I agree with Jessica (surprise, surprise) I would also add an argument for return on investment.
Here are a few illustrations. One telling data point from ASU's Fletcher Library, when we had an acquisitions budget separate from the rest of the University Libraries: Use data showed that video purchases consumed 4-6% of the acquisitions budget but accounted for 25% of the circulation. Several studies have illustrated that between 40 and 60% of monographs in university collections are never borrowed. Last year, I weeded the Fletcher Library VHS collection (VHS format, added to the collection before January 1, 2006) Of those videos, only 3% had never been checked out. In terms of streaming video, ASU shares a consortial license to Films On Demand from FMG. While the annual cost may appear high, the collection is highly used, and MUCH appreciated by faculty. The cost per use comes down to less than $.50 Finally, the Filmakers Library collection from Alexander Street Press, purchased in perpetuity is less than $30 per title. A bargain at twice the price. Hope some of this helps you make a case. -deg -- deg farrelly Arizona State University P.O. Box 871006 Tempe, AZ 85287 Phone: 480.965.1403 Email: deg.farre...@asu.edu On 12/10/11 9:38 AM, "videolib-requ...@lists.berkeley.edu" <videolib-requ...@lists.berkeley.edu> wrote: >Subject: [Videolib] justify budget increases > >I would like to start a conversation with my superiors about increasing >the Media budget here at our University's library. I would like to get >some statistics on the increase in cost of DVDs and CDs over the past 10 >years or so. I was wondering if anyone knew where I could access that >information? VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
