University Libraries faces a drastic budget cut, with $2 million cut this fiscal year and $3 million cut next fiscal year, University Librarian Elaine Westbrooks said at a meeting of the UNC Faculty Council on Friday. Westbrooks, vice provost of University Libraries and University librarian, said University Libraries is facing drastic budget cuts. University Libraries will reduce the purchase of books and multimedia items and will cancel subscription journals, packages and databases, Westbrooks said. Blouin said the business model for University Libraries needs to be completely reevaluated.
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