Librarians from Simon Fraser University, University of British Columbia, and University of Victoria formed a consortium for library cooperation, resource sharing, and professional communication. Aspects discussed include: collections; public services; processing and systems; reorganization; and effectiveness of the organization in meeting…

Describes a partnership between a number of corporations involved in telecommunications and Skyline College to develop an industry-specific technical training curriculum. Discusses other functions of the consortium such as fundraising and elements of a successful partnership. (SK)

Presents questions and answers from information networking panel discussion involving symposium speakers Barbara Markuson (Indiana Cooperative Library Services Authority), Frank Grisham (Southeastern Library Network), Laima Mockus (New England Library Information Network), Richard McCoy (Research Libraries Group), Rowland Brown (OCLC), and Toni…

The new Director of the Satellite Interconnection Project for CPB answers questions about the project's status and future impact. (Author)

This paper presents an evaluation of the National Network of Eisenhower Regional Consortia and Clearinghouse. A symposium presentation was chosen to report the consortia's contribution to the improvement of mathematics and science education. The presentation is divided into four sections, each of which was presented separately by one of the panel…

This guide to independent study in Idaho begins with introductory information on the following aspects of independent study: the Independent Study in Idaho consortium, student eligibility, special needs, starting dates, registration, costs, textbooks and instructional materials, e-mail and faxing, refunds, choosing a course, time limits, speed…

Describes consortium arrangement between 11 higher education institutions in Worcester, Massachusetts. (PG)

Contains text of a speech presented at one of eight 2-day regional forums which describes the activities of the Northern California Industry-Education Council, an organization designed to bring industry and education closer together. (SB)

This paper discusses the survey methodology, the findings, and two major products of a 1970 nationwide study of academic library consortia. The study involved a questionnaire survey to identify and describe all known consortia, and a case-study analysis of 15 selected consortia. (11 references) (Author/SJ)

Sixteen Texas libraries, in June 1969, founded the Texas Consortium to Microfilm Mexican Archival Resources in a cooperative effort to preserve Mexican records for research. Members of the Texas Consortium choose an area of Mexico in which they wish to work, and the Consortium coordinates activities. (7 references) (Author/NH)

Recommendations and intentions growing out of the American Industrial Arts Association's involvement at the Consortium of Professional Associations for Study of Special Teacher Improvement Programs (CONPASS) Grove Park Institute projects. (GR)