Many librarians are part-time buyers.
They are expected to make buying decisions as well as deal with suppliers and their sales representatives. Most supplier representatives have received extensive training on customer relations but few librarians have received any formal training. This workshop is specifically designed to equip the librarian who is a part-time or novice buyer with an overview of the basic purchasing skills. Benefits from attending This one-day workshop will examine the purchasing cycle and explore the contribution that participants can make to improve purchasing value for money in their job. By the end of the day participants will understand the various stages of the purchasing cycle and will be more confident in dealing with suppliers.