"The e-book ecosystem of information producers, intermediaries, and users

is rapidly evolving, and provides both great opportunity and challenge for all

parties. Libraries reside at the epicenter of this revolution because the rise of e-

books radically affects a core function of libraries -- the acquisition and lending of

books."-- from the

E-book Lending and America’s Libraries draft statement, ALA, September 2011

opportunities for collaboration

both Vermont and Oregon provide access to their digital collections through OverDrive via consortia

the work done on partnerships and collaboration should extend beyond libraries

the complexity of this issue needs a coordination of messages

challenges in consortium projects

as our collections and services face stress, we often face challenges to maintaining our founding principles

but I have no staff and no money...

provide as many opportunities as possible for staff to connect and participate

success in consortium work

●ability to not "reinvent the wheel"●coordinated purchasing●coordinated training● single voice in messaging, priority●opportunities for organization-to-organization

partnerships