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<p class=MsoNormal>Please see the press release announcing BCR and LYRASIS
Explore Closer Relationship.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>CONTACT:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Meg McCroskey Blum, Manager of Marketing &
Communications, BCR<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>303.751.6277 (x134), <a href="mailto:mblum@bcr.org">mblum@bcr.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>BCR and LYRASIS
Explore Closer Relationship<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Aurora, Colorado,</b> 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. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>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." <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>“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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='background:white'><strong><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>About BCR</span></i></strong><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><br>
<em><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>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 </span></em></span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a
href="mailto:info@BCR.org"><em><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:blue;text-decoration:none'>info@BCR.org</span></em></a></span><em><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>.</span></em><em><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></em></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <b><i><span style='color:black'>About LYRASIS</span></i></b><i><span
style='color:black'><br>
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 <a href="http://www.lyrasis.org" target="_blank"
title="http://www.lyrasis.org/">www.lyrasis.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";
color:red'>Kelcey Wetzel<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Event
Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>BCR<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>14394
East Evans Ave<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Aurora,
CO 80014-1408<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>303.751.6277;
800.397.1552 ext. 101</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Copperplate Gothic Bold","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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