Then, as in other places that acquired material, a feeling set in that all the important discoveries had been made.

But he went on acquiring material.

In libraries, decision-making likely targets existing holding materials, whereas in archives, decisions for preservation are often made when they acquire materials.

Collections are developed by librarians and library staff by buying or otherwise acquiring materials over a period, based on assessment of the information needs of the library's users.

When people derive a lot of pleasure from buying things and believe that acquiring material possessions are important life goals, they tend to have lower life satisfaction scores.