Shared Ownership: What's the Future?

Abstract

The status of library consortia has evolved over time in terms of their composition and alternative negotiating models. New purchasing models may allow improved library involvement in the acquisitions process and improved methods for meeting users' future needs. Ever-increasing costs of library resources and the need to reduce expenses make it necessary to continue the exploration of library consortia for group purchases.

KEYWORDS:

• Communication
• consortia
• electronic resources
• library cooperation
• negotiating
• purchasing

Notes

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