Centralized cataloging and processing for public library consortia

Abstract

A consortium of small public libraries share an OPAC, an interlibrary loan system, and maintain reciprocal borrowing among its patrons. A study was conducted for this consortium to investigate whether or not it would benefit from centralized processing. Raw data show that the consortium should be able to save money with a centralized processing unit. However, there are other factors involved that may influence the implementation of such a process. This article reports the findings and outcome of that study.

Citation

Stumpf, F.F. (2003), "Centralized cataloging and processing for public library consortia", The Bottom Line, Vol. 16 No. 3, pp. 93-99. https://doi.org/10.1108/08880450310488003