[Libs-Or] BCR and LYRASIS Explore Closer Relationship Press Release

[Kelcey Wetzel]

Please see the press release announcing BCR and LYRASIS Explore Closer
Relationship.

 

CONTACT:

Meg McCroskey Blum, Manager of Marketing & Communications, BCR

303.751.6277 (x134), mblum at bcr.org

 

BCR and LYRASIS Explore Closer Relationship

 

Aurora, Colorado, February 2, 2010 - BCR and LYRASIS are pleased to
announce that they are exploring the potential for a closer relationship
that would better serve members of both organizations.  Building on
their previous cooperative efforts to offer digital and preservation
services, the Boards of the two organizations are discussing a variety
of options that would allow both BCR and LYRASIS members to take
advantage of the unique offerings of each organization. 

 

Brenda Bailey-Hainer, President & CEO of BCR, says of the new
development, "I am very excited about the opportunities that these
discussions offer.  BCR members would not only continue to have the
outstanding services that BCR has always provided, but would also
benefit from the rich array of additional services and resources from
LYRASIS." 

 

"BCR has many innovative programs and services. LYRASIS members have
asked how we can partner with BCR and bring these programs to our
region. We are very excited about what this potentially can mean to our
members and how it will complement our programs and services," says Kate
Nevins, Chief Executive Officer of LYRASIS.

 

As discussions evolve, the Boards of both BCR and LYRASIS will evaluate
available options and determine a path for action.  Both Boards are
committed to ensuring continued high levels of service and expanded
programs for all members, while at the same time gaining the
efficiencies offered through economy of scale.   

About BCR
BCR brings libraries together for greater success by expanding their
knowledge, reach and power. They offer a broad range of solutions and
their hands-on, personal attention to each member enables them to
deliver effective and timely solutions that help libraries keep pace
with new developments in technology and services. BCR is the nation's
oldest and most established multistate library cooperative. Since 1935,
the BCR team has helped libraries learn new skills, reach patrons,
increase productivity and save money. BCR (Bibliographical Center for
Research) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Aurora, Colorado. For
more information, visit www.BCR.org or email info at BCR.org
<mailto:info at BCR.org> .

 About LYRASIS
Created in April, 2009 by the merger of PALINET and SOLINET and joined
shortly thereafter by NELINET, LYRASIS is the nation's largest regional
membership organization serving libraries and information professionals.
The primary service area is the Mid-Atlantic, Southeastern, and New
England regions, but LYRASIS has members in many US states and in other
countries. Though large in scale, LYRASIS is known for its local touch -
fostering collaboration and cooperation among members and facilitating
their success through networking and programming, innovative solutions,
and significant cost savings through group purchasing for products and
services. For more information, please visit www.lyrasis.org.  

 

Kelcey Wetzel

Event Coordinator

BCR

14394 East Evans Ave

Aurora, CO  80014-1408

303.751.6277; 800.397.1552 ext. 101

 

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