Acquisition of electronic resources should give priority to indexes and databases, although full-text journals should continue to be purchased. Unjustified price hikes. Required purchase of duplicate electronic versions of print journals. Opportunities for joint purchases with other libraries should be aggressively pursued. Library failed to do any strategic planning to deal with budget issues.
Planning needs to be responsive, flexible, and ongoing.
Library needs to utilize existing links to faculty in departments and colleges and review their programs of communication with students. Relationship to campus priorities. Report recommends the establishment of a Campus Library Policy Board for at least 3 years. The Board should be representative of the rich diversity of the campus. The University Librarian should consult with the group on the Library's budget and priorities and on collection priorities.