Letter from the Associate University Librarian
October 13, 2008
To: Arizona State University Faculty, Staff and Students
From: Vicki Coleman
Associate University Librarian
Subject: Collection Realignment and Funding Commitments
Based upon projected funding commitments for 2008-2009, the Libraries reviewed its continuing obligations relating to materials expenditures with the goal of reducing those obligations. The Libraries is undertaking this review process to offset the impact of annual inflation, a considerably weakened dollar, and funding reductions.
Every effort possible has been made to minimize the impact of the realignment project on the ASU community. In considering items for realignment, librarians assessed usage statistics; looked for duplication of resources across search engines, platforms, and format; examined titles supporting programs or research that no longer exist or have been substantially reduced in size within the University; and generally gave preference to full-text resources over indexes.
Faculty, staff and students are invited to review the list and to provide comments at http://lib.asu.edu/realignment from October 15-22. You can link to a comment form by clicking on a specific title. Immediately subsequent to the review period, librarians will review your comments and finalize the realignment list. In early November, the ASU Libraries will post the final list of non-renewed titles on the library website.
If you have specific questions please address them to:
Jeanne Richardson
Chief Officer for Collections and Scholarly Communications
480-965-5345
I appreciate your understanding and participation during this difficult process.
Sincerely yours,
Vicki Coleman
Associate University Librarian
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