Collaborative storage of print serials in New Zealand

Abstract

Purpose

This paper seeks to record a collaborative project in the management of legacy collections.

Design/methodology/approach

The eight New Zealand university libraries have a history of collaboration and sought a shared storage solution. It was agreed that a single copy of low‐use print serials would, in most cases, be sufficient for the country's research communities. The libraries have chosen to outsource storage to a commercial provider with facilities throughout the country.

Findings

The paper describes the background to the New Zealand situation, the process of reaching this decision and the challenges of implementation across a group of libraries, including the rationalisation of the eight collections to retain a single shared copy.

Originality/value

The case is relevant to library consortia undertaking collection management projects.

Citation

Renwick, H. (2013), "Collaborative storage of print serials in New Zealand", Library Management, Vol. 34 No. 4/5, pp. 335-341. https://doi.org/10.1108/01435121311328672