library consortium
[ˈlaɪbreri kənˈsɔrʃiəm]
nounpl: library consortiums / library consortia
consórcio de bibliotecas
1. A formal association of libraries that collaborate to share resources, negotiate collective agreements with vendors, and provide enhanced services to their members
The library consortium allows member institutions to access a shared digital collection and negotiate better prices for electronic resources.
O consórcio de bibliotecas permite que instituições membros acessem uma coleção digital compartilhada e negociem melhores preços para recursos eletrônicos.
2. A cooperative network of libraries working together to reduce costs and improve service delivery through resource sharing
Our university joined the regional library consortium to expand access to academic journals for our students.
Nossa universidade ingressou no consórcio de bibliotecas regional para expandir o acesso a periódicos acadêmicos para nossos alunos.
Library consortiums are crucial in both Brazil and the USA for academic institutions to afford expensive electronic resources and databases. In Brazil, consortiums help overcome budget constraints at many universities. In the USA, they are established instruments for cost management and resource optimization, particularly in the Northeast and Midwest regions. The concept emphasizes collaborative rather than competitive relationships among libraries.
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