ABSTRACT
SUMMARY. The Ramsey County Public Library (Roseville, MN) used the OCLC online acquisitions system for six years. While it worked well and was much more efficient than a manual system, it did not provide a way to deliver order information to public services staff and patrons. In 1986 they installed a DYNIX integrated system and in 1987 the DYNIX acquisitions module. All order and “in process” information now appears in the PACs. The features of the DYNIX system are described and the ordering process used by Ramsey County is detailed. The use of the integrated acquisitions system allowed the reorganization of the department, job enrichment opportunities for Library Assistants, and the reassignment of some hours to public services.
