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Maria Balenbin Fresnido, Ana, and Joseph Marmol Yap. "Academic library consortia in the Philippines: hanging in the balance." Library Management 35, no. 1/2 (January 7, 2014): 15–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-04-2013-0028.

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Purpose – The concept of academic library consortium emerged in the Philippines in the 1970s evidenced by the successive establishment of three consortia namely, the Academic Libraries Book Acquisition Services Association (ALBASA) in 1973, the Inter-Institutional Consortium (IIC) (now South Manila Inter-Institutional Consortium) in 1974, and the Mendiola Consortium (MC) in 1975. This paper aims to find out the experiences and status of selected academic library consortia in the Philippines, namely, the Academic Libraries Book Acquisitions Systems Association, Inc. (ALBASA), the American Corners (also known as American Studies Resource Center (ASRC) in some areas), the Aurora Boulevard Consortium Libraries, Inc. (ABC), the Davao Colleges and University Network (DACUN), the Inter University Consortium (IUC), the Intramuros Library Consortium (ILC), the Mendiola Consortium (MC), the Ortigas Center Library Consortium (OCLC), and the South Manila Inter institutional Consortium (SMI-IC) specifically in terms of the objectives of the different consortia, the activities they undertake and how such relate to the set objectives, the benefits they have enjoyed or continue to enjoy, the issues they have encountered as well as success/failure factors experienced by libraries in joining the different consortia. Design/methodology/approach – The sample was derived from the review of literature, which also served as basis to come up with the list of existing academic library consortia. The respondents were selected based on the Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians (PAARL) directory. Communication was sent via email, telephone, scheduled personal interview and social networking sites (e.g. Facebook). A total of 13 out of 23 (56.52 percent) respondents accomplished the survey questionnaires which were distributed online and manually. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the results. Findings – Results of the study revealed that the role academic library consortia play in the development of academic libraries is crucial particularly in the promotion of professional development and resource sharing. As technology greatly influences the way libraries do things, the varying level of technological development among consortium member libraries confirmed to be a major challenge being faced by them today. While majority of the surveyed consortia assessed themselves to be successful, it is evident that there is lack of congruence between the consortia's objectives and undertakings. Originality/value – The paper is a modest contribution to the dearth of literature in Philippine academic library consortia. It also is the first study conducted measuring the success of selected academic consortia and identifying the factors contributing to their success/failure.
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Wright, David A. "Library Consortia." Resource Sharing & Information Networks 18, no. 1-2 (August 10, 2005): 49–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j121v18n01_05.

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Thompson, Joan, Tom Peters, and Linda Hulbert. "Library Consortia." Serials Librarian 42, no. 3-4 (July 2002): 177–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j123v42n03_04.

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Wiser, James. "“Playing Well With Others”: New Opportunities for Library Consortia." Theological Librarianship 5, no. 2 (May 31, 2012): 43–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.31046/tl.v5i2.237.

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Libraries everywhere are facing a complex array of budget cuts, staff retirements, technological disruption, etc. Many libraries may feel that they do not possess the organizational strength they once enjoyed, and as a result, an increasing number are seeking out ways to collaborate with fellow institutions in order to serve their stakeholders more effectively. The library consortium landscape, however, is rather confusing, and an almost endless series of acronyms reflect the array of options for consortial participation. This article attempts to describe the various kinds of library consortia that currently serve libraries, and offers suggestions on how and when to leverage the collective power of a library consortium in order to maximize the efforts of any single library..
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Liu, Guoying, and Ping Fu. "Shared Next Generation ILSs and Academic Library Consortia: Trends, Opportunities and Challenges." International Journal of Librarianship 3, no. 2 (December 21, 2018): 53. http://dx.doi.org/10.23974/ijol.2018.vol3.2.94.

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Next generation Integrated Library Systems (ILSs) have been maturing and adopted by more and more academic libraries. Many academic libraries have joined a consortium to collaboratively move towards a shared next generation ILS that sustains a deeper collaboration. Has this been a trend for academic libraries to share the new system in consortia? This article examines the adoption of the leading products in next generation ILSs to reveal the trend. Two case studies are conducted on A) a pioneer consortial adopter and B) a newly formed partnership on shared next generation ILSs, for further investigations on the impact on consortial members, the challenges the new shared system may cause, and the opportunities it brings to academic library consortia and their members.
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Chisita, Collence Takaingenhamo, and Archie Dick. "Library cooperation in Zimbabwe: in search of a suitable model to underpin national development." Electronic Library 36, no. 4 (August 6, 2018): 633–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/el-04-2017-0072.

