SCONUL Access Celebrating co-operation
About us 174 member institutions Only 3 eligible HE institutions have not joined 172 Band A 152 Band B 152 Band C University of Buckingham and Central School of Ballet extended their offers this year 58 changes to contact details so far this year
What do we do? Researchers have access to huge range of books and journal Post-grads have extended access Better use of public funds Reciprocal scheme means everybody wins Local resources for distance learners
This means that last year....
Better access every year... SCONUL Access 2009/10 Registrations Band A Band B Band C 7144 Total SCONUL Access 2010/11 Registrations Band A Band B Band C 8046 Total 33106
A few more people but many more loans SCONUL Access 2009/10 Loans Band A Band B Band C Total SCONUL Access 2010/11 Loans Band A Band B Band C Total
Our foundations UK Libraries Plus SCONUL Research Extra SCONUL Access
A steady growth of users
And all of these loans!
Administering the scheme A time of change Administrative change: Susan Baker taking a back seat New members in the Access Steering Group SCONUL’s new website just around the corner!
Day to day work Queries about eligibility Changing contact or band details Advice on local implementation of scheme Surveys e.g recalls (Edinburgh, record keeping UClan) Access to user name and password
SCONUL Access Annual tasks Review of contact information Statistics: everyone’s favourite job Organising meeting for contacts
SCONUL Access Other tasks Supporting new members of Steering Group Web Working Party Implementing changes
Growing and evolving Website launched with carefully considered wording Scheme evolves and website amended to reflect this So many different sections: ambiguity creeps in... Steering Group reviews policy and ensures website reflects this
Definition of terminology: debts Users are responsible: Fines Replacement costs? Administrative fee? Libraries agree to pay Replacement cost Administrative charge
Definition of terminology: good standing Better definition for users “Ambassador” Privilege not right Sign to accept responsibility for fines and replacement costs Understand that bad behaviour carries sanctions across SA and at home. Clearer procedures for library staff Don’t offer SA to students who habitually break your rules Emphasise user responsibilities Work closely with contacts of other libraries to get users to comply Libraries don’t pay fines!
Changes in website
Looking to the future Changing world Changes in the HE environment Funding arrangement – money following students Growth of private education in HE sector Access agreements with other countries
SCONUL Access Celebrating co-operation