An Analysis and Allocation System for Library Collections Budgets: The Comprehensive Allocation Process (CAP)

The “Comprehensive Allocation Process” (CAP) is a reproducible decision-making structure for the allocation of new collections funds, for the reallocation of funds within stagnant budgets, and for budget cuts in the face of reduced funding levels. This system was designed to overcome common shortcom...

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Published in:The Journal of academic librarianship 2012-09, Vol.38 (5), p.294-310
Main Authors: Lyons, Lucy Eleonore, Blosser, John
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic libraries
Accountability
Allocation methods
Allocation models
Allocation of funds
Allocations
Budgeting
Budgets
Collection development
Collections budgets
Communication. Information transfer
Data Analysis
Decision Making
Decision making models
Disclosure
Efficiency
Exact sciences and technology
Information and communication sciences
Information science. Documentation
Information service management
Library Administration
Library and documentation centre management
Library and information science. General aspects
Library budgets
Library Materials
Methods
Qualitative analysis
Quantitative analysis
Resource Allocation
Sciences and techniques of general use
User service management
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Summary:The “Comprehensive Allocation Process” (CAP) is a reproducible decision-making structure for the allocation of new collections funds, for the reallocation of funds within stagnant budgets, and for budget cuts in the face of reduced funding levels. This system was designed to overcome common shortcomings of current methods. Its philosophical foundations include the values of accountability, transparency, and efficiency. It features a conceptual framework, quantitative data, qualitative evidence, and data analysis and allocation techniques.
ISSN:0099-1333
1879-1999
DOI:10.1016/j.acalib.2012.07.006