Hello.
If your library has a well-established process with using Acquisitions and electronic ordering with some of the major vendors, and you’re willing to share your experiences, could you please contact me here?
Thank you,
Ann
Here is our overview of the process: CLC System Housekeeping Articles
My biggest piece of advice is to make sure you start small! Place several small orders successfully before someone does a huge order. Untangling issues is a lot easier if you’ve just ordered one or two titles versus hundreds.
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I also did a presentation in 2018 that has some troubleshooting tips: Wes’ 2018 IUG Presentation – Polaris Acquisitions for System Administrators – Central Library Consortium
I have been using Ingram and Brodart both successfully. I agree start with small orders with a variety so that you can be sure that item linking, codes and processing is correct. Vendors are use to working with Polaris and have some tips sheets from Innovative for setting up EDI and supplier records. The training videos offered by Innovative is a good start on the basics.