This document describes the organization, decision processes, and operating procedures by which the Harvard College Library (HCL) acquires electronic data. I first explain HCL's long-established book collection procedures and then turn to electronic data acquisitions. The document concludes with some possible issues for discussion. The information herein was gathered from interviews with library staff, all of whom were exceedingly helpful.
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