Acquisitions Department

52 Ellis Library
573-882-2835

In support of the MU Libraries' Mission, the Acquisitions Department obtains, prepares, and maintains scholarly resources for our users, providing these services in the most cost-effective and timely fashion possible.

Information for the Public

• Units
• Acquisitions Department Map
• New Books List
• Subject Librarians
• How to...
  • Sell a book
  • Have a book appraised
  • Donate to the library
  • Request a book in process
  • Recommend a book or serial for purchase

Information for Library Use

• Fund Information
• Streamer FAQs
• Supplies Order Form
• MU Libraries Employee Bindery Information
• Life Cycle of an Order
• Physical Processing Wiki
• Procedures Manual
• How to...
  • Make a serials claim
  • Read an order record