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S06 - Demystifying Synergy : Fostering library collaboration through joint subscriptions
Conference Track
4. External Relationships
Learning Objectives
Following this session, participants will be able to understand the challenges and opportunities of collaboratively purchasing or subscribing to electronic resources, identify potential areas of efficiency gains, strengthen vendor and library relationships, build relationships between institutions with differing needs, and foster a collaborative mindset to strive for cost and staff time savings, workflow efficiencies, and the development of standardized policies, procedures, and practices.
Abstract
Ever thought about co-subscribing e-resources with another institution? Two University of Minnesota campuses explored and developed a collaborative model to do just that! The key lessons learned can help you foster a synergetic environment. Discover how to build and strengthen relationships, achieve savings, and gain efficiencies.
Presenters
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/228ab6725b8928b38e1efde08e580654.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Sunshine J Carter, University of Minnesota Libraries")
Sunshine J Carter, University of Minnesota Libraries
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/01e627511d9ee5e877f601e15be49b8f.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Danielle Ostendorf, University of Minnesota Duluth")