BCR and PALINET Announce Cooperative Partnership
BCR News Release
For Immediate Release
Contacts: Brandie Baumann — bcrpress@bcr.org or 303.751.6277 x110
Donna Vito — PALINET Marketing Manager, vito@palinet.org or 800.233.3401 x1235
January 21, 2009
AURORA, COLO. — BCR and PALINET are pleased to announce the establishment of a partnership to offer digital and preservation services for the benefit of their respective memberships. Both networks now offer a comprehensive set of services to their member libraries and cultural heritage institutions by combining PALINET’s proficiency in the area of traditional preservation activities and BCR’s digital expertise.
“As industry leaders, BCR and PALINET have the knowledge and expertise that is both overlapping and unique in digitization and preservation,” commented Brenda Bailey-Hainer, BCR President and CEO. “Through this new partnership, we can respond to the full range of needs of our members.”
“This new cooperative partnership is a great opportunity to broaden consulting services to members and explore new initiatives that capitalize on the strengths of PALINET and BCR,” said Catherine Wilt, PALINET Executive Director.
The two organizations have a long history of success in these areas. BCR’s Digital and Preservation Services is the home of the Collaborative Digitization Program (CDP) whose training and consulting services and best practices are used nationwide. PALINET has well-established training, consulting, and national leadership roles in traditional preservation assessment, as well as the emerging digital arena.
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@BCR.org.
About PALINET
PALINET is a member-owned and governed regional library network, one of the largest in the US, serving 612 libraries and cultural heritage institutions. Offering products and services from over 80 business partners, PALINET helps members maximize their budgets through group discounts and consortial savings programs. PALINET serves as a premier technology advisor for members, providing access to cutting-edge education and leadership. PALINET offers consulting and is the region’s provider of OCLC services. Known for its ability to establish effective partnerships, PALINET facilitates collaborative projects in digitization, preservation, and resource sharing on national, regional, and statewide levels. For more, visit www.palinet.org.
