54 · Survey Results: Survey Questions and Responses
Additional Comments N=2
But we do have a Friends of the Library Board, Student Advisory Board, and University Library Committee who are all
very interested in the space and will give support and suggestions from time-to-time.
Nothing official, but we actively engage our users to help with strategic decisions.
BUDGET AND FUNDING
35. Is there (or will there be) a separate budget allocation for fabrication/makerspace services or is
financial support part of the general library budget? N=33
Part of the general budget 25 78%
Separate budget 7 22%
Comments N=6
Besides the initial technology grant ($6,000), all the support for the makerspace is library-funded.
For the existing production service, the budget is hybrid between general budget (full-time staff effort) and service
receipts pay for the student assistants, supplies, and equipment. For the new makerspace, the library paid for the
construction and furniture, but a $25,000 grant and $25,000 donation are paying for the fabrication equipment. We
received a $5,000 grant to pay for electronic consumables and will charge users for filament and other materials.
Hybrid model. Staff on general, consumables in separate
It is self-supporting (pays for itself). Initial investment came out of the general fund, though it has been paid back.
Research budget allocation was $10,000 for the year.
Separate budget of $11,000.
36. What items does/will the budget cover? Check all that apply. N=34
Equipment/Hardware 30 88%
Materials 29 85%
Software 24 71%
Peripherals 19 56%
Staff 16 47%
Specialized furniture 13 38%
Staff training 9 27%
Other item 1 3%
Please specify the other item. N=1
Equipment maintenance
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