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Main Author: Tallon, J.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1979
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED217847
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  • Center for Research Libraries Study, Concordia University. Final Report. Tallon, J. Academic Libraries Comparative Analysis Cost Effectiveness Evaluation Needs Information Centers Interlibrary Loans Library Collections Library Networks Policy Publications Publicity This discussion of the implementation of services related to the Center for Research Libraries (CRL) if Concordia University Libraries were to join CRL includes policies and procedures designed to assist Concordia in making effective use of CRL's services without sacrificing regular services or incurring large expenses in addition to the membership fee. Included in the report are a history of the CRL proposal; a 1978 report by Derek Robertson recommending that the library join CRL; recommended policies and procedures; recommendations for publicity to make patrons aware of CRL and particular collections that might pertain to their field of research; and recommendations for monitoring and evaluating interlibrary loan benefits (cost savings), user benefits, collections benefits, and the costs involved in membership. Appendices include a description of CRL's art and architecture collection and a flow chart of interlibrary loan procedures at Concordia. (RBF)