1. Julien Van Borm University of Antwerp Copeter Seminar St.-Petersburg 23 rd June 2003 Consortium building: From library co-operation to consortia

2. n Typology of library co-operation n M.B.Line n E.Häkli n Copeter Contents

3. n Co-operative acquisition schemes n Co-operative retention schemes n Union catalogues n Interlending and document supply (ILL) Typology of library co-operation

4. Julien Van Borm - University of Antwerp - Belgium

5. n Co-operation is assumed to be good n No clear purposes n No looking for alternatives n Lack of clarity n Global aspects neglected n Cost-effectiveness n Looking ahead M.B.Line: reflections

6. n Transactions n Mutuality of interest n Cost-effective n Access to information n For the end users M.B.Line: a definition of co-operation

7. n Impact of ICT n Decentralisation (subsidiarity) n Globalisation n Reduced funding for the library n Less clear boundaries n From barter to charging. M.B.Line: factors effecting co-operation

8. n Co-operation must serve a clearly defined purpose n Other means of achieving the objective are to be explored n Justification of the means lies in the cost- effectiveness n Co-operation is to achieve better results n Co-operation to be seen in global context n Avoiding of over-planning M.B.Line: six principles for co-operation

9. Julien Van Borm - University of Antwerp - Belgium

10. n Front office: core business of the library n Back office: consortium n New management for consortium u Co-operation agreement u Contract u Board u Staff u Cost accounting u Control by the partners and their users E. Häkli: the Finnish experience

11. n Common will n Common goals n New organisational structure n Efficient agency E. Häkli: Four musts for a consortium

12. n Long-term effect and benefits n Standardised solutions n Co-operation requires patience n Not based on barter n User centred approach n Business-like approach n Clear rules n A solid executive body E. Häkli: Conditions for success

13. Julien Van Borm - University of Antwerp - Belgium

14. n 6 principles of M. Line n 4 musts of E.Häkli n 8 conditions for success by E.Häkli n 18 tests for Copeter The Copeter consortium confronted with M.Line and E.Häkli

15. n Clearly defined purpose n Other means of achieving the same goals n Cost-effectiveness as a justification of the means n Production of better results n Global context n Avoiding overplanning and top down planning Copeter and the 6 principles of M. Line

16. Julien Van Borm - University of Antwerp - Belgium

19. Contents Julien Van Borm - University of Antwerp - Belgium

21. n Common will n Common goals n Organisational structure n An efficient agency Copeter and the 4 musts of E. Häkli

22. n Long term effect n Acceptance of standard solutions n Acceptance of slow decision making n Readiness for change n Cost/benefit ratio n Focussed on user needs n Business-like approach n Shared decision making Copeter and the 8 conditions for successful co-operation by E. Häkli

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