Texas Resource Sharing:
Examining the Present, Envisioning a
Vibrant Future

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission contracted with Bibliographic Center for Research to conduct a thorough analysis of interlibrary loan and resource sharing services in Texas.

A Final Report, released in January 2008, details the research methods used to gather background information, descriptions of potential resource sharing models along with estimated costs, benefits, and feasibility ratings, and a set of recommendations.

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has put together an Interlibrary Loan Implementation Task Force to evaluate the models and suggest possible pilot projects. Go to the Interlibrary Loan Implementation Task Force page to view the charge, fact sheets, minutes, goals, and timeline.

Texas Resource Sharing: Examining the Present, Envisioning a
Vibrant Future- Final Report:

Introduction and Executive Summary (PDF)
Part 1- Introduction and Background  (PDF)
Part 2 - Models for Change  (PDF)
Part 3 - Recommendations  (PDF)
Part 4- Appendices  (PDF)
Appendix 1 (Excel)
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 4
Appendix 5
Appendix 6  (Excel)
Appendix 7
Appendix 8
Appendix 9
Appendix 10
Appendix 11
Appendix 12
Appendix 13  (Excel)
Appendix 14

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