Acquisition of Serial
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Purchase of Serial Materials
Purchase of serial materials is a process of subscribing to serial materials from publisher(s) or supplier(s) for a period of time.
Subscription of New Serials 7.1.1 Head, Technical Services Division (HOTSD) or librarian will require these following activities before any serials subscription can be made: a) Evaluation of the serials. (If required, HODTS or librarian may); i. Utilised any applicable source for evaluation; or ii. Consult standard library reviewing sources when making selection decisions; or iii. Solicit other individual or departmental expertise as a resource for selection and evaluation of the serials. b) Subscription price and budget availability. c) Endorsement by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Deputy Chief
Executive Officer (DCEO) or Head, Library Services Sector (HOSLS) and in accordance with Purchasing of Goods and Services Procedure (QP-CM-12).
