Abstract

Provides a checklist of concerns for libraries planning to implement shared research databases in a consortium environment, based on experiences at OhioLINK. Highlights include database selection criteria, licensing, pricing, funding, vendor considerations, database profiling, custom data processing, hardware selection, database access, periodicals holdings, documentation, and training. (Author/LRW)

Citation

Klingler, T. (1999). Sharing the Load: A Planning Checklist for Consortial Database Use. Journal of Library Administration, 26(3), 91-113. Retrieved February 8, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/85162/.

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Keywords

• Access to Information
• Check Lists
• Computer Selection
• Computer Software
• Consortia
• Data Processing
• databases
• Evaluation Criteria
• information technology
• Library Cooperation
• Library Funding
• Library Planning
• Periodicals
• Shared Library Resources
• Technology Planning
• Vendors