News and Events

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Analysis of Monograph Print Retention Data Report
Stewarding the Collective Collection: An Analysis of Print Retention Data in the US and Canada is the result of a collaborative research project between OCLC and the former Partnership for Shared …
Shared Print Actions: Terminology (SPA) Finalized and Ready for Use
The Shared Print Metadata Guidelines Task Force (SPMG) is pleased to share that the Shared Print Actions: Terminology for MARC 21 Field 583 is now finalized and ready for use by shared print …
Resource Sharing Task Force Final Report Now Available
The Partnership for Shared Book Collections is pleased to share that the Resource Sharing Task Force of the Research and Network Level Standing Committee has recently concluded their work and finished …
Partnership Quarterly Report – April 2024
Below is the Partnership’s April 2024 Quarterly Report, which highlights the work of the Partnership over the past three months since our last update in January. Thank you to all of …
Partnership PAN Report – January 2024
Below is the Partnership’s January 2024 PAN Report, which highlights the work of the Partnership over the past three months since our last update in October. Thank you to all of …
Upcoming SPMG Webinars
The Shared Print Metadata Guidelines Working Group is excited to continue our community discussions around the new “Shared Print Actions: Terminology.” As a reminder, we are hosting three follow-up webinars focused on different questions …
Register for the Shared Print Actions: Terminology Webinar on November 7th @ 3pm ET/2pm CT/1pm MT/noon PT
The Shared Print Metadata Guidelines Working Group (SPMG) is excited to announce the release of the draft “Shared Print Actions: Terminology (SPA).” At this time, they are encouraging the community to …
Partnership Quarterly Report – October 2023
Below is the Partnership’s October 2023 Quarterly Report, which highlights the work of the Partnership over the past four months since our last update in June. Thank you to all of …
Save the Date – The Future of Shared Print Metadata
Save the date – November 7, 2023 at 3pm ET/2pm CT/1pm MT/noon PT  We invite you to join us at a Partnership for Shared Book Collections and Rosemont Shared Print Alliance …
Optimal Numbers of Monograph Copies Paper Published
The Partnership for Shared Book Collections is pleased to share that the Risk Research Task Force of the Research and Network Level Standing Committee has recently had their paper titled, "A …
DEADLINE EXTENDED – RFP for Business and Governance Expert – Rosemont Shared Print Alliance and Partnership for Shared Book Collections
Many of you are aware that the Rosemont Shared Print Alliance and the Partnership for Shared Book Collections are pursuing a merger to become a single administrative body to provide unified …
Partnership PAN Report – June 2023
Below is the Partnership’s June 2023 PAN (Print Archive Network) Report, which highlights work of the Partnership over the past three months since our last update in March. Thank you to …
Welcoming a new program and program coordinator!
We are pleased to announce that a new Program Coordinator has been hired. Please join us in welcoming Nika Worth (Nika@SharedPrint.Org). We are also very pleased to welcome our latest member, …
Partnership Quarterly Report – March 2023
Below is the Partnership’s March 2023 Quarterly Report, which highlights work of the Partnership over the past three months. Thanks to all of you who have volunteered your time and expertise …
Partnership Accomplishments
The Partnership looks back on its first three years of existence with its accomplishments and continuing work. Partnership_Accomplishments-years_1-3Download
Joint Partnership & Rosemont Update Webinar – Recording
Held February 23, 2023 This webinar featured program updates from the Partnership for Shared Book Collections and the Rosemont Shared Print Alliance. A recording is below, and the slides are also …
PAN Forum Update – January 2023
Below is the Partnership’s January 2023 PAN Forum update, which highlights work of the Partnership over the past three months, since fall update report. Thanks to all of you who have …
We’re hiring – Program Coordinator
The Partnership is seeking a part time Program Coordinator. See the position description and application details in the pdf below. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2023. Partnership_Program_Coordinator_Position_Description_December_2022Download
Communicating About Weeding
The Partnership for Shared Book Collections and the Rosemont Shared Print Alliance joint Communications and Advocacy Working Group is pleased to announce new resources to support libraries’ communications efforts around major …
Best Practices Shared Print Assessment Tools and Cost Calculators Webinar Recording
The Partnership for Shared Book Collections Best Practices working group hosted a webinar October 18th, 2022 to introduce the Best Practices Assessment Tools and also to provide a preview of the shared …