Memorial Library uses the OCLC WMS to manage acquisitions. Funds allocated in WMS include both the regular college allocation and estimated funds available in restricted funds. There is no direct connection between WMS and the college's General Ledger. Reconciliation of the two systems is done via various spreadsheets.
Two General Ledger line items, Database Services (1-1-93300-9144) and Periodicals (1-1-93300-9036) map directly the similarly named funds in WMS. Restricted funds are seldom used for materials for which we have a continuing commitment. Currently, expenses in these two funds must be approved by the library director, who manages e-resources.
The remaining funded General Ledger line items, Library Books (1-1-93300-9078) and Ebooks (1-1-93300-9133), plus the estimated available restricted funds, map to the remaining funds in WMS, most of which fall under Monographs / One-Time Purchases.