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PurposeThe paper explores library cooperation in Zimbabwe and gathers views from librarians on the need for a library consortium model to underpin national development. This study aims to investigate the development of library consortia in Zimbabwe and then propose a model that will both accelerate their development and support the country’s national development agenda.Design/methodology/approachThe paper opted for an investigative study using a multi-method research design. Data on existing library consortia, namely, Zimbabwe University Library Consortium (ZULC) and College and Research Library Consortium (CARLC), were collected through questionnaires and interviews. The data were complemented by documentary analysis including primary sources of information, for example, annual reports and brochures. Data were analysed qualitatively and quantitatively.FindingsThe paper provides empirical insights on how ZULC and CARLC are transforming the provision of library services in several ways, for example, providing for the dynamic needs of users and strategizing on overcoming rising costs of scholarly content through resource sharing. The proposed model effectively elevates the fundamental library consortium principles of cooperation and sharing onto the national development stage, and it is novel and pioneering. The gestures and general remarks made recently by Zimbabwe Library Association and some ZULC members about national development and ZIMASSET are given rigorous and scholarly expression in this model.Research limitations/implicationsBecause of the chosen research approach, the research results may lack generalisability beyond Zimbabwe. It is therefore imperative for researchers to test the proposed propositions further.Practical implicationsThe paper includes implications for the development of a library consortia model to underpin national development in Zimbabwe. The existing academic sector library consortium still excludes other types of libraries from participating in resource sharing and promoting access to information on a national development scale. The proposed library consortium model providing for nation-wide access to information is critical in realising national development goals in Zimbabwe. Currently, academic library consortia are contributing immensely through supporting learning, teaching and research in their respective institutions. Such benefits can also be extended to all institutions through a national library consortium to support development in Zimbabwe.Originality/valueThis paper fulfils an identified need to study how the development of a nation-wide library consortium model can be realised. There is relatively little researched information on library cooperation and library consortia and national development in Southern Africa with specific reference to Zimbabwe. The paper seeks to close the gap by providing information on library cooperation and library consortia and national development in Zimbabwe.
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Hirshon, Arnold. "International Library Consortia." Journal of Library Administration 35, no. 1-2 (December 10, 2001): 147–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j111v35n01_09.

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Horton, Valerie. "Whither Library Consortia?" Collaborative Librarianship 5, no. 3 (2013): 150–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.29087/2013.5.3.01.

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Sweet, Christopher, and Elizabeth C. Clarage. "Library consortia contributing to college affordability: collection and OER initiatives in the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois." Reference Services Review 48, no. 3 (July 17, 2020): 433–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/rsr-03-2020-0014.

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Purpose The Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) consists of 128 libraries. This paper aims to present an analysis of collection and open educational resources (OER) initiatives undertaken by CARLI over the past decade that contribute to improving college affordability. Design/methodology/approach After reviewing important literature pertaining to library consortia and college affordability, this paper presents a detailed case study of CARLI’s collection and OER initiatives. Findings Owing to their economies of scale, library consortia have the potential to make substantial contributions to improving college affordability. Originality/value Compared to the efforts of individual libraries to improve college affordability, library consortium efforts have received far less attention in the professional literature. The work of the CARLI consortium documented here can provide a template for other library consortia that are working to improve college affordability.
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Friend, Frederick J. "Library Consortia in the Electronic Age." Alexandria: The Journal of National and International Library and Information Issues 14, no. 1 (April 2002): 17–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/095574900201400104.

