Changing Times: Assessment of Continuing Resources Due to Budget Cuts Necessitated by COVID-19

Authors

  • Jaclyn Lee Parrott Eastern Washington University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5860/lrts.66n1.31

Keywords:

collection assessment

Abstract

Due to COVID-19, a purchasing freeze was implemented, and budget cuts mandated by Eastern Washington University. This necessitated a review of all the library’s continuing resources with a short turnaround time for decision-making due to subscription renewal deadlines. Considering quantitative and qualitative factors, a collaborative effort from internal stakeholders ensued. A tiered collection assessment decision making approach was designed and implemented. Cancellations ensued, and 25 percent of the collections budget was cut. This project involved a systematic review of databases, individual journal subscriptions, and print standing orders. A project of this scale could not have been as efficient and effective without the cooperative effort between those in collection services, public services, faculty, and administration.

Author Biography

Jaclyn Lee Parrott, Eastern Washington University

Jaclyn Lee Parrott (jackileeparrott@gmail.com) is an Assistant Professor and Collection Management Librarian in the Collection Services Unit at Eastern Washington University Libraries & Learning Commons in Cheney, WA.

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Published

2022-03-11

Issue

Vol. 66 No. 1 (2022): January

Section

Notes on Operations

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