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Peer reviewedScigliano, Marisa – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2002
Discusses library cooperation and academic library consortia and presents a case study of a Canadian consortia that conducted a cost-benefit analysis for purchasing an electronic resource. Reports on member library subscription costs, external economic factors, value of patron time saved, costs and benefits for patrons, and net savings. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Case Studies, Consortia, Cost Effectiveness
