ABSTRACT
This article will outline the problems of administering a systematically allocated library acquisitions budget in an academic environment in the context of multiple formats and fund accounts. It is roughly divided into two parts. The first section deals with the variable components in allocation or options for allocating the library materials acquisitions budget. The second section is concerned with issues and problems involved in administering an allocated budget based on these variables. Some brief guidelines for dealing with these issues are provided in the conclusion.
