When Libraries, Publishers, and Consortium Collaborate: The Occam’s Reader Project

Abstract

The Occam’s Reader Project demonstrates positive collaboration between libraries, publisher, and consortium to open a new path for eBook interlibrary loan. In addition to background on the project and the roles of Texas Tech University, the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, the Greater Western Library Alliance and Springer Science+Business Media, Naomi Chow of University of Hawai'i at Mānoa and Mitch Moulton of Springer will speak to the results and benefits of this partnership. The project shows the power of working together to ensure the continued ability to share resources, regardless of format, through open dialogue and thoughtful application of technology.