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Peer reviewedGertz, Janet – Library Resources & Technical Services, 1995
Outlines the development and implementation of the New York State Program for the Conservation and Preservation of Library Research Materials, highlighting specific grants awarded to the 11 Comprehensive Research Libraries. The decision of the 11 research libraries to redefine themselves as a consortium is discussed and their priorities are…
Descriptors: Consortia, Grants, Library Cooperation, Library Materials
Peer reviewedKopp, James J. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1998
Reviews the history of library consortia, examines present activities, and considers future possibilities. Topics include consortium and cooperation; academic consortia; library automation and the development of library consortia; consortia with other countries; and electronic libraries. Tables include library consortia establishment, institutions…
Descriptors: Activities, Consortia, Electronic Libraries, Futures (of Society)
Kingma, Bruce R. – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1994
Presents an economic model to analyze the cost efficiency of access to journal articles via three alternatives: journal subscriptions, consortium membership, and commercial document delivery. Results show cost efficiency is based on the value of future journal use, costs of delivery and subscriptions, and the value of time to patrons. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Consortia, Cost Effectiveness, Costs
Download full textSoete, George J., Comp. – SPEC Kit, 1998
This survey was conducted to discover how extensively ARL (Association of Research Libraries) libraries are involved in formal, active programs of collaboration for collections management. Seventy ARL libraries completed a questionnaire focusing on all collections formats and a number of related collections management activities. Results indicated…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Consortia, Higher Education, Library Administration
Peer reviewedTownley, Charles T. – College and Research Libraries, 1992
Presents results of an evaluation of C.D. Cat, a CD-ROM union catalog developed by the Associated College Libraries of Central Pennsylvania consortium. Outcomes are reported in the areas of bibliographic quality, user evaluation, public relations strategies, bibliographic instruction, and guidelines for continuing operations. Recommendations are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Consortia, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedEaton, Nancy L. – Journal of Library Administration, 1993
Explores the role of the academic library director in reconceptualizing the scholarly communication process in response to rising acquisitions costs. Highlights include being a catalyst for change; accountability; planning strategies and alliances, including ARL (Association of Research Libraries) and library consortia; and identifying target…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accountability, Administrator Role, Audience Analysis
