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Library Consortia Characteristics Comparative Analysis around the World

Jay-Hoon Kim 1 Eung-Bong Lee 2

1한국과학기술정보연구원
2충남대학교

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ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze characteristics of library consortia around the world. This study was done by interviewing 5 library consortia experts from 4 developed countries. Findings are each consortium has unique characteristics in purposes, organizations, funding sources, functions and also perception of consortium by experts were different. Experts recognized the value of library consortia as an economy of scale (mainly buying power) and pointed out open access as one of the alternatives for electronic information price increase. This study could improve understanding current status of library consortia around the world.

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