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Academic Libraries 2015-16 Institution: University of the Virgin Islands (243665) User ID: P2436651 Overview Academic Libraries Overview Welcome to the IPEDS Academic Libraries (AL) survey component. The purpose of the AL component of IPEDS is to collect information on library collections, library expenses, and library services for libraries in degree-granting postsecondary institutions. Recent changes There are a few changes to the 2015-16 Academic Libraries component from the 2014-15 collection. Visit the Academic Libraries Resource page for a list of the changes and additional reporting resources. Data Reporting Reminders Report all data for fiscal year (FY) 2015. Fiscal year 2015 is defined as the most recent 12-month period that ends before October 1, 2015, that corresponds to the institution’s fiscal year. Coverage: Include data for the main or central academic library and all branch and independent libraries that were open all or part of the fiscal year 2015. Branch and independent libraries are defined as auxiliary library service outlets with quarters separate from the central library that houses the basic collection. The central library administers the branches. Libraries on branch campuses that have separate IPEDS unit identification numbers are reported as separate libraries. Resources: To download the survey materials for this component: Survey Materials To access your prior year data submission for this component: Reported Data For more information about the previous survey: Academic Libraries Survey If you have questions about completing this survey, please contact the IPEDS Help Desk at 1-877-225-2568. Institution: University of the Virgin Islands (243665) User ID: P2436651 Screening Questions Were your annual total library expenses for Fiscal Year 2015: Less than $100,000 Greater than or equal to $100,000 Is the library collection entirely electronic? No Yes Institution: University of the Virgin Islands (243665) User ID: P2436651 Library Collections/Circulation Section I: For all degree-granting institutions with library expenses >0 NOTE - This section of the survey collects data on selected types of material. It does not cover all materials. Report the total number of each category held at the END of Fiscal Year 2015. Library Collections Physical Digital/Electronic Total Prior Year Amount Prior Year Amount Books 92,481 91,689 6,674 7 Databases 24 25 Media 1,371 1,270 0 0 Total 93,852 92,959 6,698 32 100,550 Library Circulation 17,753 18,172 208 250 17,961 You may use the space below to provide context for the data you've reported above. Institution: University of the Virgin Islands (243665) User ID: P2436651 Expenses and Interlibrary Services Section II: For degree-granting institutions with library expenses >= $100,000 Library expenses should be reported for the most recent 12-month period that corresponds to your institution's fiscal year that ends before October 1, 2015. Prior Year Amount Indicate the number of branch and independent libraries (exclude the main or central library). 1 1 Expenses Amount Total salaries and wages for the library staff 512,090 572,273 Are staff fringe benefits paid out of the library budget? No Yes Total Fringe benefits 181,978 161,938 Materials/services expenses One-time purchases of books, serial backfiles, and other materials 0 Ongoing commitments to subscriptions 153,435 All other materials/service cost 0 Total materials/services expenses 153,435 174,700 Operations and maintenance expenses Preservation services 0 All other operations and maintenance expenses 13,221 Total operations and maintenance expenses 13,221 20,092 Total Expenses 860,724 929,003 Total Expenses (minus Fringe Benefits) 678,746 767,065 Interlibrary Services Number Total interlibrary loans and documents provided to other libraries 7 41 Total interlibrary loans and documents received 54 22 Does your library support virtual reference services? No Yes You may use the space below to provide context for the data you've reported above. Institution: University of the Virgin Islands (243665) User ID: P2436651 Summary Academic Libraries Component Summary IPEDS collects important information regarding your institution. All data reported in IPEDS survey components become available in the IPEDS Data Center and appear as aggregated data in various Department of Education reports. Additionally, some of the reported data appears in your institution’s Data Feedback Report (DFR). The purpose of this summary is to provide you an opportunity to view some of the data that, when accepted through the IPEDS quality control process, will appear on your DFR. Data Feedback Reports will be available through the Data Center and sent to your institution’s CEO in November 2016. Please review your data for accuracy. If you have questions about the data displayed below after reviewing the data reported on the survey screens, please contact the IPEDS Help Desk at: 1-877-225-2568 or ipedshelp@rti.org. Library Collections/Circulation Physical Collection Digital/Electronic Collection Books 92,481 6,674 Databases 24 Media 1,371 0 Total Collection 93,852 6,698 Total Circulation 17,753 208 Expenses Amount Salaries and wages $512,090 Fringe benefits $181,978 Materials/services expenses $153,435 Operations and maintenance expenses $13,221 Total expenses $860,724 Institution: University of the Virgin Islands (243665) User ID: P2436651 Edit Report Academic Libraries University of the Virgin Islands (243665) Source Description Severity Resolved Options Screen: Collections/Circulation Screen Entry The number entered (6,674) is outside the expected range of between 5 and 9 compared to the prior year value. Please correct your data or explain. (Error #15015) Explanation Yes Reason: There was an error in reporting the number of digital/electronic books the previous year. the number of ebooks are the same this year as it was last year. Corrections to previous year survey will also be made. Screen Entry The calculated value (6,698) is outside the expected range of between 23 and 41 compared to the prior year value. Please correct your data or explain. (Error #15027) Explanation Yes Reason: There was an error in reporting the number of digital/electronic books the previous year. the number of ebooks are the same this year as it was last year. Corrections to previous year survey will also be made. Screen: Expenses and Interlibrary Services Screen Entry The number entered (7) is outside the expected range of between 29 and 53 compared to the prior year value. Please correct your data or explain. (Error #15015) Explanation Yes Reason: Most of the requests could not be file because the documents requested were part of special collection that did allow the loan. Screen Entry The number entered (54) is outside the expected range of between 16 and 28 compared to the prior year value. Please correct your data or explain. (Error #15015) Explanation Yes Reason: The number of requests from faculty, students and staff increased from last year due to the unavailability the the items requested