PCC Funding Structure Summary

The PCC funding plan is outlined in the Governance Document [PDF; 544 KB]. The PCC Fund provides direct support for the training infrastructure and some funds for travel to committee meetings. Funding for the Program is provided through contributions from LC and OCLC. Funding may also be solicited from other sources as decided by the Steering Committee. The Steering Committee must approve all expenditures supported by the PCC Fund. Honoraria or travel expenses for speakers are not covered. Examples of the types of expenses that the PCC Fund covers include:

1. Travel costs for the PCC Chair and the four Standing Committee Chairs to attend the Policy Committee Meeting (up to $400 per person). When there are co-chairs, the travel fund is shared or given to only one chair.
2. Light refreshments for PCC meetings
3. Training activities approved by the Policy Committee
4. Contingencies

PCC member institutions are expected to underwrite 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 representatives
2. The cost of any PCC training not conducted online
3. The cost of any subscriptions required for their ongoing particiption in PCC programs
4. Travel costs beyond those reimbursed by OCLC to attend in-person meetings, conferences, and other programming (though most PCC events allow virtual attendance)

Last revised: Oct. 30, 2024