Kuali OLE

Process Module: Acquire Entity

Process Title: Order Resource

Definition: Obtain collection resources, with associated functions to manage providers. In the case of acquiring digital material it is a process whereby a system manages content in order to bring it into a collection. Note: includes orders for multiple resources and may be a blanket order based on policy/criteria; resources may be acquired by donation, firm order, approval plan, etc.

Workflow/Process Diagrams:

Use Cases: Obtain metadata for entity orders.  Identify appropriate supplier for the requested entity.  If the order is a purchase request, encumber the funds to cover payment for the entity.  Determine appropriate means for distributing order request (EDI, email or mail).

Reference(s):

1. (NLA Services Framework 2.1: Consign) Request a service provider to undertake a task.
2. (NLA Services Framework 6.2: Acquire) Obtain collection material, with associated functions to manage providers. Note that an order can include orders for multiple items and may be a blanket order based on desired item criteria, that items may be acquired by donation and that order acquittal may be dependent on quality checks made during the accessioning process.