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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 reviewedSimpson, Donald B. – Journal of Library Administration, 1990
Discusses libraries' participation in consortia, cooperatives, or networks to help cope with the financial pressures created by more available materials and less money. Reasons for participating are examined, factors to determine the value of belonging are suggested, cost factors are considered, and cooperative collection development is described.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Consortia, Cost Effectiveness, Costs
