Consortia Hit Critical Mass.

Oder, Norman

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ERIC Number: EJ608486

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2000

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Consortia Hit Critical Mass.

Oder, Norman

Library Journal, v125 n2 p48-51 Feb 1 2000

Discusses the growth of library consortia that has been largely driven by the rise in cost and quantity of electronic journals and products. Highlights include activities in addition to purchasing agreements, including staff development, distance learning, and minority recruitment; national consortia; database pricing; vendor opinions; coordination; and future possibilities. (LRW)

Descriptors: Consortia, Cooperative Planning, Costs, Databases, Distance Education, Electronic Journals, Futures (of Society), Library Cooperation, Library Expenditures, Library Personnel, Minority Groups, National Programs, Recruitment, Staff Development, Vendors

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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