1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd.
Building 9, Room 200
San Mateo CA 94402
Phone: 650-574-6100
Fax: 650-358-6797
TTY: 650-574-6354
http://www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/library/
email: csmlibrary@smccd.edu
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Building 9, Room 200
San Mateo CA 94402
Phone: 650-574-6100
Fax: 650-358-6797
TTY: 650-574-6354
http://www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/library/
email: csmlibrary@smccd.edu
IM a librarian: csmref via Yahoo
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State Budget Crisis: Really Bad News for the Library
State Budget Crisis: Really Bad News for the Library For several years most funding to purchase library books, online databases, technology and equipment has been dependent on funds and grants from the State of California. During this current economic crisis, all of the state programs that supported community college libraries were reduced or eliminated from the budget.
Local budget issues triggered by the economic turndown have stalled plans to upgrade the library building, classroom, furniture, flooring, and technology. Reductions in library staffing have created work backlogs and reduction or suspension of several projects and services. Reserve funds will support online databases through June 2011 but beyond then, the future is uncertain. The library is in the process of identifying and pursuing other funding sources and opportunities.
State Budget Crisis: Really Bad News for the Library For several years most funding to purchase library books, online databases, technology and equipment has been dependent on funds and grants from the State of California. During this current economic crisis, all of the state programs that supported community college libraries were reduced or eliminated from the budget.
Local budget issues triggered by the economic turndown have stalled plans to upgrade the library building, classroom, furniture, flooring, and technology. Reductions in library staffing have created work backlogs and reduction or suspension of several projects and services. Reserve funds will support online databases through June 2011 but beyond then, the future is uncertain. The library is in the process of identifying and pursuing other funding sources and opportunities.
CSM Library: Then and Now
Special thanks to the co-editors of this issue, Lisa Velarde (Adjunct Librarian) and Bryan Gerbig (Library Support Specialist). Also special thanks to contributors Michele Alaniz (Web & Instruction Librarian), Derek Monypeny and Lia Thomas (Adjunct Librarians), and Teresa Morris (Reference & Instruction Librarian).
Lorrita Ford, Director, College of San Mateo Library
Lorrita Ford, Director, College of San Mateo Library