January 17, 2007

WHEREAS: The San Francisco Public Library's book acquisition team consists of hard-working staff endeavoring to provide the public with a plentiful supply of up-to-date and historically important books; and

WHEREAS: The acquisitions process has sometimes resulted in backlogs and consequent inability to meet demand quickly and efficiently.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the following changes be implemented to improve the efficiency of the book acquisition and replacement process:

1. Review the book/materials selection, ordering, and processing procedures to improve efficiency.
2. Develop and implement a written procedure for ordering when a new or replacement book is unavailable from primary vendors.
   • Improve communication between the book selection office (Collection Development Office/CDO) and the book ordering/processing office (Technical Services Division).
   • Regularly monitor the collection for lost or damaged books, and replace books based on standard criteria.