1. NDSU Libraries Alissa Kuntz Assistant to the Dean of Libraries

2. NDSU Libraries Student Support? Current Budget? Future Impact?
Academic support services
Dynamic spaces
Scholarly resources
Current Budget?
Minimal funding available for book budget; only supplemental funds
Future Impact?
The requested increase would build our physical collection so students can access information that may only be found in books

3. Current Student Fees Funding
Current SLF?
Currently the Libraries receive $3.32/credit
Portion of the student fees?
The Libraries receive 8.4% of total NDSU Student Fees
How is it spent?
The Libraries apply 100% of the SLF towards purchasing research material
The last SLF increase in fall 2013 funded additional electronic resources to support students’ education.

4. Reason for Fee Increase Request
Why?
The Libraries need additional funds to develop and sustain a physical research collection that supports student scholarship and success
Our current collection is outdated
How much?
The Libraries are asking for $0.53/credit as our primary request; $0.28/credit as our secondary
This would net approx. $162,000 in annual revenue; over 3 ½ times the current budget; or ~$85,600 for secondary
Current Deficiencies?
Gaps in collection
Weren’t always the research university we are now; insufficient collections for re-accreditation
~$405 spent on each subject
Each year’s inflation typically equals a deficit; 1% of inflation (FY17) is ~$34,000
Challenges?
The Libraries cannot increase the book budget without cutting other resources
The average cost of a book is going up. In FY16 it was $107.29, in FY14 it was $81.77
External Factors?
State wide budget cuts; if any funds exist at year-end, there is insufficient time to purchase books

5. Impact of Student Fees Why is the SLF essential?
Our state appropriations and SLF = 98% of our material budget
Historical inflation at 5.64%
The resources added in 2013 are used heavily; at least 15% of the full-text requests in FY15
We make sure the SLF is being utilized
Other sources of revenue?
Misc fines & fees; endowment interest; grants; cost transfers; misc sales
Why are these sources insufficient?
They are either limited, inconsistent, or restricted

6. Historical Context of Student Fees
Last Student Library Fee Increase?
The last SLF increase was in fiscal year ; effective fall 2013
Performance from that increase:
The Libraries subscribed to multiple journal packages, such as Education Source, Lexis Nexis, and SciTech Collection
Librarians use these resources daily for their reference services, individual consultations, and instruction
Student Response?
Student use is increasing
In FY16, we had 247,088 catalog searches; 7,987 ref questions; and 5,226 students reached during instruction sessions
And in spring of 2016 alone, we had 168,370 visitors

7. Contingency Plan Secondary Increase? No Increase?
With a partial fee increase, the Libraries could approach the previous book budget of approximately $100,000/year, rather than the current $46,500
It would create a permanent and dependable budget
No Increase?
The Libraries will do our due diligence to provide as much to a book budget as we can
The most likely means will continue to come from supplemental funding

8. How We Plan to Improve Library Improvements? Current Initiatives?
Continued assessment of services and student feedback in order to meet the research resources and services essential for student success.
More intense interactions with colleges and departments.
Current Initiatives?
Continued collection assessment and subscription negotiations
Upgraded spaces and resources
Future Student Service?
Increase instruction and research assistance
24/7 Planning and other student events

9. Thank You! NDSU Libraries = Patron Success! Questions?
“My library is important because the best thing a college can do for the education of its students, professors, and staff members is provide the means to educate themselves as much as they can imagine. Our library is that means.” – Sara Cramer, Senior in Management Information Systems
“The booth style seating in the lower level of the library provides the perfect place to do homework, talk, laugh, and eat ramen, all by romantic (fake) candle light. Thanks NDSU Libraries for providing us college students with ways to make those long nights of studying more enjoyable!” – Natalia Martinez, Senior in English
“Our scholars meet one-on-one with library mentors (librarians) to support them in their individual research activities and for guidance through the research process. This builds the confidence of our scholars and aides in their progression through the TRIO McNair Scholars Program which in turn increase their retention.” – Anna Sheppard, Asst. Director of TRIO
When asked “why is the library important to you?”, we rec’d “cause books”, “the spirit of learning”, “it is a place where you can relax and discover a new world of information” - Anonymous
Questions?