Cost-effective

• One set of equipment purchased, licensed, managed, and replaced centrally for the consortium
• Central data system management, new versions uploaded, system backups, and reports generated centrally
• Centralized, local technical support for participating members
• Access to a K-12 eBook collection
  • 300 LightBox titles per district (nonfiction multi-user interactive eBooks)
  • 250 Brain Hive eBooks

Efficient

• Less district personnel time and resources needed
• Centralized service means better access
• Better collection development opportunities
• More collaboration opportunities with consortium members

Free, Ongoing Training in a Variety of Formats

• Multiple face-to-face learning sessions
• Virtual training on your computer via Zoom
• Local and regional face-to-face user group meetings
• Distance-learning opportunities via videoconferencing
• On-site training available
• Online video help files and other resources

The system services include:

• Servers, licensing, maintenance, replacement
• Automated Patron Uploads
• Data conversion and upload
• Data management
• Cataloging support
• Site configuration, setup, and data upload
• Backups, both on-site, and off-site
• Technical support
• Ongoing training and professional development
• User groups, listservs, group networking
• Other features and services as determined when available