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Peer reviewedAlexander, Ernest R. – Journal of Library Administration, 1985
In comparing methods of allocating service transaction costs among member libraries of interlibrary systems, questions of how costs are to be estimated, and what cost elements are to be included are critical. Different approaches of estimation yield varying results. Actual distribution of units accounts for greatest variance in allocations. (CDD)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cooperative Programs, Cost Estimates, Fees
Peer reviewedBrunell, David H. – Journal of Library Administration, 1998
Describes the role of strategic partnerships between the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) and the regional library networks. Discusses the evolution of the relationship, cooperative services, training materials development, policy decision-making, conflict among partners, and benefits. (AEF)
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Cooperative Programs, Decision Making, Information Services
Peer reviewedNelson, James A. – Journal of Library Administration, 1998
Discusses statewide initiatives in information services and resource sharing in Kentucky. Describes developments of the Kentucky Library Network; the EMPOWER Kentucky initiative; the Strategic Information Technology Plan; Online Computer Library Center's (OCLC) FirstSearch for resource sharing; and future perspectives. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cooperative Programs, Information Services, Information Technology
Peer reviewedGeiser, Cherie; Miller, Rachel – Journal of Library Administration, 1996
Describes the contract negotiations between the Greater Midwest Research Libraries Consortium (GMRLC) and Federal Express for interstate courier services of consortium interlibrary loan materials. Reviews the implementation process and notes lessons learned. Discusses the effects of the new service on interlibrary loan shipping costs, delivery…
Descriptors: Consortia, Contracts, Cooperative Programs, Costs
Peer reviewedShaughnessy, Thomas W. – Journal of Library Administration, 1998
Presents a background on the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) partnership with the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) and notes its achievements. Discusses the CIC Center for Library Initiatives; leveraging investments in libraries; maximizing use of information resources; improving delivery of information/library services; the…
Descriptors: Achievement, Cooperative Programs, Electronic Libraries, Information Services
Peer reviewedAlexander, Adrian W. – Journal of Library Administration, 1999
Provides a brief history of library cooperation in America, with emphasis on the latter half of the 20th century. Identifies motives for library cooperation, potential obstacles and keys to success, as well as a nexus between service quality improvement and library cooperation. Describes the role of library consortia in the current electronic…
Descriptors: Consortia, Cooperative Planning, Cooperative Programs, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedPenson, Merryll – Journal of Library Administration, 1998
The University System of Georgia and the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) built the innovative electronic library GALILEO (GeorgiA LIbrary LEarning Online system). This article describes the cooperation, leadership, and technology that made GALILEO possible; the proposal; planning and implementation; governance; current status; and future…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Cooperative Programs, Electronic Libraries
