic ordering Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1993 11:37:05 -0400 This is to respond to both Monique Sheehan (ACQNET 3:71.1) and Lee Bracken (ACQNET 3:71.2). At Providence College, we've had Bibbase/Acq for about 4 years. It's a relatively inexpensive system and is very flexible and powerful. It's easy to use and performs all the acquisitions functions you expect it to. The biggest weakness in micro-based acquisitions systems as compared to mainframe- and minicomputer-based systems, as I see it, is in vendor analysis and management reports. In my opinion, Bibbase provides more data more easily than most other systems, thereby making it easier to do you own vendor analyses. About a year and a half ago, we began electronic ordering. Prior to Bibbase's inclusion of ordering modules, we had to re-key ISBNs into our vendors' software for transmission. With the electronic ordering modules, in Bibbase, we just indicate we're preparing an electronic order. It prompts us for vendor name and creates the order (in BISAC format, which requires purchase of the BISAC module which is very inexpensive). The advantage of this over the previous method is that it transmits full bibliographic information instead of just the ISBN. We then transmit the order electronically. Only one vendor, Baker & Taylor, provides confirmation electronically in the same phone transaction. Others send a printout confirmation about a week to 10 days later. We find that electronic ordering has cut down turnaround time by at least 10 days. Problems that we've learned to look out for with BISAC and electronic ordering are: 1. Books with multiple volumes (continuations that appear at irregular intervals or special offers on combinations of volumes) that each have separate ISBNs and no ISBN for the set have one order created. We have to create separate orders for each volume. 2. This applies to offers of individual titles offered as a set. BISAC does not recognize these combinations as a single item; so any special discounts offered on the set or combination do not get realized as the vendor gets a bibliographic record for each title on the purchase order, and doesn't know about discounts applied if you buy title X in combination with title Y. With the BISAC module, inaccuracies resulting from using ISBNs alone are diminished. If more than one title shares the same ISBN, we are more likely to avoid errors with the BISAC module than with just the vendor software and use of ISBN. (4)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subject: Automated acquisitions systems From: Katina Strauch (College of Charleston) Date: 15 Sep 1993 16:44:40 -0500 (EST) In answer to the query on ACQNET about stand alone acquisitions systems, for the past two years here at the College of Charleston we have used Bibbase (Library Technologies, Inc.) and have been basically pleased with it. It is an inexpensive system which can tide you over until your own system comes up to snuff (we are currently bringing up DRA for book acquisitions even as we speak). I will be happy to talk with anyone about our experience with Bibbase. So would two of my assistants -- Sandy Wallace, the Accounting LTA, and Marlene Barnola, the Ordering LTA. (5)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subject: Classics on CD-ROM From: Chuck Hamaker (Louisiana State University) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 93 11:38:57 CDT Does anyone know of a good source in CD-ROM of major "standard" texts, i.e. Aristotle, Twain, Homer, etc.? (6)------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Charles Getchell, Jr. (Wake Forest U.) Subject: Job announcement Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1993 22:11:01 -0400 POSITION AVAILABLE--WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY ACQUISITIONS/COLLECTION MANAGEMENT LIBRARIAN (SEARCH REOPENED) Wake Forest University invites applications for the position of Acquisitions/Collection Management Librarian. This position, at the department head level, combines responsibility for several traditional acquisitions functions with collection development duties. The Z. Smith Reynolds Library offers a collegial, dynamic environment with opportunities and support for professional development. The library continues to enjoy yearly increases to the materials budget, uses the Dynix integrated library system, and just last year saw completion of an attractive, functional addition. Quality management, open working relationships with colleagues, and participation in short and long range planning are features of our professional positions. DUTIES Coordinates and directs the acquisitions functions of monographic search/ order, receiving, approval plans, fund accounting, and mail room activities. Manages Dynix acquisitions module; works closely with the Automation Librarian. Directs vendor selection (all material types), works collegially with faculty, ... Budget, in fiscal year 1994, totals approximately 1.6 million dollars. Liaison/bibliographer duties in appropriate humanities field(s). Supervises five FTE staff and a number of student assistant hours. Reports to and works closely with the Assistant Director for Reader Services and Collections. REQUIRED ALA accredited MLS. Three years experience in automated, monographic acquisitions; supervisory experience; excellent organization and written and oral communication skills. PREFERRED Advanced degree in the humanities; knowledge of one or more European languages; collection development experience. SALARY Minimum of $27,500 and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is currently available. Send current vita and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to Mr. Charles M. Getchell, Jr., Chair, Search University, Z. Smith Reynolds Library, Wake Forest University,Winston-Salem, NC 27109-7777. Review of applications will begin October 4, 1993. (This is a new, later date than advertised elsewhere.) Wake Forest University is an AA/EO Employer ****** END OF FILE ****** ACQNET, Vol. 3, No. 73 ****** END OF FILE ******