Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences; Consortia; and Articles, Papers, and Reports

Consortial IT Services: Collaborating To Reduce the Pain

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Title:Consortial IT Services: Collaborating To Reduce the Pain (ID: EDU0011)
Author(s):Ed Klonoski (Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2000)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:The Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium provides its 32 members IT services including a portal web site, course management software, course hosting & development, faculty training, help desk, online assessment, and a student financial aid database. The Consortium is a model for expanding learning technologies while containing costs and maintaining effectiveness.
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TexShare: A Texas Library Resource Sharing Program

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Title:TexShare: A Texas Library Resource Sharing Program (ID: EDU9923)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (1999)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:TexShare is the state-funded, resource-sharing consortium of more than 170 community organizations, public and private colleges and universities, and medical and law schools and public libraries in Texas. TexShare services include consortial purchasing of electronic databases, centralized technical management of databases, the TexShare card for statewide borrowing privileges, and the TExpress Courier Service and TexTreasures. This paper covers planning and strategy, management/organization, technical infrastructure, and service delivery for TexShare.
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