Collections Support Services

The mission of the Collections Support Services (CSS) is to effectively acquire, process, and ensure access to information resources that support teaching, learning, and research at Oakland University.

Acquisitions and Discovery

The Acquisitions and Discovery Team orders, receives and pays for all materials added to the Library's collection, in physical and electronic formats, in various languages, and across all disciplines, and engages in all activities related to licensing, access, renewal, maintenance, and troubleshooting for thousands of electronic resources. The team works closely with the Library's subject liaisons and multiple vendors to facilitate the acquisitions process, acquiring needed materials quickly and efficiently.

Collections Description and Access

The Cataloging/Metadata Team is responsible for the intellectual organization, cataloging, and classification of resources, including physical resources, digital assets, government information, and gifts selected by the Library, within library systems and applications so that users can discover, find, and retrieve the resources they need. 

Materials Processing

CSS staff prepare all library materials for shelving and use: attaching classification and property labels; binding looseleaf and small-format items; and repairing, binding, and reformatting materials, using industry-approved standards for quality and longevity. The team responds to emergencies involving damage to library materials, and provides work in shelving, handling, and repair practices that protect the life of the collections.

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