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The organization of libraries into consortia is a very recent development. Instead of cooperation affecting services such as interlending and document supply, consortia are concerned with such activities as the acquisition of journals, mainly in electronic form, in order to secure lower prices and/or more favourable licensing terms. Other benefits are that they can solve problems as they arise, and also help to raise the profile of libraries. Consortia come in various sizes and organizational structures. A multinational consortium is the eIFL, funded by the Open Society Institute. Relationships with publishers have had problems of discounts and licensing terms, some of which remain to be resolved. In the UK, the National Electronic Site Licence Initiative (NESLI), which is managed by the JISC Journals Working Group, has negotiated some good deals; it is self-financing, and institutions can opt in or out of any particular deal. Expectations have not always been realized, and there is much more that can still be done to increase journal use and make savings, but undoubtedly much has been achieved. Consortia offer libraries and users a better future.
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Jokic, Maja. "Library Consortia in Croatia." LIBER Quarterly 11, no. 1 (July 14, 2001): 35. http://dx.doi.org/10.18352/lq.7628.

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Reinhardt, Werner, and Peter Te Boekhorst. "Library Consortia in Germany." LIBER Quarterly 11, no. 1 (July 14, 2001): 67. http://dx.doi.org/10.18352/lq.7632.

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Csajbók, Edit, Péter Szluka, and Lívia Vasas. "Library Consortia in Hungary." Journal of Academic Librarianship 38, no. 6 (November 2012): 335–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2012.09.012.

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Moorthy, A. L. "Guest Editorial: Library Consortia." DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology 29, no. 5 (September 1, 2009): 2. http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/djlit.29.261.

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Newton Miller, Laura. "Quality of Online Chat Reference Answers Differ between Local and Consortium Library Staff: Providing Consortium Staff with More Local Information Can Mitigate these Differences." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 5, no. 1 (March 17, 2010): 132. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b86p75.

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A Review of: Meert, D.L., & Given, L.M. (2009). Measuring quality in chat reference consortia: A comparative analysis of responses to users’ queries.” College & Research Libraries, 70(1), 71-84. Objective – To evaluate the quality of answers from a 24/7 online chat reference service by comparing the responses given by local and consortia library staff using in-house reference standards, and by assessing whether or not the questions were answered in real time. Design – Comparative analysis of online chat reference transcripts. Setting – Large academic library in Alberta, Canada. Subjects – A total of online chat reference transcripts from the first year of consortium service were analyzed for this study. Of these, 252 were answered by local library staff and 226 from consortia (non-local) library staff. Methods – A stratified random sample of 1,402 transcripts were collected from the first year of consortium service (beginning of October to end of April). This method was then applied monthly, resulting in a sample size of 478 transcripts. In the first part of the study, responses were coded within the transcripts with a “yes” or “no” label to determine if they met the standards set by the local university library’s reference management. Reference transaction standards included questions regarding whether or not correct information or instructions were given and if not, whether the user was referred to an authoritative source for the correct information. The second part of the study coded transcripts with a “yes” or “no” designation as to whether the user received an answer from the staff member in “real time” and if not, was further analyzed to determine why the user did not receive a real-time response. Each transcript was coded as reflecting one of four “question categories” that included library user information, request for instruction, request for academic information, and miscellaneous/non-library questions. Main Results – When all question types were integrated, analysis revealed that local library staff met reference transaction standards 94% of the time. Consortia staff met these same standards 82% of the time. The groups showed the most significant differences when separated into the question categories. Local library staff met the standards for “Library User Information” questions 97% of the time, while consortia staff met the standards only 76% of the time. “Request for Instruction” questions were answered with 97% success by local library staff and with 84% success by consortia. Local library staff met the “Request for Academic Information” standards 90% of the time while consortia staff met these standards 87% of the time. For “Miscellaneous Non-Library Information” questions, 93% of local and 83% of consortia staff met the reference transaction standards. For the second part of the study, 89% of local library staff answered the questions in real time, as opposed to only 69% of non-local staff. The three most common reasons for not answering in real time (known as deferment categories) included not knowing the answer (48% local; 40% consortia), technical difficulty (26% local; 16% consortia), and information not being available (15% local; 31% consortia). Conclusion – The results of this research reveal that there are differences in the quality of answers between local and non-local staff when taking part in an online chat reference consortium, although these discrepancies vary depending on the type of question. Providing non-local librarians with the information they need to answer questions accurately and in real time can mitigate these differences.
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Owen, Gareth Wyn. "Delivering a shared library management system for Wales." Library Management 37, no. 6/7 (August 8, 2016): 385–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-04-2016-0032.

