Show an increase in the number of consultations with faculty on direction of collections. Gathering of additional, more detailed use statistics, especially for electronic products. Simplify identification and retrieval of information by creating subject area library research portals which will allow access to a variety of resources from a single search point. Exploration and evaluation of commercially-available searching tools, metadata frameworks, and integrative information products for application in this process. Increase expenditures per student for library materials to the median of the North Carolina University system through enhanced funding for the Library.
Expenditures reflect the median in the North Carolina University system.
Acquisition of funding for cooperative purchasing of specialized databases. Cost analysis demonstrates an increase in resources at rates less than could be realized as an individual institution. Perform collection analysis in selected subject areas. Completion of analysis. Examine budget allocation schema and implementation alternatives.