Acquisitions Resources
St. Mary's University Blume Library
Acquisitions & Collection Development
The Acquisitions and Collection Development Department selects and acquires
library materials, both purchases and gifts, in all formats for the St. Mary's University Blume Library. It is located in the Technical Services area of the library.
To request that the library purchase a book, use this form. Before requesting a book, please examine the Collection Development Policy. Every department has a library liaison to coordinate book requests.
For a list of recent acquisitions see the New Acquisitions List.
If you would like to make a donation to the library, there is more information at "Giving to the Library."
For further information on library acquisitions, call (210) 436-3441 or email Margaret Sylvia
Who's Who
- Margaret Sylvia, Assistant Director for Technical Services (210-436-3441 ext. 1320)
- Cindy Lopez, Acquisitions Technician (210-436-3441 ext. 1308)
Hours
- Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Important Acquisitions Links
- AcqWeb
- Alibris
- Amazon.com
- Baker & Taylor
- Blackwell
- Books in Print
- Ingram Ipage
- Statement on Principles and Standards of Acquisitions Practice
Book Repair Links
- Introduction to Book Repair
- Simple Book Repair Manual
- Simple Techniques for the Maintenance and Repair of Books
- Tech Team Tips from Kapco
| Fiscal Year | Items Received | Ebooks | Amount Expended |
| 2007/08 | 4095 | 0 | $143,591.60 |
| 2006/07 | 4204 | 1184 | $163,064.28 |
| 2005/06 | 4468 | 2959 | $166,704.97 |
| 2004/05 | 3997 | 6882 | $165,891.07 |
| 2003/04 | 4744 | 5475 | $193,836.99 |
| 2002/03 | 5820 | 14,453 | $234,453.60 |
| 2001/02 | 5525 | 21,675 | $235,388.43 |
| 2000/01 | 5686 | 10,912 | $225,433.54 |
| 1999/00 | 4921 | $204,355.27 | |
| 1998/99 | 4098 | $169,130.04 | |
| 1997/98 | 3626 | $167,145.14 | |
| 1996/97 | 4630 | $200,840.98 | |
| 1995/96 | 3975 | $179,954.06 | |
| 1994/95 | 3708 | $159,743.92 | |
| 1993/94 | 3922 | $145,962.00 | |
| 1992/93 | 3055 | $136,284.00 | |
| 1991/92 | 2857 | $136,141.00 | |
| 1990/91 | 3461 | $135,202.00 | |
| 1989/90 | 2606 | $104,538.00 |
*As of Feb. 11, 2008
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