Consortium: A solution to academic library services in Venezuela

Most of the University libraries in Venezuela were neglected entities with scattered funds and disorganized services during the 60s through the early 90s. University libraries were not structured as a system but libraries used to subscribe to sufficient serial publications prior to 1982 due to the strong currency. Each library was working to serve their users in a classical manner and without automation of library services. The aim of forming a national consortium is to share resources, create efficiency, cost savings, and to promote participation on the basis of mutual benefit. (c) 2006 Published by Elsevier Inc.