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Purpose A case study of the Wales Higher Education Libraries Forum (WHELF) project to procure and implement a shared library management system (LMS) for all universities in Wales, together with the National Health Service Libraries in Wales and the National Library of Wales. In particular, the purpose of this paper is to explore the drivers to this collaboration, outline the benefits achieved and the framework to realise further benefits. Design/methodology/approach Case study review of the process, together with a review of literature on consortia and LMSs. Findings WHELF has developed into a more mature consortium through procuring and implementing a shared LMS. The process has delivered tangible benefits and is driving more work to realise further benefits. Research limitations/implications As the WHELF Shared LMS project is only nearing the end of the implementation phase, many of the anticipated operational benefits cannot be reported. Practical implications Useful case study for other consortia or potential consortia. Originality/value WHELF is in vanguard of consortia developments in the UK, and this is the first case study of the project.
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Anderson, Douglas. "Allocation of Costs for Electronic Products in Academic Library Consortia." College & Research Libraries 67, no. 2 (March 1, 2006): 123–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/crl.67.2.123.

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As the prevalence of consortial licenses for electronic products increases, consortia face decisions about how to allocate costs for these products among participating libraries. Although there are a number of possible formulae for this, some are problematic in that they result in inequitable cost allocations in certain circumstances. Several methods for apportioning costs within consortia are discussed, including equal division by institution and proportional division by institutional FTE, as well as a combination of these. Other methods evaluated include proportional distribution of cost savings, a method utilizing bids, and usage-based distributions.
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Giordano, Tommaso. "Library Consortium Models in Europe: A Comparative Analysis." Alexandria: The Journal of National and International Library and Information Issues 14, no. 1 (April 2002): 41–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/095574900201400106.

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Consortia for the sharing of electronic resources represent one of the most important current developments in the field of libraries. These increasingly widespread cooperation programmes present a double nature: they show the characteristics of initiatives which are transitory in nature; on the other hand they demonstrate their long-term potential. Comparative research into consortia in Western Europe was aimed at determining their principal characteristics, emerging models, and the critical factors of their development. From an analysis of 18 consortia from the viewpoints of scope and geographical dimension, policy and programme, governance, infrastructure and financing, a diverse picture emerges, with notable differences between countries in terms of both level of development and manner of implementation. In addition to historic and cultural factors, various other factors of a political and managerial nature, such as the degree of political and administrative decentralization, national technological programmes, the regular availability of special financing, organizational structure, and the legal status of the consortium, all play a decisive role. Three principal consortia models seem to be establishing themselves: a centralized model (principally in the Nordic countries), a decentralized model (currently the most widespread), and a regional model (in some countries with decentralized political systems).
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Chauhan, Suresh K., and Preeti Mahajan. "Library consortia in India with special reference to UGC-Infonet digital library consortium." International Information & Library Review 45, no. 3-4 (September 2013): 127–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10572317.2013.10766380.

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Machovec, George. "Library Consortia: The Big Picture." Journal of Library Administration 53, no. 2-3 (February 2013): 199–208. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2013.853504.

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Machovec, George. "Investment Policies for Library Consortia." Journal of Library Administration 57, no. 7 (October 3, 2017): 799–806. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2017.1362911.

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Alberico, Ralph. "Academic library consortia in transition." New Directions for Higher Education 2002, no. 120 (2002): 63–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/he.90.

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Rogani, Joseph Frank. "Library consortia and digital services." New Library World 108, no. 11/12 (November 20, 2007): 504–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/03074800710838254.

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Wade, Rona, and Valerie Horton. "Collaboration in Australian Library Consortia." Collaborative Librarianship 6, no. 1 (2014): 47–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.29087/2014.6.1.04.

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Odede, Israel. "Rethinking bibliographic utilities for library consortia." Library Hi Tech News 37, no. 8 (May 30, 2020): 7–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lhtn-02-2020-0014.

