Cutting without Cursing: A Successful Cancellation Project |
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| Authors: | Beatriz Betancourt Hardy Martha C Zimmerman Laura A Hanscom |
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| Institution: | 1. Libraries and Instructional Resources, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland, USA;2. Collection Management, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland, USA;3. Scholarly Communications, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland, USA |
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| Abstract: | The Salisbury University Libraries embarked on a serials and database cancellation project in the 2014–2015 academic year, eventually cutting nearly 20% of journals without causing any faculty protests. Picking up ideas from numerous other libraries, the three-person project task force developed a three-stage process: 1) preparation—gathering data and laying the groundwork for getting feedback; 2) getting feedback from liaisons, faculty, and departments; and 3) making decisions about what to cut and sharing the results. This article details the steps taken and key recommendations for other libraries undertaking similar projects. |
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| Keywords: | Cancellation projects serials cancellation collection management budget cuts |
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