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6 <br /> SECTION 2 <br /> i��iii i�ii iiii'ii'iii�iiiiiii� ii� iiiiii ii�ii i�ll�iiiii " ,�� �� ,��� ��� iiii i�llii ii�ii i i iiiiii i�ii <br /> The Library staff has identified the following areas of possible cooperative interlibrary services for the <br /> future. Cooperative services presented in this section would require resources and personnel not <br /> currently in place within the library systems. <br /> Due to the financial impact,extensive collaboration and long term commitment needed for these <br /> initiatives,they would require consultation with our mutual vendor, Innovative Interfaces. In addition, <br /> they would require financial support from both governing bodies during an annual budget cycle and <br /> formally defined responsibilities as outlined through a mutually agreed upon amendment to the interlocal <br /> agreement between both Boards. <br /> 1) SINGLE LIBRARY CARD <br /> The library systems would develop a process for joint issuance of cards. The library staff would regularly <br /> exchange patron registration data so that library cards issued from either system would be accepted at all <br /> library locations. <br /> BENEFITS <br /> • Library patrons would need only one library card to access library services across the county. <br /> PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS <br /> • Subscriptions for Online Resources—Both library systems have purchased subscription resources <br /> for their library patrons. Access to these resources is usually based on the patron library card <br /> number,and subscription costs are determined by the library's service population and/or <br /> number of registered patrons. As a result,the exchange of patron data may violate existing <br /> service contracts or increase service costs. <br /> • Duplicate Records—Many patrons are already registered at both library systems. An <br /> implementation plan would need to consider the proper management of duplicate records. <br /> LIMITATIONS <br /> • Library patrons would still have to manage two separate library accounts. Patron requests, <br /> borrowed items and fees would be reflected separately for each library system. <br /> • Reciprocal card use would not be in real-time. Library staff would have to batch load records on <br /> a regular basis,so new registrations at one library system would not be immediately reflected in <br /> the other system's database. <br /> 5 � .�� � �;�:�: <br />