8.1 Purchasing Consortia

A purchasing consortium of libraries is an organization which allows member libraries to collectively purchase or license resources at a lower price than would be otherwise achievable through individual purchase by such libraries. NRC-CISTI joins purchasing consortia to obtain resources that are otherwise unavailable or to achieve reduced pricing for resources. NRC-CISTI is a member of the Council of Federal Libraries Consortium.

8.2 Publication Related Memberships

Some publications are available exclusively or at significantly reduced prices through a membership model. NRC-CISTI acquires memberships in organizations when such memberships provide access or significantly reduced pricing to resources.

8.3 International Publication Exchange Program

NRC-CISTI receives publications through international exchange agreements, whereby NRC-CISTI exchanges NRC Research Press journals for relevant serials of its exchange partners. This exchange program operates in 33 countries and provides NRC-CISTI with approximately 400 serials each year. The goal of this exchange program is to acquire international publications that cannot otherwise be obtained. Exchange requests received from potential partners are evaluated in accordance with the Collection Development Policy.

8.4 Donations

NRC-CISTI receives donations of publications from libraries and individuals. NRC-CISTI encourages donations as they allow NRC-CISTI to fill gaps in its collection and to ensure that NRC-CISTI includes within its collection any serial titles that would otherwise no longer be available in Canada. Libraries and individuals should contact NRC-CISTI first before sending any material to NRC-CISTI. Donated material is accepted with the understanding that the items become the property of NRC-CISTI, and may or may not be added to the collection.