immediate hiring freeze

likely eliminate all travel funding for staff,

the alternative is layoffs, which detract equally, if not more, from the image and mission of the university.

Additionally, how will the budget cut impact MLS programs in general

This is a big blow to the campus communities in Wisconsin, and it will have a dire, long-term effect for the faculty, staff, and especially the students.

In short, it’s a disaster.

quality of instruction

Scylla and Charybdis.

a hard time conceptualizing

amount they pay

opportunities for paid student employment

hope with all my heart that this is not a trend

do not have any answers

how can a major research institution expect to maintain its mission as such without a current, up-to-date, and extensive library collection, and librarians

cannot participate in professional development activities unless they pay for it out-of-pocket.

a lasting impact on current and future students, including out-of-state, or even international students

I was informed last week

On another note, I am wondering how these budget issues will affect the future of academic research libraries,