[LIBRARYDIR] Library usage of Lyrasis services

[Kram, LAURI]

My response is the same as Mindy Coslor's, I thought we no longer had
access to Lyrassis as well. It is not clear to me what the benefits of
Lyrassis are, so I can't respond as to whether we would use those. I saw
this on the Lyrassis website, are these the benefits that we would be
eligible for?
https://www.lyrasis.org/eResourcesandProducts/Pages/Collaborative-Approach.aspx

Lauri Kram
Director, Learning Resources
Edmonds Community College
20000 68th Ave West
Lynnwood, WA  98036-5999
425-640-1522



On Mon, May 9, 2016 at 9:30 AM, Mindy Coslor <Mindy.Coslor at skagit.edu>
wrote:

> 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
>
>
>
> *From:* LIBRARYDIR [mailto:librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu] *On Behalf
> Of *Martin, Jeff
> *Sent:* Monday, May 09, 2016 9:07 AM
> *To:* an open discussion list for WA CTC Library Directors <
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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
>
>
>
>
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