The Library’s Place in UTSA’s Growth Projections Stefanie Wittenbach Assistant Dean for Collections October 2007

UTSA Library Background Peer institution comparisons SACS review LibQual survey results Current activities

Background New administration Transformations Vacant positions University strategic plan Renovation of JPL LibQual survey SACS review preparation

Peer institution comparisons Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) measures Volumes held Library professional and support staff Materials expenditures Ratio to FTE students and faculty

Volumes held per FTE student/faculty

Library staff per FTE

Library materials expenditures per FTE

Average peer ratios Volumes held: 96/FTE Library staff: 1 staff member/198 FTE Materials expenditures: $254.79/FTE UTSA’s ratios: Volumes held: 32/FTE Library staff: 1 staff member/245 FTE Materials expenditures: $210.71/FTE

UTSA Library Projections

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Reaffirmation of Accreditation Core requirements: adequate library collections consistent with the degrees offered (2.9) Comprehensive standards: Outcomes for its educational programs (3.3.1)

SACS Review Comprehensive standards: Facilities, services, and resources appropriate to support mission (3.8.1) Access to regular and timely instruction (3.8.2) Sufficient number of qualified staff (3.8.3)

Library recommendations for SACS review University must supplement the Library’s budget Review and analyze the results of the LibQual survey and apply the findings to improved facilities, collections, and services University must vacate and renovate the fourth floor of JPL prior to the SACS review Continue funding materials budget to cover new resources and inflation of the cost of materials

Library recommendations for SACS review Implement continuous improvement processes in the area of instruction, incorporating student feedback and other best practices Hire additional reference librarians prior to the SACS review in order to offer more instruction across UTSA programs

LibQual Survey About the survey Participation Areas surveyed Affect of service Library as place Information control

Affect of Service Most viewed staff as helpful and knowledgeable Students suggested that staff roam around to offer help to patrons DT Library staff and ILL staff praised as well as individual reference librarians Better promotion of services and better signage

Affect of Service

Library as Place Reduce the number of sleeping students Too noisy and unmonitored New chairs New lighting More quiet study rooms

Library as Place

Information Control Add MS Office to computers Free photocopying for faculty Inadequate print collection Inadequate electronic resources More books at DT Library Popular reading and leisure music and videos

Information Control

Current and future activities in the Library Filling vacancies and recruiting new positions Strategic planning process Renovation of JPL New services Information/Learning Commons WebCT tutorial expansion

Activities continued New services Electronic reserves Institutional repository Add librarians to key campus committees Repost the Dean position Work with the Provost’s Office on space