Prospective Shared Print Monographs Tool Kit
Here, you'll find information to assist with preparing proposals for prospective Shared Print monograph collections.
See sections below:
Collecting Strategies
The cooperative development of shared monograph collections allows UC Libraries and its partners to optimize resources in order to acquire the broadest, richest research collections possible. UC Libraries’ collecting strategies are aligned with purchasing channels for monographs and the specific goals, criteria and model defined for each channel.
- Print Monograph Purchasing Streams prioritized [DOC]. In general, print monographs can be acquired through three major channels: from a primary monograph vendor, from international agents and through a programmatic approach to collecting electronic books with print copies. UC Libraries have prioritized these three streams for cooperative action to guide future efforts for CDL Shared Print.
International and Area Studies Proposals
- Goals and Criteria[DOC]
- Decentralized Framework for Collection Management [DOC]
- A complete proposal consists of:
- Memorandum of Understanding template[DOC]
Complete the three articles in the MOU and the appendices. Please do not edit any other articles in the MOU. - Collection name (Article 5)
- Basis for assessment of uniqueness (Article 39)
- Nth copy benchmark (Article 40)
- Participating Libraries
- Collection Parameters
- Funding
- Oversight Group
- Uniqueness
- Recommended vendor
- Review process. Submit proposals to the Shared Print Manager. Proposals will be reviewed by the CDL Shared Print Steering Task Force (SPSTF). The SPSTF will work with the Lead Bibliographer if any questions arise or adjustments are needed. The SPSTF then makes a recommendation to CDC (and AULs for Collections from extramural partners) for approval. If approved, the Shared Print Manager will work with the Lead Bibliographer to formalize a Shared Print approval plan with a vendor and to implement the agreement.