Collaboration in electronic resource provision in university libraries: SHEDL, a Scottish case study

Kidd, T. (2009) Collaboration in electronic resource provision in university libraries: SHEDL, a Scottish case study. New Review of Academic Librarianship, 15(1), pp. 97-119. (doi: 10.1080/13614530903146253)

Abstract

This case study examines the growth of collaboration among Scottish higher education institutions. Following a summary of the work of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL), more detailed information is provided on collaboration in the fields of acquisition, licensing, selection, and purchasing. Some of the UK background is outlined, relating to NESLi2 in particular, in order to illuminate the options within Scotland. The origins of negotiations on electronic resource provision within Scotland are described, drawing on developments in other countries including Ireland and Scandinavia. After initial setbacks, the implementation of the Scottish Higher Education Digital Library (SHEDL) from 2007 to 2009 is detailed. Current benefits arising from SHEDL are explained, and some possible future developments are discussed.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: This is a preprint of an article whose final and definitive form has been published in the New Review of Academic Librarianship, Vol 15, Issue 1, April 2009, pp 97-119 © 2009 copyright Taylor and Francis; New Review of Academic Librarianship is available online at http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13614530903146253
• Keywords: electronic resources; library collaboration; library consortia; Scotland; SCURL; SHEDL
• Status: Published
• Refereed: No
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Kidd, Mr Anthony
• Authors: Kidd, T.
• Subjects: Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science
• College/School: University Services > Library and Collection Services > Library
• Journal Name: New Review of Academic Librarianship
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• ISSN: 1361-4533
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2009 Taylor and Francis
• First Published: First published in New Review of Academic Librarianship 15(1):97-119
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher