A professional who selects and orders books, periodicals, films, and other materials for library. Responsibilities include:

• Reviews publishers' announcements and catalogs, and compiles list of publications to be purchased.
• Compares selections with card catalog and orders-in-process to avoid duplication.
• Circulates selection lists to branches and departments for comments.
• Selects vendors on basis of such factors as discount allowance and delivery dates.
• Compiles statistics on purchases, such as total purchases, average price, and fund allocations.
• May recommend acquisition of materials from individuals or organizations or by exchange with other libraries.