Title
Building a shared digital collection: The experience of the cooperating libraries in consortium
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Recognizing the digital opportunities available, the libraries of eight educational institutions in Minnesota built on a previously existing consortial relationship in order to explore the possibility of sharing a Digital Asset Management System (DAMS). This article discusses the experience of these institutions as they chose CONTENTdm and the considerations made when settling on an option viable for a consortium. It elaborates on the shared cost considerations, hardware purchases, and the consortium's experience as it purchased and implemented the software, formalized avenues of communication, and established collection standards. We close by discussing the opportunities, challenges, and rewards experienced by those involved. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Publication Title
College and Undergraduate Libraries
Volume
18
Issue
2-3
First Page
272
Last Page
290
Publication Date
4-1-2011
DOI
10.1080/10691316.2011.577680
ISSN
10691316
Recommended Citation
Wagner, Dora and Gerber, Kent, "Building a shared digital collection: The experience of the cooperating libraries in consortium" (2011). Librarian Publications and Presentations. 2.
https://spark.bethel.edu/librarian-publications/2