On the walls

Sometime in the next month or two the Arizona Telemedicine Program (ATP) will be installing some nice posters along the north wall of the first floor hallway.  The posters will highlight their activities and accomplishments.  Dr. Ron Weinstein, Director of the ATP, has offered to defray part of the cost of a matching set on the south wall that would highlight the library.  We are looking into this idea!

Ups and Downs

Elevators

Elevator #1 (on the left as you face them) has now been upgraded, refurbished and inspected.  

Elevator #2 and the buttons are still being worked on but should be finished soon!

Budget and Study Space

Budget

Several weeks ago we received notification of our budget cuts for the year.  I reported this to you in the August 31 update.  I worked with the Provost’s office to make a case for a lower cut but was unsuccessful.  However, we will be able to take the cut this year without harm to our personnel or collections budgets.  I am covering the cut with funds we would normally use for renovation, painting, repairs, etc. (not all of the funds, but most of them) and with “salary savings” that occur when we get grants or have alternative funding for positions.  However, our budget situation for next year is very dire as we have used up all of our reserve funds from endowments, gifts, etc.   I will continue to work with the Provost, the President and the University Libraries to find a solution to next year’s (and future years’) budgets.

Fourth Floor

There continues to be a lot of talk and no action on the fourth floor.  I will be meeting with Dean Goldschmid, COM Deputy Dean for Education, Kevin Moynahan, Angie Souza, AHSC Facilities Management and Anoma Phanthourath, Provost Representative on November 8 to try to find a resolution.  Our goal is to place study carrels on the floor in place of the tables and chairs and dividers.