Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to consider how a stationary materials budget might be rearranged to permit the purchase of new electronic resources. Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines the likely ways money can be saved or reallocated: canceling; negotiating better...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider how – or whether – advancing technologies might affect library budgets. Design/methodology/approach – The paper represents a viewpoint. Findings – It was found that less quantifiable factors complicate calculations. Research...

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to share a perspective new to the author, regarding how acquisitions problems in the library grow and present themselves. Design/methodology/approach – The paper considers possible ways to prevent problems and minimize time spent solving them. Findings...

Purpose – The article's aim is to illustrate why a library might compile a list of desired purchases. Design/methodology/approach – This is an opinion piece. Findings – In these tight budget times, having a current wish list is vital; if an unexpected windfall appears, a library should...