PCC Funding Structure Summary

The PCC funding plan was developed by the PCC Funding Group* and amended during discussions at the PCC Policy Committee on November 14, 1997. After consideration of various approaches in terms of feasibility, shared responsibilities, equitableness, and possible transition phases, a plan was adopted that would provide a stable funding base to support the Program. The Funding Plan provides direct support for the training infrastructure and some funds for travel to Operations Committee meetings.

In summary, funding for the Program will be provided through contributions from LC and OCLC for:

1. Non-ALA travel to PCC Operations Committee meetings by members and Chairs of Standing Committees on Automation, Standards, and Training
2. Policy Committee approved training activities
3. Regular meeting facilities at ALA
4. Contingencies

Member institutions are expected to underwrite and therefore be able to anticipate in their budgets the following:

1. The full cost of travel and related expenses to attend Policy Committee meetings and Steering Committee meetings of their elected or appointed representative.
2. The cost of their initial training as a member of a PCC component.
3. Travel costs in excess of $400 and other expenses to attend Operations Committee meetings for their elected or appointed representatives.

* The PCC Funding Working Group included (Duane Arenales, co-chair; Martha Hruska, co-chair; Liz Bishoff, Karen Smith-Yoshimura, and Beacher Wiggins.