An overview of library acquisitions in 1973. Because of decreasing federal support, libraries are increasingly concerned with getting the maximum return on their investment. There are brief discussions of copyright, automation, gifts and exchanges, government publications, microforms, out-of-print materials, and cooperative acquisitions. (LS)

Developments in the field of library resources for 1975 have made it increasingly clear that the larger problems are strongly interrelated and interdependent. (Author)

Problems related to acquiring library materials are presented, including that of shoplifting. (NH)

Reviews publications, conversations, and meetings to develop a picture of steady progress in collection development and preservation during 1980. Included are government activities, publishing trends, acquisition goals, budgetary concerns, security of collections, and continuing education. A bibliography of 174 references is included. (RAA)

To acquisitions librarians and book dealers 1971 will be remembered as the year of the budget cut. The recession and decreased funding had an adverse effect on libraries of all types. Acquisitions articles, other than notices of fund cuts, were in short supply in the 1971 library journal literature. (15 references) (Author)