Conjuring funding for services

Funding for programs vanishing? Do requests for new services seemingly appear out of thin air? Conjure funding for new resources through fee-based services. At the University of Oregon, School of Architecture and Allied Arts we have successfully implemented a large-format color printing service that is completely self-funding. By using a pay-to-use funding model we are able to provide on-going digital imaging services to the campus that are unaffected by the ups and downs of grant funding or general budget changes. Fee based funding also gives us the flexibility to create resources for new services and provides a sustainable framework through which they can be maintained. New services that we have been able to add include slide/film scanning, large format document scanning, large format paper trimming, promotional poster printing, additional staff, and better communication with the computing services department. We are now in the process of exploring new services in digital fine art and art reproduction. Seem like magic? Hopefully, our experience developing a digital imaging lab can help inspire you to create a little magic of your own.