Identifies resource allocation patterns and establishes a basis for understanding academic library service costs through a cost analysis of public services. Results of a survey of 101 academic libraries indicate that libraries have responded to increased costs for resource materials by increasing that budget and decreasing the budget for salaries.…

Examines the neglect of library support staff within the context of six areas of library management: physical facilities; effective and efficient work stations; supplies; attitude toward human resources; communication and information; and performance evaluation and feedback. Graphs present data on expenditures in several areas, and suggestions for…

Reports results of a 1990 survey of 33 British university libraries regarding current funding patterns. Following a discussion of recent political and funding trends in higher education and major issues facing university libraries, data are provided on student enrollment, number of academic staff, payroll and nonpayroll budgets, and acquisitions…

Rampant inflation in serials' pricing is forcing many academic libraries to initiate serials cancellation projects. If libraries plan carefully and involve faculty throughout the process, serials can be canceled without excessive damage to the collection or to the library's relationship with the rest of the college. (six references) (LAE)

The derivation of discipline cost indexes, developed to permit accurate interinstitutional comparisons of relative costs among disciplines, is explained using expenditure data from five peer institutions. How the indexes have been used in one research university's budget allocation process is then described. (Author/MSE)

Discusses ways in which academic libraries are responding to rising costs of serials. Topics addressed include pricing by publishers; the effect of journal cancellations on research activities; interlibrary loans and document delivery services; coordinated cancelling; electronic journals; and experiences at the University of Arizona. (LRW)

Summarizes findings from a study that investigated the impact of school library media centers on academic achievement. Findings in the following areas are presented: size of the resource center staff and collection; qualifications of staff; duties of the teacher-librarian, including the instructional role; collaboration with classroom teachers;…

Data from a survey concerning private college and university employees' top salaries are tabulated. Organized by institution type, the following data are presented for each institution: total 1992-93 expenditures; salaries of chief executive and five other highest-paid employees for 1991-92; and salaries and fringe benefits for each of these…

Lessons designed to prepare students for standardized tests are replacing lessons designed to help children think. Instead of national standardized test scores, schools should use local criterion-referenced tests; take a baseline measurement; compare test scores with districts having similar demographics; compare students, not grade levels; and…

In a time of declining earnings and increased economic inequality, special education could be an important source of equalizing funding for low-income children. Evidence regarding school resource allocation is used to evaluate the potential effects of increased spending on educational outcomes, required funding levels to meet various goals, and…

Colleges and universities have devised a number of strategies to raise money for computers, including borrowing, courting foundations, reallocating funds from such things as financial aid and libraries, and general fund raising. Knowing the appropriate amount to spend on technology is difficult. (MSE)

In 1982, nonmetro counties had higher per pupil expenditures than metro counties in 41 states. However, nonmetro counties varied widely, with lower spending in poorer areas. Educational expenditures were influenced by per capita income and enrollment in metro and nonmetro counties. Several approaches to evaluating educational equity are discussed.…

Transfer of wealth at death is being replaced in the middle class by parents' investment in their children, especially through education, and expenditure of remaining wealth during old age. Because of this inheritance revolution, colleges and universities will require new strategies for fund raising. (MSE)

National Collegiate Athletic Association revenues and expenditures for 1991-92 and 1992-93 are tabulated. Income categories include television, government grants, royalties, investments, publishing, foundations, dues, and other categories, and expenditures include distributions to members, scholarships, event management, and other program and…

Although voluntary contributions to colleges and universities was up 1.6%, adjusted for inflation, the rise does not keep pace with the 3% increase in expenses. Growth in foundation giving slowed slightly, but alumni contributions were up 6%. Figures on sources and uses of gifts and on institutions receiving them are presented. (MSE)