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From “Top Trends in Academic Libraries”, College and Research Libraries News vol. 83, no. 6 (2022)
Joining EAST
In support of its mission to secure the print scholarly record for teaching, learning, and research, EAST continues to grow its membership. Interested libraries should review these overviews of what it means to become a member of EAST and the value EAST brings to member libraries.
EAST welcomes all academic and research libraries and is particularly interested in working with libraries with rare / specialized collections, libraries underrepresented in shared print programs, and library consortia or other groups interested in shared print but without the local resources to support such work.
To learn more about joining EAST and the benefits of membership, contact EAST Director Tina Baich at tbaich@eastlibraries.org.
Benefits of EAST
EAST Collection Analysis gives member libraries insight into their print collections and supports data-informed decision making.
“Joining EAST has provided us a great look into our collections. We have been able to make some very smart, targeted de-selections, and develop some new collections strategies to improve the strength of our collection in other areas.”*
Member libraries can safely deaccession print volumes locally with the knowledge their EAST partners are working together to ensure ongoing access through the EAST Lending Network (see EAST Resource Sharing Best Practices).
“…it is reassuring to know that should the need arise (even suddenly), we have a clear workflow for deaccessioning while still knowing the books are ‘out there’ at partner libraries.”*
*Quotes taken from EAST 2020 Program Assessment Final Report
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