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Welcome to TexShare: TexShare Programs Danielle Cunniff Plumer, Ph.D., M.S.I.S. Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Summary • What is TexShare? – TexShare Governance – TexShare Staff – TexShare Programs • TexSelect discounts • TexShare Courier Subsidy • TexShare Card Program • Other Programs – Interlibrary Loan • Reimbursement program – Grants

TexShare Consortium • Statewide library resource sharing consortium – Proposed in 1988 as a consortium of public four‐ year academic and medical libraries • 53 founding members – First funded in 1994 by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board – In 1999, public libraries added and administration moved to Texas State Library and Archives Commission • 672 current members

TexShare Mission • TexShare employs traditional and innovative strategies to improve library resource sharing in Texas. • TexShare maximizes the effectiveness of library expenditures by enabling libraries to: – share staff expertise – share library resources in print and electronic formats, including books, journals, technical reports, and databases – pursue joint purchasing agreements for information services – encourage cooperative development and deployment of information resources and technologies

TexShare Membership • Public Libraries: 516 • Academic Libraries: – 4‐year public colleges and universities: 36 – 4‐year private colleges: 38 – Community and Junior Colleges: 65 – Specialty Academic Libraries: 8 • Medical Libraries: – Academic Medical Center Libraries: 12 – Libraries of Clinical Medicine: 3 • Affiliate Members: 4

TexShare Governance • TexShare is governed by statute and by rule – Texas Government Code 441.224: (a) “Membership in the consortium is open to all institutions of higher education, all public libraries that are members of the state library system, and all libraries of nonprofit corporations. The commission, by rule, may also admit other types of libraries as members or as affiliated members.” – Texas Government Code 441.225: (b) “The commission may adopt rules to govern the operation of the consortium.”

TexShare Governance • Texas Administrative Code – Agency rules adopted by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (governing body) – Must be published in Texas Register for comment prior to adoption – TexShare rule review and amendments currently posted; comments accepted through October 8: • https://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/backview/0907/0907rev.pdf • https://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/backview/0907/0907prop.pdf

TexShare Governance • Twelve member Advisory Board • Working Groups – Card – Database Cost Sharing – Electronic Information (Databases) • Task Forces – OER – Shared (Print) Collections

TexShare Staff • Coordinator: – Danielle Cunniff Plumer, dplumer@tsl.texas.gov • Training and Outreach: – Russlene Waukechon, rwaukechon@tsl.texas.gov • Technical Support: – Kate Reagor, kreagor@tsl.texas.gov • More Information: – TexShare: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/texshare/ • TexShare@tsl.texas.gov

TexShare Programs • TexShare Databases Program – https://www.tsl.texas.gov/texshare/databases • TexShare Card Program – https://www.tsl.texas.gov/texshare/ librarianinfo_card.html • TExpress Courier Subsidy – https://www.tsl.texas.gov/texshare/texpressfaq.html • TexSelect Discount Program – https://www.tsl.texas.gov/texshare/texselect.html • TexQuest Program (K‐12) – https://www.texquest.net

TexShare Value Report • Created annually • Shows participation in TexShare programs • Includes cost avoidance per library for selected programs • Includes grants and support for some programs • Distributed to all member institutions – Available online at https://www.tsl.texas.gov/texshare/libsearch/ (sample)

TexShare Database Program https://www.tsl.texas.gov/texshare/databases • • Authoritative, ad‐free, and available Types of Content: 24/7. The TexShare Databases are – Popular Magazines electronic resources licensed for the – Scholarly Journals exclusive use of resident patrons of • Health TexShare member libraries. • Humanities – Participation is voluntary • Science and Technology – Participating libraries contribute to the – Newspapers cost of database licensing. – Patrons should access the TexShare – Business reports & resources databases from their home library – Do‐It‐Yourself resources • The TexShare Databases are funded in – Genealogy materials part by a grant from the US Institute of – Consumer Health Museum and Library Services. – Legal forms and resources – Ebooks • Reference • Science and Technology • Spanish Language – Career & workforce development

TexSelect Discount Program • Program on hold pending a bid for new discounts. • Libraries may wish to check with consortia such as SCELC and Amigos for additional discount information.

TexShare Card Program TexShare cards provide your library patrons with the privilege to visit more than 500 libraries and branches throughout the State of Texas and check out materials. The goal of the TexShare Card Program is to improve library service to Texans by making each library’s materials available to the greatest number of users.

TexShare Card Program https://www.tsl.texas.gov/texshare/librarianinfo_card.html • Statewide reciprocal borrowing card • Participation is voluntary – Not all TexShare member libraries participate (but 565 do!) • Libraries that participate agree to both issue and accept TexShare cards • Individual card issuance and lending policies are determined by each library • Annual usage reporting requested

TexShare Card Program • Public Libraries: 373 • Academic Libraries: – 4‐year public colleges and universities: 35 – 4‐year private colleges: 36 – Community and Junior Colleges: 59 – Specialty Academic Libraries: 5 • Medical Libraries: – Academic Medical Center Libraries: 10 – Libraries of Clinical Medicine: 2 • Affiliate Members: 4

TexShare Card Librarian FAQ https://www.tsl.texas.gov/texshare/librarianinfo_card.html

Who Uses the TexShare Card? • Patrons from smaller public libraries wanting to borrow items from a nearby larger public library – New releases, audiobooks, videos • Patrons from public libraries and smaller academic libraries needing to borrow/use a specific item or items available from a larger academic library – ILL alternative, depending on how quickly the patron needs the material

TexShare Card Patron Info

TexShare Card Limitations • The TexShare Card generally can’t be used to access electronic resources available from another library – Non‐resident card may be an option • The TexShare Card cannot be used to avoid paying fines or fees at the home library – Patrons with fees are not eligible • The TexShare Card cannot be used indefinitely – Recommended minimum expiration period: three months – Maximum expiration period: twelve months (one year) – Patron must return to your library to renew the card after it expires • Individual libraries may place additional limitations on the privileges of TexShare Card users.

How to Join 1. Read the TexShare CARD Participation Agreement, http://www.tsl.texas.gov/texshare/cardagree.html. 2. Print out the Participation Agreement form. This form must be completed by the library director. Complete the necessary information, sign it, then scan and email it to TexShare@tsl.texas.gov. 3. Be sure to designate your TexShare Card Program Liaison. This liaison may or may not be the library director. 4. Complete your library's TexShare Card Lending Policy using the prompts on the form. You may wish to use Find‐A‐Library to view other libraries' lending policies. 5. After completing the online application, print out the Participation Agreement form. Complete the necessary information, sign it and mail it to: TexShare Texas State Library and Archives Commission PO Box 12927 Austin, TX 78711‐2927

Participation Agreement • Introduction • Agreement 1. Scope 2. Privileges 3. Responsibilities of Borrowers 4. Responsibilities of Libraries 5. Identification of Eligible Borrowers 6. Liaison and Problem Resolution 7. Review and Assessment