A case study on how access can be equal to ownership in providing quality service to users, this chapter discusses the symbiotic relationship between a major academic research library and its fledgling sister institution. It provides attendees with outlines of programs, policies and procedures that have been successful in employing dollars allocated for information in an optimum fashion through the careful balance of traditional modes of material purchase and more recent developments in document delivery. The chapter presents summary highlights of a collection development philosophy which considers access as important as acquisition in providing primary source material. The prevalence of upper division course requirements, non-traditional students, and both budget and physical plant restraints all contributed to this forward-looking “opening day” philosophy.