MISSION

The mission of Acker Library is to support the curriculum of the Defense Acquisition University and the research, consulting, and professional development of its staff, faculty, and students by:

• Providing accurate, current and complete information at the time and in the place and format needed by our customers.
• Assembling, preserving, and providing access to a collection of publications relating to all aspects of the defense acquisition process.
• Maintaining reading and other materials and an environment in which to use them that enhance the quality of the intellectual experience.

Full borrowing privileges are restricted to current faculty, staff, and students. Alumni in the Fort Belvoir, VA region may register for limited borrowing privileges. The library participates in interlibrary loan services through OCLC. (See FAQ's for more information on alumni privileges and interlibrary loan process)

HOURS

Monday - Friday
Atrium: 0700 - 1500
Main Collection: Closed until July 2010
Closed Federal Holidays

PHONE NUMBERS

ADDRESS

David D. Acker Library & Knowledge Repository
Defense Acquisition University
Bldg. 226
9820 Belvoir Road
Fort Belvoir, Va. 22060-5565

DAVID D. ACKER

The Library was named in honor of David D. Acker, a Defense Systems Management College (DSMC) professor, researcher, historian, architect, author and avid library patron. During his lifetime, he authored 4 professional books and more than 175 articles and papers on acquisition and communication skills. He was an active member of the DSMC Board of Visitors and charter member of the DSMC Alumni Association. His willingness to serve the College, now the Defense Acquisition University, his love and respect for history and tradition, his desire to improve acquisition and communication skills, his optimism about the future, and his daily practice of Christian principles made him an outstanding and highly respected member of the DSMC/DAU family and the Defense community.

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