Consortia purchasing: a feasibility study for the UK veterinary and animal health field
Abstract
ASVIN was a project funded by the Research Support for Libraries Programme (RSLP). The principal aim was to develop better co‐operation between nine UK libraries in the veterinary and animal health field. The project examined a number of library related areas, such as journal archiving, collection development policies, development of a common Z39.50 catalogue interface, grey literature, electronic journals and consortia purchasing. This paper examines the latter issue, taking a brief look at the historical developments and exploring the reasons why libraries enter consortia. It then focuses on the effects upon collection development, models of consortia and describes the ASVIN experience.
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Citation
Davies, B. (2001), "Consortia purchasing: a feasibility study for the UK veterinary and animal health field", Library Management, Vol. 22 No. 8/9, pp. 371-380. https://doi.org/10.1108/01435120110406318
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:MCB UP Ltd
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