Which term means choosing suppliers for library acquisitions?

• A. Vendor Selection
• B. Collection Development Policy
• C. Print Materials
• D. Stereotypes and Biases

Answer: (A)

Choosing suppliers for library acquisitions is called vendor selection. This term covers identifying potential suppliers, comparing what they offer, and deciding which vendors the library will purchase from. The goal is to secure reliable delivery, competitive prices, good catalog access, favorable licensing terms, and strong customer service so materials reach users promptly and within budget. The process often involves requests for proposals, evaluating bids, and negotiating contracts. The other options don’t describe this activity: a collection development policy guides what the library aims to acquire and how those decisions are made, but not which supplier to use; print materials refer to the types of items the library buys; stereotypes and biases relate to fairness and representation in materials and practices, not supplier selection.