What is Acquisitions

Academic libraries are increasingly seeking to incorporate Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) initiatives at their institutions. While many librarians recognize these as important values, the process of implementing them into daily workflows proves to be more challenging. In this chapter, the authors provide recommendations intended for those at all levels within an academic library to initiate and enact JEDI initiatives within library collections and acquisitions. These steps include creating an action plan, communicating with fellow constituents, and considering different vendor selection criteria in acquisitions. The authors also address how to navigate challenges that may arise while conducting this work such as budget constraints, staffing shortages, and the limited diversity within the library and publishing fields.