Acquisition of Online Database
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Subscription of Online Databases
Purchase of online databases is a process of subscribing to online databases from publisher(s) or supplier(s) for a period of time.
Head, Technical Services Division (HOTSD) or designated officer (DO) will require these following activities before any subscription can be made:
a) One month trial of the database
b) Evaluation and usage of the online database (trial period)
c) Subscription Price and budget availability
d) Endorsement by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Deputy Chief
Executive Officer (DCEO) and in accordance with Purchasing of Goods and Services Procedure
Renewal of Online Databases
Head, Technical Services Division (HOTSD) or designated officer (DO) will require these following activities before any renewal can be made:
a) Evaluation and usage of the online database
b) Subscription price and budget availability
c) Endorsement by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Deputy Chief
Executive Officer (DCEO) and in accordance with Purchasing of Goods and Services Procedure
Payment of Subscription
Head, Technical Services Division (HOTSD) or designated officer (DO) shall proceed with the following once approval is given:
a) Complete the requisition form in accordance to Purchasing of Goods and Services Procedure.
b) Attached and submit evaluation report with requisition form to finance unit for endorsement by CEO.
After approval by CEO, send a copy of Purchase Order (PO) to suppliers or publishers.
Receiving of Invoice
The HOTSD or designated officer (DO) shall send the invoice to Finance Unit once they received the invoice.
