The state Senate released its proposed 2021-23 supplemental capital budget Wednesday afternoon, which would provide $2 million for WSU to acquire high-density compact shelving to consolidate some collections in Holland Library on the Pullman campus.
This would contribute to a broader effort to consolidate collections in both Holland and Owen libraries allowing reclaimed space to be repurposed as part of future renovation projects. Reclaimed space in Holland, for example, could be repurposed to provide new student study spaces. The governor’s proposed capital budget provided $8 million for this purpose in December.
The proposal will be heard in the Senate Ways and Means committee on Thursday. The House will also put forward a proposed capital budget in the days to come before budget writers begin negotiations to compromise on a final budget.