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Issues Facing Academic Library Consortia and Perceptions of Members of the Illinois Digital Academic Library

Sam Brooks, Thomas J. Dorst

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This article discusses the role of consortia in academic libraries, specifically the Illinois Digital Academic Library (IDAL). Interviews were conducted with several Illinois academic librarians representing a cross-section of university libraries. The article focuses on a variety of issues surrounding full text database research including content, searching functionality, peer-reviewed status, embargoes, publisher relations, etc. The conclusion affirms the validity and benefit of IDAL as experienced by member libraries.

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Key concepts: Academic library, Digital library, Library science, Perception, Political science, Psychology, Computer science, Art