Selection lists are collections of bibliographic records (short or full) that temporarily store titles being considered for purchase. Selection lists can be shared between acquisitions staff and can be made visible to other staff members for collaborative input. Selection list privileges can be granted to individuals or groups. Selection lists can be queried by selector, list, format, etc. Ability to create order records from selected items on selection list. Additional (desireable but not mandatory) attributes: add notes to selection list; link items on selection list to appropriate fund(s), if assigned, and view fund(s) balances from selection list; ability to show similar and related titles from ILS and/or vendor catalogs; ability to create new selection lists from selected items on existing selection list. Note that a single selection list and even a single item may be linked to several funds.

Patron requests are collected through website (or, less preferably, through a separate webform); patron information is authenticated against ILS; requested items are checked for existence in the collection; owned items are flagged for communication to patron; unowned items directly populate a selection list (see REQ-3004) in the ILS so that retyping is unnecessary. Additionally, information on which vendors have the requested titles would be helpful at the review stage. Ability to manage patron requests throughout the selection and ordering process and generate patron notifications (see REQ-3102).