[Evergreen-catalogers] Evergreen Acquistions vs some other method

[Judith Bouman]

We also don't use the acquisitions module.  We use the cataloguing one, and everything on order has a bib created and has the status "on order" in the catalogue.  Titles can be seen and holds can be placed on anything that allows holds.

But funds cannot be tracked.  We add all our ordered titles individually on Excel  for each fund and have both encumbered and spent on Excel sheets.  Once a title is received it is moved from encumbered to the spent side.   At the end of each month a statement is printed up for the month and also YTD.  Maintaining Excel is an extra step in the acquisitions process.

Judith

Judith Bouman, B.A., M.L.S.
Head, Adult and Technical Services,
North Bay Public Library (ONB),
271 Worthington St. E.,
North Bay, Ontario.
P1B 1H1
705-474-4830, ext. 2819
Judith.bouman at cityofnorthbay.ca

From: Evergreen-catalogers [mailto:evergreen-catalogers-bounces at list.evergreen-ils.org] On Behalf Of Carolyn Phillips
Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2015 2:38 PM
To: evergreen-catalogers at list.evergreen-ils.org
Subject: Re: [Evergreen-catalogers] Evergreen Acquistions vs some other method

1) No, we do not use EG Acquisitions (yet).
2) We use a homegrown Acquisitions module created by our Information Systems staff.
3) N/A

Carolyn Phillips
Cataloger
Grand Rapids Public Library
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
On 11/5/2015 12:55 PM, Sharon Douglas wrote:
We've been struggling to get Evergreen Acquistions set up and working, and are gaining ground.
But it's time for us to evaluate the pro/con of even using an acquisition module, vs. using some other method.

I've got 3 questions for everyone...


1)      Do you use Evergreen Acqisitions and if yes, do you use it all or only some portion of it.



2)      If you do not use Evergreen Acquistions, do you use some other Acquistion software and if yes, what is it.



3)      If you do not use any Acquisition software, what method do you use to keep track of funds/ encumbrances/ect.?


Sharon Douglas  -  Automation Coordinator - Lake Agassiz Regional Library
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