The Alliance advises a voluntary three-copy duplication threshold for books.
Category: Shared Content
Collection Development
Collection Development Documentation
This page lists documentation resources for collection development.
Statement of Collection Development Best Practices
This document provides an overarching framework for the Alliance and its member libraries as they engage in both individual and consortial collection development decision-making.
E-Content Standing Group (ECG)
The E-Content Standing Group (ECG) reviews Alliance-wide licenses for e-resources, evaluates internal cost allocations, and considers opportunities to support Open Access at the Alliance.
Shared Content & Technical Services (SCTS)
The Shared Content & Technical Services (SCTS) Team provides broad oversight and leadership in the sharing of library-selected content, and support of acquisitions and metadata operations across the Alliance.
Shared Content
The Shared Content program manages shared electronic resource collections for Alliance members.