Abstract
The "Comprehensive Allocation Process" (CAP) is a reproducible decision-making structure for the allocation of new collections funds, for the reallocation of funds within stagnant budgets, and for budget cuts in the face of reduced funding levels. This system was designed to overcome common shortcomings of current methods. Its philosophical foundations include the values of accountability, transparency, and efficiency. It features a conceptual framework, quantitative data, qualitative evidence, and data analysis and allocation techniques.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 294-310 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Journal of Academic Librarianship |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2012 |
Funding
Supply is designed to capture the financial support currently designated to each collection. This is a comprehensive measurement of library support for the collection representing the Physics Department, for example. It not only includes the unrestricted and endowment funds allotted to the subject specialist for Physics, but also the sum of expenditures paid from central lines for physics-related resources within e-book packages, serials packages, and approval plans. To calculate those expenses, the titles within each package or database must be assigned to subjects.
Keywords
- Allocation methods
- Allocation models
- Collections budgets
- Library budgets
- Qualitative analysis
- Quantitative analysis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Library and Information Sciences