Acquisition Policy

Cost and quality of collection materials will be taken into consideration before a vendor is selected. Materials may be obtained through a variety of vendors.  The DSA LMC adheres to Durham Public Schools Policies 6400/6500 Series for acquisition and disposal of surplus property.

The Teacher-Librarian is responsible for receiving, processing, and cataloging all Library Media Center materials. Bibliographic information (MARC records) will be obtained through jobbers when they are available. When bibliographic records are not available, the Teacher-Librarian will use WorldCat bibliographic records and Subject Authority Headings to create needed bibliographic information.