Effective Date: March 3, 2022
Issuing Authority: Provost
Policy Contact: Vice Provost for University Libraries, 478-301-2964
Purpose
The University Libraries employ a Patron-Driven Acquisitions (PDA) model in which faculty are encouraged to submit book requests for all research or course needs, including course texts.
Scope
This policy applies to all faculty at Mercer University.
Exclusions
None
Policy Statement
All available titles will be purchased in electronic format if available. Although not all books have been made available in electronic format by publishers, the libraries will purchase all books in electronic format if they are available to be accessed by multiple users. Print volumes will be purchased only if viable electronic versions are unavailable.
Additional Resources
For any questions or concerns, please contact the University Libraries’ Acquisitions division, library_acquisitions@mercer.edu.
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