University Libraries Budget and Planning Brainstorming

Please take the time to offer your suggestions and perspectives on the questions below to assist the Libraries in planning for the future. All responses will be transcribed and reported confidentially to inform the Directors Council and other planning groups. Thank you.

1 - How can the Libraries improve efficiency or reduce/eliminate waste?

2 - Are there any things we are doing now that we should stop doing?

3 - Can you suggest some quick ways for the Libraries to reduce costs?

4 - What longer-term actions might be taken to lower the Libraries' costs?

5 - Do you have any ideas about how the Libraries could generate revenue?

6 - Do you have other suggestions or observations about the Libraries' finances?

7 - Please suggest the Libraries’ top three priorities for the near future.

Last update: 21 October, 2008