[Publib] Budget Question

[Lise Chlebanowski]

Absolutely - we are looking at circ. numbers now! 
 
Thanks to everyone for their advice, prayers and OMG's! 
 
Lisë Chlebanowski
Library Manager
Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library
495 E. Western Ave.
Avondale, AZ   85323
623-333-2611 D
623-333-0260 F
lchlebanowski at avondale.org <mailto:lchlebanowski at avondale.org> 
 
Now Reading on my Kindle: Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich
Now Reading: One Bite with a Stranger by Christine Warren
Now Listening: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski
 

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From: Steve Standefer [mailto:steve.standefer at mansfield-tx.gov] 
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 8:49 AM
To: 'Sue Kamm'; Lise Chlebanowski; publib at webjunction.org
Subject: RE: [Publib] Budget Question



I was going to say, that's a reduction like that would be overwhelming.  But, faced with similar I have allocated based on circulation in the different areas and, once you determine percentages, narrow your selection tools to one (1) and buy the starred reviews.  

 

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From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org [mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Sue Kamm
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 6:09 PM
To: Lise Chlebanowski; publib at webjunction.org
Subject: Re: [Publib] Budget Question

 

85 percent reduction?  Holy cow!!

Having said that, do you have circulation records to show how much each collection circulates?  That might be one way of divvying up your small pie. 



	-----Original Message----- 
	From: Lise Chlebanowski 
	Sent: Jan 29, 2009 3:24 PM 
	To: publib at webjunction.org 
	Subject: [Publib] Budget Question 
	
	
	

	Dear Collective Brain,

	 

	Is there are rule of thumb for dividing collection development money among departments? i.e. Adult Collection vs.. Teen Collection vs.. Children's Collection. I have consulted a few ALA books I have and looked in the archives but with no luck. 

	 

	Our materials budget for next fiscal year was just cut 85% (and we haven't bought new books since October and won't buy any more until July 1) We are really hurting so I want to make sure what little money we have is spent fairly. Any help and advice is appreciated. 

	 

	Lisë Chlebanowski

	Library Manager

	Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library

	495 E. Western Ave.

	Avondale, AZ   85323

	623-333-2611 D

	623-333-0260 F

	lchlebanowski at avondale.org

	 

	Now Reading on my Kindle: Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich

	Now Reading: One Bite with a Stranger by Christine Warren

	Now Listening: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski

	 


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