Library Materials

Library materials must be recorded on one of the following accounts:

• 615585 (Databases & Digital Media) – To record cost of database access & digital media that is perpetual in nature, allowing indefinite subscription to database.  To be used only by the University Libraries.
• 615590 (Library Books) - To record cost of books and manuscripts that become a part of the useable inventory of the University Library.  This account code is to be used only by the University Library.
• 615593 (Bibliographic Records) - To record cost of bibliographic and authority records to track and catalog orders to provide patrons access to the collections.  To be used only by the University Library.
• 615595 (Bookbinding for Library Books) - To record cost of services to treat or preserve materials held in library archives. To be used only by the University Library.

Books for departmental use should be accounted for by using account 615200 (Pub/Subscription/Print Matter).

Departments that are allowed to purchase library materials are as follows: