Open AccessTrot So Quick: Addressing Budgetary Changes
Author(s) -
Star Holloway,
Jeff Bailey
Publication year - 2020
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.5703/1288284317154
Subject(s) - process (computing) , session (web analytics) , computer science , resource (disambiguation) , resource allocation , process management , budget process , subject (documents) , business , operations research , knowledge management , world wide web , political science , engineering , computer network , politics , law , operating system
This session discussed the planning and implementation of strategies taken by theDean B. Ellis Library to address a significant budget reduction that went into effect inFY19. Holloway and Bailey covered methods taken to optimize a reduced collectiondevelopment budget and distribute funds to various subject areas in an equitable andjustifiable manner. Presenters reviewed meetings conducted with faculty to clarify thenew budget and resource alterations. Examples of data provided to stakeholders wasshared. Topics covered include deadlines implemented for resource renewals and requests,methods used to track and disclose information regarding the process, and interactionswith vendors during this transition. Presenters shared recommendations and informationpertaining to unexpected issues experienced during this process.