Julien Van Borm University of Antwerp Copeter Seminar St.-Petersburg 23 rd June 2003

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

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

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

4. Julien Van Borm - University of Antwerp - Belgium

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

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

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

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

9. Julien Van Borm - University of Antwerp - Belgium

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

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

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

13. Julien Van Borm - University of Antwerp - Belgium

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

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

16. Julien Van Borm - University of Antwerp - Belgium

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

20. Julien Van Borm - University of Antwerp - Belgium

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

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

23. Invitation to the second Copeter seminar April 2004