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Purpose The paper aims to critically examine the bibliographic utility as a roadmap to increase library consortia and provide an insight into a new library consortia strategy that integrates librarians into a system of sharing both resources and knowledge. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted a literature review approach with a focus on bibliographic utility as a necessary prerequisite for effective library consortia, which is a paradigm shift from the concept of individual ownership to a collective access of distributed network resources and knowledge. Findings The reviewed literature indicated that significant bibliographic utilities and integrated library systems are factors that shaped and developed consortia activities in libraries. Originality/value The bibliographic utility has limited literature, and a few published scholarly studies have combined bibliographic utility and library consortia as strategies to share resources and knowledge
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Posigha, Bassil Ebiwolate, Vera Zacheaus Godfrey, and Felicia Doubra Seimode. "The trend of academic libraries consortia in the north central and south east geo-political zones of Nigeria." Library Review 64, no. 4/5 (July 6, 2015): 305–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lr-07-2014-0084.

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Purpose – This study aims to examine the present trend of academic libraries consortia and the likely ways to improve on the development of consortia in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach – The study adopted the descriptive survey method. It covers four selected academic libraries in the north and eastern parts of Nigeria. A questionnaire entitled “Library Consortia in Nigerian Universities Questionnaire (LCNUQ)” was designed to collect data for the study. Findings – The study revealed that academic libraries in Nigeria have not fully embraced library consortia, as only two out of the four academic libraries surveyed have functioning library consortia. The paper shows that none of the libraries surveyed have collection development policies on e-resources, as well as union catalogues and interlibrary networking. It also reveals some likely ways of improving library consortia to include: jointly budgeting, increased funding and collective and compulsory development of interlibrary networking and union catalogues among university libraries within the country. Practical implications – The study will encourage librarians and library management in developing countries to embrace and facilitate the development of library consortia. Originality/value – The paper reveals the present trend of library consortia in Nigeria. Therefore, the findings may be of help to librarians, university administrators and government to build and improve on the development of library consortia in Nigeria and other developing countries.
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Kalwara, James, Melody Dale, and Marty Coleman. "Notes on Operations: GMD or No GMD: RDA Implementation for a Consortial Catalog." Library Resources & Technical Services 61, no. 3 (July 14, 2017): 162. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/lrts.61n3.162.

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This paper explores the benefits of establishing item-specific terms for General Material Designations (GMDs) for library consortia implementing Resource Description and Access (RDA). While RDA includes a new approach towards the description and categorization of an item’s physical medium through the assignment of content, media, and carrier types (CMCs), thus replacing the GMD, libraries may still benefit from GMD retention in their online catalogs to help support user tasks and help contextualize CMC information. This paper presents the challenges that Mississippi State University Libraries experienced in leading RDA enrichment for the Mississippi Library Partnership (MLP) consortium. Additionally, it discusses parameters for libraries to consider when working with a vendor for RDA enrichment in a consortial environment.
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Sloan, Bernie. "Allocating costs in a consortial environment: a methodology for library consortia." Bottom Line 11, no. 2 (June 1998): 65–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/08880459810215218.

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Mohd, Hafsah, Rosnah Yusof, and Rohaya Umar. "Initiatives towards formation of academic library consortium in Malaysia." Library Management 35, no. 1/2 (January 7, 2014): 102–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-06-2013-0046.

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Purpose – This paper aims to report on several initiatives towards formation of national consortium among academic libraries in Malaysia. The consortium focused on subscription of online databases. Design/methodology/approach – In July 2004, CDC on behalf of PERPUN members made several initiatives towards formation of national consortium of Malaysian academic libraries. Proposal paper on the formation of the consortium has been submitted to the Ministry of Higher Education. Through “loose consortia” formed, CDC and later known as Malaysian Online E-Resources Consortium (MOLEC) succeeded in negotiating for subscription of online databases and was able to get financial aid from the Ministry of Education to subscribe several databases since 2002. Findings – A commercial databases committee (CDC) was formed in year 2000 as a platform for academic libraries to evaluate, select, negotiate and manage the online databases. Complications involved in online databases subscriptions such as cost increase, license agreement, various formats of usage statistics, merger and takeover of publishers have made PERPUN (Malaysian Standing Conference of National and University Libraries) realize that there is a need for a formal consortium to be formed. Research limitations/implications – An improved service was established for the benefit of the academic libraries in Malaysia. Practical implications – A more coordinated approach to consortial dealings is being established in Malaysia. Originality/value – This is a report on the process and outcomes.
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Meert, Deborah L., and Lisa M. Given. "Measuring Quality in Chat Reference Consortia: A Comparative Analysis of Responses to Users’ Queries." College & Research Libraries 70, no. 1 (January 1, 2009): 71–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/0700071.

