Collection Development and Shrinking Budgets

Abstract

This article explores low-cost opportunities used at the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Library to maximize print and audiovisual collection development during times of tight budgets. The library started with three measurable strategies: soliciting institutional-authored/edited donations, soliciting new educational technology media from appropriate departments, and developing improved publisher negotiations. The cost savings were significant. Four additional strategies have also resulted in increased efficiencies and wonderful public relations between its department and other hospital departments.

Keywords:

• budget
• collection development
• hospital libraries
• public relations