The Construction And Management Of Library Consortia

The paper introduces the basic theories of library consortia, such as the conception, the significance of construction and the function, etc, discusses the developing history of library consortia in China and overseas. As the library consortia construction in America is excellent compare with other countries, the paper analyses and values the successful examples in America and China, introduces their structure and services. Brings forward many problems our country should pay attention to and sums up the elements in building library consortia. Using the successful experiences overseas for reference and integrating the situation of China, seek after the methods for building our library consortia. Sets forth the main tasks in management, such as finance, standard and system establishment, etc. At last looks forward to the future of library consortia in China.