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Academic libraries have experienced growing demand for 24/7 access to resources and services. Despite the challenges and costs of chat reference service and consortia, many libraries are finding the demand for these services worth the cost. One key challenge is providing and measuring quality of service, particularly in a consortia setting. This study explores the quality of service provided in one academic library participating in a 24/7 chat reference consortium, by assessing transcripts of chat sessions using in-house reference quality standards. Findings point to both similarities and differences between chat interactions of local librarians versus consortia staff.
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Machimbidza, Takawira, and Stephen Mutula. "Exploring experiences of librarians in Zimbabwean state universities with the consortium model of subscribing to electronic journals." Information Development 36, no. 2 (March 13, 2019): 193–207. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0266666919834055.

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The study explores the experiences of librarians in three state universities in Zimbabwe with the consortium model of subscribing to electronic journals. The study employed a qualitative approach. Interviews were held with nine professional librarians from each of the participating institutions. Findings showed that state universities in Zimbabwe have benefitted from consortium subscribed electronic journals; however, librarians were concerned about their coverage and relevancy. Librarians felt disempowered as they have lost the independence to select resources suitable for their own institutions. The lack of archival rights is detrimental to post-termination access to previously subscribed resources. Institutions face challenges with technological infrastructure that allows them to convey consortium resources to their users. The study provides important insight into the practice of consortium from a developing country context. The findings will alert consortia managers and member institutions to the key shortfalls of consortia arrangements. The study’s recommendations hopefully triggers corrective actions aimed at improving the practice of consortia to the benefit of end users.
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L, Mr Jadhav S., and Mr Yadav R. D. "Library Consortia: A new way of Resource Sharing in Networked Era." International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development Special Issue, Special Issue-ICDEBI2018 (October 3, 2018): 127–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.31142/ijtsrd18690.

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Ball, David, and Frederick Friend. "Library Purchasing Consortia in the UK." LIBER Quarterly 11, no. 1 (July 14, 2001): 98. http://dx.doi.org/10.18352/lq.7635.

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Simpson, Donald B. "Library Consortia and Access to Information:." Journal of Library Administration 12, no. 3 (July 3, 1990): 83–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j111v12n03_07.

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Guzzy, Judith E. "U.S. Academic Library Consortia: A Review." Community & Junior College Libraries 16, no. 3 (June 30, 2010): 162–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02763915.2010.492034.

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Kaushik, Anna. "Content Analysis of Library Consortia Websites." Pearl : A Journal of Library and Information Science 13, no. 2 (2019): 126. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/0975-6922.2019.00018.4.

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Al-Baridi, Saleh A. "Survey of selected US academic library consortia: a descriptive study." Electronic Library 34, no. 1 (February 1, 2016): 24–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/el-09-2014-0153.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop and present a working model for consortia of academic libraries in Saudi Arabia. It is based on the American model of consortia operating at all levels, including local, state and region. The American consortia are highly developed, functional and have a large membership of small-, medium- and large-size libraries and are good models to be followed by other countries. Design/methodology/approach An email survey questionnaire (with seven closed-ended and four open-ended questions) was distributed to ten selected US academic library consortia to obtain relevant information on various operational facets and policies they have adopted. Findings The survey results will provide useful information to help develop a workable consortia model for Saudi Arabia. If implemented successfully, the Saudi model is expected to motivate other library groups at provincial and national levels in Saudi Arabia and regional level in the Arabian Gulf Region. Research limitations/implications The survey is aimed at gathering relevant information about the experiences of ten selected US academic libraries as members of various consortia. Originality/value While the project will start with academic libraries only, it may open membership for other libraries not only in Saudi Arabia but also for libraries of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. The other scenario could be that instead of joining Saudi consortia, the libraries may decide to develop their own consortia.
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Chisita, Collence Takaingenhamo. "Proposing a Library Consortium Model for National Development in Zimbabwe." International Journal of Library and Information Services 10, no. 2 (July 2021): 1–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijlis.20210701.oa10.

