It is questionable whether in the long term, any savings were realized. In terms of the present, a similar crisis is approaching in funding for acquisition and storage of library materials, specifically books and serials. In 4 years, book space will be exhausted. The prevailing myth is that CDL and the virtual library can bring reductions in funding for books and serials. Faculty awareness of the current trend is limited, but a reaction will come when they find campus access to journals diminished.
Problems arise when myths clash with reality.
K. Lucas announced that LAUC will contribute to a fund for memorial benches. She has found it greatly enlightening and noted that each campus has its own personality. She has seen the depth of knowledge and expertise in LAUC members. She will visit other campuses during the summer. The letter to Judson King was acknowledged, referred to Myron Okada's office for analysis.