Process Module: Select Entity

Definition: Describes the processes that support the trial and/or acquisition of an entity. This may be for temporary or permanent inclusion in the environment.  Metadata to describe the entity is created and/or obtained.

Workflow / Process Diagrams:

• Obtain Metadata
• Create Metadata

Use Cases: Create list of potential resource needs, place in “shopping cart”.  Could contain gifts, approval plan items, firm orders, Interlibrary loan requests, reserve requests, remote location requests, publication references, trial databases.