[Libs-Or] BCR and PALINET Announce Cooperative Partnership

[Brandie Baumann]

The following is a text-only press release from BCR. An HTML version of
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Contacts:
Brandie Baumann, BCR Communications Coordinator; 800.397.1552;
bcrpress at bcr.org
Donna Vito, PALINET Marketing Manager; 800.233.3401 x1235;
vito at palinet.org

BCR and PALINET Announce Cooperative Partnership

AURORA, Colo., January 21, 2009 - 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 at 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.


Brandie Baumann
Communications Coordinator
BCR
14394 E. Evans Ave.
Aurora, CO 80014-1408
p: 303.751.6277 ext 110
    800.397.1552
f:  303.751.9787
e: bbaumann at bcr.org
www.BCR.org