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Acquisitions

Acquisition and associated bibliographic control for all formats of information resources through purchase, lease, and other access methods and in all types of libraries.

Committees

  • Executive
    The Executive Committee leads the Acquisitions Section.
  • Education
    Furthers educational efforts in the are of acquisitions librarianship, ranging from library school instruction and practices to all types of continuing education.
  • Publications
    Develops and reviews publications by identifying appropriate topics for new publications (including the Acquisition Guides Series).
  • Research and Statistics
    Identifes needed research in acquisitions among other goals.
  • Technology
    Identifies technology trends, especially those that related to acquisition activities, and disseminate this information via an annual conference program and other communication avenues.
  • Nominating
    Nominates candidates for elective offices of the section.
  • Policy and Planning
    Coordinates the policy and planning activities of the Acquisition Section.
  • Organization and Management
    Promotes the development and practice of effective techniques and sound ethical, fiscal, and legal policies and procedures in acquisitions management.

Liaisons & Representatives

AS liaisons and representatives facilitate communication between the section and division-level committees. | roster

Interest Groups

Award Jury

ALA Midwinter Meeting 2012

Dallas, Texas

Midwinter 2012
Symposia and other events.

Acquisitions Professional?

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If you acquire library materials, the ALCTS Acquisitions Section is the place for you.

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Web Courses

Four-week, online courses taught by experts in the field.

ALCTS Web Courses

Acquisitions Section Connect Space

ALA Connect
Acquisition Section members can access the space now.