IMDS Acquisitions is now in field test at Phoenix Public Library and Singapore public libraries. Features include:

• Library specified Permanent Default Records and on-the-fly Sessions Defaults minimize data entry during Order creation
• Extensive features in ordering for multi-branch library systems. Depending on library workflow and ordering practices, any or all of these features can minimize the time required to enter branch, location, and fund codes for multi-copy orders
• User-maintainable Distribution Profiles
• Prompted distribution of multiple codes
• Branch-by-branch distribution of multiple copies
• Distribution report facilitates workflows where item record creation is done separately from the Receive function
• Vendor Performance Report updates summary data in graphical view of vendor record
• Automatic transfer of branch, location, call B, and price to item records created in Receive function
• Integrated Holdings Edit window insures that the latest and greatest item record maintenance features are available in Circulation, Serials, and Acquisitions
• special charges can be created at any time or added to an existing invoice during Receive and Invoice Approval
• Payment records can be created in Acquisitions Receive or Serials Payment
• Invoice display lists all orders, serials payments, or special charges
• Sophisticated currency conversion with the ability to approve invoices in either standard or foreign currency
• Sub-function level security for each user