Collection Development - Funds

 The library is allocated State of Wisconsin GPR (General Purpose Revenue) monies each fiscal year for the purchase of library materials. In addition the Library receives funds from the Undergraduate Differential Tuition for Library Initiatives. See Appendix C.

The library, with faculty input, has the responsibility to allocate and/or spend these funds in order to provide the best possible collection. A formula has been developed to determine the allocation of the portion of the funds assigned to the academic departments. The Library allocation formula was updated and approved by the Library Advisory Committee and the Department Chairs in May, 2004. The Technical Services Librarian is responsible for the preparation of the allocation and notification to academic departments.

Library funds will not be spent to purchase materials for departmental or personal office collections.