Charles
On Thu, 4 May 2000, Ladd Brown wrote:
> Deg--
> We use Amazon.com frequently for video orders.
> Due to their propensity to quickly go out of "print" or otherwise
> become unavailable, we treat all of our video/media orders as RUSH.
> We also use Reel.com.
> An integral part of the successful media order is rapid feedback from
> the vendor; no sense in barking up the wrong cactus, --er, tree.
> Our Ordering/Receiving personnel have a list about fifteen
> video/media/DVD vendors for quick reference. There are about five or six
> that are heavily used.
> Yes, a department credit card is mighty handy. Just make sure all
> personnel keep extra-careful and comprehensive records. They will be
> useful in interpretting the statement each month! Credit card procedures
> are equally important: auditors will want to see them if ever they should
> have cause to visit.
> --Ladd
>
>
>
> At 06:41 PM 05/03/2000 -0700, you wrote:
> >Our acquisitions unit has recently conducted a review of its cumbersome
> >ordering processes, especially as they pertain to media.
> >
> >One proposed revision is greater use of Amazon.com as the primary vendor
> >(primarily feature film) videos.
> >
> >I would appreciate hearing others' comments on vendor selection.
> >
> >Thank you.
> >
> >deg farrelly, Media Librarian
> >Arizona State University West
> >Phoenix, Arizona 85069-7100
> >
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> Ladd Brown
> Virginia Tech
> Acquisitions Lib'n
> (540) 231-6736
> blbrown@vt.edu
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