This is a self-paced course. The course calendar has suggested dates for each section to allow for easy progress through the course in the allotted 6-week time frame. All exercises and tests are required to receive certificate of completion.
Units
1. Goals and Professional Resources
Exercise 1: What is Acquisitions and Basic Terms quiz
Exercise 2: Prioritizing Acquisition Goals
Exercise 3: Standards Collaborative Student Wiki
Exercise 4: ILS Quiz
Section 1 Self Test
2. Basic Methods, Functions, and Workflows
Exercise 1: Definitions Review Quiz
Exercise 2: Order Request Forms
Exercise 3: Workflow
Section 2 Cumulative Self Test
3. Vendors
Exercise 1: Types of Vendors and Services Quiz
Exercise 2: Vendor Assignment Quiz
Exercise 3:Vendor Performance Evaluation and Financial Viability Qui
Exercise 4: Ethics Case Studies
Section 3 Cumulative Self Test
4. Budget, Finance, and Accounting
Exercise 1: Budget Quiz
Exercise 2: External Financial Officers and GAAP Quiz
Section 4 Cumulative Self Test
Final Project Group Assignment - Begin Work on Your Project
5. Special Formats
Exercise 1: Special Formats Quiz
Exercise 2: Electronic Resources Quiz
Exercise 3: Music Quiz
Exercise 4: Video Quiz
Exercise 5: Identifying Special Formats Vendors
Section 5 Cumulative Self Test
6. Conclusion, Comprehensive Assignment, and Final Exam
Final Project: Create an Acquisitions Manual
Final Exam