Resource sharing support for Colorado libraries is provided by the Networking and Resource Sharing (NRS) unit. NRS manages statewide services and projects so that libraries don't have to "go it alone." The unit coordinates technology-based services best suited to groups of libraries. The kinds of online services listed below are examples of the power behind library partnerships, cooperative purchasing, and web-based resources designed to meet multi-type library needs.
Address: 201 E. Colfax Ave., Denver CO 80203
Room Number(s): 309, 304
Unit Supervisor: Regan Harper
Administrative Lead: Arian Osborne
Lead Email Address: osborne_a@cde.state.co.us
Lead Phone Number: 303-866-6900
Office Responsibilities
The office of Networking and Resource Sharing provides statewide services for libraries along with customer service and consulting support to staff in libraries across Colorado related to technology and virtual services.
Major Projects
- SWIFT - Interlibrary Loan service
- AskColorado | AskAcademic - virtual reference service
- Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection
- Colorado Virtual Library
- Plinkit/Colorado Online Libraries - websites for Colorado Libraries
- Technology Consulting
Resources
- The Colorado Library Directory
- Book Club Resource
- Colorado Libraries Collaborate - providing free access to library resources for library users of all CLC member libraries
See more at http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdelib/resourcesharing#
