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The Basic Health Sciences Library Network (BHSL) demonstrates a successful, cost-free interlibrary loan model. This resource-sharing network achieved significant cost savings for its members.

Area of Science:

  • Library and Information Science
  • Health Sciences
  • Resource Sharing Networks

Background:

  • The Basic Health Sciences Library Network (BHSL) was established in June 1986.
  • It began with 132 member libraries across three northeastern states.
  • BHSL is a large, reciprocal, multi-state interlibrary loan network.
  • It operates without direct charges to participants or public funding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and operational model of the Basic Health Sciences Library Network (BHSL).
  • To highlight the network's success as a large-scale, cost-effective resource-sharing initiative.
  • To present BHSL as a replicable model for other library consortia.

Main Methods:

  • The study outlines the establishment and growth of the BHSL network.

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  • It details the network's structure as a reciprocal, multi-state resource-sharing system.
  • The analysis focuses on interlibrary loan activities and associated cost savings.

    • Main Results:

    • BHSL has expanded to 460 member libraries across 10 states.
    • In 1992, interlibrary loan activities generated collective cost savings of $592,672.
    • The network operates without direct participant fees or government funding.

    Conclusions:

    • The BHSL model provides a successful framework for interlibrary resource sharing.
    • This network demonstrates significant cost savings and broad participation.
    • The model is applicable to diverse library groups utilizing common locator tools.