The Budget Proposal as a Constructive Collections Engagement Tool and Practice

The authors developed a new communication tool inspired by the idea of a zero-based budget. Simply called the Budget Proposal, this tool enabled the authors to put forth a positive and constructive vision for journal collections at their library. This project led to progress on other goals, such as the development of Key Performance Indicators for journals and journal packages, as well as the development of brief reports, to improve how the authors communicate the value provided by the library for specific programs. The authors demonstrated and discussed the Budget Proposal, the new Key Performance Indicators, and related materials.