[Publib] RE: Budget cut lists

[Robert Balliot]

Large and small library systems can benefit from systems that reduce energy
use.
There are many programs that will loan funds to reinsulate, change out
ballasts,
and bulbs.  The low interest loans can be paid out over time, while the
immediate
operating costs are reduced.

Since it is a capital expense, it can also create a
fund raising opportunity that people will get behind - a long
term investment that
is environmentally responsible and cuts operating expenses without
diminishing services to the public. Win / Win

R. Balliot

On Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 11:57 AM, Sandstrom, John C. <
SandstromJC at elpasotexas.gov> wrote:

> Susan--
>
> While not at a small and/or rural public library, I understand the
> issues around budget cuts.  El Paso is being hit with a 3% midyear
> reduction
>
> So here is my list of line items to look at, in no particular order:
>
> 1)  Standing Orders -- is there any duplication of information,
> including on the internet?
> 2)  Personnel -- Don't fill open positions/attrition
> 3)  Deferred maintenance -- if it isn't an emergency it doesn't get
> done.
> 4)  Janitorial costs -- can you live with dumping your own trash and
> only getting the building cleaned half as often?
> 5)  Programming -- if it isn't free it doesn't happen.  Partnering can
> be a big help in this area.
> 6)  Materials -- If a magazine isn't being used, cancel it.
> 7)  Materials -- cut down on/eliminate duplicates
> 8)  Supplies -- cut back/eliminate stockpiling -- keep minimum inventory
> on hand.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> John C. Sandstrom
> Manager, Collection Development and Acquisitions
> El Paso Public Library
> Candidate for ALA Executive Board 2009
>
> PS  Have you tried to get a school or youth group to adopt the cats,
> turtles, ferrets, etc. the way people adopt a highway?
>
> JCS
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> Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:41:58 -0500
> From: "Susan Pieper" <susanhillpieper at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Publib] Budget Cut lists
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> I am interested in quick, bullet-point lists of places to cut your
> budget...
> especially from small and/or rural public libraries...(getting rid of
> the
> library cat and cat food does not count... nor does getting rid of
> turtles,
> birds, ferrets, etc.) Thanks in advance!
> Susan
>
> --
> Susan Pieper, Director
> Paulding County Carnegie Library
> 205 S. Main Street
> Paulding, OH 45879
> 419-399-2032 voice and 419-399-2114 fax
> Editor, Rural Library Services Newsletter
> www.pauldingcountylibrary.org
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