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    Interlacing Workflows and Untangling Knots: How Acquisitions and Course Reserves Intersect
    (Purdue University Press, 2019-09) Thompson, Hilary H.; DePope, Leigh Ann
    Using the University of Maryland Libraries as a case study, this chapter explores the ways in which acquisitions and course reserves intersect and how these units can develop a stronger partnership and open lines of communication for improved operations and customer service in both areas. The chapter presents four collaborative initiatives undertaken between 2014 and 2017, each of which helped the UMD Libraries to reach new levels of service, quality, and/or efficiency.
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    Rolling out a Database Review: Initiating a Comprehensive Database Review at the University of Maryland Libraries
    (2016-11-04) DePope, Leigh Ann; Saponaro, Maggie
    The University of Maryland Libraries (UMD), has experienced a static collection budget for over 14 years. Despite the best efforts of the Collection Development and Acquisitions units to mitigate the continuing effect of serials inflation, it became evident in summer 2015 that budgetary expenses would have to be curtailed in order to meet increasing serials costs. In the fall of 2015, the Libraries initiated the first-ever comprehensive database review across all subject areas. The review involved subject specialists as well as Acquisitions and Collection Development personnel. This poster reviews the process that was developed, who was involved, what information was provided, how cancellation decisions were made and communicated, and the steps taken to publicize those resources selected for cancellation.