[LIBRARYDIR] Library usage of Lyrasis services

[Martin, Jeff]

Obviously we should have done a better job of communicating this information on a regular basis.

Jeff Martin
Manager, Library Development
Washington State Library | Office of the Secretary of State
360.704.5248 | jeff.martin at sos.wa.gov<mailto:jeff.martin at sos.wa.gov>



From: LIBRARYDIR [mailto:librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu] On Behalf Of Mindy Coslor
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2016 9:30 AM
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Subject: Re: [LIBRARYDIR] Library usage of Lyrasis services

I thought the Washington State Library ceased its membership to BCR when BCR joined with Lyrasis, and I did not know about the membership with Lyrasis.  We are not a member of Lyrasis separately, but would have made use of the state library's membership had we known.  I will make use of Lyrasis now that I know.

Mindy Coslor, Ph.D.
Director of Library Services
Skagit Valley College
2405 E. College Way
Mount Vernon, WA  98273
360.416.7761/mcoslor at skagit.edu<mailto:360.416.7761/mcoslor at skagit.edu>

From: LIBRARYDIR [mailto:librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu] On Behalf Of Martin, Jeff
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2016 9:07 AM
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Subject: [LIBRARYDIR] Library usage of Lyrasis services

We are presently trying to determine which libraries use the services of Lyrasis (https://www.lyrasis.org/Pages/Main.aspx). Lyrasis absorbed BCR several years ago and now has merged with Duraspace (http://duraspace.org/). The Washington State Library has paid for "group agent" state membership in Lyrasis since the merger with BCR.

Group Agent Membership is available to organizations that serve multiple other organizations. Examples are state library agencies, local consortia, or associations of libraries and cultural heritage organizations with a similar focus (e.g., trial court or hospital libraries served by a central administrative agent).  Group Agent Member central agencies are eligible for some of the benefits of LYRASIS membership. The organizations served by the Group Agent Member are also eligible for certain LYRASIS membership benefits including member pricing on professional development and library supply discounts.

Even though the membership fee is modest ($2,450), we are trying to determine whether renewal for an additional year is worthwhile.

Please respond to the following questions with a "yes" or "no":


1)      Do you know about Lyrasis and the services this company provides?

2)      Have you used Lyrasis services during 2015 or 2016?

3)      Have you referenced the Washington State Library's membership to obtain a discount on training or product purchases?

If you desire to provide additional detail, feel free to do so.

Respond by Monday May 16, 2016.

Thanks for your input.

Jeff

Jeff Martin
Manager, Library Development
Washington State Library | Office of the Secretary of State
360.704.5248 | jeff.martin at sos.wa.gov<mailto:jeff.martin at sos.wa.gov>


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