Resource Sharing

Community of Interest

Community Charge

The Resource Sharing Community of Interest provides oversight to BLC's interlibrary loan services and programs, playing a central role in ensuring the BLC member institutions maximize access to their library collections using innovative and cost-effective mechanisms to share collections across the consortium.

The COI is a collaborative, solutions-focused group that strives to channel the expertise of our interlibrary loan practitioners towards collective action in the resource sharing profession. 

In partnership with the BLC Board of Directors and other BLC communities, the Resource Sharing COI utilizes its collective power to:

  • Develop Consortial Policies - Establish policies and best practices that strive for the highest standards in resource sharing.
  • Lend Generously - Share physical and digital resources openly and responsibly to strengthen the impact of our shared collections. 
  • Prioritize User Needs - Advocate for equitable access, provide convenient service options, and ensure the fastest turnaround times possible.
  • Collaborate and Innovate - Inspire new ideas, rethink services and systems, and embrace change for continuous improvement.
  • Support and Empower - Foster a culture of mutual support, knowledge sharing, and professional growth opportunities among members. 

Conveners

Jana Pietrzyk
Co-chair 
Interlibrary Loan Supervisor
Connecticut College
jpietrzyk@conncoll.edu

 

Angela Lee
Co-chair 
Access Services Specialist - ILL Borrowing
Boston College
leekyu@bc.edu

Resource Sharing Intranet

For access to member-only resources for ILL practitioners, check out BLC's Resource Sharing Intranet

Membership

The Resource Sharing COI is open to any BLC member library staff involved in inter-library loan or other aspects of resource sharing.

Meetings

The COI meets quarterly over Zoom and in-person at the BLC Forum.  Meetings are posted on the BLC website and minutes are available through the members’ Shared Google Drive.

Join BLC Resource Sharing COI

Complete the form below to join BLC's Resource Sharing COI. You'll automatically be added to the email group and shared Google Drive.