Main Policy Content
PROCEDURE:
Complete and submit a Software Request Form. Send the form and supporting documents as indicated on the form.
Libraries IT reviews the request, resolves any questions, and if approved, assigns a budget and forwards the order to the Library Business Office.
Reasons for rejection include: duplicates the functionality of another product the library already has, duplicates a service offered centrally by Penn State IT, incompatibility with library workstations and software, licensing terms, funding limitations, etc.
Effective Date: November 2007
Date Approved: November 2007 (Dean's Library Council)
Revision History (and effective dates):
- October 2021 - Revised
- June 2019 - Revised
- November 2007 - Revised guideline
- January 2002 - New guideline
Last Review Date: October 2021