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Peer reviewedWalters, Edward M. – Journal of Library Administration, 1987
Identifies five institutional forms of library consortia, one of which is local consortia or proximal networks, and discusses issues that apply to local library consortia. Highlights include redefinition of the library role, appropriate technology, bibliographic control, direct access, governance, and financing. (10 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Classification, Consortia, Library Cooperation, Library Networks