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Globally library cooperation and collaboration is transforming the scholarship landscape as academic libraries battle to survive amidst escalating costs of subscriptions. Zimbabwe is no exception to this phenomenon as evidenced by the development of local consortia for resource sharing. The main purpose of the research is to gather the views of librarians on the need for a library consortium to support national development in Zimbabwe. The researcher used a mixed method approach. Zimbabwe does not have national library consortium for nationwide access to information. Such a consortium is key to harnessing the collective buying power of member institutions to negotiate and guarantee license agreements for digital content. The study recommends a federated library consortium model built on lessons learned from other countries. The model elevates library consortium principles of cooperation and collaboration into Zimbabwe’s national development agenda.
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Perushek, D. E., and Anne Douglas. "Culture, politics and university library consortia in China and the US." Library Management 35, no. 8/9 (November 10, 2014): 594–606. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-03-2014-0039.

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Purpose – Using three university library consortia China Academic Library and Information System (CALIS) (China), Greater Western Library Alliance (GWLA) (USA) and Joint University Librarians Advisory Committee (JULAC) (Hong Kong) as examples, the purpose of this paper is to compare the administration of three university consortia and to explore the cultural, educational and geopolitical forces that produce and shape university library consortia. Design/methodology/approach – The methodology used reviewed published and proprietary documents, interviews and observation. Findings – While the stated objectives are similar, the three vary markedly in size, funding source, and whether programming is a bottom-up decision or emanates from the central government. CALIS was started by China ' s Ministry of Education, who also helps in setting programmatic agendas and appointing managers; GWLA came into existence through the efforts of a small group of university librarians, elect their own board and set programming in response to member needs and suggestions; JULAC, initiated by the university librarians in Hong Kong has some support from the government through bodies charged with the oversight of the universities. The differing educational systems also influence programming, for example in the relative importance member libraries place on preferential inter-library loan. Originality/value – There are few comparative studies of library consortia found in Asia and the US comparative studies of consortia encourage an understanding of the benefits of different consortia models.
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Turner, Christine N. "E-Resource Acquisitions in Academic Library Consortia." Library Resources & Technical Services 58, no. 1 (January 1, 2014): 33–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/lrts.58n1.33.

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Van Borm, Julien, and Marianne Dujardin. "Consortia for Electronic Library Provision in Belgium." LIBER Quarterly 11, no. 1 (July 14, 2001): 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.18352/lq.7627.

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Chan, Gayle, and Anthony W. Ferguson. "Digital Library Consortia in the 21st Century." Collection Management 27, no. 3-4 (December 2002): 13–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j105v27n03_02.

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Chadwell, Faye A. "Assessing the Value of Academic Library Consortia." Journal of Library Administration 51, no. 7-8 (October 2011): 645–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2011.601268.

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Machovec, George. "Consortia and Next Generation Integrated Library Systems." Journal of Library Administration 54, no. 5 (July 4, 2014): 435–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2014.946789.

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Machovec, George. "Conflict of Interest Policies in Library Consortia." Journal of Library Administration 57, no. 3 (April 3, 2017): 359–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2017.1288967.

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Machovec, George. "Trends in Higher Education and Library Consortia." Journal of Library Administration 57, no. 5 (July 4, 2017): 577–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2017.1326266.

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McLean, Michelle. "Library consortia: Model for collaboration and sustainability." Australian Library Journal 64, no. 4 (October 2, 2015): 350–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00049670.2015.1100273.

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Darch, Colin, Joan Rapp, and Peter G. Underwood. "Academic library consortia in contemporary South Africa." Library Consortium Management: An International Journal 1, no. 1/2 (April 1999): 23–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/14662769910284258.

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Galyani Moghaddam, Golnessa, and V. G. Talawar. "Library consortia in developing countries: an overview." Program 43, no. 1 (February 13, 2009): 94–104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00330330910934138.

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Paul Pandian, M., Ashok Jambhekar, and C. R. Karisiddappa. "IIM digital library system: consortia‐based approach." Electronic Library 20, no. 3 (June 2002): 211–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02640470210432357.

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